Data Bytes are short data-related talks, hosted by Data Services, and offered during lunch on Mondays. Come join us (virtually) and learn something new! Talks are lecture or demonstration based, so you can eat your lunch and learn something new!

Monday,
Sept 16th
12 – 1 pm		 Making Sense of the US Census (View Recording)
Are you interested in working with Census data but don’t know where to start? Join Johns Hopkins Data Services in this Data Bytes session where we introduce the United States Census, its many data resources, and how to access them effectively. Designed for anyone interested in demographic research, the session will cover:

  • Introduction to the US Census: History, purpose, and types of census data
  • A overview of key datasets available: Decennial Census, American Community Survey, and more
  • Topics and variables covered in the Census data
  • Accessing census data: Tools, websites, and APIs
  • Practical tips for navigating census resources
 Pete Lawson,
Data and Visualization Librarian,
Data Services
Monday,
Oct 7th
12 – 1 pm		 Extracting Data from PDFs with Python (View Recording)
Ever found yourself with a collection of information-rich PDFs that you wished you could easily combine into an analysis-ready dataset? Join Johns Hopkins Data Services in this Data Bytes session as we provide an overview of the kinds of data that may be present in PDFs, and demo several Python packages that you can use to extract and combine it.		 Lubov McKone,
Data Management Consultant,
Data Services
Monday,
Oct 28th
12 – 1 pm		 Creating Software Management Plans for Open Science Initiatives (View Recording)
This session is designed to help researchers understand the core components of a software management plan, an essential element of an open science and data management plan. We’ll explore what a software management plan is, why it’s crucial for open science, and will provide workflows, best practices and training resources. We’ll cover key elements of a robust plan, including version control practices, documentation standards, licensing considerations, and strategies for ensuring long-term accessibility and reproducibility of scientific software.		 Megan Forbes,
Program Manager,
Open Source Programs Office,
Sheridan Libraries
Monday,
Nov 18th
12 – 1 pm		 The Hidden Mapping Powers of ArcGIS Arcade (register)
ArcGIS Arcade is a powerful, portable and lightweight scripting language that can be used across the ArcGIS Platform including Pro, Online and others. Arcade can perform mathematical calculations, evaluate logical statements and manipulate text, all on the fly. Join Data Services in this Data Bytes session as we cover how you can utilize the hidden powers of Arcade in map symbology, popups, labels and more all without leaving your map or app.		 Daniel Watts,
GIS Specialist and Geospatial Administrator,
Data Services

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