29 min
014 - The Advance Team at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Barker, Hofmockel, and Serrano IDEA: Improving Data Engagement and Advocacy
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There are many examples of embedded data curators that different institutions use to support their researchers' data management practices. But no two programs seem to work in the same way, or exist in the same setting. In this episode, we’re going to hear about an embedded data management and curation support service in the context of a US national lab, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The Advance Team is a group of librarians, curators, and engineers who work with various projects across the lab to support good data management practices.
Dr. Erin Iesulauro Barker is a senior research scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. She has over 20 years of experience in computational modeling of the mechanical behavior of materials at multiple length scales, developing computational tools for automatically generating digital material samples, and developing highly parallel solver frameworks. Dr. Barker's current research focuses on integrating physical experiments, physics-based predictive simulations, and data analytics in robust frameworks to accelerate scientific understanding, process control, and the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques in production. This work also encompasses developing a culture of intentional data stewardship, cross-training of materials scientists and data scientists, and building an Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science (AIMS) community across the laboratory and with key university partners.
Michael Hofmockel has provided strategic leadership to a dynamic team dedicated to comprehensive research information management. Overseeing major data platforms, including the DataHub Platform, Michael Hofmockel emphasizes user-centered, standards-based continuity across projects, supporting researchers throughout the research lifecycle. Michael fosters collaboration and champions strategic success within the Research Computing Leadership team. Michael significantly contributed to the Advance Team's success by leveraging over three decades of data engineering and research experience. Michael has nurtured an environment conducive to scientific innovation by demonstrating scholarly communication and talent development expertise. Looking ahead, Michael's passion for fostering innovation positions them well to contribute to the ongoing success of the Research Computing Division at PNNL.
Thomas Serrano is a Data Engineer at PNNL who does a lot of work involving the creation of data pipelines at the lab instrument level. This can involve moving, storing, or utilizing data in real-time to help with experiments. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Informatics with a concentration in Data Science.
There are many examples of embedded data curators that different institutions use to support their researchers' data management practices. But no two programs seem to work in the same way, or exist in the same setting. In this episode, we’re going to hear about an embedded data management and curation support service in the context of a US national lab, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The Advance Team is a group of librarians, curators, and engineers who work with various projects across the lab to support good data management practices.
Dr. Erin Iesulauro Barker is a senior research scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. She has over 20 years of experience in computational modeling of the mechanical behavior of materials at multiple length scales, developing computational tools for automatically generating digital material samples, and developing highly parallel solver frameworks. Dr. Barker's current research focuses on integrating physical experiments, physics-based predictive simulations, and data analytics in robust frameworks to accelerate scientific understanding, process control, and the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques in production. This work also encompasses developing a culture of intentional data stewardship, cross-training of materials scientists and data scientists, and building an Artificial Intelligence for Materials Science (AIMS) community across the laboratory and with key university partners.
Michael Hofmockel has provided strategic leadership to a dynamic team dedicated to comprehensive research information management. Overseeing major data platforms, including the DataHub Platform, Michael Hofmockel emphasizes user-centered, standards-based continuity across projects, supporting researchers throughout the research lifecycle. Michael fosters collaboration and champions strategic success within the Research Computing Leadership team. Michael significantly contributed to the Advance Team's success by leveraging over three decades of data engineering and research experience. Michael has nurtured an environment conducive to scientific innovation by demonstrating scholarly communication and talent development expertise. Looking ahead, Michael's passion for fostering innovation positions them well to contribute to the ongoing success of the Research Computing Division at PNNL.
Thomas Serrano is a Data Engineer at PNNL who does a lot of work involving the creation of data pipelines at the lab instrument level. This can involve moving, storing, or utilizing data in real-time to help with experiments. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Informatics with a concentration in Data Science.
29 min