Faculty Staff Data Camps and Workshops

Spring 2025 Data Camps and Workshops

R101 Workshop Lunch Series for Fac/Staff

February 12, R 101 Workshop Series – Session 1, 12:15-1:30pm
This workshop aims to expose beginning users to R through the online platform Colab. Prior to attending please create an account at https://colab.research.google.com/

This workshop will focus on importing data, basic graphs, scatterplots, and features thereof.

Other dates in the series March 5 and April 9, 12:15-1:30pm
Lunch @ 12:15, workshop starts @ 12:30

Data Intensive and AER Workshop Lunch Series

Data Nexus and Advancing Equity are partnering this spring to create a Faculty development workshop series that will focus on integrating the data-intensive and Advancing Equity initiatives simultaneously.

The 1st Workshop in this series will focusing on Accessing Data through a Data Justice lens. There will be a total of 4 workshop in this series in Spring 2025.

Workshop 1 : Wednesday February 19, 12:15-1:30, (Lunch will be served @12:15 and we will start working at 12:30). Innovation Hall 208

Reading Group: Growing a Technology Ethics Garden

Data Nexus is inviting faculty and students to participate in Spring reading groups. The goal of this work is to promote interdisciplinary conversations focused on technology and data ethics leading to co-creation of teaching and learning materials to be used in a Fall 2025 class. Participants will read Race After Technology & Imagination by Ruha Benjamin, meet in-person in the spring and online in the summer, and will each receive a $200 stipend.

Click here to apply by December 9.

The selected reading for this spring is Race After Technology & Imagination by Ruha Benjamin. Participants will be in groups of 4, structured as follows: 1 faculty and student humanities, social science, or other non-STEM discipline, and 1 faculty and student from a STEM discipline. Faculty will identify their student partner from their discipline.

Each member will receive a copies of the book and a $200 stipend for completing the following:

Reading during Spring 2025. Meet in-person before the end of the semester to discuss the reading and share ideas for how these ideas might translate to classroom or campus activities and instruction.
Meet a second time in-person before the end of the semester to continue the discussion and co-create at least one curricular innovation for each faculty member to implement in a fall course.
Meet a final time online before the beginning of fall semester, share any final thoughts on the work, and collaboratively produce a 2-4 page document highlighting important points of conversation, ideas for future work, and most importantly, details on the activity implemented by the faculty and how it was received by students. Document must be submitted by September 13, 2025.

R 101 Workshop Series for ALL

3-Part R 101 Workshop Series.
February 10 | February 17 | February 24,
5-6pm, Sankey 314

Students Complete all 3 to be eligible for an R 101 Microcredential Badge.

Excel 101 Workshop Series for ALL

3-Part R 101 Workshop Series.
February 18 | February 25 | March 4,
5-6pm, Sankey 314

Qualitative Research Series

Qualitative Research Series - Session 1

Qualitative Analysis for Quantitative People: Getting Started in Qualitative Research

This session aims to provide a foundational understanding of qualitative research for those more familiar with quantitative methods. We’ll explore the basics of qualitative research, including its philosophical foundations and methodological approaches. Participants will be introduced to various theories applicable to qualitative research, offering them a broader perspective for their studies. We’ll also cover the essential concept of coding qualitative data, equipping attendees with practical skills to better navigate this aspect of qualitative research. This workshop is designed to help participants venture into the world of qualitative research with confidence.

Note: This is one of four sessions being offered about qualitative research. Sessions 2, 3, and 4 will teach participants how to use Dedoose for qualitative research. Participants are welcome to attend any or all of these workshops. You are not required to come to all of them.

Led by Heather Barker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Co-sponsored by Data Nexus and the Center for Writing Excellence

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Qualitative Research Series - Session 2

Software Tools for Qualitative Analysis: An Introduction to Dedoose

In this session, we will walk you through the essential steps of using Dedoose, a powerful qualitative analysis tool. We’ll begin with data preparation, ensuring your research materials are ready for analysis. Then, we’ll provide an overview of Dedoose, highlighting its key features and benefits. You’ll learn how to import your data into the platform, how to create parent and child codes, and how to code your data. We’ll also delve into memoing, an invaluable practice for capturing insights and reflections. Additionally, we’ll explore Dedoose’s collaborative features, enabling you to work efficiently with your research team.

Led by Heather Barker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Co-sponsored by Data Nexus and the Center for Writing Excellence

Participants should bring their laptops with Dedoose installed. Elon faculty can download Dedoose for a 30 day free trial. We’ll discuss how you can request a permanent version of Dedoose from Elon at the workshop (add this to each description).

Qualitative Research Series - Session 3

Using Dedoose to Explore Patterns, Relationships, and Findings

In this session, we will dive into the advanced features of Dedoose, demonstrating how to use descriptors to uncover and examine relationships within your qualitative data. You’ll gain valuable insights into how to identify and analyze connections between themes, categories, and concepts. Furthermore, we’ll showcase the power of creating data visualizations within Dedoose, allowing you to visually map and explore patterns that may have otherwise remained hidden. This session will be helpful for researchers looking to elevate their qualitative analysis and gain a deeper understanding of their data.

Led by Heather Barker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Co-sponsored by Data Nexus and the Center for Writing Excellence

Qualitative Research Series - Session 4

Using Dedoose to Enhance Collaboration in Qualitative Research

In this session, we’ll guide you through the art of seamless collaboration within Dedoose, showcasing its team collaboration features. You’ll learn effective project management strategies and how to efficiently organize your research team’s efforts using Dedoose’s management tools. We’ll also delve into the crucial aspect of interrater reliability, offering insights into maintaining consistency and agreement among team members during the coding process. Whether you’re working on a research project or managing a team, this session will empower you with the knowledge and skills to harness Dedoose’s collaborative capabilities, to help ensure your research endeavors run smoothly and efficiently.

Led by Heather Barker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Co-sponsored by Data Nexus and the Center for Writing Excellence

Two offerings:
Monday, April 1st, Innovation Hall 208, from 4:30 – 5:40
Wednesday, April 3rd, Innovation Hall 208, from 12:30 – 1:40
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