The Doctoral Certificate Program in Digital Humanities offers an opportunity to currently enrolled Ph.D. students interested in adding expertise in digital methodologies and techniques to their research portfolio.
Brown University Library’s Center for Digital Scholarship and the Cogut Institute for the Humanities are pleased to partner together to offer the doctoral certificate, which will provide students with a foundation in digital methods and skills for their research, as well as an understanding of the broader theoretical questions that digital approaches to scholarship offer. The certificate is aimed at Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences though Ph.D. students from all disciplines are welcome to apply. Visit the Center for Digital Scholarship’s Doctoral Certificate page for complete information including how to apply.
Fall 2023 workshops that count towards the doctoral certificate:
Copyright and Image Use
When:
- Tuesday, September 19 at 11 – 12 p.m. REGISTER
- Wednesday, October 18 at 12 – 1 p.m. REGISTER
- Thursday, November 9 at 2 – 3 p.m. REGISTER
Where: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Karen Bouchard, Scholarly Resources Librarian, Art & Architecture
Description:
This class will focus on the use of copyrighted images in an academic setting, including teaching, presentations, and publication. We will also discuss how to locate Creative Commons and public domain images and how to obtain permission to publish. Attention will be paid to such topics as dissertations and image use, how to track down copyright owners, and how to make judgment calls based on the principle of fair use.
Critical Digital Humanities and ChatGPT
When:
- Wednesday, October 4 at 4 p.m. REGISTER
Where: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Khanh Vo, Digital Humanities Specialist
Description:
This workshop will examine and explore critical questions in using ChatGPT for Digital Humanities work.
For beginner programmers: using ChatGPT to code Python
When:
- Thursday, October 5 at 1 p.m. REGISTER
Where: Online via Zoom and in-person in the Digital Scholarship Lab (room 137)
Instructor: Patrick Rashleigh, Head of Digital Scholarship Technology Services
Description:
Among many things, ChatGPT can generate Python code from plain-English prompts. This is a game-changer for those of us are just starting out in programming. But of course, there are caveats—many, many caveats. Come by for a deep dive into the promises and pitfalls of using A.I. as a programming partner and teacher.
ArcGIS StoryMaps: The Basics
When: Tuesday, October 10 at 4 – 5 p.m.
Where: Hecker Center (Room 134A), Rockefeller Library
Instructor: Frank Donnelly, Head of GIS & Data Services
Description:
This workshop introduces the basic mechanics of ArcGIS StoryMaps, an application for creating interactive map-themed websites. Participants will learn how to create a StoryMap with text, images, video, basic interactive reference maps, and interactive map widgets that guide viewers on map-based tours.
Finding and Managing Data on Marginalized Communities
When:
- Monday, October 16 at 10 a.m. REGISTER
Where: Online via Zoom and in-person in the Digital Scholarship Lab (room 137)
Instructor: Tarika Sankar, Digital Humanities Librarian
Description:
Explore resources and example datasets on marginalized populations as well as ethical considerations for cleaning, analyzing, storing and sharing such data.
A hands-on introduction to GitHub for reproducible research
When: Tuesday, October 17 at 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Digital Studio
Instructor: Cass Wilkinson Saldaña, Social Science Data Librarian
Description:
No prior experience necessary! This workshop is open to all learners who are curious about best practices in reproducibility and working with research artifacts like datasets, code, and documentation.
In this workshop, you will learn about git and GitHub as key tools for maintaining and sharing files for a research project. We will take an exploratory approach with a mix of digital time and hands-on activities. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to identify the benefits of using version control tools; gain hands-on experience creating a project folder or “repository” on GitHub; and learn how to submit your projects to open science and digital repositories.
This course is intended for undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff learners – all are welcome!
Introduction to GIS with QGIS
When: Saturday, October 21 at 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Digital Scholarship Lab (Room 137), Rockefeller Library
Instructor: Frank Donnelly, Head of GIS & Data Services
Description: This day-long, hands-on workshop provides a thorough introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) using the free and open source software QGIS. You will learn how to navigate a GIS interface, perform geographic analyses, and create thematic maps. Participants must bring a laptop and install the software prior to the workshop day. For more details visit: https://libguides.brown.edu/gis_data_tutorials/intro_qgis
Recording, editing, and publishing podcasts
When:
- Wednesday, October 25 at 3 p.m. REGISTER
Where: Digital Studio in the Rockefeller Library
Instructor: Patrick Rashleigh, Head of Digital Scholarship Technology Services
Description:
Come to the library’s digital studio to get an introduction to recording, editing, and publishing a podcast in the library’s own recording room (which you are free to book for your own projects). It’s not hard to get started, and in 90 minutes we’ll get you up and running, even if (ESPECIALLY if) you are a complete beginner.
Wikidata for Digital Humanities
When:
- Monday, November 6 at 1 p.m. REGISTER
Where: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Mairelys Lemus-Rojas
Description:
The Wikidata for Digital Humanities workshop will offer attendees an opportunity to learn about Wikidata — an open platform of structured linked data. This crowdsourced, language-independent knowledge base stores a wide range of subjects and releases its data under an open license, allowing their reuse. The low barrier for interacting with the Wikidata platform makes it a great candidate for linked open data (LOD) representation and facilitates collaboration from the global community of users. This session will provide an overview of Wikidata as well as selected tools and services that can be used to explore, contribute, and export data.
Creating Oral Histories with TheirStory
- November 9 at 3 p.m. REGISTER
Where: Digital Scholarship Lab (room 137) and on Zoom
Instructor: Tarika Sankar, Digital Humanities Librarian
Description:
An introduction to conducting, recording and transcribing oral history interviews using the platform TheirStory
Writing Data Management & Sharing Plans (DMSPs)
When: TBD Fall 2023
Where: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Andrew Creamer, Open Science Librarian
Description:
In this workshop the Library shares tools and resources to help researchers to write a data management and sharing plan (DMP) for a grant proposal, including using the DMPTool and highlighting local and open resources to support researchers’ storage, documentation and curation, long-term archiving, and dissemination of their research products.
Data Management 101: Tips for Making Your Data F.A.I.R. (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable & Reusable)
When: TBD Fall 2023
Where: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Andrew Creamer, Open Science Librarian
Description:
In this workshop the library will present tips for helping researchers to organize, document, and archive their data and facilitate their data’s discovery, access, reuse, and attribution.
Applying
Please apply to the Digital Humanities Doctoral Certificate Program using UFunds. To access the application, log in to UFunds, and select Doctoral Certificates, then Digital Humanities. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. (Deadlines in UFunds are administrative: a new application cycle will open as soon as the previous one comes to end.)
The applicant’s home department DGS approval is required. Please note that the program is open only to Ph.D. students currently enrolled at Brown University. For more information, please contact Professors Ashley Champagne and Tara Nummedal.