Tag Archives: Research

Data Focus – Upcoming Workshop “Introduction to ArcGIS Online”

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Do you want to know more about working with spatial data? Attend the upcoming workshop “Introduction to ArcGIS Online” on October 7 from 1:30 om to 3:00 pm. Registration and workshop details are available in Faculty Onestop. The workshop is free and open to any Bearcat who wants to learn more about the Ersi Platform ArcGIS Online, how to get an UC Esri account, and how to find data with spatial attributes.

Workshop description: This introductory in-person workshop introduces the fundamentals of web mapping and spatial analysis using ArcGIS Online. No previous GIS or ArcGIS experience is required. ArcGIS Online runs directly in a web browser and is available to participants with a UC login.

The workshop will begin with an introduction to GIS and spatial data, followed by a guided tour of the ArcGIS Online interface. Participants will learn how to sign in, navigate Map Viewer, find and add spatial data, work with map layers and attributes, change basemaps and symbology, and explore geographic patterns.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have experience creating and interpreting a web map in ArcGIS Online and will have a foundation for applying GIS tools to their own research or projects.

The workshop will be facilitated by Le Tu, Research and Data Services GIS research consultant. If you want to explore spatial data and GIS resources deeper after the workshop, Le is available for consultations. Visit the GIS Services lab in 412 Langsam.

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Open Access Week 2026 – What Researchers need to know

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Person looking at a library exhibit on Open Access. The exhibit is three posters in a glass cabinet.

Join UC Libraries in celebrating International Open Access Week October 19 to 23, 2026.  During this week, there will be several opportunities to learn what Open Access means and how you can use UC Libraries resources to further the impact of your research.  Join us for the many activities going on this week

  • Check out the Open Access display on the ground (4th floor) of Langsam Library
  • Watch LiBlog for special Open Access week content
  • Visit the Open Educational Resources (OER) gallery in the Faculty Enrichment Center
  • Register for workshops, panel discussions, and other Open Access Week events
    • Attend the Open Access Panel “What Researchers Need to Know About Open Access in 2026” – Monday Oct 19th @ 2 pm [Link to register].
    • Attend one of the two workshop “Demystifying Open Access: Busting Myths and Taking Questions” [Oct 22 | Oct 23 ].
  • Set up a consultation with our Scholarly Communications Librarian Melissa Moreau to discuss your plan for publishing your work.  [Pro-tip: start when you are planning the project].
  • Learn more about the open access initiatives at UC Libraries.

Pick and choose which workshops meet your needs and fit your schedule! See the full list of workshops and register online.

Dr. Richard C. Levy–Emergency Medicine Hero and Pioneer

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How many times have you or a loved one been to the emergency room? Did you ever wonder how the emergency room procedures were established that you have observed in the hit dramas, The Pitt or ER? (The Pitt – Wikipedia ER (TV series) – Wikipedia) How do they make the quick decisions that save lives? Their scripts are based on authentic emergency room procedures established by the medical profession.

Emergency Medicine concepts and clinical practice, Volumes 1 and 2., The C.V. Mosby Company, 1983.

In the early 1980s a group of emergency medicine professionals at the University of Cincinnati provided this growing medical specialty with the seminal textbook Emergency Medicine concepts and clinical practice, published by The C.V. Mosby Company. Led by Senior Editor Peter Rosen, M.D., and Associate Editors Drs. Frank J. Baker, G. Richard Braen, Robert H. Dailey, and Richard C. Levy, they assembled a team of eighty-seven emergency medicine experts.

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Researching untold histories with Jacob Hogue 

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Figures in pink with black bars across their faces in front of a yellow background. Text in yellow against a black background that says Cincinnati Before Stonewall: The Untold Queer History of the Queen City by Jacob Hogue.
Book cover of Cincinnati Before Stonewall: The Untold Queer History of the Queen City.

Jacob Hogue, author of Cincinnati Before Stonewall: The Untold Queer History of the Queen City, shares his experience with libraries and archives and his research process as a public historian with Nimisha Bhat, research & instruction librarian.

Congratulations on the publication of your new book! How has your research practice in and around libraries and archives evolved since you were a student? Were there particular classes or opportunities during your time at NKU that prepared you for undertaking the research for this book? 

Since writing my debut book, I have actually taken a position as a Programmer in the Local History and Genealogy Department at the Kenton County Public Library. That experience has significantly expanded both the resources available to me and my understanding of how to use them. I now have access to historical maps, city directories, county histories, and other reference materials that have helped me uncover stories that might otherwise have remained hidden. Through the library’s resources, including Ancestry, I have also improved my ability to locate vital records and trace individuals through historical documents. 

My degree is in Public History, and of all the courses I took at NKU, I would say my archives class prepared me the most for researching and writing this book. It taught me how to navigate archival collections, evaluate primary sources, and piece together fragmented stories from incomplete records. Those skills proved invaluable when researching LGBTQ+ history, where sources are often scattered, hidden, or difficult to identify. More broadly, NKU taught me how historians think—how to ask questions, follow evidence, and remain comfortable with ambiguity when the historical record is incomplete. 

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UC Libraries GIS Services attends the Urbanism Club Meeting

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a slide from the introduction to GIS workshop offered by the urbanism club The title of the slide is GIS Tips, Tricks, and secret tools followed by a GIS help session.

The UC Libraries GIS research consultants attended the Urbanism Club in support of the club’s Introduction to GIS session. GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems and is the process of collecting, analyzing, and managing data with spatial attributes. Fenley Jones, Kayra Koprulu, and Jaclyn Mauro were great hosts and put on an incredibly informative session that covered access to software, how to increase your knowledge base through trainings, and how they personally use different tools. It was really great to see the various ways students are using GIS resources and how the club supports students who are interested in learning more about GIS. To find out more about the club, visit their campuslink page. And the club will be offering additional GIS sessions on March 9th and April 13th.

Weiye (in grey sweater) and Andrew Ho (in red shirt), UC Libraries GIS Research Consultants

The UC Libraries GIS services is available to help students and researchers plan GIS projects, access software, understand how create visualizations such as maps and analyze spatial data. The lab is located in 412 Langsam and is open in the spring during the following hours:

  • Mon 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
  • Tues 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
  • Wed 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
  • Thurs 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 
  • Fri 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Weiye Li (Left – Phd student – Geography & GIS) and Andrew Ho (Right – Undergraduate – Planning) look forward to meeting you and learning about your GIS interests.

UC Libraries GIS Services attends the Urbanism Club Meeting

Welcome Weiye Li, GIS Research Consultant for Research and Data Services

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Welcome Weiye Li, GIS Research Consultant for Research and Data Services

Weiye is a PhD candidate in Geography at the University of Cincinnati. Originally from Shenzhen, China, he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Land Resource Management at China University of Geosciences.

His research focuses on geospatial data science, socio-environmental sustainability, and health geography, with a particular interest in applying advanced modeling and algorithms to understand human–environment interactions. He has contributed to several projects including land management, nature-based climate solutions, and urban perception analysis using street-view imagery, and has presented his work at academic conferences such as the American Association of Geographers (AAG) annual meeting.

As a GIS Collab consultant, Weiye looks forward to supporting others while continuing to expand his analytical toolkit in GIS-related analysis. He can share information, offer advice, and even partner on certain projects (on a case by case basis).

The Data & GIS collab is located in 412 Langsam with the hours of

Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Undergraduate Research Summer Learning Community has started

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Summer is here and that means the Undergraduate Research Summer Learning Community (URSLC)has begun.  The kick-off session, held June 4th on the 4th Floor of Langsam brought together students from 55 different research areas for networking and community.  The students discussed their research interests and upcoming opportunities over wonderful food featuring egg bake, potatoes, and homemade pastries provided by local business and award winning Pierre Entities Catering. 

The 4th floor area of Langsam with many students sitting at the tables

After an overview of the program, Graduate Students and Presidential Fellows Adair McWilliams (Epidemiology), Damilola Odula (Philosophy), and Henry Levesque (Regional and Urban Planning) provided insight into their early days of research and how they thrive in the research environment.  Research results in new knowledge, innovations and improved lives and requires a love of exploring the unknown, perseverance, passion, and embracing both failure and success.  The graduate students encouraged the audience to dive into the passion, make time for processing information, and especially to make sure they also take care of themselves through the research experience. 

Undergraduate Research Summer Learning Community has started

The community meets Wednesdays in June and July from 9:30 to 11 am both in-person and via zoom. The upcoming sessions will cover mentorship, data management, ethics, ownership, presentations and research methods.  If you are interested to participate, you can still register.  More information can be found on the UC Libraries website.

Image of Don Wittrock presenting to students with the triceracopter in the background

The URSLC is sponsored by UC Libraries and in collaboration with the TRIO McNair Scholars, University Honors Discover program, NSF Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation, and CCPS Undergraduate Research Program. The program is free and open to any undergraduate interested in research.

head shots of six people who are the facilitators of the program

Welcome Debao Chen, GIS research consultant for Research and Data Services

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UC Libraries welcomes Debal Chen, PhD student in Geography & GIS as our new GIS research consultant.

Welcome Debao Chen, GIS research consultant for Research and Data Services

Debao is a PhD candidate in Geography at the University of Cincinnati. Originally from Hunan province, China, he earned his master’s degree in Human Geography from Guangzhou University. His research focuses on crime geography and spatial analysis of crime, with particular interests in the dynamics between gentrification, Google Street View imagery, and the life cycles of urban retail stores.

Also, Debao has published in several peer-reviewed journals, including Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, Applied Geography, and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. As a GIS Collab consultant, he looks forward to supporting others while continuing to expand his analytical toolkit in GIS-related analysis.

Check out his ORCID and Google Scholar profiles

The Data & GIS collab is now located in 460 Langsam due to renovations in the new Science Library.

Debao’s hours will be

  • Tuesday 11 am – 4 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am – 4 pm
  • Thursday 11 am – 4 pm

Join us for the Ethical AI Symposium, Thursday, May 22

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UC Libraries Research & Data Services is hosting an Ethical AI Symposium, exploring the responsible use of AI, its benefits and risks, and ethical considerations for the UC community. Scheduled for Thursday, May 22, from 10:30am-1:30pm in the Medical Sciences Building (MSB) 5051, the event is open to all interested in learning more about AI’s dual role as both an innovative tool and a potential source of harm.

The symposium will feature a keynote address by Emile Loza de Siles, assistant professor of law of the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of Law. Following is a networking lunch and a panel discussion where UC thought leaders will share their perspectives on ethical AI practices and the future of responsible innovation.

Symposium Agenda

  • Keynote                           10:30am – 11:30am
  • Lunch                               11:30am – 12:15pm
  • Panel Discussion           12:15pm – 1:30pm

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/DmesAj0Jj0

ethical ai symposium
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UC Libraries sponsors Undergraduate Research Summer Learning Community

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Are you or do you know an undergraduate who is interested in doing research in the future or is currently active in research? 

summer cohort

The Undergraduate Research Summer Learning Community is sponsored by UC Libraries in collaboration with McNair Scholars, University Honors Discover program, and CCPS Undergraduate Research Program and will run from June 4 to July 23, Wednesday mornings 9:30-11 am via zoom and in-person. 

The sessions will focus on professional skills such as data management, research ethics, ownership of work, and research presentations that help students thrive in a research environment.  It is free and open to all undergraduates regardless of university affiliation.

 You can find information about the weekly sessions and the registration link on the UC Libraries website.  Email aksdata@uc.edu with questions.

summer cohort flyer