This workshop offers a Software Carpentry-style introduction to Programming with Python. 

This workshop is aimed at teaching fundamentals of Python programming language. The workshop introduces basics of writing Python scripts and espouses a hands-on approach, where the participants will be introduced to concepts of programming through live coding exercises. This workshop will cover: 

•  Data types in Python 
•  Using conditionals in Python 
•  Writing functions in Python and interpreting errors

No prior experience necessary. This workshop is being offered to fulfill the prerequisite for the Data Carpentry Image Processing with Python workshop. It can also be taken as a standalone training, but if if you wish to attend the Data Carpentry workshop, please register here.

This is not an official Software Carpentry workshop, but we will still follow the style, curriculum, and code of conduct to provide a welcoming and interactive environment for learning foundational coding skills. 

Registration is required and closes on October 30, 2026 

For any additional information or questions, please contact Craig Grosch (grosscra@msu.edu), Research Computing Facilitator at MSU's Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (ICER) and/or Justin Wadland (wadlandj@msu.edu), Head of Digital Scholarship Services, MSU Libraries.