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Workshop Data Science Basics: A Beginner's Guide to AI Tools Artificial Intelligence is already part of your daily life, from smart assistants to content recommendations, but how can you use it for your own benefit? This beginner-friendly workshop explores free, web-based AI tools that help with writing, design, productivity, and more. You’ll experiment with ... Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Online
Workshop Introduction to GIS with ArcGIS Online A Geographic Information System, also known as a GIS, can be a very useful tool for your research by incorporating location when exploring research questions. In this short, interactive workshop, we will cover basic GIS concepts using ArcGIS Online. We'll explore the interface, add and visualize dat... Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Online
Stressbusters LSM Pumpkin Decorating Event It's that time of year again! The Library of Science and Medicine is thrilled to host another year of our popular Pumpkin Decorating Event. Unleash your spooky creativity, enjoy some very sugary snacks, and transform ordinary pumpkins into your own extraordinary works of art! Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM - New Brunswick
Speaker Series The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges! We are constantly told to "think outside the box" to innovate, solve complex problems, and reach our goals. But wha... Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 PM - Online
Workshop Data Analysis 2 This workshop reviews statistical tests, regression, sampling and bootstrap methods, and more. The focus here is on implementing statistics using R, with a comparison to Python techniques for accomplishing similar tasks. Part of the Data Topics series of workshops. Workshop conducted via Zoom. Regi... Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 2:00 - 3:30 PM - Online
Workshop Data Visualization for Decision Makers Learn how to communicate insights effectively, with the goal of outputting polished visualizations and an annotated chart, through these key topics: Principles of effective visualization Improving poor charts Adding narrative and context Attendees will develop polished visualizations and an annota... Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 PM - Online
Workshop Finding Journals to Publish Your Work Selecting an appropriate journal is an important step in the publication process. This workshop will introduce strategies and tools for identifying journals that match the topic, scope, and intended audience of a manuscript. Participants will learn how to evaluate journals by reviewing their aims an... Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Online
Workshop The Environmental Impact of AI Join us to explore the environmental impact of generative AI, from the electricity and water that data centers consume to the pressure they put on power grids and the communities where they are built. We will examine what the current evidence shows about the scale of that impact. You'll also learn h... Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Hybrid
Workshop Which Citation Manager? This workshop will provide students with an overview of the main features of three of the most popular citation management software programs: RefWorks, Mendeley, and Zotero. Learn which may be best for your research purposes. Instructor: Jonathan Torres (Business Librarian) Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Online
Workshop Data Visualization with Embroidery What do wartime, espionnage, and steganography have in common? Embroidery! Come for a brief history of data visualization in textiles and a hands-on activity in which we will learn to assemble and translate data into stitches. All levels of experience are welcome, including no experience at all. Thi... Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 - 4:30 PM - New Brunswick