[Poscgrad] Fwd: 2024 Winter Quarter Workshops - UCR Library - Research Services

Wed Jan 10 05:59:31 PST 2024

Hi All,

Just sharing this email about library workshops.

Best,
Jenn
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From: Andrew Morales <andrew.morales at ucr.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 9, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Subject: 2024 Winter Quarter Workshops - UCR Library - Research Services
To: Andrew Morales <andrew.morales at ucr.edu>

To all UCR Departments and Campus Organizations:

The UCR Library has scheduled workshops for the Winter 2024 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 it would help us to
promote these workshops to the UCR community. Any assistance that you can
provide is appreciated.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

WORKSHOPS- Winter 2024

 Title and Date

Description

Using Pivot to Find Funding Opportunities
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-pivot-to-find-funding-opportunities-tickets-791287531307>

Friday, January 26th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Pivot is a service that allows faculty, staff, and students to identify
funding opportunities. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn
the basics of Pivot, search for funding opportunities, set up alerts,
establish their profile, and search for collaborators.  Participants should
bring their laptop.

Fusion 360 for Beginners
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fusion-360-for-beginners-tickets-791596435247>

*Robotics Lab Series*

Wednesday, January 31st from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Come join us for this workshop where you will learn the basics of using
Fusion 360, a parametric 3D modeling software used by many professionals in
many different fields. In this workshop we will show you how to bring in
previously made components in order to build a 3D model around them. We
will also cover basic navigation and functions in the software.

Aerial Photo Interpretation Project Planning
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aerial-photo-interpretation-project-planning-tickets-791525332577>

*Geospatial Series*

Tuesday, February 6th from 2 p.m. to 1 p.m.

If you or your team will be extracting information from aerial imagery
using photo interpretation techniques, it’s important to consider the
decisions such projects entail before you dive in. This workshop will cover
topics including: types and sources of imagery, using a GIS to map,
classification decisions, and quality assurance. Learn about the technical
and managerial considerations that will help your mapping project proceed
smoothly to creating a high-quality product!

Light up the Sign! DIY Neon Sign Workshop Series
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/light-up-the-sign-diy-neon-sign-workshop-series-tickets-791516496147>

*Creat'R Lab Series*

Wednesday, February 7th and 21st from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and February 28th from
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to make a Neon Sign but do not have experience with
glass making? Well today is your lucky day! This workshop will meet 3 times
to design, print and create DIY neon signs with LED’s! Capacity for this
workshop is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can! *Seats are first
come first serve* *Different workshop sessions will be offered while
supplies last*

* UC Love Data Week Series *

To Scan or Not to Scan: Construct 3D Objects with Photogrammetry
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/to-scan-or-not-to-scan-construct-3d-objects-with-photogrammetry-tickets-791560367367>

Monday, February 12th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In this hands-on hybrid workshop, learners will explore the relationships
within data clouds and images to build and render 3D images. What does that
really mean? That we’ll take lots of photos of an object to create 3D image
data. We will step through capturing images using openly available software
with a smartphone or tablet.  We will also discuss what contributes to
successful 3D scanning, and touch on different techniques currently used.
Choose your favorite object (about 1 foot or 12 inches in height) to
practice with during this hands-on workshop.

3D Data and Images
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-data-and-images-tickets-791572032257>

Wednesday, February 14th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

>From virtual reality and animation to cultural research and preservation,
thanks to advancing technologies, 3D data and imaging has expanded in
accessibility and application integration. In this workshop, we will cover
the basics of 3D data and imaging: different types, and where to find and
share files. We will list openly available software used to modify 3D image
data files, and describe situations to use which software and hardware.

Create Your Own Layered Paper Light Box
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-own-layered-paper-light-box-tickets-791591570697>

*Creat’R Lab Series*

Wednesday, February 28th from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In this workshop we will show you how to setup a file to use with the
Cricut machines available to use in the Creat'R lab. Once your art is cut
out we will show you how to layer and create a light box that you can use
to decorate your dorm, home, or office space with. Amaze your friends and
family with this easy to do DIY.

*MEETUPS*

*The Carpentries Hacky Hours* <https://hackyhours-winter24.eventbrite.com/>

Wednesdays (January 10th – March 20th) / 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

*Geospatial / GIS Meetups* <https://gismeetups-winter24.eventbrite.com/>

2nd Tuesday of the Month (January 16, February 13, March 12) / Noon - 12:50
p.m.

 Respectfully,

Andrew Morales

Research Services Assistant

UCR Library | University of California, Riverside

P.O. Box 5900 | Orbach Library

Riverside, CA 92517-5900

Office: 951.827.6423 | Fax: 951.827.2255 | andrew.morales at ucr.edu

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