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Essential Computer Tools for Researchers
January 14, 2026 - January 14, 2026
09:30 - 17:00 · Sangeetha Nandakumar
Teaching through Workshops
We specialize in learning experiences for neuroscience researchers. Our courses are designed to respect each learner's background, encourage social interaction, and ensure the material can be quickly applied in real-world research. All content is free, open source, and tailored to the needs of the institutes and researchers we collaborate with.
Upcoming Courses
Courses are available now! Our full event calendar is also available on our Event Calendar
Showcase Your Research Online: Building a Personal Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and Hugo
January 15, 2026 - January 16, 2026
09:30 - 17:00 · Sangeetha Nandakumar
Essential Computer Tools for Researchers
January 26, 2026 - January 26, 2026
09:30 - 17:00 · Sangeetha Nandakumar
Intro to Deep Learning with PyTorch
January 28, 2026 - January 30, 2026
09:30 - 17:00 · Atle E. Rimehaug
Essential Computer Tools for Researchers
February 23, 2026 - February 23, 2026
09:30 - 17:00 · Sangeetha Nandakumar
Intro to Python (Crash Course)
February 24, 2026 - February 24, 2026
09:30 - 17:00 · Nicholas A. Del Grosso
High Performance Python
February 25, 2026 - February 28, 2026
09:30 - 17:00 · Nicholas A. Del Grosso
Courses
We are constantly developing new courses to keep up with the needs of our neuroscience research community. Below are the courses we have developed so far, and when they will be offered again. More details can be found on each individual course's page.
Intro to Deep Learning with PyTorch
January 28, 2026:
09:30 - 17:00 · Atle E. Rimehaug
High Performance Python
February 25, 2026:
09:30 - 17:00 · Nicholas A. Del Grosso
Our Teaching Philosophy
Learner-Centered Teaching for Adults
We specialize in hands-on, adult learning experiences for neuroscience researchers. Our courses are designed to respect each learner's background, encourage social interaction, and ensure the material can be quickly applied in real-world research. All content is free, open source, and tailored to your needs.
Adult Learning in Action
Our workshops emphasize collaborative problem-solving over lectures. Learners deepen their knowledge through real-world neuroscience exercises, round-table discussions, and reflective practice.
Hands-On Projects
We focus on curated exercises in breakout rooms—often using Jupyter notebooks with real neuroscience datasets—so learners can build skills that transfer directly to their research.
Ongoing Support
After the course, we remain available to help students apply new knowledge to their projects. We believe in building a learning community that continues beyond the workshop.
1
Setting Goals & Building Comfort
We begin by clarifying each participant's goals and discussing the main themes for the day. Respect, open dialogue, and participant input set the stage for truly learner-centered sessions.
2
Interactive Breakout Sessions
Each day is divided into 4–5 units (~90 minutes each), and the core of these units happens in small breakout rooms. Groups work together on curated exercises using real neuroscience data, with the trainer acting primarily as a facilitator.
3
Live Coding & Deeper Discussions
After each breakout, we come together for live coding demos and Q&A. We delve deeper into topics based on participant questions, encouraging cross-collaboration and diverse insights.
4
Reflect & Repeat
Daily round-table discussions and transparent retrospectives help us refine each workshop iteration. This continuous feedback loop ensures every course is highly relevant, engaging, and time-efficient.
