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Digital Humanities Certificate Workshops – Spring 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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DH workshop in the Patrick Ma Digital Scholarship Lab at the Rockefeller Library.
Photo: Ellen Huggins<\/em>, AM’24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following Spring 2024 workshops count towards the Digital Humanities Doctoral Certificate Program<\/a>. Please get in touch with Ashley Champagne, Director of the Center for Digital Scholarship, if you\u2019re interested in enrolling in the certificate program: ashley_champagne@brown.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brief description of the workshops is offered below. For more information (including Zoom links), please click the \u201cRegister here\u201d link. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JANUARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans for a Grant Using the DMPTool<\/strong>
January 30
12 – 1 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This workshop provides an overview of the DMPTool and recommendations and resources for drafting a data management and sharing plan for sponsored research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Andrew Creamer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans for Grants Using the DMPTool on 1\/30<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copyright and Image Use<\/strong>
January 30
4 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor: <\/strong>Karen Bouchard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Copyright and Image Use on 1\/30<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEBRUARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Copyright and Image Use<\/strong>
February 13 <\/strong>
4 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Karen Bouchard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Copyright and Image Use on 2\/13<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to the FAIR Principles and Recommended Practices and Resources for Managing Research Data<\/strong>
February 16
12 – 1 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This workshop provides an overview of the FAIR Principles and recommendation and resources for data management, including trips for selecting file formats, storing and backing up data, documenting data for discovery, interpretation, and reuse, and depositing data in repositories for long-term access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Andrew Creamer <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register Introduction to the FAIR Principles and Recommended Practices and Resources for Managing Research Data on 2\/16<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to GIS with QGIS<\/strong>
February 24
10:15 – 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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. More details<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Frank Donnelly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Introduction to GIS with QGIS on 2\/24<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans for a Grant Using the DMPTool<\/strong>
February 29
12 – 1 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This workshop provides an overview of the DMPTool and recommendations and resources for drafting a data management and sharing plan for sponsored research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor: <\/strong>Andrew Creamer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans for a Grant Using the DMPTool on 2\/29<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HTML Basics for Non-Coders<\/strong>
12:30 – 2 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This workshop will introduce those without a programming background to what HTML is and some basic fundamentals, with hands-on exercises and a cheatsheet for reference afterwards. You will be able to apply what you learn to use HTML in platforms like Scalar and Canvas. This workshop will be offered ONLINE ONLY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/strong> Elizabeth Yalkut and Tarika Sankar <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for HTML Basics for Non-Coders on 2\/29<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MARCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Copyright and Image Use<\/strong>
March 1
12 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Karen Bouchard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Copyright and Image Use on 3\/1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming Your Audience: Designing for Accessibility<\/strong>
March 6
10 – 11 a.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From universal design principles to customizing user experience, this workshop will cover important considerations to make when designing for accessibility on digital sites and projects. There will be hands-on activities and guidelines for participants to test out accessible designs practices and theories. The event is sponsored by the Center for Digital Scholarship at the Brown University Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/strong> Elizabeth Yalkut and Khanh Vo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Welcoming Your Audience: Designing for Accessibility on 3\/6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recording, Editing, and Publishing Podcasts<\/strong>
March 6
2 – 3 p.m. in person
Digital Scholarship Studio, Rockefeller Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Come to the library\u2019s digital studio to get an introduction to recording, editing, and publishing a podcast in the library\u2019s own recording room (which you are free to book for your own projects). It\u2019s not hard to get started, and in 90 minutes we\u2019ll get you up and running, even if (ESPECIALLY if) you are a complete beginner. The event is sponsored by the Center for Digital Scholarship at the Brown University Library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Patrick Rashleigh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Recording, Editing, and Publishing Podcasts on 3\/6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating Oral Histories with TheirStory<\/strong>
March 8
12 – 1 p.m. in person
Digital Scholarship Lab (room 137), Rockefeller Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An introduction to conducting, recording and transcribing oral history interviews using the platform TheirStory. This workshop will be offered IN-PERSON only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Tarika Sankar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Creating Oral Histories with TheirStory on 3\/8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical AI and Teaching<\/strong>
March 13
4 – 5:30 p.m. hybrid
Digital Scholarship Lab (room 137), Rockefeller Library &<\/strong>
On Zoom:<\/strong> https:\/\/brown.zoom.us\/j\/99210630759<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This workshop will explore how ChatGPT may be used in the classroom. We will discuss the capabilities of AI tools for research and teaching, how prompt engineering might be leveraged to fine-tune and interrogate results, and examine the critical questions about scholarship that will emerge from using AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/strong> Khanh Vo, Naimh McGuigan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Creating Oral Histories with TheirStory on 3\/13<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using ChatGPT to Code Python<\/strong> for Beginner Programmers<\/strong>
March 20
4 – 5 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014many, many caveats. Come by for a deep dive into the promises and pitfalls of using AI as a programming partner and teacher. This workshop is open to all and counts towards the Digital Humanities Doctoral Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Patrick Rashleigh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register Using ChatGPT to Code Python for Beginner Programmers<\/a><\/a> on 3\/20<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

APRIL\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Wikidata<\/strong>
April 4
12 – 1 p.m. on Zoom <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Introduction to Wikidata workshop will offer attendees an opportunity to learn about Wikidata\u2014an 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 and its structure as well as a hands-on activity to learn how to edit the knowledge base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Mairelys Lemus-Rojas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Introduction to Wikidata on 4\/4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Digital Archiving <\/strong>
April 16
2 – 3:30 p.m. on Zoom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This workshop will provide an introduction to some options for creating a digital archive, such as Omeka S, Collection Builder, and Wax. We will discuss considerations for choosing the right platform for your project, advantages and disadvantages of each platform, and questions of metadata, audience, and sustainability.This workshop will be held in-person in the Digital Scholarship Lab (room 137) in the Rockefeller Library or on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructors:<\/strong> Tarika Sankar and Khanh Vo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register for Introduction to Digital Archiving on 4\/16<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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