That's why programs like Data Carpentry and Software Carpentry, mentioned in the article, are so important. http://www.datacarpentry.org http://www.datacarpentr

That's why programs like Data Carpentry and Software Carpentry, mentioned in the article, are so important. http://www.datacarpentry.org http://www.datacarpentry.org. Most universities actually don't have good opportunities for active researchers (graduate students, postdocs, professors, research staff) to learn programming or effective data skills. But, researchers are really looking to learn the skills. https://www.embl-abr.org.au/news/braembl-community-survey-report-2013/ https://www.embl-abr.org.au/news/braembl-community-survey-re... DC and SWC help fill that gap by teaching two-day hands-on workshops that meet researchers where they are to give them the skills and perspectives to get out of spreadsheets and into R and Python.