Meeting Notes

1. PACE Access Issues

  • Current Status: Access is slow, and the platform is swamped with many requests.
  • Task Assignment:
    • Terry is currently handling the TA access ticket but is busy.
    • Eve might take over handling new requests.
  • Clarification Needed: Is the TA role in this class the same as the TA role for PACE?

2. Role with PACE

  • Objectives:
    • Assist people in gaining access and provide help when needed.
    • Follow Adam’s tutorial to become familiar with the platform.
    • Make an announcement about offering support for PACE (after gaining enough knowledge).

3. Request Handling

  • Tools:
    • Microsoft ToDo: Task management.
    • Jira Board: Track tasks and help requests.

4. Research Feedback Pipeline

  • Feedback Documentation:
    • Kailey: Collects opinions on course parts and documents potential changes for the next semester.
    • Action Item: Develop a non-intrusive method for researchers to provide feedback.

5. Faculty and Undergraduate Recruitment

  • Priority: Not the highest priority, but consider possible approaches.

6. Resource Support and Tracking

  • Emphasize the importance of providing adequate resources and tracking their usage.

7. Research Updates

  • Possibility: Research might occur; not guaranteed.
    • Kailey’s Involvement: Might share research from last semester.
    • Example from previous research: Engaged x number of undergraduates using y methods; undergrads showed interest in method z.

8. Vikas’ Questions to Kailey

  • Topic: Alumni Group Information
    • Questions:
      • How to obtain information on alumni?
    • Suggested Tasks for Undergrad Students:
      • Create a YouTube channel to explain research projects and code.
      • Update research projects and results.
      • Engage in social media management.
      • Focus tasks for 1st/2nd-year students (e.g., labeling, assisting with scripts and code cleanup).
      • Ensure all research scripts are tested and documented.

Meeting Resource

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