Full course description
Term: Fall 2025
Date: August 18th, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (lunch 12:30-1:30)
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 R programming language for reproducible data analysis and scientific computing. Learn how to work with data in R and RStudio, analyze your data using summary statistics, and begin to make data visualizations 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 Data 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. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for in-person participants. If you have any questions before the session, please contact Jesse Sadler (jrsadler@vt.edu), Digital Humanities Trainer and Project Consultant.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, welcome! Please email library-event-accessibility-g@vt.edu at least 10 days prior to the event.
Please Note Only 20 spaces are Available in person, please answer the Canvas email you recieve after registering asking how you plan attend