Network analysis is a common research method in many disciplines, used to study social or historical networks as well as the spread of disease, complex species interaction, logistics networks, and more. This workshop introduces the basics of finding and working with network data. After covering some essential vocabulary and concepts, we will use Gephi (https://gephi.org/), a free and open-source tool, to analyze some example networks. This is Part 1 of a two-part workshop series; join us on September 17 for Part 2: Network Visualization where we will discuss creating network graphs in more detail.  

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Location: This event will take place in Hillman Library's Digital Scholarship Lab (room G30), located just past the main service desk on the ground floor of the library. Look for the glass double-doors after entering through the ground floor atrium entrance; if you enter on the first floor, take the elevator down to the ground floor and turn right out of the elevator.

Software: The Digital Scholarship Lab computers have relevant software for this workshop available (unless we are using software that is otherwise available online). Non-Pitt participants must obtain a temporary ID at the Hillman circulation desk to access the computer workstations. Please check in with the presenter for your workshop or contact ULS-DigitalScholarshipServices@pitt.edu if you plan to bring your own personal laptop and have questions about downloading software prior to attending the event.