Kari L. Jordan
Postponing the Hybrid CarpentryCon 2025 Event in South Africa
The Carpentries has decided to postpone CarpentryCon in 2025 until our transition to operating as an independent non-profit organisation is complete and our finances stabilised.
Sharing the 2023 Community Survey Evaluation Report
The report summarising community members’ responses to the inaugural Carpentries community survey is out!
Revisions to The Carpentries governance structure
In a significant move towards autonomy, The Carpentries streamlines its governance structure to benefit our global community.
Changes to support from the Core Team at The Carpentries
The Core Team announces which services to the community it will continue to support and which initiatives will continue through community-led support.
Re-introducing The Carpentries Core Team
Meet our team of nine at The Carpentries and learn how they will continue to support you.
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation approves grant for Glosario
Support for Glosario, The Carpentries’ open-source, multilingual glossary for computing terms
With Gratitude to our Legacy Core Team Members
Join us in celebrating the legacy and impact of the Core Team members who transitioned out of The Carpentries
New Year Journey Ahead: A Reflection from The Carpentries Executive Director
A tree does not move unless there is wind. - African Proverb
Saying Farewell to 7 Carpentries Core Team Members: Navigating Change Together
Our community is resilient and can come together during challenging moments.
The Carpentries Takes a Giant Leap Towards Independence
The Carpentries is planning our transition to operate as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation
The Carpentries Executive Council invites YOU to a Community Session
Join members of The Carpentries Executive Council to discuss outcomes from the Q2 meeting
Announcing 27 March Community Discussion with The Carpentries Executive Council
Join members of The Carpentries Executive Council to discuss outcomes from the Q1 meeting
Happy New Year from Dr. Kari L. Jordan, The Carpentries Executive Director
Welcome to 2023 at The Carpentries - A year dedicated to prioritising community health
Honoring François Michonneau - Senior Director of Technology
In this post, we reflect on Dr. François Michonneau’s time at The Carpentries on his last day
Introducing The Carpentries Director of Fundraising, Amanda Steele
The Carpentries welcomes Amanda Steele, Director of Fundraising
The Carpentries Strategic Plan: Year Two In Review
The Carpentries Community Development Program, efforts towards Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and more progress towards our five-year strategic plan!
Make a recurring gift via GitHub Sponsors to support The Carpentries’ curriculum
We have launched a GitHub Sponsorship page to fund revisions to several Carpentries lessons.
EIA Roadmap Update: The Strategic Plan is The Plan
Going forward, the Strategic Plan will be our focus. On 22 April 2022, the EIA Roadmap will be deprecated, but will be kept for historical reasons.
We are Hiring a (Deputy) Director of Fundraising. Join Our Team.
The (Deputy) Director of Fundraising has a broad responsibility for the development and execution of The Carpentries fund development plan.
Happy New Year from The Carpentries Executive Director, Dr. Kari L. Jordan
Grants, Gratitude, and #GreenStickies: Read on to learn about what The Carpentries will achieve in 2022
Quarterly Strategic Plan Update: Q3 2021
Here is an overview of work towards The Carpentries 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for the third quarter of 2021
Introducing The Carpentries Sponsorship Program
The Carpentries is piloting a sponsorship program for 2021-2022
Announcing The Carpentries African Capacity Development Manager, Angelique Trusler
Please join us in welcoming Angelique to this new role
Make a recurring gift via GitHub Sponsors to support The Carpentries’ curriculum
We have launched a GitHub Sponsorship page to fund revisions to several Carpentries lessons.
Angelique Trusler
Kari L. Jordan
Liz Stokes
Naoe Tatara
Annajiat Alim Rasel
Benson Muite
Mike Henry
Toby Hodges
Alycia Crall
The Carpentries Community Facilitators Program: 6-months in
Feedback is important for The Carpentries’ growth
Highlighting our strategic plan efforts to support local community building
CarpentryConnect South Africa is a significant milestone in our Strategic Plan for 2020-2025
Introducing The Carpentries Director of Community, Alycia Crall
The Carpentries Welcomes Alycia Crall, Director of Community
Announcing Alfred P. Sloan Foundation award to advance The Carpentries Equity and Inclusion goals for training researchers of color.
The Carpentries has been awarded an 18-month grant to advance equitable outcomes in data literacy for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous researchers in the U.S.
Director of Community Development and Engagement Transition
Serah Njambi Kiburu is moving on from The Carpentries
Formalising The Carpentries Community Roles & Support Structure
We will continue to listen to and support you as we endeavor to be the leading inclusive community teaching data and coding skills.
The Carpentries Strategic Plan: One Year Update
Read on to see how we are progressing towards goals outlined in our Strategic Plan for 2020-2025
We Stand With Our Community Members of Asian Descent
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wrapping up The Carpentries FIRST Fundraising Campaign
We raised $15,445. Thank You!
An update on our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan progress
Read on to learn about our strategic plan progress through Q4 2020 (October - December)
A New Year Message from The Carpentries Executive Director
Set your intentions for 2021
Why give to The Carpentries?
The Carpentries Executive Director provides insight on The Carpentries fundraising campaign
A Call to Action: Donate to The Carpentries
Support The Carpentries $30K Individual Contributions Fundraising Goal
Updates to Our Platinum Membership Tier
We’re updating the pricing structure and benefits available for our most customisable membership tier.
We are Hiring Three New Team Members. Join Our Team.
Job Opportunities With The Carpentries
Progress Towards The Carpentries 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
Read on to learn about our strategic plan progress through Q3 2020 (July - September)
Our Long-Term Survey is Open for Responses
How do the results of our long-term survey for in-person workshops compare to virtual workshops? Let’s find out!
Announcing Library Carpentry efforts with the Network of the National Library of Medicine
The Carpentries will train NNLM members as Library Carpentry instructors, and pilot additional curriculum in the online environment.
Transition for The Carpentries Membership Team
Questions about Membership? Email membership@carpentries.org
Letter from The Carpentries Executive Director, July 2020
Global Capacity Building for Inclusive Computational Communities
Reading and Reflection Days for The Carpentries Core Team
Going forwards, Carpentries Core Team will set aside one work day a month to read and reflect. Friday, June 12 will be the first of these.
The Carpentries’ 2020 Strategic Focus and Path Forward
Read on to learn about our strategic plan progress
A Call for Allyship and Solidarity
The Carpentries Core Team advocates for empathy, empowerment, and equity
Introducing Our New Executive Director
Dr. Kari L. Jordan is the new Executive Director of The Carpentries!
Recommendations for Staying Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
We are closely monitoring the ongoing and evolving global Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, and the potential impact for our community around the world.
The Carpentries Receives Mozilla Mission Partners Grant
We are advancing our Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility work with funding from Mozilla!
New Year Message from The Carpentries Acting Executive Director
We will continue building capacity - together.
Expressing Gratitude to Our Instructor Development Committee
In just six months our Instructor Development Committee has done SO MUCH!
With gratitude, to the Code of Conduct Committee
The Code of Conduct Committee continues to embody our Core Values, and for that, we are grateful.
The Carpentries Long-Term Survey is Open
We are collecting feedback on the long-term impact of our workshops. We want to hear from you!
We are Hiring Four New Team Members. Join Our Team.
Job Opportunities With The Carpentries
The Carpentries Vision Statement
Our vision is to be the leading inclusive community teaching computing and data skills.
Code of Conduct Mandate Task Force Releases Recommendations
The Carpentries should be a leader in ensuring that our community is a safe and welcoming space.
Your experiences will help us recommend support for our CoCc
Anonymous form open for incidents outside CoCc mandate
Recruiting Task Force Members for Incidents Outside the mandate of The Carpentries Code of Conduct Committee
Our Code of Conduct is serving its purpose, but when incidents fall outside its mandate, what can we do?
The Carpentries Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Roadmap
We are paving the way for Inclusivity!
Lessons Learned from our Call on Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
It’s not enough to be invited to the party; we want you to be asked to dance!
Diversity is our Goal. Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility is how we get there.
Join the Community Discussion 21-22 May for Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Planning
Introducing the New Carpentries Instructor Development Committee
Our Instructor Development Committee has a strong team of six to lead its activities over the next year
Leadership Opportunities with The Carpentries: Interest Meeting April 3, 2019
The Carpentries is searching for its next Instructor Development Committee Leaders!
Code of Conduct Documentation Revised for Transparency and Clarity
Collaboration and transparency: Keys to our improved Code of Conduct
Job Plans, Teams, and Projects!
Check out how The Carpentries team is supporting our community this quarter.
Code of Conduct Documentation Open for Comments
Help inform our Code of Conduct Documentation. Attend the #CarpentriesConversation
Shaping Our Programs through the Lens of Equity.
Kari transitions into new role: Senior Director of Equity and Assessment
Announcing The Carpentries Community Discussions
Instructor Training Checkout requirement to include Community Discussions
Updates on Instructor Checkout Requirements
Instructor Development Committee proposes new checkout requirement
You’re Invited! Mentoring Meetup November 8th
Mentoring gives me joy, and here’s why.
Updates to The Carpentries' Code of Conduct
Background to the recent revision of the Code
Evidence of Carpentries' Impact on Learners
Here's proof that YOU are making an impact!
Mentoring Groups Open for Multiple Timezones
Did you miss the deadline to join a mentoring group?
Mentoring Groups are Back!
'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.' - African Proverb
Call for Code of Conduct Committee Volunteers
Be a part of a committee that ensures that our community continues to thrive on diversity of thought and perspective.
Mentoring Groups Showcase their Accomplishments
Community members engage during the mentoring groups virtual showcase.
Challenges Assessing Data Science
What is data science? What are the core competencies?
Kari L. Jordan
Stephen Childs
Alycia Crall
Reshama Shaikh
Aleksandra Nenadic
Karen Word
Louisa Bells
Pilot Survey Focus Group Update
Outcomes from focus group to discuss Data Carpentry’s survey instruments
Our long-term assessment results are in!
A discussion of learner outcomes more than six months after attending a Carpentries workshop.
Carpentries Mentorship Program - 2.0
We’re starting a new round of mentoring groups, centered on specific lessons.
Round Two of the Carpentries Mentoring Program begins October 25th
Mentoring groups provide experienced instructors with the chance to help small groups develop confidence in teaching, lesson maintenance and community building.
Reflections on Assessment
Data Carpentry launches Skills-Based Pre- and Post-Workshop Surveys
Instructor Access to Workshops
Working with hosts and instructors on workshop access
Instructor Access to Workshops
Working with hosts and instructors on workshop access
Long-Term Assessment Strategy
With the help of our community we added skills-based questions to our surveys!
Run a workshop this Spring!
Attend our new ‘Run a Workshop!’ office hours.
Transfer of Learning
“How to navigate the inevitably awkward.”
Growth Mindset
“No matter how hard I practice I’ll never be able to dunk a basketball.”
Belonging: Developing a Community of Practice among Data Carpentry Learners
When did you realize you belonged to the Carpentry community?
Analysis of Data Carpentry Workshop Impact
Data Carpentry workshops have made a meaningful impact on the way learners view their ability to complete computational tasks.
Community Call on Assessment
Discussion of our workshop survey results
Community Call on Assessment
Discussion of our workshop survey results
I think I can - Self-Efficacy and the Carpentry Learner
Linking self-efficacy to learner success in carpentry workshops.
Announcing our new Deputy Director of Assessment
Dr. Kari L. Jordan joins Data Carpentry as the new Deputy Director of Assessment