Each project uses a real dataset from our library, with a runnable notebook and mentor walkthrough videos for several starters. No paid software required.
Colab needs a public GitHub repo or a deployed site URL in assets/site-config.js. If Colab opens blank, check repo visibility under GitHub Settings.
One recommended starter at each level. Finish these in order if you want a clear path through the library.
First map + API. ~45 min in Python.
Go to project → IntermediateMulti-site streamflow and seasonality. ~2 hr in Python.
Go to project → AdvancedFacility inventory, sectors, and a geospatial map. ~3 hr in Python.
Go to project →Choose by level or by the dataset you want to work with.
Open the project in Colab or RStudio and work through it step by step. Where a walkthrough is ready, use Watch walkthrough on the project card.
End with a real chart, map, or model you built yourself.
The next step is a faculty lab, a community project, or a UCLA research program. We'll point you to the right door.