Are you interested in learning how to code? Are you trying to find a free-to-use program to analyze your data? Are you a fan of low learning curves with high returns? Whether for a class, a personal project, your research, or just for personal interest, Python might be for you!

In this Open Lab, Abi Mercado Rivera will introduce you to the fundamentals of Python, an open-source programming language that has gained significant traction among students and researchers from all majors! Our workshop is directed to anyone interested in learning Python and will be taught at a beginner’s level. You will learn basic notation in Python (a.k.a. how you tell the computer what to do), how functions work (code that runs only when you want), and how to introduce packages to supercharge your work. We will also be writing and running short programs together to get you started in the world of Python. No previous coding experience is required! 

Take the OpenLab to the next level (optional): if you want to follow along on your device as we run our demonstrations, here’s a link to instructions on how to download, install, and run Python from your device.