Intro to Python and JupyterLab (Software Carpentry)

Term:  Spring 2026

Date: January 13th, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Location: University Mall 2104 (directions) & Online

Instructors: Nathaniel Porter & Jesse Sadler

Presented By: University Libraries (LIB)

Description:

This workshop provides an introduction to using the Python programming language for reproducible data analysis and scientific computing. Learn how to work with data in Python using the JupyterLab interface, use different data types, and build reproducible data pipelines whether or not you have any experience with coding or data analysis.

This hands-on workshop is open to anyone and based on lessons from Software Carpentry
. You do not need any experience with the software to participate, but you will need access to a Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Instructions for accessing course material and installing software will be sent in advance. If you have any questions before the session, please contact Jesse Sadler, jrsadler@vt.edu.

Please Note Only 20 spaces are Available in person, please answer the Canvas email you recieve after registering asking how you plan attend