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

[Ted Strauss]

Thanks to everyone who participated in the working group yesterday.
The minutes have been posted to the BIC forum: click here
<https://forum.bic.mni.mcgill.ca/t/meeting-minutes-march-01-2018-bic-working-group/1031?u=tstrau>
.
To make progress on the challenging issues that were raised, please
continue the discussion on the forum.

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Best
Ted




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Ted Strauss / Manager, Data Resources
McConnell Brain Imaging Centre / Montreal Neurological Institute
McGill University


On Wed, Feb 28, 2018 at 2:28 PM, Ted Strauss <ted.strauss at mcgill.ca> wrote:

> 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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