A new skillset is in demand among scientists: As the size of datasets increases with enhanced data collection technologies, researchers must be proficient not only in their selected field of study, but also in the ability to use computers to analyze, interpret, and visualize increasingly larger datasets. This means that many researchers, who are usually untrained in computer sciences, must independently acquire these computational skills in order to thrive in their career fields. A workshop held on the University of Arizona campus last weekend, hosted by the iPlant Collaborative in partnership with its affiliate organization, Software Carpentry, helped to ease that burden. The two-day session offering instruction to researchers, students, and educators on how to run computational analyses as well as store, share, and visualize data. To read further, please visit http://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/weekend-workshop-hones-researchers-computational-skills/.