Registration now open for Software Carpentry workshop Jan. 15-16

LAWRENCE — KU Libraries, along with key partners, has announced an upcoming Software Carpentry Workshop. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get work done in less time by teaching basic research computing skills. The workshop will take place Jan. 15-16 in the Learned Engineering Expansion Phase 2 building, Room G415, in the engineering school complex.

In this two-day workshop, participants will learn how to automate tasks using the Unix shell, how to track and share work using version control, and how to write software in R that is readable, reusable and reliable.

This workshop is open and free to faculty, staff and students across disciplines. No prior experience is expected or required.

Registration is required to attend. To learn more about the event and register.

Additional questions may be addressed to Jamene Brooks-Kieffer, data services librarian, at jamenebk@ku.edu.