Events
- Location:
- Online Only; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Jess Williams, jesswilliams@txstate.edu
Wendy Thompson, gt1040@txstate.edu - Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Literature Reviews are time consuming and often overwhelming, but new artificial intelligence (AI) tools can streamline the process. This workshop will introduce various tools for finding and evaluating sources, viewing connected citations through visual knowledge maps, and organizing your findings for pre-writing.
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- Location:
- Online Zoom Meeting; Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Tara Spies Smith, ts20@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Come to the Finding & Using Images and Media: An Introduction to Creative Commons workshop to learn about copyright and openly licensed creative content, and how to find and use openly licensed images, music, and video and other open access content. Learn how to properly give credit or attribution to copyrighted or open access content and how to give your scholarly work, creations, and designs a Creative Commons license. Presentation tips and tech tools that can make your presentations and publications more professional and visually interesting will also be briefly covered. Activities will be included. You can use the Canvas course to go along with this workshop if you would like: canvas.txstate.edu…
This session is online to be more accessible and flexible. Please use the Signup link to register and get the Zoom link for the workshop. I look forward to working with you!
Image credit: Painting of Hypatia by Julius Kronberg, 1889. In the Public Domain. Click here for more information
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This session is online to be more accessible and flexible. Please use the Signup link to register and get the Zoom link for the workshop. I look forward to working with you!
Image credit: Painting of Hypatia by Julius Kronberg, 1889. In the Public Domain. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
TXST University Libraries is excited to host the second annual Open Datathon during International Love Data Week (February 10–14, 2025). The goal of this Datathon event encompasses the commitment of TXST to innovation, community engagement, and leveraging open data for meaningful impact. This Datathon offers hands-on experience with real-world datasets, allowing participants to apply their data skills practically and providing networking opportunities with peers and potential mentors. Prizes and recognitions provide a chance to showcase your talents and enhance your resume.
This 2025 Open Datathon Q&A session will give you an overview of the event, resources regarding open data, the theme for the Datathon challenges, and the scoring rubric for the final digital work and presentations. Please come on and join us! Click here for more information
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This 2025 Open Datathon Q&A session will give you an overview of the event, resources regarding open data, the theme for the Datathon challenges, and the scoring rubric for the final digital work and presentations. Please come on and join us! Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek Library, First Floor Design Space; First Floor Design Space
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Julian DeLaRosa, jjd95@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This 7-session workshops will give an overview of the Unity Realtime Development Platform. Students will learn how to use the platform to create desktop and mobile applications for virtual reality, augmented reality and console applications. Attendance at all seven sessions is required. Students can earn a total of 3 NASA-issued digital badges for this workshop.
Topics include:
Introduction to the Unity Platform IDE
Introduction to C# scripting
Models, Textures and Multimedia
Virtual Reality Basics
Interactive Multi-Media Overview
This course is in-person only. Some exposure to programming is required in any language (IF statements, FOR loops, Arrays) Click here for more information
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Topics include:
Introduction to the Unity Platform IDE
Introduction to C# scripting
Models, Textures and Multimedia
Virtual Reality Basics
Interactive Multi-Media Overview
This course is in-person only. Some exposure to programming is required in any language (IF statements, FOR loops, Arrays) Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
TXST University Libraries is excited to host the second annual Open Datathon during International Love Data Week (February 10–14, 2025). The goal of this Datathon event encompasses the commitment of TXST to innovation, community engagement, and leveraging open data for meaningful impact. This Datathon offers hands-on experience with real-world datasets, allowing participants to apply their data skills practically and providing networking opportunities with peers and potential mentors. Prizes and recognitions provide a chance to showcase your talents and enhance your resume.
This 2025 Open Datathon Q&A session will give you an overview of the event, resources regarding open data, the theme for the Datathon challenges, and the scoring rubric for the final digital work and presentations. Please come on and join us! Click here for more information
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This 2025 Open Datathon Q&A session will give you an overview of the event, resources regarding open data, the theme for the Datathon challenges, and the scoring rubric for the final digital work and presentations. Please come on and join us! Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online and Alkek 441; Alkek 441 and Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- University Libraries Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This Open Datathon Orientation welcomes all Texas State University students, faculty, and staff to engage in an opening talk featuring a keynote speaker discussing topics related to open science and open data. We will unveil challenges and research questions for exploration, participate in team building and networking, and gear up for the Datathon competition kick-off. Participants will also be able to meet our esteemed judges and get insights into the presentation rubric. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of open data and collaborative exploration!
Note: Participants who want to join in the Open Datathon competition need to fill out the registration form here: https://forms.office.com/r/puYAEC1JY2 Click here for more information
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Note: Participants who want to join in the Open Datathon competition need to fill out the registration form here: https://forms.office.com/r/puYAEC1JY2 Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
The Open Datathon Virtual Office Hours provide an opportunity for participants in the 2025 TXST Open Datathon to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive support regarding their projects. These office hours are designed to:
a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
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a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
The Open Datathon Virtual Office Hours provide an opportunity for participants in the 2025 TXST Open Datathon to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive support regarding their projects. These office hours are designed to:
a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
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a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek One MakerSpace
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Hithia Davis, hd13@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Always wanted to sew, but don't know how to get started? Why not join us for a Making with Fabric workshop? We will introduce you to some sewing basics and show you the first steps in using a sewing machine.
Click here for more information
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- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This workshop is designed to equip the audience with essential skills and knowledge for effectively managing data within spreadsheet applications (i.e., Excel). Attendees will delve into best practices for organizing, structuring, and maintaining data in spreadsheet formats. By exploring good practices, attendees will gain valuable insights into creating reliable datasets, ensuring seamless collaboration, and promoting efficient data management workflows using spreadsheet tools.
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- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
The Open Datathon Virtual Office Hours provide an opportunity for participants in the 2025 TXST Open Datathon to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive support regarding their projects. These office hours are designed to:
a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
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a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek 105
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This workshop offers an overview of essential data analytics frameworks, providing participants with a structured approach to analyzing and interpreting data. Explore key methodologies, tools, and strategies that drive effective data analysis and decision-making. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build a solid foundation in data analytics.
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- Location:
- Online
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This workshop offers an overview of essential data analytics frameworks, providing participants with a structured approach to analyzing and interpreting data. Explore key methodologies, tools, and strategies that drive effective data analysis and decision-making. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build a solid foundation in data analytics.
Click here for more information
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- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
The Open Datathon Virtual Office Hours provide an opportunity for participants in the 2025 TXST Open Datathon to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive support regarding their projects. These office hours are designed to:
a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
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a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This workshop introduces you to IBM SPSS Statistics, a program that can assist users with analyzing, organizing, and visualizing data. Attendees will learn how to prepare data for visualization, run a basic frequency/descriptive analysis, and create visual representations of their analysis. This workshop is open to all skillsets and comfortability with SPSS or data analysis programs. Attendees will have the opportunity to follow along in their own SPSS windows and test functions.
Attendees should come with any version of SPSS installed on their computers. Discounted or free trial versions of SPSS can be found here:
https://www.ibm.com/products/spss-statistics/gradpack?adoper=227628_2&adobe_mc_sdid=SDID%3D7A82FF6FBE1542FB-09EE9102E1BBADCE%7CMCORGID%3DD10F27705ED7F5130A495C99%40AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1723670637 Click here for more information
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Attendees should come with any version of SPSS installed on their computers. Discounted or free trial versions of SPSS can be found here:
https://www.ibm.com/products/spss-statistics/gradpack?adoper=227628_2&adobe_mc_sdid=SDID%3D7A82FF6FBE1542FB-09EE9102E1BBADCE%7CMCORGID%3DD10F27705ED7F5130A495C99%40AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1723670637 Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek 441; Alkek 441
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This workshop provides participants with a step-by-step guide to successfully prepare and submit their final projects for the 2025 TXST Open Datathon via the TXST Dataverse Repository. We will cover submission requirements, formatting guidelines, and best practices for presenting your data and findings. Participants will also have the chance to view examples of outstanding projects from last year’s competition to inspire and guide their submissions. Additionally, we’ll address any questions to ensure your projects meet evaluation criteria. Don’t miss this essential session to set your work up for success!
Read more about our last year's Datathon Projects: https://dataverse.tdl.org/dataverse/datathon2024/ Click here for more information
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Read more about our last year's Datathon Projects: https://dataverse.tdl.org/dataverse/datathon2024/ Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This workshop provides participants with a step-by-step guide to successfully prepare and submit their final projects for the 2025 TXST Open Datathon via the TXST Dataverse Repository. We will cover submission requirements, formatting guidelines, and best practices for presenting your data and findings. Participants will also have the chance to view examples of outstanding projects from last year’s competition to inspire and guide their submissions. Additionally, we’ll address any questions to ensure your projects meet evaluation criteria. Don’t miss this essential session to set your work up for success!
Read more about our last year's Datathon Projects: https://dataverse.tdl.org/dataverse/datathon2024/ Click here for more information
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Read more about our last year's Datathon Projects: https://dataverse.tdl.org/dataverse/datathon2024/ Click here for more information
- Location:
- Online; Zoom
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
The Open Datathon Virtual Office Hours provide an opportunity for participants in the 2025 TXST Open Datathon to ask questions, seek guidance, and receive support regarding their projects. These office hours are designed to:
a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
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a) Answer questions about datathon rules, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
b) Provide assistance with tools, resources, or data platforms, including the TXST Dataverse Repository.
c) Offer advice or feedback on data analysis, visualization, or project development.
d) Address any technical issues or concerns related to the datathon.
Participants can drop in during these hours to ensure their projects meet the guidelines and to receive any additional support needed before submission. Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek Library, First Floor Design Space; First Floor Design Space
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Julian DeLaRosa, jjd95@txstate.edu
This 7 series workshops will give an overview of the Unity Realtime Development Platform. Students will learn how to use the platform to create desktop and mobile applications for virtual reality, augmented reality and console applications. Attendance at all seven sessions is required. Students can earn a total of 3 NASA digital badges for this workshop.
Topics include:
Introduction to the Unity Platform IDE
Introduction to C# scripting
Models, Textures and Multimedia
Virtual Reality Basics
Interactive Multi-Media Overview
This course is in-person only. Some exposure to programming is required in any language (IF statements, FOR loops, Arrays) Click here for more information
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Topics include:
Introduction to the Unity Platform IDE
Introduction to C# scripting
Models, Textures and Multimedia
Virtual Reality Basics
Interactive Multi-Media Overview
This course is in-person only. Some exposure to programming is required in any language (IF statements, FOR loops, Arrays) Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek Library Rm 441; Alkek 441
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Data Curation Specialist Xuan Zhou, x_zhou@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
The University Libraries is excited to host the second annual Open Datathon during International Love Data Week 2025. The TXST Open Datathon concludes with an engaging presentation, judging, award notification, and closing ceremony session, marking the culmination of intense collaboration and innovation within the realm of data analytics and problem-solving. This session is a pivotal moment where participants get the opportunity to showcase their projects, findings, and solutions to a panel of esteemed judges and peers. All TXST students, staff, and faculty members are welcome to join us.
- Location:
- Alkek Library, First Floor Design Space; First Floor Design Space
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Julian DeLaRosa, jjd95@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
This 7-session workshops will give an overview of the Unity Realtime Development Platform. Students will learn how to use the platform to create desktop and mobile applications for virtual reality, augmented reality and console applications. Attendance at all seven sessions is required. Students can earn a total of 3 NASA digital badges for this workshop.
Topics include:
Introduction to the Unity Platform IDE
Introduction to C# scripting
Models, Textures and Multimedia
Virtual Reality Basics
Interactive Multi-Media Overview
This course is in-person only. Some exposure to programming is required in any language (IF statements, FOR loops, Arrays) Click here for more information
more about event
Topics include:
Introduction to the Unity Platform IDE
Introduction to C# scripting
Models, Textures and Multimedia
Virtual Reality Basics
Interactive Multi-Media Overview
This course is in-person only. Some exposure to programming is required in any language (IF statements, FOR loops, Arrays) Click here for more information
- Location:
- Alkek One MakerSpace; MakerSpace
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Hithia Davis, hd13@txstate.edu
- Campus Sponsor:
- University Libraries
Always wanted to sew, but don't know how to get started? Why not join us for a Making with Fabric workshop? We will introduce you to some sewing basics and show you the first steps in using a sewing machine.
Click here for more information
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