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Summer Institute for Digital Inquiry: Computational Methods for Grad Students

Graduate students: Ready to level-up your research and career options with new skills in data management, geospatial analysis, and digital storytelling? Join the Library’s Summer Institute for Digital Inquiry, May 18-21, 2026!

This 4-day intensive workshop is designed for Iowa State graduate students from all disciplines interested in learning foundational digital humanities theories, methods, and tools. You’ll explore and critically evaluate existing digital projects, gain essential skills in data collection and management, and learn best practices for launching a digital project of your own. Participants will also gain hands-on experience with popular digital tools for text analysis, mapping, and digital storytelling.

Throughout the week, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to collaborate and connect with fellow graduate students and lay the groundwork for ongoing collaborative funding opportunities with the library. Coffee and lunch are provided daily, and attendance costs are fully covered by the library.

Interested applicants should prepare a statement of interest (no more than 500 words) describing interest in learning digital humanities methods and outlining any previous experience in this field (previous experience is not required). If accepted, applicants are expected to attend the full workshop program, May 18-21, 2026. View the full schedule below.

Applications Open March 23, 2026

Questions? Contact Michael Cummings, Digital Scholarship Librarian, mrc2@iastate.edu

Schedule

Note: All activities take place in Parks Library’s Catalyst space

Monday, May 18

Tuesday, May 19

Wednesday, May 20

Thursday, May 21