People in all types of industries are thinking about how (and if) they can get their jobs done from home right now. If you're a STEM researcher or instructor there's a good chance you are, too. 'Remote work' sounds reserved for writers, coders, web designers and the like but STEM industries can 'go remote' if … Continue reading STEM research and instruction: how to do it remotely
Elbow grease won’t change behavior, buy-in will
Finding a digital solution that makes an everyday task easier, is like buying an eighteen speed bicycle. It's a huge upgrade from the three speed that simply got you from A to B. But to go further, faster you have to learn how to leverage the high-tech specs you paid for. This’ll involve a bit … Continue reading Elbow grease won’t change behavior, buy-in will
Implementation: what it looks like when it’s a breeze
Columbia University's LabArchives enterprise license ensures that everyone on campus has access to the platform. Researchers, PIs (primary investigators), lab managers, instructors, students, post grads - all can leverage LabArchives for their unique purposes. But this alone doesn't mean that they will. Last month, LabArchives team members travelled to Columbia to do what they do … Continue reading Implementation: what it looks like when it’s a breeze
Fascinating fluorescence: sensor research
We caught up with Elizabeth New, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sydney, recent recipient of the Malcolm McIntosh Prize, fluorescent sensor researcher and LabArchives user to learn more about her work. How did you find yourself in the world of STEM? I had a lot of opportunities in STEM before I got … Continue reading Fascinating fluorescence: sensor research
A step towards compliance at Thomas Jefferson University
Mandated use at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), a step towards data compliance and protection In 2017, TJU set out on a digital journey. It all began with a vision to institute electronic research notebooks at TJU, followed by Theodore Taraschi, PhD, Senior Associate Provost for Research Conduct and Compliance. Dr. Taraschi amassed the key elements … Continue reading A step towards compliance at Thomas Jefferson University
LabArchives x Duke Workshop
Last week, LabArchives team members Debbie Cole and Hannah Clark visited our users at Duke University for a one day intensive workshop. This workshop ‘Promoting Better Research through Data Management with LabArchives’ started as an in-house idea and soon became a collaboration between LabArchives and Duke's ASIST Office (Advancing Scientific Integrity, Services and Training). Rebecca … Continue reading LabArchives x Duke Workshop
Forget formatting fears and general publishing pain
The scientific publishing process can be: Time consumingTediousStressfulFull of formatting woesVery slow LabArchives and Qeios have teamed up to take on this process. These two products streamline both parts of the equation (inquiry/analysis and publication) to empower researchers and put their findings to work faster. And the best part? You can use both platforms for … Continue reading Forget formatting fears and general publishing pain
Authentic learning: a study in pre-health curriculum
If there are any fields of study that prepare students to do ‘real world’ scientific work, you’d hope medicine would be one. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Authentic course experiences, however, equip students for practical, real-time situations in their respective fields. The good news? A recent study, published in the Journal of Chemical Education, … Continue reading Authentic learning: a study in pre-health curriculum
UNC HIV Cure Center: a collaborative approach
UNC’s HIV Cure Center was co-founded in 2015 by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and GlaxoSmithKline. In 2018, the partnership was transitioned to ViiV Healthcare. The center’s core mission? Leverage and align resources from the private sector and academia to accelerate HIV research and find a cure. UNC's HIV Cure Center The center … Continue reading UNC HIV Cure Center: a collaborative approach
Ligar: polymer development + securing intellectual property
What’s a polymer? According to the American Chemistry Council a polymer is a “useful chemical made of many repeating patterns.” And unless you’re a polymer scientist yourself or are otherwise well versed in what that actually implies, the word polymer is one we’ve likely all heard but don’t really understand. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers, on a … Continue reading Ligar: polymer development + securing intellectual property
