This in-person LEADR workshop will be an introduction to the resources available at the lab for imaging and 3D printing objects for historical and anthropological projects. We will demonstrate creating a 3D model from photographs or LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanning and using the lab’s Ultimaker to fabricate a 3D model. Alongside the…[Read more]

Due to staffing and events, LEADR hours may vary during the week of October 4-8, 2021. Don’t forget you can always email leadr@msu.edu to set up an appointment.

Welcome to a new semester. LEADR’s open hours for Fall 2021* are below:

Mon: 10 am-5 pm

Tues: 10 am-5 pm

Wed: 10 am-3 pm

Thurs: 10 am-6 pm

Fri: 10 am-1 pm

We will be closed Labor Day (Monday, September 6).

*Please note that these hours are subject to change. We strongly recommend emailing ahead of time to confirm and set up…[Read more]

History and Anthropology faculty, the Fall 2021 LEADR Consultation Request Form should be in your email inbox soon. Please fill it out by May 28 if you’d like to work with LEADR in your fall classes.

LEADR Workshop: Crafting an Academic Portfolio Online
Time and date: Wednesday, May 5 at 1 pm

This LEADR workshop will focus on creating academic portfolios as a way to build a scholarly presence online and share work with public audiences. We will show examples and discuss strategies for the content and presentation of a well-curated portfolio.…[Read more]

LEADR Workshop: Making a Map for your Dissertation or Thesis

Time and date: Thursday April 22nd at 12pm

This LEADR workshop will be an introduction to web mapping. We will use the Google My Maps tool to display and share spatial research data. Attendees will learn how to create a map with custom pins, shapes, and layers. We will also discuss…[Read more]

While the lab is operating remotely, LEADR researchers wish to create opportunities for conversation and intellectual engagement beyond the classroom. Please join us for the February meeting of the LEADR Digital Research Reading Group. This group will host discussions related to digital social science and humanities topics. Readings will be geared…[Read more]

LEADR colleagues (and all members of the digital humanities community) are invited to participate in DH@MSU’s THATCamp Lite, a virtual unconference from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Monday, January 18. For registration information and more details, visit the DH@MSU event page.

Welcome. This group will post announcements about events and workshops in the Lab for Education and Advancement in Digital Research (LEADR).

Members of this group can adjust email settings by clicking  “Email Options” above. You can receive every announcement or a daily summary. If you are not a member of MSU Commons (or not at MSU), you can…[Read more]