From zografos.caramanos at mcgill.ca Mon Feb 5 01:23:43 2018 From: zografos.caramanos at mcgill.ca (Zografos Caramanos, Mr) Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2018 06:23:43 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] [TODAY] Greg Kiar [Harmonized Connectome Estimation at Scale: An Exercise in Optimizing Pipeline Reliability] -- Mon-Feb-5-2018 at 1:00 pm; Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, MNI Message-ID: Please note that, due to renovations, this and next week's lectures will be held in the Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre The Feindel Brain Imaging Lecture Series "Harmonized Connectome Estimation at Scale: An Exercise in Optimizing Pipeline Reliability]" Monday, February 5, 2018 at 1:00 pm Jeanne Timmins Amphitheatre, Montreal Neurological Institute [Greg Kiar] Greg Kiar, MSE PhD Student, Department of Biomedical Engineering, McGill University Software Developer, McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience, McGill University Feindel Brain Imaging Lecture Series: Winter 2018 [as of 2018-02-05-Mon at 1:21 AM Unless specified otherwise, lectures are held on Mondays at 1:00 pm in the de Grandpr? Communications Centre of the Montreal Neurological Institute. To be notified about these lectures and all the other events going on at the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, please join the BIC-Announcements Mailing List. 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I have been advised that certain groups routinely book scan sessions that are preceded by blocks of unused time, and then show up at the start of the 'unused' block expecting to commence scanning. Because billing is based on the *scheduled* hours, this results in underpayment for the time actually used. In addition to the lost revenues to the BIC, the resultant fragmentation of the schedule wastes scanner time that is in high demand. 3) Proper billing for scan time requires that users show up for their session with a completed time request form, accurately reflecting the time used, and signed by the PI. I thank everyone for their collaboration in respecting these policies, which are intended to maximize availability of MRI time for everyone while ensuring the financial sustainability of our operations. Sincerely, Rick -- Rick Hoge, PhD Director, MRI Program McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute Associate Professor and Killam Scholar, Dept. of Neurology & Neurosurgery Associate Member, Dept. of Biomedical Engineering McGill University rick.hoge at mcgill.ca 514-398-1929 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Communications Centre of the Montreal Neurological Institute. To be notified about these lectures and all the other events going on at the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, please join the BIC-Announcements Mailing List. 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And to ask you to please: 1. flatten carboard boxes and paper before you place them in the bins 2. rinse all soiled containers (e.g. cans, jars, yogurt containers, etc.) before putting them in the bin 3. use the appropriate bins for plastic bottles and aluminium cans 4. not recycle soiled/greasy paper, tissues, and napkins; or non-recyclable plastic Thanks for your attention and for your cooperation in keeping our BIC a neat-and-tidy, recycling-friendly place! http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/page/arrond_cdn_fr/media/documents/charte_recyclage.pdf [cid:image003.jpg at 01D3A4AA.4463C0A0] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 38079 bytes Desc: image003.jpg URL: From zografos.caramanos at mcgill.ca Thu Feb 15 16:20:26 2018 From: zografos.caramanos at mcgill.ca (Zografos Caramanos, Mr) Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 21:20:26 +0000 Subject: [BIC-announce] Recycling: stapled paper? Message-ID: Hello again, I was asked about whether it is necessary to remove staples from paper when recycling it: 1. If you are putting them into one of the IRON MOUNTAIN shredding boxes, there is no need to remove the staples as that is done as part of their process. 2. If you are recycling them through the regular recycling boxes, it seems like you don't need to remove them either (link; link; link) Thanks again for your (re)c(ycle)ooperation! Sent: February 13, 2018 9:09 AM To: bic-announce at bic.mni.mcgill.ca Subject: [BIC-announce] Recycling Hello all, I have been asked to send out a reminder about what should go into the recycling bins (see below). 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Communications Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute [Andrew Doyle] Andrew Doyle, MSc Research Software Developer in Medical Imaging McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience Feindel Brain Imaging Lecture Series: Winter 2018 [as of 2018-02-12-Mon at 12:24 AM] Unless specified otherwise, lectures are held on Mondays at 1:00 pm in the de Grandpr? Communications Centre of the Montreal Neurological Institute. To be notified about these lectures and all the other events going on at the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, please join the BIC-Announcements Mailing List. 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Applicants who are currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program in natural science and engineering are eligible to apply to work with one of 26 supervisors in the Complex Dynamics CREATE network (see cd-create.org/mentors). The research experience is a 16-week, full-time research fellowship during May to August 2018. Students accepted in the program will receive a $4500 stipend from the Create grant plus a minimum of $1125 from the supervisor's individual grant toward the stipend. Trainees will have access to thematic and professional development workshops hosted by the CREATE network. Complex Dynamics summer traineeships are open to citizens of all countries. Students should first contact a CREATE supervisor (cd-create.org/mentors) to determine whether they have an opening. Full details and the application are available at cd-create.org/undergraduate-awards. 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The working group will meet every 2-3 months to revisit proposals and follow-up on services delivered, as needed. To submit a written proposal or general feedback, send an email to ted.strauss at mcgill.ca (cc: jean-baptiste.poline at mcgill.ca). If you would like to make a short presentation at the meeting, let us know. Topics that will be covered at the working group: - Developing an event series and online resources as training on core IT competencies. - Data visualizations strategy: what software tools are needed, and what types of training do we need? - HPC strategy: what software tools are needed, and what types of training do we need? - Discussion of the most common workflows used in imaging research. - Improving communications between labs, with technicians, and administration. 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Communications Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute [Andrew Doyle] Andrew Doyle, MSc Research Software Developer in Medical Imaging McGill Centre for Integrative Neuroscience Feindel Brain Imaging Lecture Series: Winter 2018 [as of 2018-02-12-Mon at 12:24 AM] Unless specified otherwise, lectures are held on Mondays at 1:00 pm in the de Grandpr? Communications Centre of the Montreal Neurological Institute. To be notified about these lectures and all the other events going on at the McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, please join the BIC-Announcements Mailing List. 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Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 4857 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From ted.strauss at mcgill.ca Wed Feb 28 14:28:09 2018 From: ted.strauss at mcgill.ca (Ted Strauss) Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:28:09 -0500 Subject: [BIC-announce] Invitation to attend BIC working group on software, tools, and training priorities In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Just a reminder of this meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 01, 12-1pm in the Grandpr? Communications Centre. To add it to your calendar, click here . Bring your lunch! Based on some questions I've received, here is a note to clarify the scope of this meeting: With the transition of leadership at BIC, the new directors of Neuroinformatics, Alan Evans and J.B. Poline, are working to harmonize and consolidate the IT resources and services offered by BIC, MCIN, and other larger lab groups. It is a complicated undertaking, but by working together, we can accomplish more. At this meeting, we'll present some initial proposals and ideas, and then open up the floor for feedback and discussion. The feedback will be noted, and used in upcoming committee meetings. The intention is to hold a similar open forum every 1-2 months. Regards, Ted Ted Strauss / Manager, Data Resources McConnell Brain Imaging Centre / Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 1:52 PM, Ted Strauss wrote: > Dear BIC faculty, students, and staff: > > You are invited to join a working group to discuss what software tools, > training, and other resources the BIC should commit resources to. > Neuroscience is a highly diverse field, with countless techniques and tools > used by researchers. The BIC?s neuroinformatics staff is committed to > providing the best tools and training for all labs. We want to hear what > are your needs and priorities. > > The meeting will be held *Thursday, March 01, 12-1pm* at the *Grandpr? > Communications Centre*. > > You are invited to submit proposals for what are your needs. These > proposals will help guide the plans, policies, and budget decisions for the > coming year. The working group will meet every 2-3 months to revisit > proposals and follow-up on services delivered, as needed. > > To submit a written proposal or general feedback, send an email to > ted.strauss at mcgill.ca (cc: jean-baptiste.poline at mcgill.ca). If you would > like to make a short presentation at the meeting, let us know. > > Topics that will be covered at the working group: > > - Developing an event series and online resources as training on core > IT competencies. > - Data visualizations strategy: what software tools are needed, and > what types of training do we need? > - HPC strategy: what software tools are needed, and what types of > training do we need? > - Discussion of the most common workflows used in imaging research. > - Improving communications between labs, with technicians, and > administration. > > Thank you > > BIC Neuroinformatics Committee > > > > Ted Strauss / Manager, Data Resources > McConnell Brain Imaging Centre / Montreal Neurological Institute > McGill University > > ? > ? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: