Digital Research Alliance of Canada: Digital Resource Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Workshop
Time & Date:
Sat. Mar 22, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 4X8, Room A-146 and Zoom
Sun. Mar 23, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Rd., Kelowna, BC, V1Y 4X8, Room E-309 and Zoom
Explore Digital Research Infrastructure with the Digital Research Alliance of Canada
Join us for an engaging workshop on the Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) of Canada’s Digital Research Alliance (DRA). We are hosting a two-day workshop to help researchers, faculty, and students harness Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) tools and strengthen cybersecurity in research.
March 22: Get an overview of DRI resources from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, including essential tools and new advancements.
March 23: Explore cybersecurity in research, with insights on securing data and presentations from OC Computer Science students.
This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and explore how DRI can elevate research efforts and unlock new possibilities.
Highlights:
- Introduction of Digital Research Alliance, Research Data Management, and High-Performance Computing resources.
- Overview of other tools available and new additions.
- Insights into the promotion and implementation of DRI for capstone and research projects.
- Importance of cybersecurity practices in research.
Don’t miss this chance to deepen your understanding of DRI and connect with the research community!
Date and Time
Location
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- Date: 22 Mar 2025
- Time: 06:00 PM UTC to 08:00 PM UTC
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- Okanagan College
- 1000 KLO Rd
- Kelowna, British Columbia
- Canada V1V 4X8
- Room Number: A146(Mar22) & E309(Mar23)
- Starts 27 February 2025 08:00 AM UTC
- Ends 22 March 2025 10:30 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Ajitesh
Research resources available with Digital Research Alliance of Canada
Ajitesh Parihar discusses Digital Research Alliance of Canada, Digital Research Infrastructure, Research Data Management (RDM), and High Performance Cloud Computing (HPC).
Biography:
Ajitesh Parihar is a fourth-year Computer Science student and a Research Assistant at Okanagan College. He is a tech enthusiast who enjoys learning about innovations and technologies and is passionate about software engineering, cyber security, and algorithms. Ajitesh is the Vice Chair of the Okanagan College IEEE Student Branch and enjoys meeting and working with talented individuals.
Agenda
- Agenda 22 March:
11:00 am – 11:10 am | Opening Remarks
11:10 am – 11:55 am | Introduction to DRI
11:55 am – 12:10 pm | Coffee Break
12:10 pm – 12:50 pm | Demonstartion of DRI Services
12:50 pm – 1:00 pm | Discussion and Final Thoughts - Agenda 23 March:
11:00 am – 11:15 am | Workshop Opening
11:15 am – 12:00 pm | DRI Cybersecurity
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Student Presentation
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Discussions