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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 1d

Keynote Spotlight: Dr. Myra Cohen
We were excited to start off Day 2 of #USRSE25 by welcoming Dr. Cohen (Iowa State University) as the keynote speaker!
🔗 Visit us-rse.org/usrse25/ to learn about the full program and our fantastic sponsors!
#ResearchSoftware #Community #Conference #OpenScience #RSE

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Schmidt Sciences @schmidtsciences.bsky.social · 1d

AI is shaping high-stakes decisions every day. But can it explain itself?

AI2050 Early Career Fellow and Assistant Professor at @harvard.edu, Hima Lakkaraju, is closing the gap between policy and practice for trustworthy AI.

Read more: ai2050.schmidtsciences.org/community-pe...

Community Perspective - Hima Lakkaraju - AI2050

If you’ve ever made a mistake, chances are, you’ve been asked to explain yourself. While people can easily understand how and why decisions led to something going wrong, Hima Lakkaraju’s research…

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 2d

Keynote Spotlight: Dr. Reed Maxwell
We’re excited to welcome Prof. @reedh2o.bsky.social (Princeton University) as the keynote speaker at #USRSE25!
🔗 Visit us-rse.org/usrse25/ to learn about the full program and our fantastic sponsors
#USRSE #ResearchSoftware #Community #Conference #OpenScience #RSE

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 5d

🎤 Rapid Access Microtalks are back at #USRSE25! Pitch a topic, vote for your favorites, & share ideas in just 5️⃣ mins. Submit RAM proposals here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#USRSE25 #ResearchSoftware #RSE #Community #Collaboration

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 6d

🏛️ Is your organization committed to advancing #research software engineering in the US? ⏰ Join as a #US-RSE Organizational Member by Nov 30, 2025 to become a Founding Member FOR LIFE!

👉Logos on our site + benefits like job postings & conference discounts. Join now: us-rse.org/org-membership 👈

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 8d

🚀 Countdown mode: T-minus 6 days until research software engineers land in Philadelphia!

🔗 Check out the full program at us-rse.org/usrse25/prog...

#usrse25 #ResearchSoftware #RSE #OpenScience #MachineLearning #AI #ResearchComputing #HPC

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 28d

🙌 A special thank you to our sponsors:
@sloanfoundation.bsky.social
@princetonupress.bsky.social
@delltechnologies.bsky.social
@globusorg.bsky.social
#IBMResearch
SHI International Corp.
Los Alamos National Laboratory #LANL
@uofilsystem.bsky.social #UIUC
@schmidtsciences.bsky.social

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · 28d

🚀Join 💯s of research software engineers and enthusiasts for 3️⃣ days of learning, networking, and community at USRSE’25 in #Philly from Oct 6–8!
🔗Full Program: us-rse.org/usrse25/prog...
👉Register by Sept 12 for discounted hotel rates!

#usrse25 #RSE #OpenScience #ML #AI #ResearchComputing #HPC

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Sep 5

The USRSE'25 Conference is less than a month away. Come join hundreds of #RSEs from Oct. 6th-8th in #Philadelphia. Hotel reservations are still available at the conference venue.
us-rse.org/usrse25

#USRSE25 #RSEng #RSE

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sustainable Horizons Institute Building Engagement Program

📄 Apply at ssl.linklings.net/conferences/...
* Undergraduate and graduate students only

📆 Deadline - August 27

Mentorship program for student development (which includes support for attending USRSE'25)

BE@USE-RSE25 Submission Site: Sign In

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sloan Foundation funds

📄 Apply at forms.gle/2BHm7zX78AcW...

📆 Deadline - August 29

Prioritizes non-students (but students can apply and will be considered)

More details at us-rse.org/usrse25/atte...

Financial Support

USRSE 2025 Conference

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Aug 27

💰 Funding available for USRSE'25
‼️ Deadlines: Aug 27 and Aug 29
Great news! We have some funding available for folks to attend #USRSE25 in this economy

Thank you to @sloanfoundation.bsky.social and #SustainableHorizonsInstitute!

✨ Look for another funding opportunity announcement in ~1 week

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Aug 19

#USRSE25 conference is less than 2 months away!

Tomorrow, Aug 20th, is the deadline for early bird registration.
Hotel discounts are available until 9/12.

Come join the US-RSE October 6th - 8th!
us-rse.org/usese25
#RSE #RSEng

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · Jul 31

📣 Tickets for #RSECon25 at Univ of Warwick 9-11th Sept have sold out 🎉

A very small number of tickets may become available, register to join the wait list (notifications on 2025-08-07)

Alternatively you can register for remote attendance up until 2025-08-31

rsecon25.society-rse.org/registration/

Registration - RSECon25

Join us for the ninth annual Research Software Engineering conference RSECon25, at the University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, from 9–11 September 2025. Learn, share, and build connections across the…

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · Jun 4

Did you know RSECon25 is 9-11th September 2025 at University of Warwick this year?

Bursaries are available, closing date 2025-07-06 (rsecon25.society-rse.org/bursaries/)

We also have a Remote Access option.

Find out more details at rsecon25.society-rse.org/registration/

#rsecon25 #rse #warwick

Bursaries - RSECon25

Join us for the ninth annual Research Software Engineering conference RSECon25, at the University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, from 9–11 September 2025. Learn, share, and build connections across the…

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Jul 8

To register, follow this link: boisestate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Thanks to @ethanholz.com for presenting

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Jul 8

We’re excited to host an insightful talk during the upcoming Testing Working Group meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2–3 PM EDT.

Title: Move Fast and Don’t Break Things: How testing enabled a total rewrite of critical infrastructure
Presenter: Ethan Holz

More details:
us-rse.org/events/2025/...

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Jul 2

Need to cancel? Refunds available through 8/20 — just email [email protected].

Check out the schedule and venue info

Book discounted hotel stays by 9/12 (Marriott)

Got questions? Drop them in our #usrse25 Slack channel!

US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Jul 2

Registration is now open for USRSE'25!

Join hundreds of #RSEs and enthusiasts for three days of learning, networking, and community — October 6–8, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA!
Rates:
- Early (by 8/20): $650
- Late (after 8/20): $695
- Student: $175
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/usrse25-co...
#USRSE25

USRSE'25 Conference: Code, Practices, and People

USRSE'25 is the third annual conference from the United States Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE).

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our latest US-RSE newsletter is here! us-rse.org/2025-06-29-n... - Check out the excellent stuff happening at the #USRSE; our annual conference, a peek into our website, steering committee updates, and more. Also, don't forget to pick up a unicorn! give.communityin.org/unicorn2025?...

#RSE #RSEng

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Jun 17

This #Pride Month, we honor Edith Windsor — tech pioneer, #LGBTQ+ icon, and equality advocate.
Her Supreme Court case helped overturn #DOMA, paving the way for marriage equality.
She also broke barriers at #IBM as a brilliant programmer.
Read more: us-rse.org/2025-06-16-e...

#USRSE #RSE

US-RSE Pride Month Spotlight - Edith Windsor

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Jun 16

Happy #Pride Month from #US-RSE!

We celebrate the #LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirm our commitment to equity and inclusion in research software engineering.

Read more about how we’re celebrating and how you can join us:
us-rse.org/2025-06-13-p...

US-RSE Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · May 12

Participate in the USRSE'25 conference - As a reminder, all submissions (except posters) are DUE THIS FRIDAY, May 16, 2025.
Don't miss your chance to publish your paper in the conference special journal issue.

us-rse.org/usrse25/part...
us-rse.org/usrse25/part...

#USRSE25 #RSE #RSEng #research

Participate

USRSE 2025 Conference

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US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE) @us-rse.bsky.social · Apr 21

Participate in the USRSE'25 conference - all submissions (except posters) due May 16, 2025.
Don't miss your chance to publish your paper in the conference special journal issue.

us-rse.org/usrse25/part...
us-rse.org/usrse25/part...

#USRSE25 #RSE #RSEng #research

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Society of RSE @society-rse.org · Apr 15

Our next #RSEStory is from Dan Katz (@danielskatz.bsky.social), Chief Scientist at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. Dan talks about his career and his experience with the US RSE Community (@us-rse.bsky.social).

Dan Katz - Society of Research Software Engineering

Published 28th March 2025 Can you introduce yourself a little bit, your current role, and maybe say a little bit about your role within the community, particularly the U.S. community? I’m Dan Katz.…

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