SEA Open Discussion Series🔗︎

Beginning in 2023, the SEA has held regular (roughly every 1-2 months) open discussion events. Each event focuses on a particular topic of interest to the SEA community, with the goal of sharing knowledge, creating collaborations, breaking down silos, and building a community of practice.

These events are typically moderated by two individuals from the community. Moderators need not be Committee members - anyone can volunteer! If you would like to host an Open Discussion event for your particular topic of interest, please reach out to the SEA Steering Committee.

Next Discussion🔗︎

Subject: Strategic Plans and navigating big picture themes
Time: 14 November 2024 at 9 AM Mountain Time

Recently, NSF NCAR staff were invited to provide feedback on the first draft of the 2025-2029 NSF NCAR Strategic Plan (if you are staff, see this Sundog link for more information and the draft itself). Initial feedback from staff is due at the end of November, and so the SEA is holding this impromptu discussion for two primary purposes: (a) provide a venue for research software engineers within our organization to discuss the draft document and (b) to discuss strategic planning in general. In addition to specific feedback the SEA can pass forward to management, we’d encourage you to bring your thoughts on:

• What do you focus on when reviewing or drafting a strategic plan?
• Do you feel represented in strategic plans? If not, how could that be improved?
• Do you see the impact of strategic plans on your work and/or environment?

This event is primarily intended for NSF NCAR/UCAR Staff. To join, add this event to your calendar.

Past Discussions🔗︎