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diff --git a/public/brag/002/index.html b/public/brag/002/index.html index 5fa2c42..831397c 100644 --- a/public/brag/002/index.html +++ b/public/brag/002/index.html @@ -17,13 +17,54 @@ <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> -<embed src="./PSM.pdf#toolbar=0&navpanes=0&scrollbar=0" type="application/pdf" width="100%" height="600px" /> +<embed class="tab30px" src="./PSM.pdf#toolbar=0&navpanes=0&scrollbar=0" type="application/pdf" width="100%" height="600px" /> </body> </html> |