This workshop will take place at Miami University, Oxford Ohio
THIS IS THE OLD SCHEDULE FOR
August 5th-9th 2019
Overview
Each day begins with a short seminar covering topics pertinent to attendees.
Students will take a total of 4 classes (listed below) during the workshop, with the ability to choose between multiple courses depending on their interests. Each class will have approximately 15 students, allowing for one-on-one interaction with instructing faculty. WHEN CHOOSING CLASSES- each color represents ONE CLASS that is held over a two-day period.
The conclusion of the workshop will be presentations of the cumulative findings from the workshop; many projects which will result in publications in peer-reviewed journals. Following lunch the final day, students will network with faculty, graduate students, and industry biologists.
Blue: Monday and Tuesday First Class
Introductory Class: Part I of an Introduction to R and R Studio (a coding language and environment) with Mike Minnick. No R background necessary, and a great opportunity for review for those with basic R skills.
Advanced Class: Ecological Niche Modeling with Tereza Jezkova, need a basic background in R.
Yellow: Monday and Tuesday Second Class
Introductory Class: Introduction to Python with Meixia Zhou, and how to use a terminal. No previous experience is needed
Advanced Class: Biodiversity and Conservation in R and R Studio with Mike Minnick. Basic R experience required.
Green: Wednesday and Thursday First Class
Introductory Class: Introduction to R part II, will be a continuation of Mon/Tues’ class, but you do not need to attended Part I to attend Part II. A TA will be available to help you get up to speed. Also a great review opportunity for those with basic R skills. Taught by Tereza Jezkova
Advanced Class: Installing and using Linux OS with Andor Kiss. A flashdrive will be provided to attendees with Linux OS, the open source Unix-like OS. Do not need prior experience in operating Linux the class is simply geared towards more advanced students.
Orange: Wednesday and Thursday Second Class
Introductory Class: An introduction to gene alignment using Mega software. Very easy to use GUI platform, no coding required. Learn how to align genes, and visualize gene sequences. Taught by McKenna Burns
Introductory Class: Part II to Introduction to Python with Meixia Zhou, attendance of Part I is not required, but suggested.
Friday
Everyone will attend the Results of Classes, and after lunch we are hosting a mixer for attendees, Miami Professors, Graduate students, and Career professionals from outside of academia. This will be a casual event for students to meet and ask questions of career Biologists.