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BCF offers ongoing LifeSciences Computing Workshops. Workshops run from 1 to 5 days, 2 or 3 hours per day.  Some highlights of recent and upcoming sessions are outlined below. Workshops customized to your specific needs can also be arranged.  To request a workshop on a particular topic, visit the On-Demand Workshops page.  To register for current workshops, click on the Workshops link above.

Researcher wondering how and where to acquire new computing skills.

· Need help with your data analysis?
· Interested in an easy-to-use, multiplatform programming language with numerous science and math oriented libraries?
· Wondering why a programming language would be named after a snake?

Attend the 'Dip Your Toes into Python'  Workshop:

Dates: June 15, 17, 19   2009

· Do you work with large data sets?
· Need to go beyond the capabilities of Excel?
· File format incompatibilities getting in the way?

Attend the 'Intro to BioPerl'  Workshop!

Dates: July 27,29  2009


· Need to be more productive with Excel?

Getting More out of Excel

Date: August 18, 2009

 

 · Need a better understanding of Wikis and how to use them?

Demystifying Wiki's: Collaborative content creation for research laboratories

Date: July 30, 2009

 

  · Need help using barcodes in the lab?

Doing more with barcodes:  A Simplified cost effective approach for laboratories of all sizes, integrating sample management using familiar tools.

Date: July 16, 2009

 

· Do you have long-running computing jobs?
· Need a faster solution for large data sets?
· Could you take advantage of multiple processors?


The 'Life Sciences Supercomputing'  Workshop can help!

Dates: August 4-6 2009

To register, click on the links at the top of the page.  For additional information on these workshops, contact Susan Miller.

Cancellation policy:  Registrations may be cancelled up to 10 days prior to the beginning of a workshop by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it