[Physics-grads-open] 2026 Winter Quarter Workshops- UCR Library
Celina Yamakawa
celina.yamakawa at ucr.edu
Fri Jan 9 08:32:20 PST 2026
To all UCR Departments and Campus Organizations:
The UCR Library has scheduled workshops for the Winter 2026 Quarter. Please
share this email, which contains links and a description for
each workshop or event. Also, attached is a flyer of the workshops that the
Research Services department has planned. If the workshop flyer could be
distributed and/or posted within your department or shared with
relevant students, staff, and faculty, it would help us to promote these
workshops to the UCR community. Any assistance that you can provide is
appreciated. I have included both a PDF version which includes all three
flyers and PNG versions which are attached separately.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
WORKSHOPS - WINTER 2026
Title
Date(s)
Description
Introduction to Python
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978445982191?aff=oddtdtcreator>
January 13th at 3pm
Join us to learn the basics of Python in a beginner-friendly environment.
This workshop will guide you through the syntax, or "grammar", of coding.
By the end, you’ll be able to write your first "Hello World" program,
understand the logic behind the code, and have the resources needed to
continue your learning journey at home.
Tinkering Research: Iterating Prototypes with the help of Artificial
Intelligence <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978447190806?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Creat'R Lab Series
January 14th at 2pm
Join the staff of the Creat'R Lab to learn how to use equipment to
facilitate ideas of creation through research and technological skills.
Follow this series to learn how to use the robust ware of equipment in the
Creat'R Lab to help you learn in academic and personal spaces.
SolidWorks vs. Fusion & The Future of AI-Driven Design
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978449234920?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Creat'R Lab Series
January 21st at 2pm
Master Your Design Stack: SolidWorks, Fusion, and the Role of AI.
Choosing the right CAD software is crucial for your career in design,
engineering, and entrepreneurship. This hands-on workshop provides a
comparison of the two industry leaders: SolidWorks (the professional
standard) and Fusion (the cloud-native platform).
Tinkering Research: Photography and Creative Vision
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978447190806?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Creat'R Lab Series
January 28th at 2pm
Join the staff of the Creat'R Lab to learn how to use equipment to
facilitate ideas of creation through research and technological skills.
Follow this series to learn how to use the robust ware of equipment in the
Creat'R Lab to help you learn in academic and personal spaces.
GIS Basics
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gis-basics-tickets-1978451123569?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Geospatial Series
February 3rd at 2pm
Are you brand new to learning about geographic information systems (GIS)?
This workshop gives you a basic understanding of what a GIS can do. We also
look at GIS data types, some fundamental concepts in mapping, and the GIS
software choices that are available.
AI Video for Research, Learning and Creativity
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978451573916?aff=oddtdtcreator>
AI Series
February 4th at 10 am
"This introductory workshop explores the rapidly evolving world of AI video
creation and its emerging applications in research, learning, and creative
practice. Participants will be introduced to the latest generation of AI
video models, including Veo 3 and Sora 2, along with several promising new
entrants.
Use cases will demonstrate both creative exploration and how faculty,
researchers, and students can transform complex research and academic
papers into engaging videos using tools such as Notebook LM, opening new
possibilities for digital scholarship.
The session will also walk through a complete AI video production
stack—from scripting and prompting (GPT 5/ Sonnet 4.5), to image generation
(DALL·E/Gemini 2.5 Flash), video generation (Sora 2, Veo 3), and narration
(Eleven Labs). Participants will also learn how to integrate these
components into cohesive, larger-scale AI video projects using editors such
as Adobe Express, as this field continues to evolve at an extraordinary
pace."
Using Zotero for Citation Management
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-zotero-for-citation-management-tickets-1978452799582?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Citation Series
February 5th at 2pm
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool that assists in gathering, organizing,
and integrating sources into research papers. This workshop will introduce
some of the key functions of Zotero, including creating libraries and
importing and organizing citations from a variety of locations.
UC Love Data Week Series
Prototyping Data Solutions with Arduino
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978454163662?aff=oddtdtcreator>
UC Love Data Week Series
February 10th at 1pm
This event will follow a hands-on introductory workshop with Tinkercad on
how to use the Arduino microcontroller and how data plays a key role in its
usefulness. Attendees will learn how to use the Arduino microcontroller
with code and simulations that will allow attendees to create research
projects with a little imagination. This workshop will be recorded and
hands-on.
Introduction to Public Health Data
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978840456073?aff=oddtdtcreator>
UC Love Data Week Series
February 11th at 3pm
An overview of public health data resources.
Presented by: UCR Library, Elisa Cortez, Medical Education and Clinical
Outreach Librarian
Research Data Collection with Raspberry Pi and the Sense HAT
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978455955020?aff=oddtdtcreator>
UC Love Data Week Series
February 12th at 1pm
Unlock Your Research Potential with Raspberry Pi
Are you interested in experimental design, data analysis, or building
custom scientific tools? This beginner-friendly workshop provides the
practical skills you need to transition from theoretical concepts to
hands-on research. We'll utilize the powerful Raspberry Pi single-board
computer and the all-in-one Sense HAT (Sensor Hardware Attached on Top) to
create a versatile, low-cost data acquisition system.
Introduction to Data Cleaning with Python and Pandas
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978455430451?aff=oddtdtcreator>
UC Love Data Week Series
February 12th at 2pm
Join us to learn how to transform messy, raw spreadsheets into clean,
usable data. This workshop will guide you through the essentials of the
Pandas library, a key tool for data manipulation. By the end, you’ll be
able to load messy files, understand the structure of a DataFrame, and
produce the clean data needed for analysis and visualization.
AI-Assisted Data Visualization and Dashboards
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978456767450?aff=oddtdtcreator>
UC Love Data Week Series
February 13th at 10am
"This interactive seminar introduces participants to the transformative
potential of AI-assisted data visualization. Drawing on emerging practices
in ""vibe coding""—an intuitive, natural language approach to AI-assisted
development—attendees will explore best practices for generating
sophisticated, data-driven dashboards through prompting and iterative
collaboration with AI.
The session will overview key principles for effective interactive data
visualization, demonstrate practical workflows for AI-assisted coding, and
showcase real-world applications ranging from exploratory data analysis to
publication-ready research dashboards. Participants will learn how to
leverage AI tools to rapidly prototype visualizations and iterate design
concepts while maintaining analytical rigor and aesthetic sophistication.
Whether you're looking to extract deeper insights from existing datasets,
build interactive dashboards for research, or develop comprehensive
analytic frameworks for ongoing work, this seminar will equip you with
practical strategies for integrating AI assistance into your data
visualization workflows.
No advanced coding experience required—just curiosity about how AI can
augment your data practice."
Measuring Research Impact with OpenAlex
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978457201749?aff=oddtdtcreator>
UC Love Data Week Series
February 13 at 2pm
This session begins with an introduction to OpenAlex, then guides
participants through exploring the web interface and working with the API
to access, clean, and interpret open data to measure institutional research
impact.
Robotics Lab: Animatronic Eye
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978457638054?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Robotics Lab Series
February 25th at 2pm
>From Code to Creation: An Introduction to Applied Mechatronics
Level up your technical skill development with this unique, hands-on
workshop where you will build a functional animatronic eye. This project
serves as a perfect, low-barrier entry point into the interconnected worlds
of robotics, microcontrollers, and motion control.
Google Gemini for Research
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978458472550?aff=oddtdtcreator>
AI Series
February 26th at 2pm
If you're trying to find connections between the literature you've found,
or just trying to jump start your writing process, have you thought of
using Google Gemini? Gemini can respond to user prompts and modify its
responses based on feedback and input. It's ideal for working with research
at UCR because it allows you to work on it with privacy protections.
ORCA: Open Research and Creative Activities Forum
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978186231269?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Digital Scholarship Series
March 3rd at 2pm
The Open Research and Creative Activities (ORCA) Forum is a quarterly event
hosted by the UCR Library's Research Services Department at the Orbach
Science Library. It celebrates outstanding student projects from across all
disciplines and academic levels at UCR, with a special focus on
interdisciplinary work and open scholarship. Each quarter, finalists will
be invited to present their research or creative work. Presentations should
highlight how project artifacts—such as code, documentation, data, or
multimedia—have been, or will be, shared through an open access repository.
Making Publication-Quality Figures in Python with Matplotlib
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978459338139?aff=oddtdtcreator>
March 5th at 2pm
Join us to learn how to create publication-quality figures. This workshop
will guide you through the practical uses of Matplotlib and the vast array
of elements that can be controlled within a plot. By the end, you’ll be
able to modify all aspects of figure formatting to produce polished,
high-quality figures for professional presentations and publications.
Gamifying Research: Play Your Way to Success
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gamifying-research-play-your-way-to-success-tickets-1978460562802?aff=oddtdtcreator>
March 10th at 2pm
Join us to learn the basics of research in a unique, gamified environment!
This workshop applies game thinking to the research process, turning the
development of search strategies and keywords into a series of interactive
challenges.
Whether you are an 'Explorer' looking to discover new resources or an
'Achiever' aiming to master the library system, you’ll earn points and
badges as you level up your information literacy skills. We use this
'spoonful of sugar' approach to make complex topics engaging, effective,
and tons of fun. Come play, compete, and learn!
Tinkering Research: Neural Network Systems
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978447190806?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Robotics Lab Series
March 11th at 2pm
Join the staff of the CreatR Lab to learn how to use equipment to
facilitate ideas of creation through research and technological skills.
Follow this series to learn how to use the robust ware of equipment in the
CreatR Lab to help you learn in academic and personal spaces.
Digital Scholarship Certificate
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978461538721?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Digital Scholarship Series
Multiple Dates (Course)
The Digital Scholarship Certificate Program, offered by the UC Riverside
Library, provides integrated training in professional development and core
digital research skills, designed for undergraduate students, graduate
students, faculty, and early-career researchers. This program bridges the
gap between traditional research methods and emerging digital technologies,
preparing participants for academic success and enhanced career prospects
in both higher education and industry.
The certificate program consists of eight comprehensive modules covering
essential digital scholarship competencies:
1. Building a Digital Research Portfolio Using No/Low Code Tools
2. Digital Scholarship Project Types and Best Practices
3. Computational Methods in Text Analysis
4. Building 2D Online Exhibits: Omeka and Digital Storytelling
5. Introduction to XR Design and 3D Experiences
6. Qualitative Data Analysis & Digital Tools
7. Building Your Academic Profile Online
8. Navigating Open Access Repositories & Publishing with eScholarship
Watch our short video to learn how you can be awarded the Digital
Scholarship Certificate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvtFEiXfT9E
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvtFEiXfT9E>
MEETUPS
Digital Scholarship Meetups
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978475414223?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Tuesday, January 13th at 2 p.m.
Geospatial / GIS Meetups
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978477579700?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Tuesday, January 20th and February 10th from Noon - 12:50 p.m.
Creat'R Lab Meetups
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978475860558?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Sunday, January 18th at 1 p.m. and Thursday March 5th at 11 a.m.
Health & Wellness Book Club, Women’s Health Workshop Series
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978478384106?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Wednesday, February 4th and Thursday, March 12th from 12:15 p.m - 1 p.m.
All participants are expected to follow and uphold UC Riverside's
Principles of Community
<https://chancellor.ucr.edu/sites/g/files/rcwecm761/files/2019-01/community.pdf>
.
UCR Library - Research Services Resources
Research Support <https://library.ucr.edu/research-support>
Research Fundamentals
<https://library.ucr.edu/research-support/getting-started/learn-about-research-fundamentals>
Orbach Poster Printing Service <https://guides.lib.ucr.edu/plotter>
Specialty Labs <https://library.ucr.edu/specialty-labs-spaces>
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