This hands-on workshop provides an introduction to the popular ggplot2 R graphics package. It will cover how to create a wide variety of graphical displays in R, using techniques such as layering, mapping variables to aesthetics, working with scales, faceting, and themes.

Bring a laptop and prior to the workshop install the required software and packages using the instructions here: http://bit.ly/dss_rinstall

If you cannot successfully complete these tasks, please show up to the training room 20 minutes prior to the start of the workshop for assistance. Once the workshop begins, we will *NOT* be able to assist you with basic setup.

Sponsored by the Harvard Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences (IQSS).

Location: Harvard Campus, K018, CGIS Knafel building, concourse level (1737 Cambridge St.)

You must be affiliated with MIT in order to register. Other registrations will be canceled. Harvard affiliates can register using the links provided here.