STEADY workshop series

Session

15 May 2023, 15:15

2100 (Trottier Building)

Description

Technical research skills workshop session

Contribution list Timetable

1. Computing from the command line

Mr David Gallacher (McGill)

15/05/2023, 15:15

This workshop will include an overview of Unix file systems and how to navigate them using the command line or 'terminal'. We will look at some essential tools that are used for command line computing including; shells, shell scripts, ssh, and Make

2. Introduction to Git

Steffen Stärz (McGill)

16/05/2023, 13:00

4. Introduction to python

Hannah Fronenberg (McGill University)

16/05/2023, 15:15

This workshop will cover an introduction to python for beginners. It will include an overview of the basics of python and exercises for participants.

Participants should have python installed ahead of time, or they can use Google Colab resources if python isn't set up.

Installing python with Anaconda:
https://docs.anaconda.com/free/anaconda/install/index.html

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10. Introduction to data management

Mr Chanranjot Brar (McGIll), Dr Tarik Zegmott

17/05/2023, 13:00

This workshop will include an introduction to the problems faced and techniques and hardware used when handling data, with emphasis on big data management. There will be a Q&A session at the end for participants to ask questions related to data management, in both software and hardware.

5. Intro to data visualization in python

Ahmad Mahmood (McGill Physics Department), Soud Al Kharusi (McGill University)

17/05/2023, 15:15

This workshop will include an overview of data visualization in python, with emphasis on communicating effectively using data visualization.

Participants should have python installed ahead of time.

https://mcgill-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/mohammad_mahmood_mail_mcgill_ca/EuRgiB5t4L5Ggy0oo_Ul43ABoW83bSH76T3aT8XiBmbOxQ?e=wcUGGR

6. Intro to 3D design and CAD

Ms Anan Lu (McGill University)

18/05/2023, 13:00

This workshop will use Fusion360, free for all students with a university email

https://www.autodesk.ca/en/products/fusion-360/education

7. Crash course in 3D printing and additive manufacturing

Mr Robert Turner

18/05/2023, 15:15

The focus of this workshop will be on extrusion/filament printing which is available to all physics students at the Makerspace

https://makerspace.physics.mcgill.ca/

Please install the Prusa Slicer before the workshop!

https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/