Software Carpentry 2-day workshop: Building programs with Pythonhttp://lcimages.s3.amazonaws.com/data/feat_img/643/220/1510091431.jpg

Date: Monday, December 4-5, 2017
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Carson Instructional Center (Carson 61), Baker-Berry Library

Software Carpentry (More details and syllabus: https://nesclic.github.io/2017-12-04-dartmouth/) aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation. Participants will be encouraged to help one another and to apply what they have learned to their own research problems.
For more information on what we teach and why, please see our paper "Best Practices for Scientific Computing".

Who: The course is aimed at graduate students and other researchers. You don't need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented at the workshop.

Food: lunches and coffee breaks are included, courtesy of QBS, the Library, and Research Computing

REGISTRATION: THIS IS A 2-DAY WORKSHOP, PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING BOTH DAYS. WE REQUEST SINGLE REGISTRATION FOR THE 2-DAY SWC WORKSHOP ON THIS PAGE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER FOR TUESDAY SEPARATELY.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3723533 (opening Monday, 11/13, 9am)

REQUIREMENTS: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A LAPTOP WITH A MAC, LINUX, OR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM (NOT A TABLET, CHROMEBOOK, ETC.) THAT THEY HAVE ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES ON. THEY SHOULD HAVE A FEW SPECIFIC SOFTWARE PACKAGES INSTALLED (LISTED BELOW). THEY ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY SOFTWARE CARPENTRY'S CODE OF CONDUCT.
Materials will be provided in advance of the workshop and large-print handouts are available if needed by notifying the organizers in advance. If we can help making learning easier for you (e.g. sign-language interpreters, lactation facilities) please get in touch (using contact details below) and we will attempt to provide them.

Contact: Please email [log in to unmask] for more information.

More details and detailed syllabus: https://nesclic.github.io/2017-12-04-dartmouth/

Thank you for circulating,

Christian

First Generation College Grad Students’ Lunch
Wednesday, Nov. 29 @ 12 noon

1953 Common's Private Dining 2nd Floor
Lunch Provided

http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3652814

(First Gen students are those whose parents did not complete
a 4 yr college degree)

Are you the first in your family to go to college? If so, then perhaps navigating graduate school has its share of joys
and challenges.


Come enjoy lunch and talk to other first-generation college graduate students about their experiences.

If you are interested in reading a bit about the research on
First Generation Graduate Students here is an article...

The deadline to apply for a GSC conference travel grant for the winter term is November 14 at 5:00 p.m. The application form is here: https://sites.dartmouth.edu/gsc/conference-travel-grant

TA Orientation Dec 4&5
Whether you're about to TA for the first time or will be TAing again, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced TAs about a variety of topics, such as the first day of class, connecting with students, time management, resources at Dartmouth, inclusive classrooms, lesson design, grading, and tricky situations. You will also have the opportunity to do some practice teaching.
The Orientation will be on two days:
Monday Dec. 4 (9am-4pm, including lunch) and Tuesday Dec 5 (10am-1pm, including lunch).
An additional session for international TAs will be on
Tuesday Dec 5, 1:30-3pm.

While registration will be open until orientation, please register early so we can recruit experienced TAs best suited to work with those who plan to attend and finalize the program based on your needs.
Register here for TA Orientation: http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3682587
And here for the session for international students: http://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/3682590

If you have questions, please contact Cindy Tobery in DCAL.
We look forward to seeing you in December!

Kresge writer’s retreat
Date:
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Campus:
Graduate Studies






Are you a graduate student or postdoc in the sciences and working on a writing project such as a dissertation or manuscript? Could you use support and protected time to make progress with your writing?

On Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13, Kresge Physical Sciences Library will host a writer’s retreat for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the sciences. During this two-day retreat, you’ll have:
dedicated time to work on your writing project
a presentation by Dr. Sarah B. Smith, lecturer in the department of Environmental Studies and the Institute for Writing and Rhetoric
a one-on-one consultation about your writing
time to engage with a peer writing community
free lunch and snacks

When? Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13; 9 am – 5pm
Where? Kresge Physical Sciences Library (3rd floor Fairchild)

Space is limited, so please apply by Wednesday, November 22 at http://dartgo.org/writersretreat2017. If you have any questions, please email [log in to unmask]