Data @ Rice Workshop Series

This free workshop series sponsored by Fondren Library and the Center for Research Computing provides hands-on training on the basics of finding, managing, analyzing, visualizing, and sharing data as well as in using research computing resources.

To register, visit the Calendar of Events and Courses or follow the links below.

Don't see a workshop you'd like to attend? Let us know what you'd like to see offered!

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Questions? Contact us at researchdata@rice.edu if you have any questions or want to cancel a class you registered for.

Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule

Data Visualization

Coming soon!

Excel Training Series

Excel Pivot Tables - Asynchronous course available anytime on Canvas - Register here and click Enroll

GIS (Geographic Information Systems)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used for everything from simple map-making and data location to more complex cartography, engaging visualizations, spatial analysis, interactive dashboards, and modeling. The GIS/Data Center at Rice's Fondren Library offers free introductory and intermediate workshops on a variety of GIS topics, most using the popular ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS StoryMaps, and ArcGIS Online software. Find the full list of GIS courses here.

Open Government Data for Research

Available on demand: To request individual research consultancy or group instruction on open government data, email Anna Xiong, jax2@rice.edu, Head of Kelley Center for Government Information and Civic Engagement. Self-paced training materials are available through Fondren Library’s online LibGuide. Previously offered short courses include:

Introduction to U.S. Federal Data and Statistical Resources
Navigating World Bank, United Nations, and OECD Data Sources and Publications
Exploring Federal Reserve Bank Data and Analytical Tools
Introduction to U.S. Census Data and Open Data Platforms
Analyzing and Visualizing Census Data Using APIs, Excel, R, and Python

Python Programming Series

Python Fundamentals - Part 1: Introduction to Programming (in-person) - Tue, Sep 8 2026, 12 - 1:30pm
Python Fundamentals - Part 2: Loops and Conditions (in-person) - Wed, Sep 16 2026, 10:30am - 12pm
Data Analysis and Visualization with Pandas in Python (in-person) - Wed, Sep 23 2026, 10:30am - 12pm
Network Analysis and Visualization with NetworkX in Python (in-person) - Wed, Sep 30 2026, 10:30am - 12pm
Interactive Data Visualization in Python (in-person) - Wed, Oct 7 2026, 10:30am - 12pm
Vibe Coding for Research: Accelerating Scientific Computing with AI (in-person) - Wed, Oct 14 2026, 2 - 3:30pm

R Lunch HouR

In October and November, we invite you to learn the basics of R and dive into programming skills for improving your research reproducibility and workflow!

Each online workshop lasts 45 minutes, is scheduled during the lunch hour (12:05 - 12:50 pm) to accommodate your busy schedule, and focuses on a single topic. Attend as many workshops as you like; register for individual sessions with the links below.

Basics of R and RStudio (Zoom) -
Importing and Indexing Data in R (Zoom) -
Cleaning Data in R - Part 1 (Zoom) -
Cleaning Data in R - Part 2 (Zoom) -
Cleaning Data in R - Part 3 (Zoom) -
Wrangling Data in R with dplyr - Part 1 (Zoom) -
Wrangling Data in R with dplyr - Part 2 (Zoom) -
Basic Statistics in R - Part 1 (Zoom) -
Basic Statistics in R - Part 2 (Zoom) -
Data Visualization in R - Part 1 (Zoom) -
Data Visualization in R - Part 2 (Zoom) -
Programming Basics in R (Zoom) -

Software Carpentry @ Rice

RDS offers two-day Software Carpentry workshops generally in early and late summer that teach foundational coding and data science skills to researchers based on the Carpentries curriculum. The goal is to train and foster an active, inclusive, diverse community that promotes and models the importance of software and data in research.