Research Software Engineering Forum
Context:ÌýThis past year, we at the Faculty of Science'sÌýComputational and Data Systems Initiative (CDSI)Ìýhave been spending some time talking with various individuals and groups on campus with interests inÌýResearch Software Engineering. This includes faculty researchers, research software engineering staff on campus, and those involved with some of À¦°óSMÉçÇø's software engineering education programs.ÌýÌýÌý
What is beginning to emerge, to our eyes, is a sense ofÌýpotential synergyÌýamong these various groups. This mirrors, in turn, what seems to be an increasingly prevalent tendency worldwide on university campuses to try to create more of a critical mass around the research software engineering space, in contrast to the somewhat diaspora-like state that that community has typically had to date (e.g., witness the recent creation of theÌý).Ìý
As an initial concrete step in this direction, theÌýResearch Software Engineering ForumÌýis intended as anÌýinitial gatheringÌýof À¦°óSMÉçÇø's professional research software engineering community, and related SE-interested groups, to begin providing a sense ofÌýcross-campusÌýcommunity and to define mechanisms for continuing to develop and support that community going forward. Planned for 3hrs in length, it will feature a mix ofÌý5-min lightning talksÌýfor group representatives to present the who/what/where/why/how of what they do andÌýstructured roundtable discussions. Food and drinks will be provided.Ìý
Event Date:ÌýWednesday, February 21st 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMÌý
Location:Ìý,Ìýroom 045,Ìý1001 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Schedule:Ìý
11:45 AM: Doors OpenÌý
12:00 – 12:15 PM: Event Introductions – Welcome & RSE OverviewÌý
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM: PresentationsÌý
1:15 PM to 1:30 PM: BreakÌý
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM: Lightning roundsÌý
2:15 PM to 3:00: Conclusion, Q&A, MinglingÌýÌý
Please note that this event is primarily intended forÌýstaff inÌýresearch software engineering roles on campus. If you would like to attend our forum, please register below.
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