Previous Events
Game Night
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 5 PM for a night of tabletop gaming!
Discover the wide and wonderful world of tabletop games—from timeless classics like Scrabble and Catan to modern favorites like Just One and Nekojima. Whether you're into deduction or dexterity, card games or cooperative play, we’ll have something for everyone.
Reading an Academic Article Workshop
Reading an academic article can be challenging. If you've ever felt uncertain or overwhelmed when trying to read an academic article, this workshop is for you!
Fall Into Research: Python for Data Visualization
Curious about turning your data into engaging graphs? This workshop will introduce you to Python and popular visualization tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn. You’ll learn how to load datasets, create charts, and customize your visuals - no prior coding experience needed.
Presenter:
- Larissa do Carmo Inacio, RCDM Graduate Assistant
Fall Into Research: Finding Data for Your Research
A practical webinar on finding data for academic research. This session will equip you with the tools and strategies to uncover high-quality, relevant datasets.
Presenters:
- Elizabeth White, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
- Meagan Duever, GIS Librarian
Fall Into Research: Endnote for Citation Management
Learn the ins and outs of downloading and using UGA’s EndNote to create and organize your references.
Presenter:
- Sandra Riggs, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
Fall Into Research: Types of Literature Reviews
You may know about systematic reviews. But did you know that there are a variety of ways to review and synthesize literature on a topic? Learn about different approaches and resources that can assist you.
Presenter:
Sandra Riggs, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian
Fall Into Research: Introduction to ggplot2 for Data Visualization
Make your research data stand out! Learn how to create elegant data visualization graphics in R using the ggplot2 package.
Presenters:
- Keiko Bridwell, RCDM Graduate Assistant
- Larissa do Carmo Inacio, RCDM Graduate Assistant
Fall Into Research: Introduction to the Command Line
This workshop will serve as a gentle introduction to the Unix/Linux command line with a special focus on how it can be used to search and manipulate text.
Presenter:
- Brent Peterson, RCDM Graduate Assistant
Fall Into Research: AI Research Tools
This workshop will provide an introduction to generative AI tools for research, including Research Rabbit, Scispace, and NotebookLM. We’ll discuss how the tools work, how they can aid your research, and pitfalls to look out for when using generative AI in research.
Presenter:
- Kelly Jones, STEM Librarian
Fall Into Research: Beyond the Spreadsheet: How to Plan and Preserve Your Research Data
In this session, we’ll explore the essential stages of managing research data, starting with early planning and continuing through active project management to long-term preservation. You’ll gain practical strategies for developing a strong data management approach, including creating a data management plan (DMP), selecting appropriate storage solutions, organizing and documenting your data effectively, and preparing it for future access, reuse, and compliance.