This workshop covers foundational principles and practical skills for research data management. Participants will learn how to design clear directory structures and apply file naming conventions. They will also be introduced to version control strategies and the basics of ‘tidy’ data. Hands-on activities and take-home resources will support the development of a data management strategy tailored to their own data needs.
This program is a provost-endorsed training. A digital badge is available if participants complete trainings in research data stewardship.
About the Trainer:
Dr. Alaina Pearce is a research data librarian and behavioral health researcher with 10+ years of experience conducting complex quantitative analyses, developing advanced statistical models, and managing cross-functional teams. A former NIH-funded postdoctoral fellow at Penn State with a PhD in Psychology, Alaina has a longstanding dedication to supporting open, fair data while continuing her research in pediatric obesity.