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Active Engagements

• Collaboration Resources

  Psychology

  , Acquisition Laboratory for Innovative Experiments in Neurophysiology (ALIEN) Lab

  Following a consultation to assess the laboratory's communication needs, RTS staff is working to facilitate the establishment of a Microsoft Team and a shared mailbox. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration internally within the research team and externally with study participants.

  
  

  Angie LeRoy, HEAL Lab

  Following a consultation to assess the laboratory's communication needs, Research Technology Services staff are working to facilitate the establishment of a Microsoft Team to assist with the collaboration of internal and external HEAL Lab research team members.
• Laboratory Equipment Installation

  Biology

  Alya Limayem

  Research Technology Services staff received a consultation request from Dr. Limayem to assist with coordinating the installation of a new laboratory spray dryer requiring consultations and collaboration with Physical Facilities and the equipment manufacturer to adjust the laboratory's existing electrical and ventilation configuration.
• New Laboratory Consultations

  Psychology

  Nicole Nissim, Behavioral Neuroscience

  Following a consultation to review the laboratory's hardware needs and functional setup, RTS staff is working with Dr. Nissim to build out the laboratory space's infrastructure with the help of the Networking and Audio-Visual teams. RTS staff is also collaborating with Dr. Nissim to evaluate the hardware needs of the laboratory and provide the necessary purchasing quotes to prepare the laboratory for use.
• Secure File Storage

  Materials Science and Engineering Research Facility

  Kenneth Bowman

  Research Technology Staff are assisting with the creation of secure file folders on the department's internal file storage system.

   

• Software Troubleshooting

  Mechanical Engineering

  Research Technology Staff are assisting Ben with troubleshooting a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 computer and the related PumpLab software created in LabView. 

Completed Engagements

• Collaboration Resources

  Physical Therapy

  Following a consultation to assess the laboratory's communication needs, RTS staff facilitated the establishment of a Microsoft Team, a shared mailbox, and a shared calendar. These implementations aimed to enhance both internal and external collaboration for the research team and study participants.
• Device Network Access

  Psychology

  Assisted with activating a data port for a research computer following a thorough evaluation of the connectivity within the research laboratory space.
• Network Printer Creation

  Psychology

  Assisted with the implementation and configuration of a shared network printer for the laboratory.

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  Physics

  Assisted with the implementation and configuration of a shared network printer for the laboratory.
• Prepared and Deployed Replacement Computers

  Biology

  Evaluated the need for replacement computers while troubleshooting another computer in the lab; we then prepared and deployed 3 newer used computers to the research lab.

  
  

  Prepared and deployed newer used computers to the research laboratory during a troubleshooting session.

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  Chemistry

  Prepared and deployed newer used computers to the research laboratory during a troubleshooting session.

  
  

  Prepared and deployed newer used computers to the research laboratory during a troubleshooting session.

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  Physical Therapy

  Prepared and deployed newer used computers to the research laboratory during a troubleshooting session.

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  Physics

  Prepared and deployed newer used computers to the research laboratory during a troubleshooting session.

  
  

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  Prepared and deployed newer used computers to the research laboratory during a troubleshooting session.

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  Psychology

  Lori Lange, Psychology Department Research

  Collaborated and assisted with the preparation and deployment of newer used computers in multiple research labs in the Psychology department.
• Remote Desktop Access

  Physics

  Collaborated with ITS Networking for the configuration and implementation of remote desktop access for research students to access the laboratory computers remotely.ters remotely.
• Virtual Reality

  Psychology

  , Acquisition Laboratory for Innovative Experiments in Neurophysiology (ALIEN) Lab

  Ula McCarthy, Psychology Graduate Research Assistant

  Research Technology Services Staff met with ALIEN Lab researchers Dr. Lori Lange and Ula McCarthy to assist with the configuration and general use of the Vive Pro Eye equipment. The related meetings included the installation of the necessary software, testing the Vive Pro Eye headset, identifying the missing components for the wireless adapter, and evaluating strategies for accessing fully immersive videos for use in their study.

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  School of Nursing Academic Collaboration - Meta Quest Setup 

  Michelle Edmonds, Director

  In collaboration with Elsevier, the School of Nursing procured four Meta Quest 2 devices for use with the software to pilot the use of a Simulation Learning System with Virtual Reality allowing Nursing students the ability to be fully immersed in a virtual reality skills lab environment. The RTS staff assisted with the configuration, setup, testing, and related documentation.
• Miscellaneous Support

  ArcGIS - StoryMap Migration

  Provided direction and assistance with migrating StoryMap data from a shared public account used for student collaboration to a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 account.

   

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  Drone Consultation and Purchase Approval

  Evaluated the needs and requirements to assist with a purchase approval and collaborated with Health and Safety for necessary approvals.