2019 Large Facilities Workshop

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NSF Opening Remarks (Room Auditorium)

02 Apr 19

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Day 1

Speaker(s): Matthew Hawkins ; Teresa Grancorvitz

This session will highlight key NSF activities associated with research infrastructure. More...

Large Facility Spotlight (Room Auditorium)

02 Apr 19

8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Day 1

Speaker(s): Adam Bolton ; Mark McKinnon ; Scott McIntosh ; Thomas Rimmele

See brief presentations from the NSF supported Federal Funded Research Development Centers (FFRDCs). Each Center will introduce who they are and sh... More...

Introduction to TACC and NHERI (Room Auditorium)

02 Apr 19

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Day 1

Speaker(s): Dan Stanzione

A capabilities overview of TACC and NHERI. More...

Refreshment Break

02 Apr 19

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

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The Role of Education and Public Outreach (EPO) During Construction and Operations (Room Auditorium)

02 Apr 19

10:50 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: Branding, Communications, Education & Public Outreach, Day 1

Speaker(s): Amanda Bauer ; Sharon Cooper ; William Buckingham

This session will explore models for the construction and operations of EPO at large facilities, including integrating EPO construction and facilit... More...

Group 1 Tour

02 Apr 19

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

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Lunch

02 Apr 19

11:40 AM - 1:05 PM

Vislab & Machine Room Tours for Groups 1 & 2) More...

Group 2 Tour

02 Apr 19

12:20 PM - 1:00 PM

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An Update on the LFM (retitled Major Facilities Guide) (Room Auditorium)

02 Apr 19

1:05 PM - 2:05 PM

Tracks: Day 1

Speaker(s): Bill Miller ; Eddie Whitehurst ; Jeff Zivick ; Joy Pauschke ; Kevin Porter ; Matthew Hawkins ; Rebecca Yasky

The updated “Large Facilities Manual (LFM)” under the new title “Major Facilities Guide (MFG)” is scheduled to be in effect in Fall 2019. This revi... More...

Bridging the Communications Gap for Key Stakeholders - Part I (Room ROC 1.900)

02 Apr 19

1:05 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Branding, Communications, Education & Public Outreach, Day 1

Speaker(s): Adrian Apodaca ; Amanda Greenwell ; John Taber ; Ranpal Gill ; Shari Lifson

Join communicators from across NSF and the Large Facilities to discuss topics including the impact of the 2018 NSF branding guidelines and its impl... More...

Auditors and Best Practices (Room Auditorium)

02 Apr 19

2:05 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Day 1

Speaker(s): Elizabeth Goebels

Join the OIG to discuss past audit results, identification of risk trends and emerging issues, audit coordination, and the resolution of past issue... More...

Bridging the Communications Gap for Key Stakeholders - Part II (Room ROC 1.900)

02 Apr 19

2:05 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Branding, Communications, Education & Public Outreach, Day 1

Speaker(s): Cheryl Ann Blain ; Claire Raftery ; Jennifer Plozai ; Sarah Sulick

Part II: Social Media Insights on Social Media Jennifer Plozai (NSF/OLPA) & Sarah Sulick (NSF) (remotely participating) Herding Cats:... More...

Refreshment Break

02 Apr 19

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

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Applying the Learning Culture Concept to NSF’s Major Facilities Knowledge Management Program (Room Auditorium)

02 Apr 19

3:20 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Day 1

Speaker(s): Gina Taberski ; Jose Martens ; Rebecca Yasky

This session will be conducted in two parts. The first part will be to develop an understanding of how the NSF Major Facilities Knowledge Managemen... More...

Education and Public Outreach (EPO) Best Practices and the Diversification Challenge (Room ROC 1.900)

02 Apr 19

3:20 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Branding, Communications, Education & Public Outreach, Day 1

Speaker(s): Donna Charlevoix ; Jim Madsen ; Kristin Roberts ; Roxanne Hughes ; Sue Ann Heatherly ; Tim Spuck

This session will focus on best practices in STEM education and workforce development, diversity and inclusion, and building collaborations. EPO pr... More...

Transportation to Reception

02 Apr 19

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

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Reception

02 Apr 19

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Business System Reviews – Updates and Practices (Room Auditorium)

03 Apr 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Day 2

Speaker(s): Eddie Whitehurst ; Florence Rabanal ; Rob Hengst

This session will provide an overview of the revised Business Systems Guide. Then participants will engage in small group activities to identify ex... More...

EPO, Branding and Communications –Drill Down Hot Topics Discussion – Part I (Room ROC 1.900)

03 Apr 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Branding, Communications, Education & Public Outreach, Day 2

Speaker(s): Anne Kornahrens

Participate in a focused discussion and brainstorming session on branding, (re)naming and social media. Will allow for a deep drill into the hot to... More...

Refreshment Break

03 Apr 19

9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

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EPO, Branding and Communications –Drill Down Hot Topics Discussion – Part II (Room ROC 1.900)

03 Apr 19

9:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Tracks: Branding, Communications, Education & Public Outreach, Day 2

Speaker(s): Anne Kornahrens

Take part in a discussion and brainstorming session on STEM, EPO diversification and cross-center collaboration. Will allow for a deep drill into t... More...

Independent Cost Estimates for Scientific Facilities – Approaches and Benefits (Room Auditorium)

03 Apr 19

9:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Tracks: Day 2

Speaker(s): Denise Castro-Bran ; Marc Hayhurst ; Matthew Marshall ; Vera Scheidlinger

This presentation will discuss the methodology, assumptions, and best practices for performing independent cost estimates (ICEs) for major research... More...

Group 3 Tour

03 Apr 19

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM

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Lunch

03 Apr 19

11:20 AM - 12:45 PM

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Interacting with Congress (Room Auditorium)

03 Apr 19

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Tracks: Day 2

Speaker(s): Grace Cummings

The plenary session will provide an overview of Congress, its organization and processes, to give attendees a framework to build and maintain suppo... More...

Break

03 Apr 19

1:45 PM - 1:55 PM

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Interacting with Congress Breakout – Part I (Room ROC 1.900)

03 Apr 19

1:55 PM - 2:55 PM

Tracks: Day 2

Speaker(s): Grace Cummings

The first of two one-hour breakout sessions are structured as interactive exercises to help attendees prepare for various Congressional interaction... More...

Lessons from Large Facilities Development and Operation in Remote Environments (Room Auditorium)

03 Apr 19

1:55 PM - 2:55 PM

Tracks: Day 2

Speaker(s): Christine Lurtz ; George Blaisdell

This session will consist of two parts: During part (1), Christine Lurtz will present on the digital assessment management tools, LiDAR and BIM for... More...

Group Activities: Shaker Truck Tour (Section A) Refreshment and Networking Break (Section B)

03 Apr 19

2:55 PM - 3:25 PM

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Group Activities: Refreshment and Networking Break (Section B) Shaker Truck Tour (Section A)

03 Apr 19

3:25 PM - 3:55 PM

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Interacting with Congress Breakout – Part II (Room ROC 1.900)

03 Apr 19

3:55 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: Day 2

Speaker(s): Grace Cummings

The second of two one-hour breakout sessions are structured as interactive exercises to help attendees prepare for various Congressional interactio... More...

The Rise of Privacy: A Risk-based Approach to Privacy Oversight, Compliance & Management for Research Facilities (Room Auditorium)

03 Apr 19

3:55 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: Day 2

Speaker(s): David Ross ; Mike Cullen

A great deal of confusion is swirling around about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Wi... More...

Branding, Communications and EPO – the Feedback Loop (Room ROC 1.900)

04 Apr 19

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Branding, Communications, Education & Public Outreach, Day 3

Speaker(s): Anne Kornahrens ; Ranpal Gill ; Tim Spuck

Needs that have been uncovered Actions that can be taken (What will be done between LFW 2019 and 2020?) How will we measure the effectivenes... More...

Defining Science Requirements, Managing Scope, and Ensuring Delivery (Room Auditorium)

04 Apr 19

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): Tom Gulbransen

To characterize and quantify how our nation’s ecosystems are changing, National Ecological Observatory Network’s (NEON) leadership esta... More...

Short Break

04 Apr 19

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

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Enterprise Risk Management of Large Facility Projects (Room Auditorium)

04 Apr 19

9:10 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): Stephen Unwin

Large facility projects are exposed to a shifting variety of risks throughout their lifecycles – performance, regulatory, budgetary, research... More...

User Program Practices (Room ROC 1.900)

04 Apr 19

9:10 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): Eric Palm ; Joel Brock ; Jose Martens ; Lory Wingate

A Panel of NSF Major Facilities will provide an overview of their User Programs including their community, services, and challenges. They will disc... More...

Refreshment Break

04 Apr 19

10:20 AM - 10:40 AM

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Project Management and Business Core Competencies for Recipient Personnel (Room ROC 1.900)

04 Apr 19

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): Jeff Zivick

This session will discuss future NSF expectations for Recipient organizations to identify Key Personnel who have the qualifications to fulfill a se... More...

Supporting US Participation in the International Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) Expedition (Room Auditorium)

04 Apr 19

10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): Frank Rack

Starting in September 2019, the international Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) initiative, will begi... More...

Group 4 Tour

04 Apr 19

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Tracks: Day 3

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Lunch

04 Apr 19

11:40 AM - 1:00 PM

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Group 5 Tour

04 Apr 19

12:20 PM - 1:00 PM

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Gearing Up for Design and Construction – Discussion with TACC (Room ROC 1.900)

04 Apr 19

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): David Lunger ; John West ; Tim Cockerill

A Leadership Class Computing Facility is expected to soon enter the Design Stage. The session will include a brief introduction to the Texas Advanc... More...

Ocean Observatories Initiative, Transition to a New Prime Awardee (Room Auditorium)

04 Apr 19

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): Paul Matthias

In late 2018, the Ocean Observatories Initiative Prime Awardee transitioned from the Consortium for Ocean Leadership to the Woods Hole Oceanographi... More...

Refreshment Break

04 Apr 19

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

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Facility Cyberinfrastructure (Room Auditorium)

04 Apr 19

2:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Day 3

Speaker(s): Bill Miller ; Ewa Deelman ; Manish Parashar

This session will highlight important recent initiatives in the area of cyberinfrastructure for facilities. Ewa Deelman/USC will present on an NSF-... More...

Workshop Feedback to NSF (Room ROC 1.900)

04 Apr 19

2:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Tracks: Day 3

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Welcome and Introduction

05 Apr 19

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Speaker(s): Bill Miller ; Manish Parashar

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Understanding Synapses in the Brain

05 Apr 19

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Speaker(s): James Carson ; Kristen Harris

Synapses are the tiny points of communication between neurons in the brain that mediate all thoughts and actions. Variance in synapses is not known... More...

Science Use Cases & Cyberinfrastructure Capabilities Moving the Atmospheric Sciences

05 Apr 19

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Speaker(s): Aaron Andersen

Synapses are the tiny points of communication between neurons in the brain that mediate all thoughts and actions. Variance in synapses is not known... More...