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April 2022
Graduate DH Career Paths Panel
Join us Thursday, April 21 at 6:00pm to hear from DH Alumni! In this 1-hour panel, alumni will discuss their experiences in the program, how they identified their career path, landed current positions, as well as tips and advice for those currently in or contemplating the program.
Read More about Graduate DH Career Paths PanelCritical Conversations: Social Media
Join Frances Haugan and Jeff Orlowski-Yang to discuss today's most pressing questions about social media platforms, design, data, analytics, and ethics. Register to attend this event in person! https://tinyurl.com/SocialMediaConvo22
Read More about Critical Conversations: Social MediaDH Minor Career Paths Panel
Back by popular demand, the Career Paths Panel returns! Join us Thursday, April 14 at 6:00pm to hear from DH Alumni. In this 1-hour panel, alumni will discuss their experiences in the program, how they identified their career path, landed current positions, tips and advice for those currently in or contemplating the program. Whether this event will be hybrid with an in-person option remains TBD, but you will be able to join via Zoom in either case.
Read More about DH Minor Career Paths PanelJuly 2021
Introduction to the Linux Shell: Using the Command Line
The most widely used way to interact with computers is through a graphical user interface, for example, the desktop interface of Microsoft Windows or Mac OS. However, you can also use a text interface to interact with your computer (or with a computing system like Hoffman2). This can variously be referred to as the command line, terminal, shell, console, or prompt, and while it may appear complex at first sight, it offers a lot of power and flexibility for telling…
Read More about Introduction to the Linux Shell: Using the Command LineDecember 2020
TALK: Homegoing: The Technology of Living Data and Black Public Mourning in the Age of COVID-19
A lecture by Professor Kim Gallon (Purdue University) Registration Required (click here) Thursday, December 10, 2020 3:00pm-5:00pm (PST) Kim Gallon is an Associate Professor of History. Her work investigates the cultural dimensions of the Black Press in the early twentieth century. She is the author of many articles and essays as well as the book, Pleasure in the News: African American Readership and Sexuality in the Black Press (University of Illinois Press, 2020). She currently serves as the inaugural editor…
Read More about TALK: Homegoing: The Technology of Living Data and Black Public Mourning in the Age of COVID-19December 2019
TARC: Recovering Women’s Stories in Ottoman Algeria Through Text Mining & Network Analysis
This talk will describe how “Early Modern Women in Ottoman-Algeria” employs user-friendly tools, including Recogito, Gephi, and Tableau to recover the experience of marginalized peoples through text mining and network analysis.
Read More about TARC: Recovering Women’s Stories in Ottoman Algeria Through Text Mining & Network AnalysisNovember 2019
Grad Student Workshop: Crafting Your Digital Identity: What you Should Know
This workshop will discuss the role of one’s digital identity in professional development and the job search. The workshop will address the benefits to crafting a digital identity and the means by which to do so. It will answer questions such as: Do I need a website, and if so, what should go on my website? Participants will be provided with tips on what to avoid and helpful hints for successfully representing themselves online. All levels are welcome.
Read More about Grad Student Workshop: Crafting Your Digital Identity: What you Should KnowEPIC + HumTech Faculty Innovation Lunch: Matthew Fisher on the Annotation Tool
his will explore how to use annotation for students to practice critical response, peer feedback, translation, and creative practice. Attendees will be able to play with the UC Annotate digital annotation tool during the luncheon.
Read More about EPIC + HumTech Faculty Innovation Lunch: Matthew Fisher on the Annotation ToolText Analysis Research Cluster (TARC): Discussion of Andrew Piper, Enumerations: Data & Literary Study (2018)
In this meeting, we will discuss Andrew Piper's Enumerations, with a particular focus on Chapter 5. This book presents Piper's arguments about several methods for distant reading. Chapter 5 in particular looks at distant reading of characterization and character relationships. Also, during this session, we will do some planning for the rest of the year on other research we'd like to look at.
Read More about Text Analysis Research Cluster (TARC): Discussion of Andrew Piper, Enumerations: Data & Literary Study (2018)June 2019
Apply – Fall ’19 DH GSRs
The Digital Humanities Program is looking for a 23% GSR (9 hours per week) to assist with Digital Humanities research projects and supporting the program through database development, data visualization, and some light administrative responsibilities. This person will work under direction and mentorship of the Vice Chair of the Digital Humanities program, who is responsible for monitoring hours worked and identifying potential professional development opportunities. Desired Knowledge and Skills: Familiarity with text mining and analysis Functional knowledge of data visualization techniques and…
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