OSP Research Design & Data Analysis Lab

Research Design & Data Analysis Lab

Office of Sponsored Programs

About Us

The mission of the Office of Research, Scholarship, and Sponsored Programs (ORSSP) Research Design and Data Analysis Lab is to support research at The University of Texas at Tyler by providing students, faculty, and staff with expert guidance in developing research designs and methods and conducting data analyses that are based on quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method approaches.

Our Objectives

• Provide guidance in the development of research designs and methods for the use with quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches including one-on-one consulting, workshops, and tutorials online.
• Develop a repository of online resources on research approaches, designs, methods, and data analysis for use by students, faculty, staff, and beyond.

Our Team

• Meet our consultants and schedule an appointment
• Meet our staff

Resources

• Visit our resources page to help you with academic writing, qualtrics, data science research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and machine learning.

Upcoming Webinars and Workshops

TOPIC	DESCRIPTION	DATE	TIME	SPEAKER	REGISTER
AI in Education: Future and Caveats	Explore the transformative potential and the real-world challenges of artificial intelligence in education. In this webinar, we'll delve into how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and assessment, while addressing critical concerns around bias, student data privacy, and the evolving role of educators. Whether you're an academic, technologist, or policymaker, join us for a thoughtful discussion on what lies ahead and what to watch out for as AI enters the classroom.	6/20/25	12-1 pm	Dr. Sagnik Dakshit	REGISTER NOW
Hands-On AI Workshop:  Session 1 - Machine Learning with Python	Kick off our hands-on AI workshop series with a practical introduction to machine learning using Python. In this session, participants will learn core ML concepts, explore popular libraries like scikit-learn, and build their first predictive models all with step-by-step guidance. Whether you're new to ML or looking to strengthen your foundations, this session is designed to get you coding confidently with real-world datasets	7/11/25	9am - 1pm	Dr. Sagnik Dakshit	REGISTER NOW In Person (F2F)
Hands-On AI Workshop: Session 2 - Deep Learning with Python	Take your AI skills to the next level with this deep dive into neural networks and deep learning using Python. In this session, you’ll get hands-on experience with frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras, learn how to build and train deep learning models, and understand key concepts like backpropagation, activation functions, and overfitting. Perfect for those with a basic ML background looking to explore the power of deep learning.	7/18/25	9am - 1pm	Dr. Sagnik Dakshit	REGISTER NOW In Person (F2F)

Watch recordings and resources from past webinars and workshops.