The Maps, Data & Government Information Centre (MaDGIC) offers workshops and class visits to support the use of GIS and data resources at Trent.
Class Visits
Our team can develop and deliver content to support your students or research teams as they complete course assignments and conduct research. Staff and faculty who are interested in scheduling course-integrated workshops, resource overviews, or other customized learning opportunities are encouraged to connect with Tracy Sallaway, Research Data Services Librarian before the start of each term.
Workshops
There are currently no workshops scheduled. Our Fall 2024 workshop series will be posted here in August and promoted across various academic departments and the myTrent portal.
If you have suggestions or requests for workshop topics, please share them with us! Drop by our office to chat or e-mail your ideas to the MaDGIC team.
Here are a few examples of workshops our team has offered in the past.
Data Handling Simplified: Discover The Power Of R
For those with some R experience, this workshop offers an opportunity to advance your data manipulation skills. Learn the art of data reshaping with the dplyr package, import and export data, and discover techniques to combine, filter, sort, and modify datasets.
Data Management for Researchers: A Step-by-step Guide
Ideal for students and researchers new to data management, this workshop covers the essentials of creating a data management plan using the DMP Assistant tool. Learn how to choose the right repository for your research data, explore Trent University's Dataverse Collection, and securely share your research data for anonymous peer review.
Mapping Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide to Data Visualization with ArcGIS Pro
Kickstart your journey into the world of maps and geospatial data with our beginner-friendly workshop. This interactive session introduces you to ArcGIS Pro, teaching you how to find and use geospatial data, create and customize maps, and effectively symbolize and label data to tell a compelling story.
R Programming Basics: A User-friendly Introduction
Our workshop guides beginners through RStudio, demonstrating how to use functions, navigate help pages, install packages, and understand various data types and structures.