3-2-1…it’s time to backup your data

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Data Management Corner – Data Backup

Data is your valuable research materials and products, and getting data is hard work. Your data is expensive and most often, irreplaceable. Here is a simple rule to follow when backing up your data:

 

The 3-2-1 rule: save three copies of your data, two locally (on two different devices/media), and one off site. This means that you will have your original copy and two additional backup copies.

 

What could this look like at UBC? Your original copy data may be saved on a personal or lab laptop or desktop computer. However, either of those could be compromised by a virus or they could be stolen or damaged. The local copy could be stored on an external hard drive, or a departmental/university server. Never use a thumb drive or flash drive as a storage device. These should only be used as a means to quickly transfer data from one machine to another.

 

The offsite copy of your data could be stored in the cloud. At UBC, we have a few different storage options, depending on whether you are faculty, student or staff. The UBC IT Storage Solutions Comparison Chart could guide you what tool to use for online storage. See more information on the Library’s Research Data Management website.

 

Have questions? Feel free to reach out to research.data@ubc.ca or directly to Eugene Barsky, Research Data Management Librarian.

 

Colour Our Collections 2022

The UBC Library’s Digital Colouring book for 2022 is now available to download! Experience history at the tip of your pencil crayons. UBC Library’s digital colouring books aim to inspire creativity and spark curiosity through the art found in our digital and physical collections. We are joining the New York Academy of Medicine Library and others to offer this unique way to engage with library content.

 

This year’s digital colouring book celebrates conservation and sustainability. The book features illustrated birds in nature found in UBC Library’s Open Collections from B.C. Historical Books and Historical Children’s Literature Collections.

 

Take a creative break each month and join us in celebrating #ColourOurCollectionsUBCDownload your own copy and start colouring!

Data aficionados, unite! “Love Data Week” is almost here

Love Data Week is an international celebration of all things data, scheduled annually in the week of Valentine’s Day. Its aim is to engage community and increase awareness with events that highlight the prominence, value, and appropriate handling of data in our lives and research.

 

For Love Data Week 2022, libraries at SFU, UBC, UNBC, and UVic collaborated to offer a series of talks and workshops. All events will be hosted online via Zoom, and registration is open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Find out more, and register for events

Upcoming Workshops

NVivo Part 2: classification and datasets

 

Wednesday, February 16th | 4:00 – 6:00pm

Register

 

NVivo’s classification capabilities will help you add demographic data to your nodes, and bibliographic data to your sources. If you are comfortable with the basics of NVivo (importing sources, creating nodes, and coding) and would like to explore new ways of working with qualitative data, this workshop is for you!

 

note: this workshop was originally scheduled for February 9th and has been postponed to February 16th

Introduction to Git and GitHub

 

Monday, February 14th | 2:00 – 3:30 pm

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Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. In this beginner workshop participants will learn key concepts, create their own Git repository, and publish to GitHub. No previous experience with Git is required.

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Podcasting

 

Wednesday, February 23rd | 10:00am – 12:00pm

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Learn how to create your own podcast in this introductory and interactive workshop. This workshop will cover all levels of podcast production including content creation, recording, editing, and promotion. No previous podcasting experience is necessary.

Working with data in Excel: Part 2

 

Wednesday, February 16th | 10:00am – 12:00pm

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This is the second part of the Excel workshop series. It is designed for intermediate users who feel comfortable with basic Excel commands (sorting, filtering, absolute and relative references, basic visualizations), but participants of all skill levels are welcomed. We will walk you through the process of importing, cleaning, and exploring a large dataset, while demonstrating some of the less known Excel’s capabilities, including OCR, macros, statistical analysis tool pack, and many other time-saving features.

 

 

More Events

Data Analysis and Visualization

NVivo part 1: getting started with Nvivo

Wednesday, February 23rd | 4:00 – 600pm

Register

Citation Management

Using RefWorks for Citation Management

Monday, February 28th | 4:00 – 5:30pm

Register

Writing (Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication)

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▸ NVivo, R

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▸ Digital Scholarship core skills–APIs, GitHub

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New External Scholarship Postings Enquiry from the West Vancouver Foundation

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The West Vancouver Foundation has been working quickly with the fund holders of new scholarships following tragic circumstances that befell the Helbig and Sharp family.

Caroline Helbig Environmental Stewardship Award

Michael Sharp “Sharpie” Hockey Scholarship

I have attached a pdf’s giving award overviews along with the link here to the CH application form and here to the MS application form.

2022 Caroline Helbig Environmental Stewardship Award2022 Michael Sharp Sharpie Hockey Scholarship

Thanks and regards.

Christine

Christine McDonald

Executive Assistant

West Vancouver Foundation

775-15th Street

West Vancouver, BC V7T 2S9

 

e: christinem@westvanfoundation.ca | w: westvanfoundation.ca | o: 604-925-8153 | t: @WestVanFdn

 

Working remotely, Mon, Wed & Thurs. In the WVF Office on Tues.

 

Job Posting – Lactanet Knowledge Transfer Advisor (Genetics Portfolio)

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Knowledge Transfer Advisor position

– Genetics Portfolio

Lactanet is looking for a Knowledge Transfer Advisor with an expertise in genetics for a permanent full-time position. As part of the Marketing and Communication Department, the incumbent develops and implements knowledge transfer and expertise marketing strategies for the products and services offered by Lactanet. He/she works with the content experts to carry out various knowledge transfer projects related to their field of expertise. He/she initiates and takes charge of the planning, coordination, and follow-up of knowledge transfer projects with the respective teams.

Knowledge Transfer Advisor – Genetics Portfolio Job Posting

Sustainable Agriculture Education Association/INFAS – Hiring an Outreach Coordinator!

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SAEA Outreach Coordinator – Contractor Position

The Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAEA) is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to help us achieve our communications and outreach goals as a national organization dedicated to achieving sustainable and just food systems through teaching and learning. The Outreach Coordinator’s responsibilities will include membership communications, website updates, conference outreach, participating in SAEA governance, and promoting the principles of Equity affirmed by our members.

The Outreach Coordinator position is a 12 month contract position, with a 2-month trial period. It is not an employee position. The position pays equivalent to an hourly rate of $30 (approximately $600/month) and requires between 5-10 hours/week of work conducted remotely. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 14th until February 28th.  The position begins as early as March 7, 2022. For more information, please contact: saea.information@gmail.com.

SAEA strongly encourages individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. We value and seek candidates who will contribute to building capacity for folks with lived experience to address ongoing structures of inequity.

A full description of responsibilities, compensation, and preferred qualifications can be found online here:

https://sustainableaged.org/get-involved/open-positions/

Best,

Colin

Faculty of Land and Food Systems | Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the UBC Farm
The University of British Columbia | Unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm Territory

Farm Street Address 3461 Ross Drive
Mailing Address 2357 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4

Phone 778 859 1148

colind@mail.ubc.ca | @UBCFarm
http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca

 

 

GradUpdate – Statistics: Logistic and Poisson Regression, Present your research in 3MT@UBC 2022, Research Article Introductions, Empowering Women in the Workplace, Managing your Academic Profile, and more.

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GradUpdate

In this issue, Statistics: Logistic and Poisson Regression, Present your research in 3MT@UBC 2022, Research Article Introductions, Empowering Women in the Workplace, Managing your Academic Profile, and more.

Registration now open

Intro to Statistical Concepts V: Logistic and Poisson Regression
Thursday, Feb 17 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Register

Seats still available

Key Messaging: Effectively Articulating the Whys and Hows of your Research
12:00 – 1:15 PM Panel + 1:30 – 2:30 PM Interactive workshop
Arts and Education | Tuesday, Feb 8 Register
STEM | Friday, Feb 11 Register

Academic CV
Thursday, Feb 10 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Register

Special Event – Three Minute Thesis 2022

Present your Research in 3 minutes, win prizes
Heats Feb 17 – Mar 4 | Various dates, and times
Semi-finals, Mar 8&9 | Final, Mar 30
For research-based masters and PhDs from all disciplines | Hone your presentation skills, share your research broadly. Register.
1-1 Coaching: Curious about the competition but want a little more information or keen to practice first? Register for a 20 min personal coaching session or check out one of the workshops below.

Events and Opportunities

A selection of upcoming events are highlighted below.  Visit  community.grad.ubc.ca and grad.ubc.ca/current-students/professional-development for our full events calendar.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS

Using Zotero for Citation Management
Monday, Feb 14 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM Register

Creating and Managing Your Academic Profile – Profile Tools
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM Register

CAREER EXPLORATION

The Glass Ceiling is Man Made – Empowering Women in the Workplace
Community Connection Series | Thursday, Feb 17 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM Register

RESEARCH SKILLS

Geospatial Analysis & Visualization with Python
Monday, Feb 14 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Register

Introduction to Git and GitHub
Monday, Feb 14 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM Register

Working with data in Excel: part 2
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register

Collaborating through Git and GitHub
Thursday, Feb 17 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM Register

PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Project and Time Management (Mitacs Training)
Asynchronous components to complete prior to synchronous session
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM Learn more

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT

Call for Contributions: 2022 CTLT Spring Institute
Proposals that demonstrate purposeful innovation in teaching practices, educational research, student services, and learning technology to support student success and experiences are invited. Submit by Mar 1 Learn more

WRITING AND COMMUNICATION

Research Article Introductions: Mind the Gap
Wednesday, Feb 16 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Learn more