US-RSE: Empowering Hidden Contributors Accelerating Science

IEEE/Chicago ACM Joint Hybrid Meeting

Over the past decade, academia and national labs have increasingly recognized the crucial role of hidden contributors contributing to accelerating science. The acknowledgement is evident in quite some projects. From the founding of eight Research Software Engineer Associations worldwide to the dedicated efforts of the NSF Center of Excellence for Science Gateways.

While it is encouraging that the importance of research software and the people being in this line of work receive more attention, we still have a long road in front of us for well-defined career paths and incentives. A multi-faceted approach is needed to meet researchers and educators as well as the research software engineers where they are.

This talk will delve into the crucial role of research software engineers in advancing research and computational activities. Furthermore, It will highlight the importance of fostering a community that encompasses all stakeholders in academia and national labs, advocating for a cultural change and actionable measures on how everyone can contribute to make it happen.

Agenda:
(Times are Central Time)
5:30 to 6:00 PM Refreshments and networking
6:00 to 6:05 PM Introductions
6:05 to 6:45 PM Talk
6:45 to 6:55 PM Q&A
6:55 to 7:00 PM Conclusion and adjournment
7:00 to 7:30 PM Networking

Location:
The Metropolitan Club, Willis Tower, 67th Floor
233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606
Dress code is business casual, no shorts and running shoes are allowed.
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