This workshop will discuss the basics of multilevel modeling. Participants will learn how nesting or clustering in data creates dependency not accounted for in general linear models. Multilevel models allow for additional research questions and account for the dependency due to nesting. This workshop will focus on the conceptual background of multilevel models, but resources will also be provided and discussed on the implementation of these models. Instructor: Erica Dorman To Register: https...

This workshop will discuss the basics of R programming. Participants will be introduced to the R interface, command syntax, R-script files, and basic functions (e.g., opening a dataset, summary statistics, merging multiple datasets, etc.). We will also discuss techniques to visualize data in R and estimate regression models. This is an introductory workshop appropriate for those with limited or no familiarity with R. Example code will be provided. For those wishing to download R to their...

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Python programming and machine learning using Jupyter Notebook/Lab. You'll learn Python basics such as syntax, variables, data types, and essential data structures like lists and dictionaries. The session covers writing control flow statements, loops, and functions to make your code efficient and reusable. You'll discover how to import, clean, and manipulate data using powerful libraries like NumPy and Pandas, and create insightful...

This workshop is designed for individuals interested in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and learning about common spatial data structures and basic data handling. Participants will be introduced to online open sources for spatial data, mapping techniques for publication, and widely used spatial analysis methods, including spatial joining, interpolation, and autocorrelation. The workshop will utilize the GIS platform ArcGIS Pro, which is provided by the University of Iowa and is accessible...

The UI Center for Advancement and Center for Social Science Innovation are hosting a special virtual presentation by James Wilson, PhD, Program Director at the Russell Sage Foundation. Dr. Wilson will discuss the foundation’s diverse funding priorities and provide valuable insights into crafting successful proposals. (Requests for one-on-one sessions following this talk are closed). Please register by Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. After registering, CSSI staff will send you a calendar...

NPR’s Frank Langfitt has reported from more than 50 countries and territories since the late 1990s. In a video and audio presentation, Frank recounts the history he’s witnessed through the people he’s met and how that history has shaped today’s challenging geo-political landscape. Frank will explain what he learned driving a free taxi in Shanghai and tracking elephants in South Sudan. He’ll also discuss reporting in Ukraine during Russia’s 2022 invasion and covering the Israel/Gaza war. The event includes a reception from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and a speaker program from 5:30-6:30 p.m.