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<p class="MsoNormal">I would be interested in seeing something being offered this spring/summer via some type of virtual platform. I am guessing there are some strategic activities that we have all engaged in that could benefit and not wait another year to
share. PSU for one could talk about our transition to the revamped NEMO platform for PSU which we have named LEO. Laboratory Equipment Operations. There has been a significant branch of the base code to include multiple cores and even an add on billing
capability that connects to LEO plus a ton of other modifications upgrades. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">NIST has not stood still on this and they could also present some of the improvements they have made. I know other labs have considered this tool but we transitioned very successfully. It would be great to share our experience and hear
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<p class="MsoNormal">We started using a platform called Gathertown for more interactive meetings. Check out their platform for a virtual event.
<a href="https://gather.town/">https://gather.town/</a> It actually works pretty well to maintain collaboration opportunities in our virtual world.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am sure that others have similar information to share that does not need to wait a year. But even if we could set up a half day meeting or a series of 4 one hour talks, I think we could get significant participation.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Penn State Materials Research Institute <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Connect with MRI <a href="https://www.mri.psu.edu/opt"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://www.mri.psu.edu/opt</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu <labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Daniel Christensen<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 20, 2021 2:15 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [labnetwork] UGM Symposium moved to 2022<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">UGIM 2020 (that was postponed until 2021) has again been postponed until 2022. The UGIM 2022 Symposium will be held June 6-9, 2022 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The website remains the same at:
<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fugim2020.wisc.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crgc5%40psu.edu%7C067d95a6987f45dc879508d8bd8f7e08%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637467771279689428%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=O53me4A9vUs1S62k%2BCHul%2FT42Y3BIdD2xuq335%2BHn7Y%3D&reserved=0">
https://ugim2020.wisc.edu/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The hosts and the UGIM Steering Committee believe that if the symposium were to still be held this summer the chances of a successful
<b><u>in-person</u></b> meeting are slim. Everyone strongly felt that a virtual meeting or partial virtual meeting was not desirable. Therefore, we will see everyone, sans face masks, in 2022!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dan Christensen and Jerry Hunter<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Daniel C. Christensen<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Laboratory Manager<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nanoscale Fabrication Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">University of Wisconsin-Madison<o:p></o:p></p>
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