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The NSF Research Infrastructure Knowledge Sharing Gateway serves as a portal connecting the NSF Research Infrastructure community to share best management practices and lessons learned.
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Use of Budget Contingency
Use of Budget Contingency NSF’s Research Infrastructure Office has prepared an informational video…
Use of Budget Contingency NSF’s Research Infrastructure Office has prepared an informational video on the use of budget contingency at NSF-supported research infrastructure facilities. In this 20-minute video, Research Infrastructure Advisor, Rysza… Read More
Presenter(s): Ryszard Kaczmarek
Date: September 26, 2023
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NSF Major Research Infrastructure Spans the Globe
NSF Major Research Infrastructure Spans the Globe NSF support cutting-edge research facilities and i…
NSF Major Research Infrastructure Spans the Globe NSF support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure that span the globe, from mountaintop observatories and ocean vessels to powerful electromagnets and supercomputers. Every day, research… Read More
Presenter(s): Richard Oram
Date: July 24, 2023
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An Overview of the New NSF Branding Policy
An Overview of the New NSF Branding Policy Get answers to your burning branding questions. Learn abo…
An Overview of the New NSF Branding Policy Get answers to your burning branding questions. Learn about the new NSF Branding Policy, what has changed, how best to implement those changes, and what resources are available…. Read More
Presenter(s): Amanda Meyers
Date: July 18, 2023
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How to Conduct Meaningful Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of Major Research Infrastructure
How to Conduct Meaningful Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of Major Research Infrastructure Eac…
How to Conduct Meaningful Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of Major Research Infrastructure Each panelist gave a brief presentation about their organization’s experience conducting an FCA and how it informs asset management planning. Then the … Read More
Presenter(s): Richard Oram, Piero Anticona, Michael J. Carrancho, Wei Hu, Uzair Irfan, Matthew Marshall
Date: July 14, 2023
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Part II: Energy Efficiency Initiatives to Meet Climate Change Challenge
Part II: Energy Efficiency Initiatives to Meet Climate Change Challenge Presenters Kendall Kam and S…
Part II: Energy Efficiency Initiatives to Meet Climate Change Challenge Presenters Kendall Kam and Sonya Smith-Pickel from US Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program will provide an Overview of FEMP Goals and Initiatives, and a Summa… Read More
Presenter(s): Kendall Kam, Sonya Smith-Pickel
Date: July 14, 2023
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Part I: Climate Preparedness and Resilience: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Policy, Guidance, and Approaches to Flood Risk Impacted by Climate Change
Part I: Climate Preparedness and Resilience: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Policy, Guidance, and Appr…
Part I: Climate Preparedness and Resilience: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Policy, Guidance, and Approaches to Flood Risk Impacted by Climate Change Presentation by Will Veatch, PhD, Lead, Climate Preparedness and Resilience Community of Practice, US … Read More
Presenter(s): Will Veatch
Date: July 13, 2023
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Field Safety: Safe and Inclusive Work Environments
Field Safety: Safe and Inclusive Work Environments A panel discussion on promoting safe and inclusiv…
Field Safety: Safe and Inclusive Work Environments A panel discussion on promoting safe and inclusive work environments of NSF funded major and mid-scale facilities…. Read More
Presenter(s): Renee Crain, Rhonda Davis, Michael Kuhlman, Brandi Murphy
Date: July 13, 2023
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Discussion and Community Feedback on Proposed RIG Revisions
Discussion and Community Feedback on Proposed RIG Revisions A discussion of plans for upcoming revis…
Discussion and Community Feedback on Proposed RIG Revisions A discussion of plans for upcoming revisions to the NSF RIG, with active audience participation to highlight needed changes…. Read More
Presenter(s): Steve Ellis, Sarah Ruth
Date: July 12, 2023
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Discussion on new MF/FFRDC Terms and Conditions
Discussion on new MF/FFRDC Terms and Conditions The Infrastructure Support Branch will brief propose…
Discussion on new MF/FFRDC Terms and Conditions The Infrastructure Support Branch will brief proposed changes to the Major Facility and FFRDC supplemental terms and conditions, which will go into effect in early 2024. We are interested in the commun… Read More
Presenter(s): Matthew Hawkins, Tim Kashmer
Date: July 12, 2023
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Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks – Welcome to the 2023 Research Infrastructure Workshop NSF welcomed the audien…
Opening Remarks – Welcome to the 2023 Research Infrastructure Workshop NSF welcomed the audience to the 2023 Research Infrastructure Workshop. … Read More
Presenter(s): Matthew Hawkins, Roland Roberts
Date: June 29, 2023
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Part III: Mid-scale Project Performance Management
Part III: Mid-scale Project Performance Management Experienced Project Management experts will clos…
Part III: Mid-scale Project Performance Management Experienced Project Management experts will close out the webinar series by covering the remaining components of the PEP, and highlight performance management techniques that are scalable an… Read More
Presenter(s): Roland Roberts, Matthew Hawkins, Mark Warner, Carol Wilkinson
Date: April 24, 2023
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Part II: Mid-scale Project Development, Definition, and Risk
Part II: Mid-scale Project Development, Definition, and Risk Experienced Project Management experts …
Part II: Mid-scale Project Development, Definition, and Risk Experienced Project Management experts will dive deeper into key Design/Development and Project Definition elements of PEP with a focus on Research Infrastructure (RI) Mid-scale projects. T… Read More
Presenter(s): Roland Roberts, Matthew Hawkins, Mark Warner, Carol Wilkinson
Date: March 23, 2023
Read MoreUse of Budget Contingency
Use of Budget Contingency NSF’s Research Infrastructure Office has prepared an informational video…
Use of Budget Contingency NSF’s Research Infrastructure Office has prepared an informational video on the use of budget contingency at NSF-supported research infrastructure facilities. In this 20-minute video, Research Infrastructure Advisor, Rysza… Read More
Presenter(s): Ryszard Kaczmarek
Date: September 26, 2023
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Dr. Mark Coles Recognition
Dr. Mark Coles Recognition Matt Hawkins, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Infr…
Dr. Mark Coles Recognition Matt Hawkins, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Infrastructure Office Head, presents NSF employee, Mark Coles, Senior Advisor in the Physics Division, an award in recognition of his professional and ded… Read More
Presenter(s): Mark Coles
Date: September 22, 2023
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The Role of Major and Mid-scale Research Infrastructure in Fueling the US STEM Workforce Pipeline – PreK-12
Trying it on: Research Along the K-13 Pathway…
Trying it on: Research Along the K-13 Pathway… Read More
Presenter(s): Valarie Bogan
Date: August 22, 2023
Read MoreThe Role of Major and Mid-scale Research Infrastructure in Fueling the US STEM Workforce Pipeline – PreK-12
Trying it on: Research Along the K-13 Pathway…
Trying it on: Research Along the K-13 Pathway… Read More
Presenter(s): Valarie Bogan
Date: August 22, 2023
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Video Games For Equitable and Effective Education Outreach at Scale
Video Games For Equitable and Effective Education Outreach at Scale This poster describes the use of…
Video Games For Equitable and Effective Education Outreach at Scale This poster describes the use of educational video games as a mechanism for educational outreach and public engagement. Several game projects have been produced for NSF-funded resear… Read More
Presenter(s): David Gagnon
Date: July 24, 2023
Read MoreNSF Major Research Infrastructure Spans the Globe
NSF Major Research Infrastructure Spans the Globe NSF support cutting-edge research facilities and i…
NSF Major Research Infrastructure Spans the Globe NSF support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure that span the globe, from mountaintop observatories and ocean vessels to powerful electromagnets and supercomputers. Every day, research… Read More
Presenter(s): Richard Oram
Date: July 24, 2023
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NSF’s Media Hub: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words
NSF’s Media Hub: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words Come explore the benefits of contributing to t…
NSF’s Media Hub: A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words Come explore the benefits of contributing to the NSF Media Hub, a digital platform where NSF stores assets like images, graphics, PDFs, and PowerPoint presentations for staff to utilize across NSF… Read More
Presenter(s): Ellen Showalter, Giovanni Rodriguez
Date: July 24, 2023
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NSF Brand Standards Made Simple!
NSF Brand Standards Made Simple! Explore an overview of NSF Brand Standards and what they mean for y…
NSF Brand Standards Made Simple! Explore an overview of NSF Brand Standards and what they mean for you. This poster will highlight key information for awardees to understand elements of the NSF brand identity and how to implement them as part of thei… Read More
Presenter(s): Amanda Meyers, Giovanni Rodriguez
Date: July 24, 2023
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19 Years of Journey Through the Universe
19 Years of Journey Through the Universe Journey Through the Universe (also known colloquially as Jo…
19 Years of Journey Through the Universe Journey Through the Universe (also known colloquially as Journey) is a local education and outreach program led by NSF’s NOIRLab, the Hawai’i Department of Education Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area, and … Read More
Presenter(s): Lars Christensen
Date: July 24, 2023
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Instrumentation and other Recapitalization Sources
Instrumentation and other Recapitalization Sources Steady annual investment through the IDF (Instrum…
Instrumentation and other Recapitalization Sources Steady annual investment through the IDF (Instrumentation Development Fund) contribution is a critical component to maintaining scientific competitiveness and capabilities of NSF’s NOIRLab / Ge… Read More
Presenter(s): Diego Correa
Date: July 24, 2023
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The NSF CI Compass Project
The NSF CI Compass Project This poster presents the CI Compass project – an NSF Cyberinfrastru…
The NSF CI Compass Project This poster presents the CI Compass project – an NSF Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Center of Excellence, which provides expertise and active support to CI practitioners at NSF Major Facilities in order to accelerate the da… Read More
Presenter(s): Anirban Mandal, Nicole Virdone
Date: July 24, 2023
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The High Magnetic Field (HMF) Project Execution Plan (PEP) as a Structured Document Built on a Platform of MS Project/Excel/Word
The HMF PEP as a Structured Document This poster displays the full table of contents and list of app…
The HMF PEP as a Structured Document This poster displays the full table of contents and list of appendices, figures and tables for the HMF Project at CHESS (Cornell University) and gives examples of how the WBS is structured, how the data model is d… Read More
Presenter(s): Ernest Fontes
Date: July 24, 2023
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