GitHub … yes I need to create that
account
R programming … but I
don’t know where to get started
Microbiome research … that sounds interesting
Join us for a series of hands-on workshops designed to provide essential skills for data science and bioinformatics research. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to expand your skill set, these sessions offer practical, beginner-friendly training with a focus on collaboration, analysis, and visualization. These workshops are ideal for researchers, students, and professionals interested in data science, bioinformatics, or related fields.
Come join us for one or all training events.
Registration Information: Please register for each workshop individually through the provided registration link.
Space is limited, register early to secure your spot. Registration will remain open until slots are filled.
The workshop series will take place at Nevada State University, KAB 127. This room is a computer lab, but you are welcome to bring your own laptop.
Prerequisites: None
Whether you’re new to version control or looking to improve your project management skills, this interactive workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of GitHub. Learn how to leverage this powerful tool for both collaboration and personal use, setting you up for success in managing and tracking code and data.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
By the end of this session, you will have the skills to confidently use GitHub for version control and collaborative projects.
Prerequisites: R and RStudio installed on your
computer
This general hands-on workshop is ideal for researchers or students with no prior coding experience but an interest in data analysis looking to get started with R programming language and Posit, formerly known as RStudio Designed for those with little to no coding experience, you’ll gain the foundation skills needed to import, investigate, and visualize data in R.
Topics covered will include:
Bonus: Do you have your own dataset and a question/task in mind? – Send your dataset and question to nbc_training@unr.edu by March 18th and we’ll do our best to integrate it into the training session.
By the end of this session, you will be able to confidently use R for basic data analysis and visualization.
Join us for an informal lunch where you can meet bioinformaticians and data scientists, learn about NSU’s INBRE programs, and explore research opportunities. It’s a great chance to connect, network, and chat about exciting opportunities in a relaxed setting.
Prerequisites: Basic experience with R. (If you’re new to R, please attend the Kickstart Your Journey with R workshop in the morning.)
In this specialized workshop, you will learn how to analyze and visualize 16S rRNA microbial data using R. With a focus on microbial research, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with real data from NSU researchers. This session is designed to help you understand how to manage and visualize microbial community data effectively.
We will talk about how the raw sequencing data (FASTQ files) are handled to generate an Amplicon Sequence Variant (ASV) table. ASVs is a high-resolution method for microbial community analysis as an alternative to Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs).
During the hands-on session, you’ll focus on three key areas:
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped to visualize, analyze, and present microbial data in a meaningful way, but you can also take these transferable skills and apply them to other projects.
This is an in-person event and will be held at Nevada State
University, Kasner Academic Building - room 127.
The workshop’s intended audience are undergraduate students, but
everyone interested in GitHub, R and/or microbiome
research is welcome to participate - but registration is
required.
Friday, coffee will be available in the morning and lunch will be provided for registered participants.
Module | Date | Time |
---|---|---|
An Introduction to Version Control and GitHub | Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Kickstart Your Journey with R | Friday, March 28, 2025 | 8:15 AM - 11:45 AM |
Lunch | Friday, March 28, 2025 | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
Visualization of 16S Microbial Data with R | Friday, March 28, 2025 | 12:45 PM - 4:15 PM |
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop series! For inquiries, please contact the Nevada Bioinformatics Center at nbc_training@unr.edu and Dr. Aster Sigel at Aster.Sigel@nevadastate.edu. Detailed instructions for preparation will be sent to registered participants ahead of the sessions.
Cassandra Hui, PhD and Juli Petereit, PhD from the Nevada Bioinformatics Center and Nevada INBRE Data Science Core will be supporting these training events in collaboration with Dr. Aster Sigel - NV INBRE Undergraduate Research Program Director at NSU.
These training events and lunch are hosted by the Nevada Bioinformatics Center and the Nevada INBRE Data Science Core, and supported by grants from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (GM103440) and the National Science Foundation (2203236).