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This hybrid workshop introduces the essentials of working with raster and vector geospatial data in R. You'll learn to visualize, reproject, and analyze rasters—including multi-band and time series data—as well as work with vector features like points, lines, and polygons. Unique to this workshop, we’ll also collaboratively revise the Carpentries lesson as we go, making it more engaging and learner-friendly. Whether you're new to geospatial analysis or looking to sharpen your...

SBHS Alumni Room
700 E Anapamu St
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Are you or a family member an SBHS graduate?
Join the Santa Barbara Community Archives Project (SBCAP), in partnership with the Santa Barbara High School Alumni Association, for our next round of Community Archiving Days!
Bring your photos to be scanned and help preserve the rich history of SBHS by contributing to the ...

Are you experienced with open source software or hardware, or just curious about open source?

In partnership with UC’s new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Programs Team is starting a casual recurring open source meetup on June 4th. We'll provide a space where experienced and aspiring open source contributors can learn from one another through topical discussions and talks from guest speakers. This is a...

Please join us for a reception and awards ceremony honoring the recipients of the 2025 Library Award for Undergraduate Research. Prizes of $750 for first place and $500 for second place will be awarded in each of three categories: Sciences & Engineering, Humanities & Fine Arts, and Social Sciences.

The 2025 Library Award for Undergraduate Research is generously supported by a gift from Dr. Jenny Cook-Gumperz, faculty emerita.

This event may be...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!



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Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.



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Lunch & Learn is a quarterly series that features two graduate students, one from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and one from a SHEF discipline (Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and Fine Arts). Each presenter is able to share a 15 minute talk on any topic they want in a moderated, low stakes environment to their peers in the graduate student body.

Lunch & Learns are on Fridays during the year, and best of all, FREE LUNCH IS...

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) and UCSB Library invite you to join us for an exhilarating event celebrating knowledge, innovation, and the art of effective communication. Hear students from diverse disciplines condense their research, insights, and enthusiasm into a three-minute presentation that captivates, enlightens, and leaves a lasting impact. 
 
Community members, students, faculty,...

Meet up with your fellow fiber artists at the Makerspace. This event is a casual, drop-in event where you can work on crochet, knitting, or any other yarn art. Feel free to start a new project, or bring a project you've been working on. We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles. A sample pattern will be provided for anyone who wishes to follow along.



This event is open to experts and beginners alike. We will not have formal instruction...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!



Register now to save your spot!

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to transform and clean messy spreadsheets using OpenRefine, an open-source tool designed for data wrangling. Whether you're dealing with inconsistent data, duplicates, or complex formatting issues, OpenRefine will help you automate and streamline the process, making your spreadsheets more manageable and accurate. No coding is required. This workshop welcomes anyone looking to improve their data management skills, regardless of...