Intro to Unix and Git: working at the command line (Software Carpentry)

Term:  Summer 2025

Date: May 14th, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm (lunch 12:30-1:30)

Location: University Mall 2104 (directions) & Online

Instructors: Nathaniel Porter & Jesse Sadler

Presented By: University Libraries (LIB)

Description:

Learn how to automate repetitive research tasks by working at the Unix command line and track your personal and collaborative work with Git. 

This hands-on workshop is open to anyone and based on lessons from Software Carpentry. You do not need any experience with the sofware to participate but you will need access to a Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for in-person participants. Instructions for accessing course material and installing software will be sent in advance. For questions, contact Data Education Coordinator Nathaniel Porter (ndporter@vt.edu).

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