Browsing by Subject "scientific research"

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    Data curation as collective action during COVID-19
    (Wiley, 2021-03) Shankar, Kalpana; Jeng, Wei; Thomer, Andrea; Weber, Nicholas; Yoon, Ayoung; Library and Information Science, School of Informatics and Computing
    In this commentary, the authors, an international group data curation researchers and educators, reflect on some of the challenges and opportunities for data curation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We focus on some topics of particular interest to the information science community: data infrastructures for scholarly communication and research, the politicization of data curation and visualization for public-facing “dashboards,” and human subjects research and policies. We conclude with some areas of opportunity and need, including broader and richer data curation education in the information schools, the establishment of better data management policy implementations by research funders, the award of formal academic credit for data curation activities and data sharing, and engagement in cooperative action around data ethics and security.
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    IUPUI Imaging Research Initiative
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2015-04-17) IUPUI Imaging Research Initiative
    Imaging has become an essential research tool in several scientific disciplines. The IUPUI Imaging Research Initiative (IRI) has been established within the IUPUI Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) to provide the environment, infrastructure, and resources necessary for facilitating the development of new, innovative imaging-related technologies, the utilization of imaging technologies as quantitative tools for scientific research, and the dissemination of imaging technologies into the broader research and applied imaging communities. The goals of the IUPUI Imaging Research Initiative include: To develop and implement a strategic plan that will enable IUPUI to become nationally and internationally recognized as a leading institution for imaging research and its applications. To encourage and coordinate collaboration among IUPUI researchers from different disciplines in the development of new, innovative imaging technologies and the utilization of imaging resources in support of research needs. To provide advice and guidance in the realization of highly competitive large grant proposals that will support and grow the IUPUI imaging efforts into major nationally and internationally recognized programs. To determine strategic areas of strength and growth, available and needed resources, and strategic external partnerships to foster imaging research and its implementation. Imaging Research Funding Programs: In order to facilitate imaging research and its application within IUPUI, the OVCR, through the Imaging Research Initiative, has established two new programs designed to aid in the development and implementation of new, innovative imaging-related technologies: the IUPUI Graduate Student Imaging Research Fellowship (GSIRF) program and the IUPUI Imaging Technology Development Program (ITDP). The objective of the GSIRF program is to provide a source of funding for IUPUI graduate students pursuing a doctoral degree focused on imaging technology development within an interdisciplinary, collaborative, research environment. It is anticipated that this program will serve as a means to enhance multidisciplinary research activities among investigators and provide the foundation for securing additional external funding to further the new imaging technology and its utilization. The aim of the ITDP is to fund pilot projects for the development of imaging-related technologies that enhance broader, multidisciplinary, research programs. It is anticipated that these pilot projects will provide the preliminary studies needed to demonstrate the feasibility of developing and implementing the new imaging-related technology and serve as the basis for securing additional external funding sources to further the new imaging technology and its utilization. For further information regarding the IUPUI Imaging Research Initiative and its programs please visit the IRI website at http://www.imaging.iupui.edu/ or contact the IRI Council Members at imgres@iupui.edu
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    MD/MS thesis as a training tool
    (Wolters Kluwer, 2020) Khaitan, Anwita; Goswami, Kiran; Kant, Shashi; Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar; Pediatrics, School of Medicine
    As part of the MD/MS thesis, a postgraduate resident plans, conducts, analyses, and reports a research study under the guidance of the faculty members of the department. At the end of this process, the resident is expected to know the principles of conducting scientific research. Such an integral component of the resident's training program bears close examination. The thesis does help a resident plan a research study, collect and analyze data, and compile the results. However, lack of dedicated time for thesis-work (especially in patient-care disciplines), the absence of intermediate timelines, and variation in the research ability and interest of faculty guides limit its usefulness. Addressing these issues, ensuring availability and the optimal use of resources, as well as regular monitoring and evaluation at the departmental level, shall go a long way in meeting the goals of a thesis.
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    Research at the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2010-04-09) Chen, Rongrong; Goebl, Mark; Cline, Kyle
    The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy was established at IUPUI in March of 2007. The Center is a focal point for scientific research on renewable energy technologies, as well as policy, law and social issues related to energy. The Center strives to be a leader in many fields of renewable energy and has already proved itself in the areas of fuel cell and battery research and bio-fuels research. An interdisciplinary team of researchers, faculty and graduate students work on finding fuel cell technologies that are more efficient and affordable. Faculty and graduate student research in the School of Medicine, in conjunction with the Lugar Center, has led to the development of a new type of yeast that will improve the production of ethanol. The Lugar Center will continue to promote renewable energy applications through teaching, learning, civic engagement, and synergistic partnerships with industry, government labs and local communities.