• Prince George Summer Social: UBC Faculty of Medicine and UNBC DMS & Friends

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    Summer is right around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate! We are excited to welcome you back on July 17th to the beautiful lakeside home of Dr. Paul Winwood, AVP, Division of Medical Sciences, UNBC and Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC Faculty of Medicine, for our annual summer social. Whether you want to reconnect with […]

  • Webmapping Part 1

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    This workshop provides a gentle introduction to web mapping using the browser-based platforms uMap and Google MyMaps. These platforms are free and quite straightforward to use. Join us to learn how to dynamically and interactively visualize geospatial data with maps that can be shared to others via a link. Note: This workshop is part of […]

  • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Part 1

    Online/Virtual Event

    Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository. GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work. Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]

  • Webmapping Part 2

    Online/Virtual Event

    This workshop provides a gentle introduction to web mapping with Leaflet, a free and open-source code library. No prior experience necessary! Join us to learn how to dynamically and interactively visualize geospatial data with maps that can be shared to others via a link. Note: This workshop is Part 2 of the series Intro to […]

  • R Showcase: Statistics Canada Microdata

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    Statistics Canada releases Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) for the Census and many of its surveys. These de-identified files contain responses at the individual level and are a rich source of data for researchers. This workshop demonstrates how to access, explore, and analyze Statistics Canada microdata using R. We will work with the Canadian Tobacco […]