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 McGill community (students, researchers, and staff) from all faculties.
Workshops take place in hybrid format (in person and online). Registration closes 3 days before the workshop date.
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 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; students may experience a delay in receiving recognition for their participation.
Winter 2026 Workshops
Computer Systems
| WORKSHOP | DATE | TIME | REGISTRATION LINK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding File Systems | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register | |
| Introduction to Linux | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register | |
| Introduction to Cluster Computing | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register | |
Data Science in R
| Workshop | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to R using RStudio | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Introduction to the Data Science Life Cycle (Using R) | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Programming with Generative AI in R | Friday, January 23, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Data Wrangling in R | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Intermediate Data Wrangling in R | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Introduction to Data Visualization in R | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Intermediate Data Visualization in R | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Exploratory Data Analysis in R | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Working with Dates, Times and Tables in R | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Parallel Computing and Working with Big Data in R | Friday, February 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | TBD |
| Creating a Shiny Dashboard in R | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Introduction to Git Using R | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Version Control with Git in R | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Introduction to Quarto (R Markdown) | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
Data Science in Python
| Workshop | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to the Data Science Life Cycle (Using Python) | Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Data Wrangling in Python | Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Intro to Data Visualization in Python | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Exploratory Data Analysis in Python | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
Advanced Statistics
| Workshop | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Implementation of Statistical Simulation Studies | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| An Introduction to Bayesian Inference In-Person / Online | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Meta-Analysis | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Treating Missing Data in Bayesian Models | Friday, February 20, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Statistical Network Analysis in R | Friday, March 13, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
| Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) | Friday, March 20, 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Register |
