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Digital Humanist's Help Desk: Python for Humanists

One of several workshops in the "Digital Humanist's Help Desk" series. This short workshop will introduce humanists to the programming language Python and the numerous possibilities for its use for research in the humanities.

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November 8, 2024, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Hybrid, Online and RDDSx Space, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Floor 1
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Having attended this workshop, participants can expect to be able to:

  • Set up a Python coding environment suitable for use with their own computer.
  • Recognize potential use cases for Python and its libraries as humanistic research tools.
  • Identify available resources for practicing skills and creating projects with Python.

Please bring a computer. This is a hybrid event. If you wish to attend remotely, the Zoom link will be provided in your reminder email the day before the event. Alternatively, email Cynthia Heider at heider@upenn.edu to receive the link.