Your CRDDS Newsletter, April 6-10, 2026

• 04/8 - Turn Your Notes Into a Second Brain

Wednesday, April 8, 1-2pm

You probably use tools like calendars, contacts, to do lists, search engines, chat bots, free notes, or citation managers. But how often have you thought about metadata management, daily notes, personal wikis, databases, inquiry logs, search query logs, or knowledge management practices in general?  We will explore your knowledge management options, introduce a framework for building your practices, and learn about a dedicated platform--Obsidian--that unifies your approach.  By the end of this workshop, we will identify your personal goals, design a management strategy for your needs, and plan the easiest way to get started with your new knowledge management habit.

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Need help with your data? We're here for you! We host open, free consultation hours to help you with your data-intensive research needs. Come with your application, code, or general questions and speak to our experts on research data management, digital humanities, geospatial data, statistical support from LISA, and research computing.

Consults are open to all – from undergrad to faculty and beyond.

• Consultations will take place on Tuesdays from 12-1 p.m. in-person at Norlin Library, room E206 or via Zoom, and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. via Zoom only.
• Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. If you are unable to attend our consultation hours and would like to set up a call, email crdds@colorado.edu.
• CRDDS provides support for statistical questions through our partnership with the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (LISA).
• April is the last month for Consultation Hours with the last day being April 23rd.

Tuesday, April 14, 12-1:30pm; in-person at CU Boulder

Monday, April 27, 11am - 1pm; in-person at CU Boulder

Save the date, enjoy lunch, and join the conversation about designing a new Public Impact Research (PIR) initiative at CU Boulder. The session includes engaging collaboratively to define and scope PIR, build awareness, provide examples, and share PIR techniques and methods. The session will serve as a creative space to envision, plan, and co-design what the future of PIR could look like at CU Boulder. CU Boulder faculty and staff are invited to participate.

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Join us May 12-14th at Boise State University in Boise, ID for the 2026 RMACC HPC Symposium.   

Check out our schedule and find the registration link at our website.  

Partial travel scholarships may be available for students who wish to attend.