[BIC-announce] Invitation to attend BIC working group on software, tools, and training priorities

[Ted Strauss]

Just a reminder of this meeting tomorrow, Thursday, March 01, 12-1pm in the
Grandpré Communications Centre.
To add it to your calendar, click here
<https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWNzODMwb2F0ZWUycTR2MmUydGhwdG1mMHEgdGVkLnN0cmF1c3NAbQ&tmsrc=ted.strauss%40gmail.com>
. 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 <ted.strauss at mcgill.ca> 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 *Grandpré
> 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
>
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