Intro to Research Data Management
12 PM, February 5, 2026, Merrill-Cazier, Rm 122 or Zoom
Author: Cameron Nielsen, Research Data Services Librarian | cameron.nielsen@usu.edu

Managing your research data effectively can make the difference between a smooth path to publication and months of frustration. Join us for a practical introduction to research data management designed specifically for graduate students.
A Workshop for Students
In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn essential strategies for organizing, documenting, and sharing your research data—skills that will save you time, prevent data loss, and meet funder and publisher requirements. Whether you're just starting your research or already collecting data, you'll gain actionable techniques you can implement immediately.
What You'll Learn
- Best practices for organizing and naming your files and folders
- Strategies for backing up and securing your research data
- Documentation methods that make your data understandable to others (and your future self!)
- How to meet data sharing requirements from USU, publishers, and funders
- Tools and resources available to support your research workflow