UAC + NRF Book Club

Join us Thursday at noon in the NRF conference room for the monthly UAC, and this month we will follow up the meeting with a brief Book Club Social. (You could also join the UAC on zoom with the link below, but the book club and snacks are in person only!). This gathering is not your traditional book club as there is NO READING LIST. All we ask is that you come and discuss a book you've read with other interested readers. Bonus points if your book has a science theme (science fiction, science non-fiction, science biography, etc.) but don't worry if it doesn't, the points don't matter. Haven't read a good book recently? Come chat with folks who have and get a few recommendations for your summer reading list. The whole point is to talk to one another. I personally promise to have snacks available for those who are willing to join us in-person for this social experiment.

Conversation starters: What was the book about? Why did you (or didn't you) enjoy it? Where can we get the book (Audible, Libby, UF library, etc)?

 

Upcoming NRF Events

• Users Advisory Committee May 28th, Noon - NRF 115 or Zoom
• Game Night Thursday June 18th, 5-8pm, NRF 115 Click to RSVP
• UF Holiday - Juneteenth - Friday June 19th - NRF is AHA only
• UF Holiday - Friday July 3rd - NRF is AHA only
• Ongoing: Do you feel like you need some practice time on a tool before you start paying to use it? Email us and ask about scheduling a subsidized extended training practice session.
• Ongoing: New publication? Data collected at the NRF? Click to tell us!
• Still writing? Check out our new easy acknowledgement templates.
• Miss something from a previous week? You can find our weekly update archive on our Microsoft teams channel. Click to Join us on Teams!

Safety Side Note

When disposing of hazardous waste, always check the label first. Is your waste compatible with the waste already in the bottle? Is your material already listed on the label? In order to keep everyone safe we need accurate listings of all components added to the waste containers, and in some cases we keep waste containers limited to a single waste stream. Not sure how to properly dispose of your waste? ASK STAFF for assistance.

Volunteers Needed - Contact Alison

The NRF has been asked to speak with a couple middle school classes, and we have learned that the students prefer to hear experiences of and ask questions to the younger more relevant crowd. Since our users have, much more recently than us staff, experienced college applications and college life in general we are desperately begging you to volunteer to help us look hip, cool, and relevant to the middle schoolers. For just 1-2 hours of your day you can help inspire the next generation of scientists. If you have an hour to spare, May 26th 11:30am-12:30pm, and/or May 27th 10am-11am, we would love for you to join us for this classroom zoom visit. To get the zoom link, just email Alison and let her know you'd like to volunteer.

Upcoming NRF Events

• Game Night Thursday May 21st, 5-8pm, NRF 115 Click to RSVP
• UF Holiday - Memorial Day - Monday May 25th - NRF is AHA only
• Users Advisory Committee May 28th, Noon - NRF 115 or Zoom
• UF Holiday - Juneteenth - Friday June 19th - NRF is AHA only
• Ongoing: Do you feel like you need some practice time on a tool before you start paying to use it? Email us and ask about scheduling a subsidized extended training practice session.
• Ongoing: New publication? Data collected at the NRF? Click to tell us!
• Still writing? Check out our new easy acknowledgement templates.
• Miss something from a previous week? You can find our weekly update archive on our Microsoft teams channel. Click to Join us on Teams!

Safety Side Note

Stay safe this summer: NO OPEN TOE SHOES are allowed in any of the NRF lab spaces. Long pants required when working with hazardous materials, strong acids and cryogenic fluids. Don't forget your safety glasses when conditions warrants their use. We recommend sunscreen for times you aren't working in the lab. When traveling or working alone, keep in touch and let people know where you are (like an ebuddy).