EGI-InSPIRE RI EGI-InSPIRE EGI-InSPIRE RI EGI Champions Introduction to a new network for Community Outreach by Steve Brewer, EGI Chief Community Officer 6/25/2016EGI TF12, Prague 1

EGI-InSPIRE RI Agenda Background VT investigation EGI Champions The role The processes Recruitment Conclusion/summary Thanks and questions? 6/25/2016 EGI TF12, Prague2

EGI-InSPIRE RI Background What is the problem we want to solve? Attract new users & new user communities How will we achieve this? Embracing these new users & communities Understanding their needs Defining the steps needed for integration Identifying agents of change Mechanisms that are efficient and flexible EGI TF12, Prague 3

EGI-InSPIRE RI VT investigation What do others do? A VT project has created the role Motivation for VT: encourage new users flexible support, experts within their communities, similar schemes in UK (SSI), HU, US (XSEDE) Goal: define the role, identify candidates Prepare support process, materials… Thanks to: UK: Claire Devereux, STFC, UK: Gillian Sinclair, NGS, HU: Agnes Szeberenyi, SZTAKI, HU: Kitti Varga, SZTAKI and CH: Sergio Maffioletti (UZH) EGI TF12, Prague 4

EGI-InSPIRE RI EGI Champions Why is this the right solution for EGI? Embracing new use communities is complex Need to build upon pockets of expertise Need flexibility tailored to different countries Adds personal touch to process Oversight Committee brings NGIs into process Ties in with existing support channels and initiatives (AppDB, Training Marketplace, VREs) EGI TF12, Prague 5

EGI-InSPIRE RI Defining the Role Who are EGI Champions? Knowledgeable users of the infrastructure With aptitude for passing on knowledge Could be research group leaders or… Enterprising individual but certainly an… Influencer and communicator with a… Vision for using the infrastructure to further research in their field. EGI TF12, Prague 6

EGI-InSPIRE RI The Processes How does the scheme work? Candidates apply or are recommended Oversight Committee reviews & approves OC comprises EGI Dir. and CCO NILs Candidates need own NIL approval plus 3 OC will convene monthly by phone Travel requests submitted 3 weeks before early bird deadline; reports required after EGI TF12, Prague 7

EGI-InSPIRE RI Recruitment Where are the prospective Champions? EGI will promote scheme but… NGIs will need to do their own searching Champions will be near resource centres Sys admins may have suggestions? Innovative researchers in unusual fields NGIs may seek to encourage new users EGI TF12, Prague 8

EGI-InSPIRE RI Conclusion When do we start? We start now! Suggestions welcome, questions too Cards available, web page contains info Technical briefing events and material We can share info about fields emerging We can respond to suggestions for further support in promotion and support EGI TF12, Prague 9

EGI-InSPIRE RI Conclusion Thanks! Questions? Candidates suggestions? All enquiries: Information: EGI TF12, Prague 10