CDSI offers a series of workshops on topics related to programming languages, data science, advanced statistical methods, cluster computing, machine learning and more. The workshops are offered for free to the entire 秀色直播 community (students, researchers, and staff) from all faculties.

Workshops take place in hybrid format (in person and online). Registration closes 24 hours before the workshop. 

If you need to cancel your registration, follow the link provided on your registration confirmation email or please email us at cdsi.science [at] mcgill.ca (cdsi[dot]science[at]mcgill[dot]ca) as soon as possible in order to give your seat to another participant.

Please note that the Co-Curricular Record is currently being transitioned to the Student Experience Record; we are working with Teaching and Academic Programs (TAP) to ensure recognition for participation.

Winter 2026 Workshops

Computer Systems

WorkshopDateTimeRegistration Link
Understanding File SystemsWednesday, January 28, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to LinuxWednesday, February 4, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Cluster ComputingWednesday, February 11, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Data Science in R

WorkshopDateTimeRegistration Link
Introduction to R using RStudioTuesday, January 13, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to the Data Science Life Cycle (Using R)Tuesday, January 20, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Programming with Generative AI in RFriday, January 23, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Data Wrangling in RTuesday, January 27, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Intermediate Data Wrangling in RTuesday, February 3, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Data Visualization in RTuesday, February 10, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Intermediate Data Visualization in RTuesday, February 17, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Exploratory Data Analysis in RTuesday, February 24, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Working with Dates, Times and Tables in RWednesday, February 25, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Parallel Computing and Working with Big Data in RFriday, February 27, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Creating a Shiny Dashboard in RTuesday, March 10, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Git Using RTuesday, March 17, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Version Control with Git in RTuesday, March 24, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Quarto (R Markdown)Tuesday, March 31, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Data Science in Python

WorkshopDateTimeRegistration Link
Introduction to the Data Science Life Cycle (Using Python)Wednesday, March 11, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Data Wrangling in PythonWednesday, March 18, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Intro to Data Visualization in PythonWednesday, March 25, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Exploratory Data Analysis in PythonWednesday, April 1, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Advanced Statistics

WorkshopDateTimeRegistration Link
Design and Implementation of Statistical Simulation StudiesFriday, January 16, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
An Introduction to Bayesian InferenceFriday, January 30, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Meta-AnalysisFriday, February 6, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Treating Missing Data in Bayesian ModelsFriday, February 20, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Statistical Network Analysis in RFriday, March 13, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)Friday, March 20, 202610:30 AM to 12:30 PM