Competency: Research

May 13, 2021

Academic Job Search Overview Workshop

Gain insights into the mechanisms of academic hiring, and use the perspective to strengthen your chances for success while you are on the job market.  This broad overview will focus on helping you prepare for your faculty job search, and provide practical suggestions and resources to support your efforts. Learn…

May 13, 2021

Integrating Data Analytics into the Social and Behavioral Science Research Lifecycle

The Training in Advanced Data Analytics for Behavioral and Social Sciences (TADA-BSSR) Webinar Series is a virtual lecture series that covers advanced data analytics and data science underlying modern behavioral and social sciences research, with presentations from experts showing the basics of data management, representation,…

May 13, 2021

BIDS ImageXD 2021: Image Analysis Across Domains Conference

BIDS ImageXD convenes researchers, scientists, and theorists (of all learning levels) who work with images as a primary source of data, to learn about the latest developments in a variety of fields and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. This year’s event will feature a 2-day program of distinguished speakers and presentations. All…

May 13, 2021

Asynchronous Lecture Recording Workshop

Need to record asynchronous lecture content to provide to your students? Not sure what to use or how to get started? In this workshop, you’ll learn about the various tools (including Zoom and Kaltura Capture) you can use, and understand the pros and cons of each. You’ll leave knowing how…

May 13, 2021

Improve Your Public Speaking Skills with Toast of Berkeley

Toast of Berkeley was established in 2009 to foster a community of people interested in becoming more confident and effective public speakers and leaders. We have created a loyal following of students, educators, and professionals with diverse backgrounds from all over the world. We welcome everyone. Whether English is or isn’t your first language, if you…

May 3, 2021

Qualtrics Fundamentals

Qualtrics is a powerful online tool available to Berkeley community members that can be used for a range of data collection activities.  Primarily, Qualtrics is designed to make web surveys easy to write, test, and implement, but the software can be used for data entry, training, quality control,…

May 3, 2021

R Fundamentals (part 1 of 4)

Data are the foundations of the social and biological sciences. Familiarizing yourself with a programming language can help you better understand the roles that data play in your field. Learn to develop and train your data skills for free at our R workshops! The D-Lab’s R Fundamentals workshop…

April 14, 2021

R Introduction to Machine Learning tiny models (part 1 of 2)

See organizers’ website for details Machine learning often evokes images of Skynet, self-driving cars, and computerized homes. However, these ideas are less science fiction as they are tangible phenomena that are predicated on description, classification, prediction, and pattern recognition in data. To social scientists, such methods might be…

April 14, 2021

Paraphrasing for Research Papers

See organizers’ website for details In writing, you develop your argument, incorporating ideas from other people’s writing and attributing to the original sources to support your argument. How is paraphrasing different from quoting or summarizing? How do you paraphrase concepts or narratives that spread across multiple pages? From…

April 14, 2021

DIY Video + Audio 101 for Instructors

See organizers’ website for details In this workshop, Digital Learning Services staff will share the top tips we’ve gleaned from our combined decades of experience supporting faculty and instructors with DIY media content. We’ll cover everything from setting up your recording space to utilizing free tools and resources…

April 1, 2021

Intro to California Taxes

A representative from the California Tax Franchise Board will present on how to determine your California state tax residency and complete your nonresident alien tax forms. Collect your tax report forms (W-2 and/or 1042-S forms and/or 1099) and follow along as they take you through a step-by- step example for…

April 1, 2021

Managing student loan debt: UC Alumni Career Network

Completing your undergraduate or graduate studies may mean that you have acquired student loan debt along the way. Whether you are dealing with your own educational debt or helping a family member manage their student loans, we invite you to join us for a tactical webinar where you will learn…

April 1, 2021

2021 Summer Internship & Career Fair

The Cal Career Center is pleased to invite you to attend the virtual 2021 Summer Internship & Career Fair. Still looking for a summer internship or full-time job? The Summer Internship & Career Fair is our last fair of the recruiting season! This fair is for all class levels and…

April 1, 2021

Writing Your Federal Resume (FEB Academic/Campus Series) (04/14/2021)

Preparing a résumé for Federal jobs is unlike creating one for jobs in the private and nonprofit sectors. To do so requires an understanding of the nuances of Federal hiring. We invite you to join a representative of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to learn strategies on developing and…

April 1, 2021

Discover Your Career Fit: INTERSECT Job Sims with Dr. Thi Nguyen

See organizers’ website for details This workshop will have exercises to help you explore a career field that uses your skills. Please note – this is an interactive event, and it will be helpful to have your laptop at this workshop, even if you access the Zoom by…

April 1, 2021

Navigating USAJOBS

Instructor-led virtual training that provides a step-by-step process that covers searching for Federal jobs, creating your account and profile, managing your account, reviewing Job Opportunity Announcements, submitting your applications, and following up on your application status. Registration Information: Once you have registered, you will be provided instructions on how to…

April 1, 2021

Black Undocumented Spaces: Our Voices (For Allies and Advocates)

Join us for Black Undocumented Spaces: Our Voices for Allies and Advocates, and listen to the stories of Black undocumented students and alumni. They will discuss their vision for higher education to reach equity and inclusion to better support Black undocumented students.

April 1, 2021

Women in Psychology: Changemakers on the Frontlines

As Berkeley commemorates 150 Years of Women, we celebrate two exemplary psychology Ph.D. alumnae who are working for the public good at a time of misinformation and shocking disparities. Laura Helmuth, Editor in Chief, Scientific American, and Sybil Madison, Deputy Mayor, Education and Human Service, Chicago will reflect on lessons…

April 1, 2021

R Data Wrangling and Manipulation

See organizers’ website for details It is often said that 80% of data analysis is spent on the process of cleaning and preparing the data. This R workshop will introduce tools (notably dplyr and tidyr) that makes data wrangling and manipulation much easier. Participants will learn how…