Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library
Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move ...
Find out more »Collecting and Citing Sources Workshop (Cornerstone 4)
Learn how to create a customized library of resources for your project! Find out how to auto-generate your bibliography in virtually any citation style, keep track of your sources, and ...
Find out more »Contextualizing Collections: Introduction to Immersive Annotated 360 Virtual Tours with Adobe Captivate
Most would agree that in terms of creating virtual experiences as part of research, more context is better. Contextual information allows for a bigger picture to be seen and can ...
Find out more »Writing a Literature Review Workshop (Cornerstone 5)
Writing a literature review can seem like a daunting task. Attend this interactive workshop to learn strategies for writing a literature review! This workshop is offered as part of the ...
Find out more »Cloud Computing Workshops: GCP Compute Engine
Cloud computing service allows users to access various computing resources such as applications, servers, storage, databases, networking, analytics, and artificial intelligence through the internet. This workshop series aims to offer ...
Find out more »Tips and Tools for Dealing with Large Datasets in R and Python
This session will cover some basic approaches to squeeze the most out of your local machine when dealing with larger* data sets. We’ll walk through some efficient command line tools, ...
Find out more »Developing Your Research Plan Workshop (Cornerstone 6)
Streamline your research plan and learn how to organize your drafts, resources, and time when writing a research assignment. This workshop is offered as part of the Cornerstone Research Workshops, ...
Find out more »Cloud Computing Workshops: GCP Cloud Storages
Cloud computing service allows users to access various computing resources such as applications, servers, storage, databases, networking, analytics, and artificial intelligence through the internet. This workshop series aims to offer ...
Find out more »Spatial Humanities and High Performance Computing
As spatial data becomes more plentiful and available, there are new challenges for accessing it in scholarship. From point clouds with millions of entries to complex elevation maps, it is ...
Find out more »Learning ChatGPT: An Accessible Introduction
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has rapidly become one of the most intriguing technological advancements of our time. In the first session of our “Learning ChatGPT” workshop series, ...
Find out more »Introduction to Linear Regression in R
This workshop teaches the basics of the linear regression model, the foundation for most other regression models. Topics include understanding the model equation, continuous and categorical predictors, interpreting the model ...
Find out more »Annotate Digital Imagery: Theory, Applied Practice, and Tools for Research
Information systems since the advent of the World Wide Web have offered increasingly sophisticated and reliable tools for inquiry and scholarship based upon centuries-old practices of annotation. What are the ...
Find out more »Learning ChatGPT: A Deep Technical Dive
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has rapidly become one of the most intriguing technological advancements of our time. In the second session of our “Learning ChatGPT” workshop series, ...
Find out more »Computational approaches in clinical epigenomics
Speaker: Fei-Man Hsu, Ph.D. IDRE Fellow Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology University of California Los Angeles Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (PST) Date: March ...
Find out more »Zero-inflated and Hurdle models for Count Data in R
This workshop introduces zero-inflated poisson, zero-inflated negative binomial, and hurdle models for count data, which are two-part models used when more zeros are found in the data than expected with ...
Find out more »Undergraduate Research Week Info Session
Learn all about Undergraduate Research Week, UCLA’s annual weeklong celebration of undergraduate research and creative inquiry, and how you can present at the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase event and ...
Find out more »Building a Database of Recorded Music Data for Analysis, Research, and Access – Developing the Database of Recorded Jewish Music (DRJM)
Agenda: 9:00 – 10:30 Addressing the Archive: Current State of Jewish Music Archives in the U.S Todd Presner, UCLA: Chair and Opening Remarks Judy Pinnolis, Berklee: An Overview of Academic ...
Find out more »Using Topological Data Analysis to characterize fluctuations in brain activity patterns in healthy and patient populations
RSVP here Speaker: Prof. Manish Sagger Tashia and John Morgridge Endowed Faculty Scholar in Pediatric Translational Medicine, Stanford Maternal & Child Health Research Institute Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry ...
Find out more »Introduction to Mediation Models in Mplus
This workshop will introduce mediation (i.e., causal) models using Mplus. Explanations of the syntax and output will be given, as well as some tips about reporting such analyses. Models with ...
Find out more »Opportunities to Leverage Technology to Assist with Research Recruitment
In this session, we will provide an overview of various technology resources available to assist with clinical research recruitment. These include self-service tools for de-identified cohort identification and data exploration, ...
Find out more »ACCESS – Advanced computing systems and services for university researchers
RSVP link: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuiprj8pEtb0HFIN3H1PdxN-B6_IkDps The US National Science Foundation supports an ecosystem of computing facilities housing some of the most advanced supercomputers and high-end visualization and data analysis resources. Its ACCESS ...
Find out more »Interacting Dynamical System Modeling for Science: Construction, Generalization, and Applications
Speaker: Xiao Luo, Ph.D. IDRE Fellow Department of Computer Science University of California Los Angeles Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (PST) Date: March 28, 2024 Venue: RSVP here ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Intro to H2C (Hoffman2 Cluster)
The Hoffman2 Cluster is a powerful computational resource for the UCLA research community. Come and learn what is it and how you can get started using it. Instructor: Raffaella D’Auria ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 1: Getting Started With Research Workshop
Learn how to get started with research and creative inquiry at UCLA including how to find opportunities, earn course credit for doing research or creative practice, and how to find ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 1: Getting Started With Research Workshop
Learn how to get started with research and creative inquiry at UCLA including how to find opportunities, earn course credit for doing research or creative practice, and how to find ...
Find out more »Undergraduate Research Week Info Session
Learn all about Undergraduate Research Week (May 20-24, 2024), UCLA’s annual weeklong celebration of undergraduate research and creative inquiry, and how you can present your research or creative project at ...
Find out more »Abstract and Artist Statement Workshop
Interested in applying to present at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, Undergraduate Research Week‘s main event? First, you’ll need an abstract or artist statement! Find out how to write one at ...
Find out more »Abstract and Artist Statement Workshop
Interested in applying to present at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, Undergraduate Research Week‘s main event? First, you’ll need an abstract or artist statement! Find out how to write one at ...
Find out more »Quartzy + UCLA | Lab Management & Procurement Made Simple
All UCLA labs have access to Quartzy’s lab supply management platform at no subscription cost to individual labs and is accessible on BruinBuy Plus. UCLA's Quartzy team will demo the ...
Find out more »Research and Time Management Workshop
Learn strategies, tips, and tools for managing your research or creative project to stay on track and maintain balance in your life!
Find out more »Getting Started with Embase
Embase is an important database in the health sciences, but it is frequently overlooked or skipped by researchers, students, and clinicians. This introduction to Embase will help you know when ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 1: Getting Started With Research Workshop
Learn how to get started with research and creative inquiry at UCLA including how to find opportunities, earn course credit for doing research or creative practice, and how to find ...
Find out more »Abstract and Artist Statement Workshop
Interested in applying to present at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, Undergraduate Research Week‘s main event? First, you’ll need an abstract or artist statement! Find out how to write one at ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 2: Developing a Research Question Workshop
Learn how to turn your interests into a research question! Turn your general ideas for a topic into a set of research questions, and then get started generating effective keywords ...
Find out more »Navigating Faculty Mentorships Workshop
Learn how to navigate faculty mentorships while working on your research or creative project.
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Working at the UNIX shell & Environmental Modules on H2C
Knowledge of Linux is key to successfully using most HPC resources, including the Hoffman2 Cluster. This workshop introduces users to basic usage of the command line interface (CLI), basic file ...
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W1b: Intro to Unix command line II
This workshop (UNIX Command Line II) continues Workshop W1: UNIX Command Line I and uses the Hoffman2 campus computing cluster. The focus is on features that make dealing with large ...
Find out more »URC-HASS Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about URC-HASS’s scholarship opportunities for humanities, arts, and social science student and how you can receive $300-$17,000 in scholarships for doing research or creative inquiry! Find out more ...
Find out more »Understanding Bias in AI Tools
Generative AI is having a moment. As tools like ChatGPT, Bing, and DALL-E grow in popularity, how can we cut through the hype and engage them critically? In this workshop, ...
Find out more »Quantitative Research Methods Workshop
Learn quantitative methods for conducting research in the humanities, arts, social sciences, and behavioral sciences!
Find out more »Interviewing Methods Workshop
Learn research methods for interviewing subjects including question design, how to do an interview, and project management at this workshop.
Find out more »Data Visualization with Python I: Plotting Fundamentals
Python is a very popular language for computational and data science, and it has many powerful capabilities for visualizing data in the pursuit of understanding and conveying underlying patterns. The ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 3: Finding Sources Workshop
Learn the most effective search strategies for finding what you need at the UCLA Library. Navigate your research with ease and pick out the best sources for your project! In ...
Find out more »Introduction to Network Analysis Tools and Methodologies
Network analysis allows for the modeling of connections between people, places, concepts, and entities in nearly any field of study. We can visualize, describe, and even predict these connections by ...
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W37: Applications of Large Language Models
This 3-day interactive workshop introduces the overarching principles guiding generative modeling and specifically Large-Scale Language Models (LLM), their application in Python for inference, and specific use-cases in Genomics. Experience with ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »Getting Started with PubMed
An introduction to searching PubMed perfect for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
Find out more »Data Visualization with Python II: Making Interactive Plots and Dashboards
Python is a very popular language for computational and data science, and it has many powerful capabilities for visualizing data in the pursuit of understanding and conveying underlying patterns. The ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 4: Collecting and Citing Sources
Learn how to create a customized library of resources for your project! Find out how to auto-generate your bibliography in virtually any citation style, keep track of your sources, and ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Jupyter Notebooks/ JupyterLan on H2C
Jupyter Notebook and JupyterLab are a powerful tool for interactive computing and for proof of concept implementations. Come and learn how to open jupyter sessions on your local browser while ...
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W31: Spatial Transcriptomics
Spatial transcriptomics is an emerging field that bridges molecular biology and anatomy. Over the last decade, a battery of assays have been developed that profile gene expression in-situ, i.e, measuring ...
Find out more »Optimizing research with GPUs on Hoffman2
This workshop caters to computing professionals and researchers eager to push the boundaries of high-performance computing using GPUs. Tailored for an audience that ranges from novices to experienced users, the ...
Find out more »Getting Started with CINAHL
An introduction to searching on CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
Find out more »Demystifying Publishing for Undergraduates
This workshop is designed for undergraduate students and all who are new to or interested in the prospect of academic publishing. We hope to demystify the research and publishing process ...
Find out more »Cornerstone 5: Writing a Literature Review Workshop
Writing a literature review can seem like a daunting task. Attend this interactive workshop to learn strategies for writing a literature review! This workshop is offered as part of the ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
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W36: Mergeomics for Multiomics Integration
Mergeomics is a computational tool designed to elucidate the underlying pathways, networks, and key regulators of complex diseases by integrating multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, etc). With use of ...
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W7: ChIP-seq Analysis
This workshop aims to provide skills needed to address principles of the assay, quality assessment, sequencing depth, data processing and functional downstream analyses of ChIP-seq datasets. Students will have opportunities to practice ...
Find out more »Planning and Organizing a Literature Review
Are you interested in writing a review article? Have you been assigned a literature review on a topic, but aren’t sure where to start? This workshop will walk you through ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »Cornerstone 6: Developing a Research Plan
Streamline your research plan and learn how to organize your drafts, resources, and time when writing a research assignment. This workshop is offered as part of the Cornerstone Research Workshops, ...
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write a research or creative proposal for scholarship program applications! Applications for the URSP and Keck scholarship programs are due by June 20. Find out how you ...
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W32: GitHub/Docker
Learn how to make your applications ready for production and distribution. This workshop will give you your introduction to setting up version control and containerization for your applications to ensure ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Interactive Computing on H2C
Learn how to perform interactive computing on the Hoffman2 Cluster. From requesting the computational resources needed for your interactive session to loading and starting TUI and GUI applications. Instructor: Raffaella ...
Find out more »Unified Learning Environment for Data and Analytics (ULEAD)
ULEAD is a pre-configured virtual environment in the cloud with tools, compute and storage for analytical needs. As an enclave, ULEAD allows users to access sensitive (PHI) and restricted data ...
Find out more »Virtual Presentation Workshop
Learn how to craft a standout presentation for the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase and other Undergraduate Research Week events and conferences!
Find out more »Intro to Searching for Patents
Ever been curious about what patents are? Or how to find them? In this workshop you'll gain an introductory overview to patents, as well as guidance on how to locate ...
Find out more »High Performance Python for Data Analytics (1)
While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series, ...
Find out more »R Graphics: Introduction to ggplot2
This seminar teaches the “grammar” of graphics that underlies the ggplot2 package, allowing the user to build eye-catching, publication-quality graphics layer-by-layer. We will cover the basic elements of the grammar ...
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Career Workshop for PhDs and Postdocs
Join us for a tailored workshop designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the competitive landscape of academia, industry, and beyond. Learn from experienced ...
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W13: Genetic Analysis (VCF-Plink)
High-throughput sequencing technologies have allowed researchers to extract DNA at the individual, population, and species levels. In this workshop, students will learn how to analyze and interpret population-level genetic information ...
Find out more »How to Publish Open Access at Little to No Cost
Publishing open access can be expensive for authors, but the Library can help. Through publisher agreements that can cover most if not all publishing costs to the University’s institutional repository ...
Find out more »Cloud Computing Workshops: Build your own HPC cluster on the cloud
Cloud computing service enables users to access various computing resources such as applications, storage, databases, and even machine learning. This workshop will cover how to create your own high-performance computing ...
Find out more »High Performance Python for Data Analytics (2)
While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series, ...
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W5b: RNA-Seq II Analysis
RNA-seq II aims to provide tools for analysis of gene expression data from read counts to biology using R. To facilitate learning, the workshop will use a real case study ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Batch Job Submission on H2C
Batch computing enables you to execute concurrently or independently a large number of simulations, practically scaling up your ability to conduct research. Come and learn the basics of how to ...
Find out more »Diving Into Data Visualization and Demographics Mapping – A SimplyAnalytics and PolicyMap Tutorial
This workshop will go over how to conduct data analysis using two tools: SimplyAnalytics and PolicyMap. Librarians will share tips and tricks on how to efficiently find and organize data ...
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write a research or creative proposal for scholarship program applications! Applications for the URSP and Keck scholarship programs are due by June 20. Find out how you ...
Find out more »Applies Survey Data Analysis in SPSS
The workshop will introduce the basic concepts and elements necessary to analyze data collected via a complex sampling design. The workshop will use SPSS Complex Samples to conduct descriptive analyses. ...
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W33: Analysis of Electronic Health Records
The UCLA ATLAS Precision Health Biobank integrates genetic information and de-identified medical records to enable precision health research. This introductory workshop will cover the basics of extracting health-related phenotypes from ...
Find out more »URSP & Keck Scholarship Info Session
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (URSP) and the UCLA/Keck Humanistic Inquiry Undergraduate Research Awards (Keck Fellows), as well as how to apply! URSP participants can receive $4,500-$6,000 in scholarships, and ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write a research or creative proposal for scholarship program applications! Applications for the URSP and Keck scholarship programs are due by June 20. Find out how you ...
Find out more »Analysis and Visualization of interactions in R
In regression, we are often interested in an interaction, which is the modification or moderation of the effect of an independent variable by another. Understanding interactions involves interpreting the regression ...
Find out more »Big Data Transfers: Simplified with RClone and Globus
Research data generation has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. Research labs often have to transfer data between multiple storage locations in order to efficiently manage their data lifecycle. Efficient tools ...
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