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SUMMARY:NotebookLM for Research
DESCRIPTION:This new OARC Youtube playlist is designed to transform NotebookLM from a simple note-taking tool into your primary AI research collaborator. Whether you’re drowning in PDFs or trying to find the narrative thread in your data\, these short tutorials will provide tactical\, hands-on workflows to streamline your scholarly output. In this series\, we move beyond basic prompts to explore how NotebookLM’s “Source-Grounded” intelligence can assist in high-level academic tasks while maintaining output accuracy and contextual relevance. In addition to introducing the central features of NotebookLM\, this series will cover: – Literature Review & Synthesis: Learn how to upload a large corpus of documents and use the source discovery feature to identify additional relevant research. We’ll cover how to generate thematic clusters\, track debates between authors\, and create comprehensive summary tables. – AI-Assisted Grant Writing: Harness your previous pilot data and project notes to draft compelling narratives. We’ll show you how to use NotebookLM to align your project’s goals with specific RFP requirements. – Streamlining the IRB Application: Demystify the ethics review process. We will demonstrate how to feed NotebookLM your research protocol to automatically draft “Plain Language Summaries\,” risk assessments\, and participant consent forms that meet IRB standards. – Data Visualization & Interpretation: Move from raw numbers to visual insights. We will explore how to prompt NotebookLM to describe trends in complex datasets and suggest the most effective ways to visualize your findings for presentations or publications. Who Is This For? – Graduate Students looking to conquer their comprehensive exams or thesis chapters. – Faculty & PIs aiming to accelerate the grant submission and ethics approval cycle. – Researchers working with international archives or multilingual datasets. Librarians & Research Staff tasked with managing citations and ensuring digital accessibility. – Data Scientists needing to bridge the gap between raw data and narrative reporting. The recorded short tutorials will be launched and made available as a playlist on the OARC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCLAOARC.
URL:https://idre.ucla.edu/calendar-event/notebooklm-for-research
LOCATION:OARC YouTube
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T100000
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SUMMARY:High Performance Python Data Arrays for Analytics
DESCRIPTION:While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019\, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series\, we’ll tackle how to enhance Python’s performance in data science by diving deep into its workings and leveraging technologies to transform Python into an effective tool for high-performance big data analytics. \nIn the second 2-hour session\, our focus will be on techniques for loading and processing extremely large datasets in Python on a single machine\, comparing data array implementations from Numpy\, Pandas\, Polars\, Modin\, Dask\, and Vaex\, among others. No specific prerequisites are required to join the lecture\, but familiarity with Python’s dataframe packages will aid in fully grasping the discussed content.
URL:https://idre.ucla.edu/calendar-event/high-performance-python-data-arrays-for-analytics
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T110000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Accessibility Testing
DESCRIPTION:Tools Covered: WAVE Chrome plug-in\, Siteimprove Accessibility\, manual keyboard testing \nBy the end of this training\, participants will: \nUnderstand the basics of digital accessibility and UCLA’s WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements.\nLearn how to use WAVE for page-by-page testing.\nLearn how to use Siteimprove for whole-site accessibility scanning and monitoring.\nPractice manual testing with tab navigation to identify barriers that automated tools miss.\nKnow how to prioritize and remediate common accessibility issues.
URL:https://idre.ucla.edu/calendar-event/introduction-to-digital-accessibility-testing-5
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T110000
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SUMMARY:Using Messaging for Custom Research Mobile Apps
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour\, non-technical workshop will introduce researchers to UCLA Messaging\, a campus service that can send study-related notifications directly to participants through custom mobile apps. Using the NIH-funded UCLA Oralytics oral health app as an example\, we’ll show how messages like reminders\, tips\, and “just-in-time” behavioral nudges can help participants stay engaged between visits and better follow study protocols. We’ll focus on concepts rather than code—how messaging can support your study goals\, the types of messages you might send\, and how OARC can partner with your team to design and implement messaging in your own research apps.
URL:https://idre.ucla.edu/calendar-event/using-messaging-for-custom-research-mobile-apps-2
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Training workshop / Tutorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T160000
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SUMMARY:Multiple Imputation in Stata
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an introduction to handling missing data in statistical analyses via multiple imputation in Stata. We begin with a discussion of missing data mechanisms and how model results might be affected if we use complete case analysis. We then discuss how multiple imputation reduces bias and produces more accurate estimates of uncertainty. Along the way\, we provide practical advice for conducting multiple imputation in Stata\, emphasizing the importance of understanding assumptions\, selecting appropriate models\, and carefully evaluating the imputed results.
URL:https://idre.ucla.edu/calendar-event/multiple-imputation-in-stata-3
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T110000
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SUMMARY:UX Design for Research Apps: Turning Ideas into Effective Experiences
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores how human-centered UX design can drive the creation of effective mobile apps and web platforms for research studies. Lauren will provide insight into the complete UX design process\, including how to implement the discovery\, design\, and validation phases to create an intuitive experience. \nThrough examples and practical demonstrations\, Lauren will show how structured UX methods – visual design systems\, interactive prototypes\, and iterative validation – can transform research app ideas into effective digital experiences.  \nParticipants will gain a deeper appreciation for the strategic approach behind research app creation and a deeper understanding of how these practices lead to stronger\, more reliable results.
URL:https://idre.ucla.edu/calendar-event/ux-design-for-research-apps-turning-ideas-into-effective-experiences-2
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