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URCF Summer Research Computing Workshops: Introduction to Python programming, Part 1

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Office of Research
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Professional Development
July 8, 2025
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
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The  University Research Computing Facility  (URCF) is pleased to announce our Summer 2025 workshop series.

The URCF provides support for computational research at Drexel. These workshops are open to all members of the Drexel community, and will be useful for anyone interested in using computation in their research, regardless of discipline. They’re designed to teach the fundamentals of research computing: the Unix shell, programming basics, and how to access and use  Picotte  (Drexel’s high-performance computing cluster). They’re interactive, so you’ll practice these skills during the workshop using your own computer.
 
  • Introduction to Python programming, Part 1
    • When: Tuesday, July 8th, 10am-12pm
    • What you’ll learn: The basics of programming using Python, a popular language for research. We’ll cover Python fundamentals like variables, types, and loops, as well as a few practical examples like data visualization.
    • Required background: None, this workshop assumes you’re completely new to research computing.
    • Register here
All workshops will be conducted remotely on Zoom. Some require you to install and setup the relevant software on your computer beforehand. We’ll send setup instructions and Zoom links to the registered participants for each workshop beforehand.

You can also find information on URCF workshops on our  documentation site , which will be kept up to date in the event of schedule or other changes.

All workshops are taught by James Porter, the URCF Research Computing Specialist. If you have any questions, please contact  jjp366@drexel.edu .
 
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