Software, Data, and Library Carpentry (The Carpentries) are programs to assist others in gaining computing and research skills. The Carpentries Instructors are volunteers who teach foundational computational and data skills to researchers, e.g., programming basics in R and Python, use of the command line, and version control. Housed on GitHub, all Carpentries’ lessons are open source, with an open contribution model, and lessons are collaboratively created and maintained by volunteers.
We are interested in both assistants and instructors. Assistants help individuals who are having difficulties with following a course on a one-on-one basis. Often, these assistants choose to become instructors, who prepare and offer classes in online as well as in-person environments after attending instructor certification.
Here are some of the benefits of participation in the Carpentries:
In addition, certified instructors may join a list of individuals who are sponsored teach at other institutions - a great way to meet other folks with the same interests.
For more information on joining us, please contact Lora Lennertz