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Virtual
Residency
Introductory/Intermediate Workshop 2024
hosted at
the
University of Oklahoma
(OU)
and available live via videoconferencing
Monday June 24
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Friday June 28 2024
Coming after the workshop!
NON-COMMERCIAL
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NSF grant number OAC-2118193
"CyberTraining: Pilot: A Professional Development and
Certification Program for Cyberinfrastructure Facilitators"
NOTES:
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All times are APPROXIMATE.
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This agenda is SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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We may not cover everything on this agenda,
and we may cover topics not on this agenda.
Monday June 24
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9:00-10:15am CT:
TALK:
"Virtual Residency Introductory/Intermediate
Workshop 2024 Overview"
Speaker:
Henry Neeman,
U Oklahoma
Abstract:
This session will introduce both
the Virtual Residency Program and
this year's workshop.
Slides:
PowerPoint
PDF
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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10:15-10:45am CT:
MIDMORNING BREAK
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10:45am-12:00noon CT:
TALK:
INTRODUCTORY:
"Effective Communication:
How to Talk to Researchers About Their Research"
Speaker:
Henry Neeman,
U Oklahoma
Abstract:
In this session,
we'll discuss
research terminology,
research computing versus enterprise IT,
the mindset gap,
things to say to a researcher,
and
how to find researchers and their projects.
Slides:
PowerPoint
PDF
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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12:00noon-1:30pm CT:
LUNCHTIME BREAK
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1:30-2:45pm CT:
TALK:
INTRODUCTORY:
"Faculty: Tenure, Promotion, Reward System"
Speaker:
Bruce Mason,
U Oklahoma
Abstract:
Do the academic faculty and researchers
with whom you work seem
distracted, unresponsive, or stressed at times?
Often?
This session will be
a discussion of the academic promotion and reward systems
and changes in these systems.
This might give you some insight into
the thinking of researchers
that can help with collaborations.
Slides:
PowerPoint
PDF
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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2:45-3:15pm CT:
MIDAFTERNOON BREAK
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3:15-4:30pm CT:
TALK:
INTRODUCTORY:
"Cyberinfrastructure User Support"
Speaker:
Elyn Fritz-Waters,
Washington U St. Louis
Abstract:
This presentation will discuss topics such as:
CI user expectations;
CI categorization and commonalities;
difficulties encountered by HPC support teams and users;
best methods and strategies to follow
for CI users support;
approaches to common HPC user problems;
CI outreach, education and training.
Slides:
PowerPoint
PDF
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
Tuesday June 25
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9:00-10:15am CT:
TALK:
INTRODUCTORY:
"The Cyberinfrastructure Landscape"
Speaker:
Mike Renfro,
Tennessee Tech U
Abstract:
The diversity, scale and scope of
the national CI landscape
is sufficiently rich and complex that
researchers have to devote time and patience
to determine
which resources and organizations
will best meet their needs.
We will explore available
organizations, systems, services providers
and technologies.
Slides:
People PDF
Things PDF
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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10:15-10:45am CT:
MIDMORNING BREAK
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10:45am-12:00noon CT:
TALK/DEMONSTRATION:
INTRODUCTORY:
"How to Do an Intake Interview" /
"Intake Interview Demonstrations"
Speakers:
Dena L Strong,
U Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Yue Cathy Chang,
author, How to Lead in Data Science
Abstract:
In this session,
we will introduce some communication tools
that you can use during
an intake interview with new researchers.
These tools are specifically designed to help you
listen and get to the core of the problem,
while also building a relationship.
The session will end with
video examples of intake interviews
that demonstrate some of these tools.
As a group,
we will critique these interviews,
to help prepare you for
"live" intake interviews on Wednesday.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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12:00noon-1:30pm CT:
LUNCHTIME BREAK
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1:30-2:45pm CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"How to Learn and How to Teach
Research Computing Resources"
Moderator:
Jose Hernández,
Florida State U
Panelists:
Eric Coulter,
Georgia Institute of Technology
Nicholas Danes,
Colorado School of Mines
Michael Ennis,
Idaho State U
Amira Kefi,
U Illinois Chicago
Sarah Stevens,
U Wisconsin Madison
Georgia Stuart,
U Massachusetts Amherst
Abstract:
CI Facilitators are regularly called on
to understand
a constantly evolving collection of
systems, services, methods and techniques.
In this panel,
we'll look at
mechanisms for learning these resources, and
how to teach them to researchers.
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
2:45-3:15pm CT:
MIDAFTERNOON BREAK
3:15-4:30pm CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"Research Data Management"
Moderator:
Ann James,
George Washington U
Panelists:
Bob Freeman
Tobin Magle,
Northwestern U
Sarah Marchese,
Harvard U
Pete Schlax,
Bates College
Jason Simms,
Swarthmore College
Daniel Vrinceau,
Texas Southern U
Abstract:
Research Data Management
continues to challenge us
throughout the life cycle of research projects.
The panelists will give their perspectives
based on their roles and
challenges or use cases they've faced,
as well as solutions or tools implemented
regarding the ever changing and
growing landscape of Research Data Management.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
Wednesday June 26
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9:00-10:15am CT:
TALK:
INTRODUCTORY:
"CyberAmbassadors:
Let's Talk: Communicating That There's a Problem"
Speakers:
Sue Holl,
California State U Sacramento
Paul Snider,
Kansas State U
Abstract:
Strong interpersonal communication skills
can foster success in
both professional and personal situations.
This session will focuses on
building participants' capacity
to engage in meaningful, one-on-one conversations
about challenging topics.
Participants will explore
common types of problems
and
practice skills for
resolving ability,
motivation and interpersonal problem situations.
Slides:
PowerPoint
PDF
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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10:15-10:45am CT:
MIDMORNING BREAK
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10:45am-12:00noon CT:
MINI-TALK/PRACTICUM:
INTRODUCTORY:
"How to Do an Intake Interview" /
"Intake Interviews with Real Researchers"
Speaker:
Dena L Strong,
U Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Abstract:
In this session,
the CI Facilitators
and
those who are interested in pursuing
a CI Facilitation
career
will find several opportunities
to learn about intake interview best practices,
conduct short intake interviews
with various researchers,
apply foundations of CI Facilitation,
and receive feedback from experienced CI Facilitators.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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12:00noon-1:30pm CT:
LUNCHTIME BREAK
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1:30-2:45pm CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"What Do Researchers Need from CI Facilitators?"
Moderator:
Nandan Tandon,
U Central Florida
Panelists:
Tom Marcais,
Washington & Lee U
Clinton Heider,
Rice U
Abhishek Mukherjee,
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ashley Stauffer,
Pennsylvania State U
Michael Weiner,
Georgia Institute of Technology
Abstract:
Researchers often face
challenges, barriers and speedbumps
in their use of
research computing systems and services,
and some of these issues
are difficult for
these researchers to resolve on their own.
In this panel,
we'll discuss
the kinds of needs we've seen from researchers,
and mechanisms for addressing these needs.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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2:45-3:15pm CT:
MIDAFTERNOON BREAK
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3:15-4:30pm CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"Facilitating Cloud Computing"
Moderator:
Wallace Chase,
U Otago
Panelists:
Liz Adams,
U North Carolina Chapel Hill
Jay Cervino,
U Alabama Tuscaloosa
Maureen Donlin,
Saint Louis U
Timothy Middelkoop,
Internet2
Ken Taylor,
U Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Hermann von Drateln
Abstract:
Facilitating research in the cloud
presents a unique set of challenges for
CI Facilitators, researchers, students,
and institutions.
In this panel,
we'll focus on the challenges and obstacles
faced by CI Facilitators,
and some of the tools, methods, and approaches
used at various institutions to overcome them,
and lessons learned.
Areas of discussion will include:
cloud training for facilitators and researchers;
what workloads are appropriate (and not) for the cloud;
the importance of adapting and fundamentally changing
workloads for the cloud;
managing the plethora of services
and vendor lock in;
cost management;
some of the valuable lessons learned and
fundamental changes in thinking
along the journey to the cloud.
This panel will take the perspective of
utilizing the most popular public cloud providers,
but will be relevant to most cloud-native environments
(including on-prem cloud).
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
Thursday June 27
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9:00-10:15am CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"Beyond the Intake Interview:
Building Lasting Collaborations with Researchers"
Moderator:
Jessica Davila,
U Oklahoma
Panelists:
Bob Freeman
Maithilee Mitra,
Cornell U
Marcelina Nagales,
Florida State U
Mahmoud Parvizi,
Michigan State U
Jason Simms,
Swarthmore College
Dan Voss,
Corewell Health Research Institute
Abstract:
As important as first impressions are,
lasting collaborations with researchers
are a major driver of
not only researcher success
but also CI provider success.
In this panel,
we'll discuss
the value of such collaborations,
how to build them,
and how to maintain them over the long term.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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10:15-10:45am CT:
MIDMORNING BREAK
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10:45am-12:00noon CT:
TALK:
INTRODUCTORY:
"CyberAmbassadors:
Leading the Change: Equity and Inclusion;
Leading with Principles: Ethics"
Speakers:
Karen Liston,
Wayne State U
Yue Cathy Chang,
author, How to Lead in Data Science
Abstract 1:
Diversity, in many dimensions,
offers both challenges and opportunities to any relationship.
Learning to identify, reflect upon,
learn from, and engage with diverse perspectives
is essential to fostering
effective relationships and
vibrant intellectual environments.
"Leading the Change" explores challenges and solutions
for creating more inclusive communities in STEM.
Abstract 2:
STEM professionals play an important role in
both teaching and modeling ethical behavior.
There are ethical issues centering on
the underlying technical knowledge and tools
(e.g., how to set up, maintain, and secure resources)
and about how to use disciplinary expertise appropriately
to support research and practice.
There are also ethical issues surrounding
the relationships between STEM professionals and
their colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
Reflecting upon and discussing ethical behavior is
an important part of becoming
an effective STEM professional.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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12:00noon-1:30pm CT:
LUNCHTIME BREAK
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1:30-2:45pm CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"Facilitating
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Deep Learning"
Moderator:
Dan Brauss,
Francis Marion U
Panelists:
David Apostal,
U North Dakota
Phil Bording,
Alabama A&M U
Chris Endemann,
U Wisconsin Madison
Sheldon Liang,
Lane College
John Nyhuis,
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Chris Simmons,
Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center
Abstract:
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Deep
Learning
is increasingly important to
the investigators whose
research we facilitate.
In this panel,
we'll discuss what our researchers need from us and
how we help them to maximal AI/ML/DL productivity.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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2:45-3:15pm CT:
MIDAFTERNOON BREAK
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3:15-4:30pm CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"What I Wish I'd Known
When I Started as a CI Facilitator"
Moderator:
Eduardo Colmenares,
Midwestern State U
Panelists:
Feseha Abebe-Akele,
Elizabeth City State U
Dodi Heryadi,
U Notre Dame
Marcelina Nagales,
Florida State U
Jerry Perez,
U Texas Dallas/U Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Alex Townsend,
Florida State U
Ravi Vadapalli,
U Miami
Abstract:
As CI Facilitators become more experienced,
they acquire skills, observations and insights
that help them facilitate
more effectively and efficiently.
In this panel,
we'll discuss
some of the wisdom the panelists and audience have
accumulated across their careers as CI Facilitators.
Slides:
FAA PowerPoint
FAA PDF
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
Friday June 28
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9:00-10:15am CT:
PANEL:
INTERMEDIATE:
"Reducing Barriers to Entry for New Users"
Moderator:
Matthew Gorby,
Northwestern U
Panelists:
Maureen Donlin,
Saint Louis U
Pradeep Hiriyur Nagaraj,
Stealth Mode Biotech
Gretta Kellogg,
Pennsylvania State U
Maithilee Mitra,
Cornell U
Dena L Strong,
U Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dan Voss,
Corewell Health Research Institute
John Wallace,
Dartmouth College
Abstract:
Novice CI users often come from
a handheld or PC computing background,
which is substantially different from
the traditional CI combination of
Linux/command line/remote/shared/batch.
This gap leads to
significant barriers to entry.
In this panel,
we'll identify some of these barriers
and discuss approaches to
reducing their impact on new CI users.
Slides:
coming soon
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
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10:15-10:45am CT:
MIDMORNING BREAK
10:45-12:00noon CT:
ROUNDTABLE:
"Stories from the Trenches"
Moderator: Henry Neeman, U Oklahoma
In this session,
workshop attendees will swap stories of interest to
CI Facilitators.
Google
Doc folder
for discussion
Video:
See below.
All videos are
here.
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Slides
will be posted to this webpage,
typically after each session
(typically PowerPoint and PDF).
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Zoom:
We STRONGLY recommend Zoom for all
remote attendees.
Please
MUTE YOURSELF
except when you're talking.
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