Curious about R and RStudio but not sure where to begin? This workshop series is designed just for you!

Join us for an eight-session, hands-on workshop that will guide you through the essentials of R, from the very basics to more advanced data visualization and reproducible reporting techniques. Perfect for complete beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills, this series will provide you with a solid foundation in R. Each session is one hour long, with topics covered as follows:

1. Introduction to R and RStudio (October 7)

Get familiar with the R environment and its popular interface, RStudio.

2. Getting Started with R, Part 1 (October 9)

Learn the basics of R syntax, data types, and performing simple calculations.

3. Getting Started with R, Part 2 (October 14)

Dive deeper into data structures and basic programming concepts in R.

4. Data Visualization with R and ggplot (October 16)

Explore the basics of creating stunning visualizations with the ggplot2 package.

5. Functions Explained (October 21)

Understand how to create and use functions to make your code more efficient and reusable.

6. Working with Data in R, Part 1 (October 23)

Learn how to import, clean, and manipulate data in R.

7. Working with Data in R, Part 2 (October 28)

Continue developing data wrangling skills with more complex operations and packages.

8. Reproducible Reports with R and RMarkdown (October 30)

Discover how to create dynamic reports that combine code, text, and visualizations.

If you need help installing R or RStudio, schedule an appointment or drop in for assistance. Drop-in hours are Monday to Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on the ground floor of Knight Library inside the DREAM Lab. 

This workshop series is based on the  Carpentries workshop curriculum, ensuring you receive high-quality instruction and practical experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your skills and confidence in R!