Rapid Access Microtalks


The “Rapid Access Microtalks” (RAM) session is a dynamic and interactive opportunity for conference attendees to share their ideas in a fast-paced format. This session encourages spontaneity and creativity, offering participants a platform to present a 5-minute rapid-fire talk on any topic of their choice. Whether you have a groundbreaking idea, a unique perspective, or want to regale an abject project failure, this is your chance to shine!

Selected Talks

Title Presenter
Software Engineering Mentorship of a Scientist Carol Ruchti
Simplicity as a Feature: Designing Research Software That People Actually Use Michael Ogundipe
You can run literally anything in the browser now Brian Ward
What happened to Curt’s arm? Curt Hillegas
Dissertations as Code: Lessons Learned From Writing Mine with Quarto Eli Mizrachi
Operationalizing Ethics: Building for Privacy, Safety, and Compliance Jen Rosiere Reynolds
Non-Negotiables in Software Engagements Dave Brownell
Notebook-Driven-Development (NDD) for a research software packages Tinashe Michael Tapera
Challenging Conversations: Code Review Jeff Soules
Accidental RSE? You’re in good company! Accidental Data Support people have been here for decades Paula Lackie

Slides are available on Zenodo