In collaboration with the Center for Research Computing, SMU Libraries, and the Data Science Institute, the Office of Information Technology’s Research Services Team will be offering several workshops this spring. Whether it is an introduction to using the University’s high-performance computing systems, embarking on machine learning, or digging into data mining, these workshops will help you on your journey. Continue reading OIT Research Services Launch Workshops for Spring 2022
Category: Training
Kick Off Spring 2022 with Canvas Workshops In-Person or Online!
Looking to sharpen or refresh your skills in Canvas LMS? Our Academic Technology team is hosting several workshops over the next two weeks both in-person and via Zoom to help you learn more about Canvas features and to answer any Canvas questions you may have. Check out the schedule here! Continue reading Kick Off Spring 2022 with Canvas Workshops In-Person or Online!
Rock Your LinkedIn Profile: Webinars Now Available Weekly!
Our friends at LinkedIn Learning have announced that their popular Rock Your Profile webinar is now available weekly to better fit your busy schedule! This training session is a great way to spruce up your LinkedIn presence, build a stronger personal brand, and expand your network. It’s especially helpful if you’re starting to enter the job market. You’ll also have the opportunity to have your questions answered by a LinkedIn expert.
The session will go into detail on the following:
- Recognizing the value of your LinkedIn profile as part of your brand
- Identifying 2-3 qualities to highlight across your profile
- Applying 3-4 best practices for building an engaging profile
Sessions start soon every Wednesday! For specific times and to register, visit LinkedIn’s event listing.
Dive into Data Science with LinkedIn Learning!
The modern world revolves around the creation and management of data. Making inferences from the vast amounts of data produced on a daily basis can certainly be a challenge. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make it easier to wrangle data into digestible and actionable visualizations. LinkedIn Learning offers a plethora of learning paths and courses to help hone your skills in data processing and visualization. Here are a few examples! Continue reading Dive into Data Science with LinkedIn Learning!
‘Data Isn’t Scary’ Workshop Series Offers Introduction to Research Data
Just in time for this frightful season, the SMU Libraries is hosting a series of workshops as a general introduction to research data, data research management, and how SMU Libraries can support your research data needs. The workshops showcase databases, tools, and techniques supported by SMU Libraries. Two of the workshops, Introduction to Text Mining and Introduction to GitHub will be lead by OIT’s Eric Godat and Rob Kalescky. Continue reading ‘Data Isn’t Scary’ Workshop Series Offers Introduction to Research Data
