2022 NSF CSSI PI Meeting

The 2022 NSF CSSI PI meeting aims to further build the community around the NSF CSSI and its precursor programs (DIBBs, SI2) towards a sustainable data and software cyberinfrastructure. The meeting provides a forum for CSSI PIs to:

• share technical information about their projects with others including NSF program directors;
• explore innovative topics emerging in the software and data infrastructure communities;
• discuss and learn about best practices across projects;
• consider ways to ensure a diverse pipeline of CI researchers and professionals;
• investigate new ideas of achieving software and data sustainability.

At least one representative (PI/Co-PI/senior personnel) from each active CSSI project is required by NSF to attend the meeting and present a poster on their project. For a collaborative project with multiple awards, one representative from the entire project is required. There is no registration fee, but participants should register by the deadline July 7, 2022 to allow for planning logistics such as space and food. We plan to livestream the talks and panel discussions via Zoom.

Registration

Registration for the meeting is now closed.

Questions or concerns? Contact the Organizing Committee: cssi-pi-meeting2022 at googlegroups dot com

Venue/Hotel

The meeting venue and hotel is The Westin Alexandria Old Town, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314.

The deadline to reserve a room in the group block was July 7, but there may still be rooms available. See the hotel website for more information.

Getting around

The meeting venue is conveniently-located on the western edge of Old Town Alexandria. It is ~0.4 miles from NSF Headquarters on Eisenhower Ave and ~0.3 miles from the King Street Metro Station with service to Washington National Airport (DCA). The many shops and restaurants of Old Town are located within walking distance to the northeast. The hotel also offers complimentary 1.5-mile radius shuttle service.

Agenda

The meeting will include invited talks, lightning talks, poster sessions, panels, round table discussions, open discussions sessions, and an evening reception. Our goal is to maximize participant interaction through the two days.

View/download the final meeting agenda (PDF) including attendee list with table assignments: 2022 CSSI PI Meeting Final Agenda

Poster Schedule

There are a total of 4 poster sessions: 2 on Monday and 2 on Tuesday.
If your poster is scheduled in an AM session (Sessions #1 & #3), please hang up your poster before the meeting begins at 9:00 AM.
If your poster is scheduled for a PM session (Sessions #2 & #4), please hang your poster up during the lunch break.
All posters should be removed at the end of your poster session. Pushpins and recycling bins will be provided.

The meeting abstract book (PDF) including poster assignments is available to download: 2022 CSSI PI Meeting Abstract Book

Lightning Talk Schedule

To optimize time for in-person interaction, we will limit lightning talks to recently-funded (2020-present) projects that did not have a chance to present a lightning talk at previous CSSI PI meetings. These projects will give a one-minute lightning talk to introduce their poster.

Discussion Forum

We will be using GitHub Discussions for round table discussions, open discussions, and for general meeting questions. You will need to log in GitHub or create your free account to contribute content. Contact the organizers with any questions: cssi-pi-meeting2022 at googlegroups dot com.

Organizing Committee

Contact the Organizing Committee: cssi-pi-meeting2022 at googlegroups dot com.

Code of Conduct

The 2022 NSF CSSI PI Meeting is an interactive environment for listening and considering new ideas from a diverse group, with respect for all participants without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities, veteran status, or any other aspect of how we identify ourselves. It is the policy of the 2022 NSF CSSI PI Meeting that all participants will enjoy an environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Definition of Sexual Harassment:

Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Behavior and language that are welcome/acceptable to one person may be unwelcome/offensive to another. Consequently, individuals must use discretion to ensure that their words and actions communicate respect for others. This is especially important for those in positions of authority since individuals with lower rank or status may be reluctant to express their objections or discomfort regarding unwelcome behavior.

Sexual harassment does not refer to occasional compliments of a socially acceptable nature. It refers to behavior that is not welcome, is personally offensive, debilitates morale, and therefore, interferes with work effectiveness. The following are examples of behavior that, when unwelcome, may constitute sexual harassment: sexual flirtations, advances, or propositions; verbal comments or physical actions of a sexual nature; sexually degrading words used to describe an individual; a display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures; sexually explicit jokes; unnecessary touching.

Definition of Other Harassment:

Harassment on the basis of any other protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. This conduct includes, but is not limited to the following: epithets, slurs, or negative stereotyping; threatening, intimidating, or hostile acts; denigrating jokes and display or circulation of written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group.

Definition of Discrimination:

Discrimination refers to bias or prejudice resulting in denial of opportunity, or unfair treatment regarding selection, promotion, or transfer. Discrimination is practiced commonly on the grounds of age, disability, ethnicity, origin, political belief, race, religion, sex, etc. factors which are irrelevant to a person's competence or suitability.

Definition of Retaliation:

Retaliation refers to taking some action to negatively impact another based on them reporting an act of discrimination or harassment.

Reporting an Incident:

Violations of this code of conduct policy should be reported immediately to the Organizing Committee Members (email: cssi-pi-meeting2022 at googlegroups dot com). All complaints will be treated seriously and be investigated promptly. Confidentiality will be honored to the extent permitted as long as the rights of others are not compromised. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the 2022 NSF CSSI PI Meeting, to the notification of appropriate authorities. Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.

COVID-19 Considerations

Updated as of July 14, 2022

We will follow all required federal, state, and local guidelines to make sure the meeting is as safe as possible. The organizing committee, in coordination with NSF program officers, will carefully monitor the situation and adjust recommended safety precautions as necessary based on the latest information.

In order to promote a safe environment for meeting participants, we will implement the following health and safety measures:

• Require participants to wear masks while in meeting spaces (other than while eating/drinking)
• Provide hand sanitizer and surgical masks for all participants (welcome to bring your own from home)
• Ensure that hotel staff entering the meeting space are masked
• Offer designated spaces for taking meals/breaks to accommodate different comfort levels of congregating and consuming while unmasked

All participants should monitor their own health status each morning before the meeting as well as during the meeting. Should you not feel well, please remain in/return to your hotel room.

If you experience symptoms associated with COVID-19, consider taking a self-test and/or visiting a nearby testing site. Anyone testing positive should refrain from re-entering the meeting space for the duration of the meeting and follow CDC guidance regarding care, isolating, and contact tracing. We will have a limited amount of self-tests available on-site.

Hotel guidelines

For the latest details about how the meeting venue, The Westin Alexandria Old Town, is handling health and safety measures based on local and federal mandates, see the The Westin Alexandria Old Town COVID-19 Property Details webpage.

COVID data for Alexandria

View the CDC’s COVID Data Tracker for the latest community level data for Alexandria, VA.