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As research becomes increasingly data-driven, the challenge of managing data efficiently and transparently is more pressing than ever. At UC Berkeley, a new campus pilot project is exploring the use of machine-actionable data management plans — a next-generation approach to data planning that enables automation, integration, and improved tracking across the research lifecycle. Led by Erin Foster and Anna Sackmann, the pilot is part of a national initiative coordinated by the California Digital Library and the Association of Research Libraries.

Thursday, May 8, 3:40-5pm

Hybrid: in-person in Dwinelle 128 and via Zoom 

Registration required

REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application designed to support online and offline data capture for research studies. 

How do you talk to a loved one about vaccines without it spiraling into an argument? What do you say when a parent insists on a remedy passed down for generations, but you’re unsure if it actually works?

Berkeley’s Research IT team has introduced a new AI-powered chatbot designed to assist researchers in navigating the complex Savio supercomputer system, enhancing usability and accessibility across UC Berkeley’s research landscape. This collaborative development effort by Research IT Domain Consultants Noah Baker and Jeffrey Jacob, and Mark Yashar represents a significant step forward in research computing support.

Wednesday, February 5 at 1-2pm 

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Building 59, 4101 and via Zoom 

Registration required

Thursday, November 14, 3:40-5pm

117 Dwinelle (Academic Innovation Studio) and Zoom

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

3:00pm - 4:30pm via Zoom

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Dr. Yogananda Pittman, who serves as Chief of UC Berkeley Police after serving as U.S. Chief of Capitol Police in 2021, completed her doctoral degree in 2023 with a  dissertation that explores the obstacles encountered by women, particularly women of color, in high-ranking law enforcement roles nationwide. Her research, which bridged  law enforcement and academia, received support in its final steps from UC Berkeley’s Research IT Consulting Teamt.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

1pm via Zoom

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The UC Berkeley Research IT Consulting team bridges the gap between technology and people, serving as the first point of contact for UC Berkeley researchers seeking to leverage computing and data resources. This diverse group of experts includes Research IT and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab staff, librarians,  adjunct and graduate student domain specialists, and undergraduate students.

Position overview

Get paid to develop your skills in research data and computing! 

The University and Jepson Herbaria (https://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/) is located at the ground level of the Valley Life Sciences building on the UC Berkeley campus, adjacent to both the VLSB library as well as the infamous, towering T. Rex skeleton. As an undergraduate Berkeley senior soon to graduate this spring, I had never noticed this museum, despite having numerous classes in the same building.