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projects

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XyloScope

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-In July 2020 we published a paper in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science: "The XyloTron: Flexible, Open-Source, Image-Based Macroscopic Field Identification of Wood Products". -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 post on the shops website. -

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Photoreactor

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service

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safety orientation

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-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. -

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undergraduate assistants

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-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. -

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appliance repair technician

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-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. -

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shoptalk mailing list

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-In March 2021 started a mailing list called "shoptalk" to engage with department community about shop issues. -More than 30 people immediately subscribed to the mailing list and it was a productive place to keep everyone informed. -

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professional development

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SciPy

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-Over the week of July 6th I virtually attended SciPy 2020, 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 YouTube. -Perhaps more importantly, I was able to network with a number of industry and academic professionals who I now keep in touch with professionally. -

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Principles of Supervision and Management

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-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. -

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appearance on US-RSE podcast

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-In February 2021 I appeared as a guest on the Podcast of the The US Research Software Engineer Association. -I was interviewed to provide a my perspective on the intersection between traditional research "shops" and emerging research software engineer positions. -This podcast is avaliable for anyone to listen to. -

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