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...
Text Analysis Research Cluster (TARC): Discussion of Andrew Piper, Enumerations: Data & Literary Study (2018)
Scholarly Innovation Lab Charles E. Young Research LibraryIn 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...
EPIC + HumTech Faculty Innovation Lunch: Matthew Fisher on the Annotation Tool
Rolfe 2118 UCLA, Los Angeles, United Stateshis 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.
Grad Student Workshop: Crafting Your Digital Identity: What you Should Know
Rolfe 2118 UCLA, Los Angeles, United StatesThis 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.
TARC: Recovering Women’s Stories in Ottoman Algeria Through Text Mining & Network Analysis
Scholarly Innovation Lab Charles E. Young Research LibraryThis 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.
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,...
Introduction to the Linux Shell: Using the Command Line
ZoomThe 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...
DH Minor Career Paths Panel
Format TBD: Hybrid (in person in 236 Royce + Zoom option) or Zoom only Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBack 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.
Critical Conversations: Social Media
Carnesale Commons Hermosa 251 Charles E Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin 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
Graduate DH Career Paths Panel
ZoomJoin 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.