ARMIN, the Alberta Research-Data Management Information Network, is a novel organization created by Concordia University of Edmonton. It is aimed at assisting Tri-Agency-eligible smaller universities and colleges in developing their institutional strategies for Research Data Management (RDM).
Vision
To develop a province-wide RDM network in Alberta that will enhance the research and scholarly activities of smaller post-secondary and other institutions and will facilitate the eligibility of ARMIN members for Tri-Agency funding.
Mission
To assist Tri-Agency-eligible institutions in Alberta in the development of their RDM Institutional Strategies by providing access to information and resources, and to liaise on behalf of other institutions in Alberta with organizations that provide resources, develop policy, provide oversight or otherwise participate in the implementation of RDM for Tri-Agency-eligible institutions in Alberta.
Upcoming ARMIN events
To officially launch ARMIN, Concordia University of Edmonton will be hosting online presentations and a discussion panel on May 17, 2022. The full agenda is below. Find more information and register here.
| 09:00 | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Introduction to the Event and Overview of Program | |
| 09:15 | Scott Baker Manager, Sensitive Research, Advanced Research Computing University of British Columbia | Handle with Care: Sensitive Research Data Management | |
| 09:45 | Victoria Smith Policy, Privacy, and Sensitive Data Coordinator, Digital Research Alliance of Canada | How do you Manage your Data when the Data is Sensitive? | |
| 10:15 | Short Break | ||
| 10:25 | Kayla Lar-Son Indigenous Programs & Services Librarian University of British Columbia | Indigenous Data: Concepts on Data Ownership and Sovereignty | |
| 10:55 | Matthew Lucas Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Performance Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) | The Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy | |
| 11:25 | Short Break | ||
| 11:35 | Q&A and Further Discussion Anna Borynec, moderator. Research Data Manager Concordia University of Edmonton Geoff Harder Co-Chair, Institutional RDM Strategy Working Group University of Alberta Lucia Costanzo Research, Intelligence, & Assessment Coordinator, Digital Research Alliance of Canada Scott Baker Victoria Smith Kayla Lar-Son Matthew Lucas | Institutional Readiness – Implications of the Tri-Agency Policy and the creation of Institutional RDM Strategies | |
| 12:20 | Short break | ||
| 12:30 | Discussion Panel Colin Neufeldt, moderator. Professor, Concordia University of Edmonton Craig Kuzyemsky AVPR, MacEwan University Andrew Perrin AVPR, Athabasca University Penny D’Agnone Senior Grants Facilitator, University of Lethbridge Pam Nordstrom Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, Ambrose University | The Challenge of Implementing the RDM Policy at Small and Medium Institutions | |
| 13:15 | Colin Neufeldt | Moving Forward with RDM Implementation among Albertan Institutions | |
| 13:25 | Closing Remarks and Next Steps |
Another ARMIN event will take place in October 2022. Please stay tuned for more details.
For more information
Please see the ARMIN Member Institution page for more details.
To connect with the ARMIN Team, please email rdm@concordia.ab.ca.