Panel discussion: Do we have the right tools for research?
Our panel discussion “Do we have the right tools for research?” took place online on Friday 5th November 2021. Our expert panelists discussed the use of spreadsheets in research, spreadsheets as powerful tools to handle data, and what’s available for researchers who wish to move beyond spreadsheets. We presented as many views as possible from using spreadsheets as a powerful tool in research data management to discussing options for moving beyond them.
Workshops and Presentations
We hosted free online live workshops and recorded presentations as part of the Research Software Camp: Beyond the Spreadsheet. All of the workshops and presentations were prepared and delivered by the speakers at the panel discussion "Do we have the right tools for research?" Our workshops included an introduction to OpenRefine, Filament, R, MatLab, and Google Sheets. Our presentations introduced Microsoft Lambda, Python and the perspective of a researcher who uses spreadsheets.
Code Review Clinic
The Code Review Clinic ran from 8-12 November 2021 with one session in the morning and one in the afternoon from Monday to Friday. Our aim was to allow first time/beginner coders to get general but targeted feedback on their code from an expert.
Code of conduct
We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all people, regardless of background or identity. By taking part in the activities of the Research Software Camp, participants accept to abide by the Software Sustainability Institute's Code of Conduct and accept the procedures by which any Code of Conduct incidents are resolved. Any form or behaviour to exclude, intimidate, or cause discomfort is a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Acknowledgements
From the organising committee to our many volunteers, we would like to thank everyone who made the Research Software Camp: Beyond the Spreadsheet happen.