Research Resources Reporter – Aug 8, 2018

The Human Proteomics Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute are pleased to host this year’s Wisconsin Human Proteomics Symposium on Friday, August 10, 2018, with the theme: Advancing Proteomics in Human Disease. Speakers will present a range of topics in cutting-edge proteomics technology developments for understanding, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases, and applications to human diseases will be discussed.

Registration is still open and reduced fees are available for students and post-doctoral researchers. Note that the symposium is at the Promega campus at 5445 East Cheryl Parkway in south Madison/Fitchburg.

UW-Madison Advanced Computing Initiative is hosting a Data Carpentry Workshop on Monday, August 27 and Tuesday, August 28 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.  Data Carpentry workshops are for any researcher who has data they want to analyze, and no prior computational experience is required.  Data Carpentry lessons are domain specific, building on learners’ existing knowledge to enable them to quickly apply skills learned to their own research.
Who: UW-Madison-affiliated students, faculty, staff, and other researchers.
Where: Orchard Room, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N. Orchard St.
When: August 27 – 28, 2018.

Registration is free but space is limited.  Contact ACI at contactaci@lists.wisc.edu for more information.

UW-Madison Advanced Computing Initiative is hosting a Software Carpentry Workshop on Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.  Software Carpentry workshops aim to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. This hands-on workshop will cover basic concepts and tools, including program design, version control, data management, and task automation.
Who: The course is aimed at UW-Madison graduate students and other UW-Madison researchers. Some prior experience with programming is strongly recommended. However, you don’t need to have any previous knowledge of the specific tools that will be presented at the workshop.
Where: Orchard Room, Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, 330 N. Orchard St.
When: August 29 – 30, 2018

Registration is free but space is limited.  Contact ACI at contactaci@lists.wisc.edu for more information.

The Office of Campus Research Cores invites UW–Madison research core and shared facility managers to a core manager summit to discuss common concerns and opportunities on Wednesday, October 17, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am (with additional networking time) at Tripp Hall in Memorial Union.  Please register by October 1.

Summit Goals
The goals of the gathering are to: (1) provide a networking platform for core managers to meet one another and explore the diversity and commonalities of research services on campus; (2) discuss challenges and share solutions for areas of concern; (3) provide foundational ideas and an organization for a spring campus-outreach event.

The program will include small-group discussions focused on topics – a tentative list is here but additional topics can be proposed during registration and at the event:  Setting Rates, marketing and Outreach, Reservations and Scheduling, Staff Professional Development, Managing Research Data, Working with External Customers, Starting and Ending Services.

Please Register and be Represented
Every core or shared resource included in the Directory of Resources for Researchers website should be represented. The summit will be most relevant to managers and operational leads, although faculty directors, staff and supporters are welcome. Please register by October 1.

Contact Isabelle Girard with questions or suggestions.  We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Research core managers and leads are invited to register for the Research Cores First Financials Workshop, a two-part hands-on business basics class October 9 and October 23, 2018 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am in Grainger Hall.  The workshop is sponsored by the Office of Campus Research Cores and Office of Auxiliary Operations.

Workshop Goals
To provide the business managers of research cores and shared resources the knowledge, skills and tools to implement sustainable and compliant financial practices in core operations, with a focus on defining revenue sources to adequately offset expenses and exploring options for rate-setting in fee-for-service activities.

Schedule
Part 1 Lecture: Tuesday October 9 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am in Grainger Hall 3325
Part 2 Lab: Tuesday, October 23 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am in Grainger Hall 2290
Attendance at both sessions is required. A homework assignment to gather expenses and explore rate-setting strategies will be assigned in Part 1 and due at Part 2 on Oct 23.

Register by Oct 1, 2018
Registration is free but class size is limited. Registrants must be core or shared facility managers or operational leads. The class will be of greatest benefit to cores or shared facilities supported (wholly or in part) by user or customer fees.

Please contact Isabelle Girard with questions or suggestions.  We look forward to a collaborative workshop.

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