The Data Science Initiative offers programming support and a wide array of workshops for UCSF researchers and staff with an emphasis on analytics, data management, and visualization. Round out your programming knowledge by attending one of our free workshops on Python, R, SQL, and Unix, scheduling a one-on-one consultation with a programming expert, or discover helpful resources below to help get you started.
Meet our programming experts
Need help beyond basic programming? Check out our additional supports areas in Bioinformatics and Statistics and Data Management.
Join us for an hour of coding
Have you been trying to learn programming but can’t find the time? Join us for Programming Hacky Hour and work on research problems related to code, data, or digital tools in a friendly social environment. Whether you work independently or with collaborators, this is the perfect opportunity to brush up your coding skills, exchange ideas, and learn about new tools and approaches. Beginners welcome!
Getting started for new programmers
Looking for an introduction to fundamental data science tools? Find helpful links for installations, recommended readings, and programming tutorials below or check out our Help Center for a list of frequently asked data questions. Not able to find what you’re looking for? Contact us.
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Installations
Recommended reading and tutorials
Find out what’s happening with programming and data science
Attend an upcoming programming workshop and stay up to date with the latest DSI news. Topics include basic programming and setup, code transfers, scripting, open source applications, and more. See the course catalog for a list of core DSI workshops and materials.
Data science services have been invaluable to my research; I leave each consultation with a better understanding of the appropriate analytic approach and new ideas to strengthen my analysis.
How may we help you?
Do you have a data science question or coding puzzle you are trying to solve? Consult the Help Center to find answers to frequently asked questions or contact us.