Spring Cleaning 102: File Organization Strategies (Virtual)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CT
Once you know what files and data you have, the next step is organizing them in a way that supports efficient, repeatable research workflows. Spring Cleaning 102 focuses on strategies to keep your data ready for analysis, collaboration, and publication.
You’ll learn best practices for naming files and folders, creating directory structures, using metadata effectively, and maintaining version control. We'll also discuss tools and techniques to help automate organization and reduce time spent managing your data manually.
Whether you're working solo or as part of a team, this session will help you streamline your research process and reduce the headaches that come from disorganized or hard-to-find files.
Prerequisite: None
Audience
- Faculty/Staff
- Student
- Post Docs/Docs
- Graduate Students
Contact
Leticia Vega
Email
Interest
- Academic (general)