Visualizing Data with Maps (ArcGIS Online)

Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events. What: In this workshop we will discuss what aspects of a map make it interpretable. You will learn how to map geospatial data, map layers, and how to apply map layers in ArcGIS Online and analyze that data. Why: Maps are interpretations of the world we live […]

Introduction to Using Tableau Desktop to Create Data Visualizations

What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Tableau Desktop, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots. Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help you gain insights into your data, communicate your findings, and stand out in the job market. Software: As a student […]

Accessibility & Procurement – Mar 18, 2025

This session will provide participants with a foundation to interpreting the  accessible procurement rules under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Participants will discover the specific legislative requirements around accessibility design criteria and features, and how these apply to the procurement of goods, services and facilities. Participants will use tools and strategies supporting […]

Web Content Accessibility Crash Course (Day 1) – Mar 19, 2025

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types […]

Introduction to Using Tableau Desktop to Create Data Visualizations

What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Tableau Desktop, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots. Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help you gain insights into your data, communicate your findings, and stand out in the job market. Software: As a student […]

Indigenous Initiatives Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements – Mar 19, 2025

252 Bloor St. W Toronto OISE Room 5250 252 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON, Canada

What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? Is it even possible to call yourself an ally, or is it more correct to say that one can only aspire to be an ally, as allyship is a continuous process of self-reflexivity, learning, and acting in a decolonial manner? These are some of […]

Web Content Accessibility Crash Course (Day 2) – Mar 20, 2025

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types […]

Accessible Events – Mar 20, 2025

This session will provide event professionals at the University with some key resources, tips and techniques to facilitate accessible hybrid events. Participants will be reminded of our obligations to create accessible spaces in online and physical environments, introduced to accessible facilitation techniques, and provided with advice on how to seamlessly integrate online and in-person experiences […]

Depositing Research Data in U of T Dataverse (Borealis)

Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to deposit or share your data? In this session, participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in the University of Toronto Dataverse, U of T’s institutional data repository hosted by Borealis. Through a live-demo, participants […]

Introduction to Spatial Analysis with ArcGIS Pro (in-person)

In this free Map and Data Library workshop, you will learn how to use open data and geoprocessing tools to perform spatial analysis and develop problem-solving workflows. Using ArcGIS Pro, we will model a real-world public health problem and walk through the steps of gathering and assessing relevant data, applying effective symbolization, performing analysis using […]

What is a Data Management Plan & Why Do I Need One? – Mar 26, 2025, 1-2pm

This workshop is intended to provide a basic overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs), a tool often used to lay a foundation for good research data management practices through the life of a research project and beyond. This workshop will cover a basic overview of the components of a typical data management plan and share […]

Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training

This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the service and the machines from start to finish, as well as how to find and […]

Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training

This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the service and the machines from start to finish, as well as how to find and […]

Unpacking and Disrupting Anti-Asian Racism: Tools for Change – Mar 27, 2025

In the session, participants will: Explore and discuss the historical and current-day realities of anti-Asian racism. Deepen understanding of how anti-Asian racism interacts with other forms of discrimination. Develop basic skills to become an active bystander. Share strategies and resources to identify and address anti-Asian racism in working and learning environments. Facilitator: Maria Lo, Training […]

Primary Research Strategies and Tools for Startups

How do you know if you have a winning product/service concept? This workshop will introduce you to market research methods, techniques, and tools that are relevant in a startup environment and help you to gather relevant information that could impact your innovation. This hands-on workshop will focus on primary research as the key to uncovering […]

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