Data Matters™ is a week-long series of one and two-day courses aimed at students and professionals in business, research, and government.

Data Matters gives students the chance to learn about a wide range of topics in data science, analytics, visualization, curation, and more. Expert instructors from across the country teach courses on topics such as information visualization, data curation, data mining and machine learning, programming in R, system dynamic and agent-based modeling.

One course can be selected from each of the following blocks:

MON/TUE BLOCK: Classes on Mon/Tue., August 9-10, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Introduction to Effective Information Visualization
• Basics of R for Data Science and Statistics
• Introduction to Programming in R
• Introduction to Programming Using Python

WED. BLOCK: Classes on Wed., August 11, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Exploring Data Analysis Using R Markdown
• Improving R Programs
• Intermediate Python
• Using Linked Data

THUR/FRI BLOCK: Classes on Thur-Fri., August 12-13, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Visualization for Data Science Using R
• Introduction to Deep Learning with Python
• Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning Using R
• R for Automating Workflow & Sharing Work
• Text Analysis Using R

To learn more, visit datamatters.org/course-schedule.

Details are also provided on the regsitration page:

The short course series is sponsored by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, the National Consortium for Data Science, RENCI and North Carolina State University.

Join a live training session for the N3C Data Enclave. Users of all types can learn how to navigate the N3C, utilize the Enclave and resources it provides, and learn how to better achieve their analytical goals. This orientation is split into 2 sessions – Session A and Session B. These orientations are ongoing and will alternate week by week. Session A is recommended before attending Session B

Session B is for analysts, statisticians, data scientists, or anyone who wants to gain a broader understanding of the tools needed to work with the data.

Topics include:

• Focus on technical aspects of working with data in the secure N3C Enclave, including use of OMOP concept sets and N3C-specific tooling, such as the Concept Set Browser.
• Introduce commonly used analysis tools, such as Contour and Code Workbooks and corresponding workflows for simple analyses.
• Introduce the Enclave Knowledge Store, a mechanism for sharing and using community-developed code and data across projects.

Note: This orientation is held alternating Tuesdays | 8-9:30am PT/11am-12:30pm ET

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