The UT Libraries are excited to announce an Immersive Python Workshop August 12-14, 2026! This in-person workshop will take place in the PCL Scholars Lab. It is aimed at UT students, faculty, and staff. You don't need to have previous knowledge of Python to participate in this workshop. The workshop will start with an introduction to Python, and then participants will choose a particular track (geospatial analysis, sentiment analysis, or data visualization) to learn more about more specific applications of Python. The workshop will conclude by walking all participants through the process of openly sharing code through GitHub.
Short tutorials alternate with hands-on practical exercises. Participants are encouraged to help one another and apply what they learn to their own research problems during and between sessions.
The workshop will run for three days. Day 1 is optional and recommended for participants who are new to Python or have limited experience with programming and would like an introduction to terminology and help with software installation.
To register, visit the Immersive Python Workshop LibGuide and click the registration button. Registration will open on July 22 at 12:00 pm.
Space in this in-person workshop is limited, so please register early.
Day 1 (Optional) Wednesday August 12, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
Creating variables and changing variables
How to use a function
How to get help while learning to program
Basic data types in Python
Day 2 Thursday August 13, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm CT
Intro to Python basics
Python and APIs for retrieving data
File Management
Python & VS Code installation
Day 3 Friday August 14, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm CT
Sentiment Analysis or Geospatial Analysis or Data Visualization
GitHub for open-source Python software
AI and Python
For more information/questions, please contact Anna McGilvray, annamcgilvray@austin.utexas.edu