Changes between Version 2 and Version 3 of 2021-9-2

Timestamp:

Sep 2, 2021, 12:36:26 PM (4 years ago)

Author:

Tom Goddard

Comment:

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2021-9-2

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 = Attendees =
 
-* Zach, Eric,  Elaine, Greg, TomG, Scooter, TomF
+* Zach, Eric,  Elaine, Greg, TomG, Scooter
 
 = Agenda =
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 * Who will work on each of Phenix, NIAID, CZI, R01 grant goals?
 
-* Funding Update:
-  * Adelson grant status report - Scooter
-* SPOKE:
-  * Status report - Scooter
-  * Do we need to re-consider our level of involvement in this project?
+* ~~Funding Update:
+  * ~~Adelson grant status report - Scooter
+* ~~SPOKE:
+  * ~~Status report - Scooter
+  * ~~Do we need to re-consider our level of involvement in this project?
     - what are the scientific benefits? - Scooter
     - what level of funding do we receive? - Scooter
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 = Discussion Notes =
 
+* ChimeraX 1.3 release
+  - Zach will have blastprotein REST and GUI ready.  REST has been in use 2 weeks and new GUI will be added the next few days.
+  - Greg has REST service for checking for updates working, ready to use it for notifying about new  releases.
+  - Eric says everything required is in for 1.3.  May add model loops gui or color key toolbar icon if time permits
+  - Tom has all AlphaFold capabilities in, will be polishing them.  Giving webinar on AlphaFold next week.
+  - Elaine says docs are up to date and should have time for Eric's possible additions.
+  - Look on schedule still for September 15 freeze and release candidate.
+
+* Roadmap
+  - Put all grant deliverables on new ChimeraX 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 roadmap milestones.  Include CZI, Phenix, NIAID, R01 grant deliverables.
+  - Add developer names to projects where possible.
+  - Mid-October have long working meeting to refine and assess roadmap, possibly off-site.
+
+* Job posting
+  - One candidate applied, HR said did not meet minimum requirements.
+  - Scooter will ask Alma since Hamish said he applied and does meet requirements.
+
+* New computers
+  - Have spreadsheet of new computer needs made by Scooter.
+  - Tom Ferrin needs to approve purchases.
+  - Lab finances discussed with Tara Wong and money is available.
+  - Graphics cards currently over double suggested price due to shortages.
+  - Can buy motherboards or parts to upgrade existing machines.
+  - TomG suggests updating any desktops older than 3 years old.
+  - Currently lab does not have any graphics cards from latest 2 generations.
+  - Scooter says best to spend hardware grant money at beginning of grant so equipment is used for the work covered by the grant.
+
+* SPOKE
+  - Elaine is leaving SPOKE project.  Nothing to document because they lack developers to add new capabilities.
+  - New commercial offering from SPOKE called BRIC is being created.
+
+* Scooter's many projects
+  - Scooter is about 20% on SPOKE
+  - No longer on Adelson grant
+  - Wynton taking lots of time -- currently investigating how to implement backups.
+  - Computer security audit
+  - Cytoscape.  Today is all day cytoscape meeting.
 
 = Action Items =