UW–Madison outlines their Generative AI services, policies, and where to get help at https://it.wisc.edu/generative-ai-services-uw-madison/. In this session, we’ll dive into these with a focus on online meeting assistants and institutional data within research labs. Join us as we welcome Em Craft, Research IT Manager, UW Madison’s Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) to learn more about AI tools for recorded meetings, use and policy.
Hosted by Heidi Clark
ChemManager+ is the new system-wide chemical tracking and chemical purchasing tool to aid in safety and risk mitigation. This tool for managing chemicals – used by research, instructional, safety and risk staff – integrates with ShopUW+. Aaron McCoy provided an overview of the system with tips & tricks for Lab Managers using the punch out application.
File: 2024_0117_ChemManager-Overview.pdf
Data storage options
File: 2024_0918_Data-Storage-Options.pdf
Research generates data of all sizes, from a few megabytes to hundreds of terabytes. And let’s
face it, storing all that data can be costly. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this
session, we’ll dive into campus-supported storage options available to UW-Madison researchers.
You’ll learn:
How much storage can you get for free?
What are the costs for additional storage?
Who can access these storage solutions?
Where can you store restricted data?
and more!
Casey Schacher, Research CI Storage Lead (casey.schacher@wisc.edu), September 28,2024
File: 2024_0918_Data-Storage-Options.pdf
Presenters: Ann Kowaliczko and Kasey Hoffman (SMPH Disability Services Advisers)
Lab Manager Community of Practice
FIRST MEETING on Tuesday, April 17, 2017 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Microbial Science Building 3rd floor atrium
Hosted by Kevin Galles, Nicci Schmidt, Heather Daniels, Isabelle Girard, & Carey Hannan.
1. Attendance
About 45 members of the campus research community joined the kick-off meeting of the Lab Manager / Core Manager
Community of Practice. Attendees represented a variety of professional roles from diverse areas of campus.
File: Lab-Manager-CoP-notes-170417.pdf
Joshua Schiffman, Ph.D.
Join us on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 11am until 12pm for a presentation from Dr. Joshua Schiffman from the Employee Assistance Office. He will provide an overview of what the EAO does in general and will discuss ways to recognize and talk about mental health.
Dr. Robin Kurtz, Distinguished Teaching Faculty Emeritus, Department of Bacteriology will speak about the Ombuds office and what it can do for you.
“The Ombuds Office is a safe place where UW-Madison employees can seek guidance regarding workplace concerns at any time, without fear of reprisal, and at no cost to them. Ombuds provide faculty and staff with a confidential place to collaboratively explore complaints, clarify issues, and consider options and resources to address their concerns. Ombuds are impartial and non-aligned, working to promote fairness in the workplace.” https://ombuds.wisc.edu/
Hosted by Julie A. Kiland
File: 2024_1016_Ombuds.pdf
Learn more about options available on campus for recycling, best practices, the Green Lab program, and more.
File: 2022_0119_Recycling-in-Labs.pdf
Does your lab create large data files? Do you have a Data Management Plan? Where can you store data? These questions and more answered.
File: 2022_0316_Research-Data-Management-Support-at-UW.pdf
