TXST Datathon 2025

The University Libraries invites students to participate in 2025 TXST Open Datathon 

In celebration of Love Data Week 2025, Texas State University Libraries is excited to host the second annual TXST Open Datathon from Feb. 7-14, 2025! Join us in this global celebration of data, observed each year during the week of Valentine’s Day, and dive into an interactive week dedicated to discovering, applying, and presenting open …

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TXST Datathon 2025

Judges needed for 2025 TXST Open Datathon!

Texas State University Libraries (UL) invites all faculty and research staff to join us as judges for the 2025 TXST Open Datathon! This annual event promises to be an engaging exploration into the data world right here at Texas State.  Event Overview At the Open Datathon, student participants will tackle real-world data challenges using open-access datasets …

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Programming with R: Join The 2nd Carpentries Workshop

Coming off our highly successful May workshop with The Carpentries, Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the second two-day data skills workshop happening in July. Texas State students, faculty, and research staff are invited to participate in this online workshop. Space is limited, so be sure …

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The Carpentries

Empowering Data Skills: Join The Carpentries Workshop Series at TXST

Texas State University has recently joined The Carpentries, a global community committed to enhancing computing and data skills through interactive workshops. The Carpentries is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives. They teach skills that are immediately useful for researchers, using lessons and datasets that allow researchers to quickly apply what they have learned to …

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TXST Open Datathon

Register for our inaugural TXST Open Datathon

A Love Data Week event for students We’re thrilled to invite you to the inaugural TXST Open Datathon competition—an opportunity for students at Texas State University to immerse themselves in the world of open data resources, data science, and innovation. Please read the full program information here to learn more about the event details and …

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Judges wanted for Open Datathon hosted by TXST University Libraries

Calling all faculty and research scholars!  The Open Scholarship team at Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all faculty and research staff to participate in our inaugural Open Datathon as a competition judge. The Datathon will provide a journey into the dynamic world of data science and analytics …

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TXST University Libraries invites you to participate in the Open Datathon

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of data science and analytics? The Open Scholarship team at University Libraries is excited to announce the upcoming Open Datathon, your golden ticket to dive into the world of data-driven insights, problem-solving, and innovation right here on campus. Whether you’re a seasoned data …

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The Carpentries

Become a certified data instructor by The Carpentries

We are excited to announce that Texas State University has become a member of The Carpentries!  The Carpentries is a global community of volunteers who develop and teach interactive, hands-on workshops on computing and data skills, addressing basic training needs that are unmet in most disciplines.  As part of our Carpentries membership, the Research Data Services …

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SCHOOL - Science Core Heuristics for Open Science Outcomes in Learning

Please help develop training materials for Open Science!

Join a NASA Transform to Open Science Training (TOPST) initiative. The Science Core Heuristics for Open Science Outcomes in Learning (SCHOOL) project is actively developing seven Open Science learning modules.   NASA SCHOOL project is looking for participants to join the Open Science Team to help develop one of the learning modules. Specifically, we’re seeking …

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