Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center

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University of Maine

The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine General University of Maine Publications University of Maine Publications 12-6-2021 Welcome to the IMRC Center Presentation Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/univ_publications  Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the History Commons Repository Citation Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center, "Welcome to the IMRC Center Presentation" (2021). General University of Maine Publications. 3036. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/univ_publications/3036 This Presentation is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in General University of Maine Publications by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact um.library.technical.services@maine.edu. Welcome to the IMRC CenterInnovative Media Research and Commercialization Centerat the University of MaineTopics covered in this guide● IMRC Center Overview● IMRC Center Service and Resources● Getting Started at IMRC Center○ Safety Training○ iLab Reservation System● Questions and DiscussionWelcome to the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization CenterThe IMRC Center is an interdisciplinary research and experiential learning facility at the University of Maine.IMRC Center Staff MembersDrew HookeOperations ManagerIMRC Room 114drew.hooke@maine.edu207.581.3327Sean TaylorProject Manager & Fabrication TechnicianIMRC Room 111sean.taylor@maine.edu207.581.4460Ali AbediAssociate Vice President for Research Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research Interim Director of the IMRC CenterIMRC Room 102ali.abedi@maine.edu207.581.2231Jim WintersGraduate Laboratory Technician IIjames.winters@maine.eduLia DavidoGraduate Laboratory Technician IIlia.davido@maine.eduIan BeckettGraduate Laboratory Technician IIian.beckett@maine.eduIMRC Center Staff MembersWhat does the IMRC Center Do?The IMRC Center provides access to creative spaces, tools, and experiences that support the intersection of arts and humanities, sciences, and technologyWho does the IMRC Center provide services to?● UMS students, faculty, and staff ● Departments, Centers, Clubs and Organizations● Local Community members● The State of Maine● The Federal Government● External clients near and farWhat are the IMRC Center Services?In addition to general support, specialized training, and workshops, the IMRC Center provides a full range of assisted or self use services for individuals, groups, and businessesIMRC Center Services | FeesServices are provided on a fee basis, and fees vary depending on the nature and length of the service, work, or event.IMRC CenterService RatesIMRC Service RatesWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Material cutting / shaping with laser and/or CNC equipment● Digital output and printing● Audio recording and post production● Video editing and post production● Product design, prototyping, and testing● Installations, exhibitions, and trade shows● Targeted workshops● One-on-one instruction and training● Events, performances, and presentations technical supportWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Material cutting / shaping with laser and/or CNC equipmentWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Digital output and printingWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Audio recording and post productionWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Video editing and post productionWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Product design, prototyping, and testingWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Product design, prototyping, and testing (continued)What are some IMRC Center Services?● Installations, exhibitions, and trade showsWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Targeted workshopsIMRC CenterImmersive Workshop SeriesFall 2021Wednesday Evenings5:00-9:00 PMRegistration now openWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● One-on-one (and group) instruction and training○ More on this later in the presentationWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Events, performances, and presentations technical supportWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Multifunction Room Reservations at IMRC CenterWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Multifunction Room Reservations at IMRC CenterWhat are some IMRC Center Services?● Multifunction Room Reservations at IMRC CenterIMRC Center photographs in this presentation by James WintersFull photo album found at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/umaineintermediamfa/albums/72157718522850800Getting started at the IMRC CenterIMRC iLab Registration and Service RequestsIMRC Center Online Training ClassroomIMRC Center In-Person Training CalendarGetting started at IMRC Center1. Training Tracksa. Online Trainingi. Basic building-wide safety trainingii. Laboratory safety and equipment trainingb. Access types at IMRC Centerc. After hours access training 2. iLab Accounta. Creating an accountb. Scheduling resourcesc. Requesting a serviceIMRC Center Training PhasesAccess to each lab at the IMRC Center requires training which is divided into phases corresponding to the four main categories of laboratory at IMRC Center● Audiovisual● Prototyping● Electronics● FabricationBuilding-wide basic safety training is required for access to any lab at IMRC.Training is free and available online via Google Classroom.IMRC Center Training Phases | Fabrication LabsPhase 1 training covers hand tools / hand held power tools and provides card access to Rm 115Phase 2 training covers larger power tools and the Formech 660 Vacuum FormerPhase 3 training covers the ShopSabre 4896 CNC Machine and provides card access to Rm 116IMRC Center Online TrainingFree online training can be found at the IMRC Center Google ClassroomJoining from a computer1. Go to: http://www.classroom.google.com2. At the top, click Join class3. Enter the class code: 34lz2reJoining from Android or IOS1. Download, install, open Google Classroom App2. At the top, click Join class3. Enter the class code: 34lz2reTraining courses consist of a presentation and a quiz.All safety quizzes require 100%Access in a nutshellLet’s say a user wants access to the Electronics Lab for example. Once they complete online training for that lab, pass the quiz and are approved by staff, they will:● Have door access the Electronics Lab via their MaineCard ID (8AM-4:30PM)● Be able to reserve equipment in the Electronics Lab (8AM-4:30PM) in iLabIn-Person TrainingSome phases also require an in-person training component before access is granted. Go to https://imrccenter.umaine.edu/training/ click here to sign up for free in-person training during Open Training hours (typically Tues, Wed, Thurs mornings 8AM-12PM)Mandatory Safety Training | Recap1. Required online safety training courses can be found in this free online classroom.2. Start by completing IMRC Center Basic Safety Training (mandatory for access to any IMRC Center Lab) found under the classwork tab.3. Training sessions for each of the four IMRC Center Lab categories - Fabrication, Prototyping, Electronics, and Audiovisual - are also found under the classwork tab. Complete the online training that corresponds to the resources you wish to reserve. 4. "Phases" Some resources require multiple training courses or additional in-person training sessions to reserve. For more information, please see this chart.5. Supplemental Training Courses are not required, but are highly recommended for those looking for deeper dives into more complex topics.6. In-person open training sessions are available for sign-up here. Please note that in-person training sessions do not take the place of any required online safety training.iLab PortalFirst, sign in to the University iLab portal: https://umaine.ilab.agilent.com/service_center/4979University affiliates will be prompted to sign in with their UMaine username and passwordGetting started with iLabNew user registration and getting started guideOnce users have logged in, they will be directed to an iLab Registration page where they will need to select their Principal Investigator (PI) and Lab and verify their contact information. “PI/Lab” could be a professor, a class, a research group, or university department. PI (principle investigator) continued1. Funding options are largely dependent on which PI/Lab a user is registered under. 2. PI’s will receive notifications that students have requested membership to their PI/Lab group.3. PI’s approve user membership and (if necessary,) assign a funding chartfield.4. Users paying for an IMRC Center service out of pocket select “IMRC Self-Pay Lab”.Now that you’ve made an iLabs account, you’re ready to request IMRC Center training, services, equipment and room reservations.Once signed in, use these tabs to go to different iLab pagesSCHEDULING RESOURCESOn the Schedule Resources tab: Select a resource category from this list.*At this time, all resources reservations requests require approval from IMRC Administration. This is a temporary measure to ensure social distancing in the laboratories and provide appropriate buffer times for cleaning and airflow cycling.Scheduling resources continued“Description” shows type of training and Phase level of training requiredClick here for resource pricingClick here to view the scheduleScheduling resources continued...Click and drag to schedule time on the equipmentYour Name HereRequesting ServicesServices, recurring room reservations, and private training sessions can be requested on by clicking the “initiate request” buttons. Requesting Services | Continued1. Select the “Request Services” tab and click on the ‘Request Service’ button next to the service of interest.2. Complete the request form within iLab before submitting the request to the IMRC Core.3. Service requests will be evaluated and users will receive a confirmation email through iLab with a cost estimate. 4. Once users approve the estimate, the work may begin. Resource reservations requested will be booked in the iLab resource schedule by IMRC administration.iLab Registration | Recap1. Go to this link: https://umaine.ilab.agilent.com/service_center/4979/2. Consider your principal investigator (PI/Lab)a. if you’re part of a group, class, or department with an established budget for IMRC Center equipment usage, search for that group name, class identifier (for example, INT 125), or department representative and select as your PI/Labb. if you are doing work on your own behalf, or unsure what option to select, select “Self Pay Lab”Helpful IMRC Center LinksOnline Training Google ClassroomiLab Portal | iLab Getting Started PDFOpen Training (in-person training) CalendarGoogle Maps Directions to IMRC CenterContact us by email | 207.581.8822

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