Data | Tech Lab

The Data | Tech Lab is a research facility located in room 1533 of the University Library.  It provides Sacramento State faculty with resources for advanced data visualization, analytics tools, and data management training.  They space is bookable during library open hours.  

The following is a guide to online training resource for different data management programs available in the Data | Tech Lab. 

Resources compiled by:

• Vikas Balram Thiramdas
• Chamundeswari Devi Bani

Other guides from the Sacramento State University Library relating to data management include:

Data Management & Sharing

Principles of Data Visualization (UC Davis)

This is a recorded lecture focusing on principles of effective data visualization. It’s likely part of a workshop or course series related to data science or research data management.

Topics Covered

• Best practices in visualizing data
• Common pitfalls in chart design
• Use of color, scale, and layout for better communication

Access

• Free to view with no login required
• Hosted on the UC Davis media site (Kaltura platform)

Foundations of Data Science (UC Berkeley)

These are lecture videos from the "Data 8: Foundations of Data Science" course at UC Berkeley, one of the most popular intro courses in data science.

Topics Covered

• Python programming basics
• Probability and statistics
• Data visualization
• Machine learning introductions

Access

• Free and open access through YouTube and other platforms
• Great for beginners and intermediate learners
• Supplementary materials (e.g., notebooks) may be accessible through Data 8 website

Stanford Data Science: Affiliate Videos

This site hosts recorded talks, webinars, and presentations from Stanford Data Science affiliates, often focusing on cutting-edge topics.

Topics Covered

• Applied data science in healthcare, climate, and social science
• Responsible AI and ethics
• Machine learning and large-scale data systems

Access

• Publicly available, though some videos might require Stanford affiliation for full access
• Frequent updates with talks from industry and academia

Harvard University – HarvardX / edX

• Offers MOOCs in data science, statistics, and R programming
• Courses often include video lectures and downloadable content
• Free to audit, with optional paid certificates

MIT OpenCourseWare – Data, Models, and Decisions (15.060)

• Full video lectures from the Sloan School
• Focuses on decision-making using data
• Includes PDFs, problem sets, and lecture notes