When writing a data management plan or sharing out research data, it can be challenging to find the right data repository. In this workshop, we will review the different types of data repositories (institutional, subject, and generalist) and the “Desirable Characteristics of Data Repositories for Federally Funded Research.” Scenarios and group discussions will help attendees apply what we learn, and attendees will then be able … Continue reading Introduction To Data Repositories: Finding The Right Fit For Your Data »

Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI Ready to transform your teaching and free up valuable time? Join our interactive workshop and discover how Generative AI (GenAI) tools, specifically U-M GPT, can streamline your approach to creating syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and lesson plans. Dive into practical ideas for designing assignments and instructional materials in a GenAI era, and engage in hands-on opportunities using U-M GPT … Continue reading New Mini-Workshop: Boost Teaching and Learning Productivity with GenAI »

Tackle writing your research papers, conference abstracts, and even your dissertation with greater ease! This online workshop explores powerful but often-overlooked features in Google Docs and Microsoft Word that streamline writing, formatting, and organization. You’ll also learn how to enhance document accessibility, ensuring your work meets WCAG 2.1 and ADA guidelines. This session will be valuable for anyone doing complex academic writing (case studies, research … Continue reading Essential Tools for Grad Students: Mastering Docs & Word »

While physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness is essential to living a happy, productive life. What you will learn?  The Guided Meditation practice involves three simple steps: Relaxation Rejuvenation Meditation Relaxation brings your body to a calm, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow … Continue reading Heartfulness Meditation »

This workshop is intended for people with little or no experience using R and little or no experience in programming. In this workshop, you will learn how to use the RStudio interface and scripts to code in R; what “objects” are and how to use them; how to use and write basic functions; and how to work with numerical vectors. Note that this workshop will … Continue reading Intro to R with RStudio »

You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. In this online workshop, the experts from the Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that will help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table … Continue reading Take Command of Your Dissertation with Microsoft Word »

This workshop is intended for beginner R coders who want to understand how to work with different types of data. We will use RStudio to learn the rules for storing and handling these different types of data in R. We will also learn basic ways to create, manipulate, import, clean, and summarize data. Note that this workshop will NOT cover any statistical modeling. This is an in-person-only event. Computers with all the necessary software will be … Continue reading Intro to Data handling in R »

Looking for an efficient way to analyze a large group of publications? SciVal allows you to explore topic analysis, co-authorship networks, and citation-based metrics to track trends and learn more about groups of papers of interest to you. This introduction to SciVal will show you how to create a group of papers (e.g., by authors, topics, or other characteristics) and help you select metrics appropriate … Continue reading Research Impact Metrics and Visualizations using SciVal Database »

Start the New Year by setting a goal to enhance your mental well-being through meditation. Discover three simple techniques—relaxation, rejuvenation, and meditation—in just three master classes. Relaxation brings your body into a calm, steady state, fostering physical stillness and preparing the mind for meditation. Rejuvenation clears the mind, helping to release stress and complex emotions, leaving you feeling light and refreshed. Meditation is a mindful … Continue reading Learn to Meditate in 3 days »

Gain insight into the resources and services available at the U-M Library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects. Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored: How can I access library resources remotely or in person? How can I find scholarly books and articles? What are some of the research tools the library provides that can help me … Continue reading U-M Library Basics – Central Campus »

Gain insight into the resources and services available at the U-M Library and learn strategies for efficiently finding information for your research projects. Join a U-M Librarian as the questions below are explored: How can I access library resources remotely or in person? How can I find scholarly books and articles? What are some of the research tools the library provides that can help me … Continue reading U-M Library Basics – Central Campus »