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 <hr>
 
 <p>
-2019-06-10 through 2020-05-18.
+2019-06-10 through 2020-05-18. <br>
+This review period is over. <br>
+You may download my evaluation here: <a href="./evaluation.pdf">PDF</a> <br>
 </p>
 
-<h2>teaching</h2>
-
-<p>
-Chem628. Serial Cypher. KiCad virtual.
-</p>
-
-<p>
-Software study group
-</p>
-
-<h2>outreach</h2>
-
 <p>
-Invited Seminar Speaker (virtual). <br>
-University of Colorado Boulder Department of Chemistry. <br>
-<i>Scientific Software Development: A Pragmatic Approach</i>
+Unfortunately I did not do a very good job of keeping track of my accomplishments during this time.
+I do want to highlight the following.
 </p>
 
 <p>
-Coach and proctor: Science Olympiad.
-</p>
-
-<p>
-STEM fellow
-</p>
-
-<h2>professional development</h2>
-
-<p>
-SciPy
+During the beginning of lock-downs, I organized and hosted virtual "software development study groups" for Chemistry Department members.
+These events were very well attended, indicating a strong interest in software within the Department.
 </p>
 
 <p>
-Manager class
+I was a virtual speaker at the University of Colorado Boulder.
 </p>
 
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 <h2>projects</h2>
 
-<h3>Xyloscope</h3>
+<h3>XyloScope</h3>
+
+<p class="tab30px">
+In July 2020 we published a paper in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science: "<a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.01015">The XyloTron: Flexible, Open-Source, Image-Based Macroscopic Field Identification of Wood Products</a>".
+This paper reports the invention of the XyloScope, an open-source handheld imaging system for identifying wood products.
+I spent over a year collaborating with coauthors on this project.
+My role was to design and construct the specialty illumination system contained within the imaging system, including options for white light or UV illumination.
+This is my first time authoring a paper in my instrumentation technologist role.
+See also the <a href="https://shops.chem.wisc.edu/2020/07/10/the-xylotron-flexible-open-source-image-based-macroscopic-field-identification-of-wood-products/">post on the shops website</a>.
+</p>
+
+<h2>service</h2>
+
+<h3>safety orientation</h3>
+
+<p class="tab30px">
+In January 2021 I participated in safety orientation (Chem. 607) for new Graduate Students.
+I created a presentation and narrated it, producing a video for Students to consume asynchronously (due to COVID).
+I also uploaded a copy of this presentation to the shops website so that it may serve as an ongoing training resource.
+</p>
+
+<h3>undergraduate assistants</h3>
+
+<p class="tab30px">
+In late 2020 the shops were able to hire new undergraduate assistants.
+I decided to try and shoot for higher-quality, more independent assistants.
+I carefully wrote the job description to highlight the learning opportunities the undergraduates would have in this role.
+I advertised the position widely, and received more than 25 applications---much more than previous years.
+Importantly, we received many applications from students in engineering disciplines.
+I designed and carried out an interview process, ultimately hiring two fantastic student assistants.
+Working with Steve, I set up an organized system for planning out student jobs.
+I'm proud to say that these new assistants are significantly more independent and useful.
+</p>
+
+<h3>appliance repair technician</h3>
+
+<p class="tab30px">
+In late 2020, I felt that renovation had proceeded enough to accommodate our planned-for appliance repair position.
+Ultimately, this process involved coordination between myself, the Shops Committee Chair Tim Bertram, and the Research Chair Gil Nathanson.
+Together we were able to convince the Department Executive Committee that this position needed to be filled.
+In January 2021 the college essential staffing committee approved the position.
+</p>
 
 <h2>professional development</h2>
 
 <h3>SciPy</h3>
 
-<p>
+<p class="tab30px">
 Over the week of July 6th I virtually attended <a href="https://www.scipy2020.scipy.org/">SciPy 2020</a>, the scientific Python conference.
 At this conference I attended several tutorials and talks, learning about new projects and technologies in the scientific Python ecosystem.
 I lead a session at the conference: Driving Hardware for Instrumentation, which can now be watched on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HxVbK14EDI">YouTube</a>.
@@ -32,14 +73,15 @@ Perhaps more importantly, I was able to network with a number of industry and ac
 
 <h3>Principles of Supervision and Management</h3>
 
-<p>
+<p class="tab30px">
 In September I completed "Principles of Supervision and Management".
 The course was very involved.
 I learned about UW-Madison policies and procedures and general management strategies.
 I took this course entirely remotely due to quarantine procedures.
+This course was taken to prepare for managing the new appliance repair technician position.
 </p>
 
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