Software and tools allow us to turn data into information.
People turn information into knowledge.
By making data accessible and putting the data skills and the perspectives in the hands of all researchers, we allow them to answer their own questions and capture their passion and expert knowledge.
Most useful thing Bioinformatics Resource Australia can do
Active researchers and employees are learning these skills "on the job".
Need to develop and deliver training that fits their time and needs.
Data Carpentry teaches domain-specific two-day, hands-on workshops on the foundational concepts, skills and tools for working more effectively with data.
No prior computational experience is required to attend workshops.
Workshops are taught by trained volunteer instrductors.
Lesson materials are collaboratively and openly developed.
Teach skills
Build confidence
Change perspectives
Focused on data - teaches how to manage and analyze data in an effective and reproducible way.
Genomic and Geospatial data lessons cover topics relevant to those data types. Working on social sciences, library and image analysis.
Teach skills
Build confidence
Change perspectives
An active and engaged community of instructors and learners, both using and advocating for best practices in effective and reproducible research