RSE Worldwide
Opportunities to Strengthen the Global RSE Community
Research Software Engineering communities around the world continue to go from strength to strength. Recent years have seen the emergence of regional and national conferences and associations, with national and international RSE cooperation reaching new heights.
However, there are still many regions where RSEng is happening without structured support or established networks, and these RSEs could benefit from a connection with the global community. Specific regional and cultural context means that each community must find its own strengths and overcome its own challenges. Nevertheless, lessons learned and approaches taken in one community are likely to be valuable to others.
This session provides a platform for members of the diverse global community to meet, network, and share experiences and perspectives. Emerging communities can benefit from the experiences of more established networks, while longer-standing communities can better understand the international impact of RSEng.
The growing number of events dedicated to RSEng taking place around the world is an encouraging sign of the strength and ongoing success of the RSE movement, but carries the threat of a “siloing” effect as local and regional groups focus ever more inward. This session presents an opportunity to discuss how we – as members of the international RSE community – can foster strong, vibrant local communities while reaping the benefits of international coordination and cooperation.
History of RSE Worldwide at the conference
RSE Worldwide sessions have been held at RSECon since 2019, when RSEs from Germany, the Netherlands, and the USA gathered together. Initially, these sessions were held as a way for RSEs to find other RSEs from their country and set up their own association. As the RSE movement has grown, the session is now used to share their experiences and discuss the challenges they face while attempting to establish research software engineering as a recognised career path in their country of residence. While this all remains the goals of this session, in recent years RSE Worldwide has also provided space for representatives of established national RSE communities to share updates and discuss opportunities for international cooperation and collaboration.
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00 - 15 min | Keynote from Sandra Gesing |
| 15 - 45 min |
Lightning talks from the international community
|
| 45 - 50 min | Open mic - Opportunity for unknown/unheard voices, or people who are not part of a community yet to introduce themselves |
| 50 - 65 min | Faciliated discussions |
| 65 - 75 min | Crowdsourced consultation and wrap |
Timezone Options
There will be two RSE Worldwide sessions at the conference this year, in an effort to maximise inclusion across a wide range of time zones/geographical regions.
Session 1
Recommended for RSEs in North and South America
Wednesday 4 September
14:50-16:05 UTC
15:50-17:05
BST
Session 2
Recommended for RSEs in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania
Thursday 5 September
08:30-09:45 UTC
09:30-10:45
BST
Contributors
The following people have contributed towards the development of RSE Worldwide 2024:
- Patricia Herterich (RSE Worldwide Committee Chair)
- Sandra Gesing (Keynote Speaker and Host)
- Michelle Barker
- Jyoti Bhogal
- Fliss Guest
- Simon Hettrick
- Toby Hodges
- David Horsfall
- Daniel S. Katz
- Saranjeet Kaur
- Fan Li
- Rowland Mosbergen
- Yanina Bellini Saibene
- Uwe Schmitt
- Jannetta Steyn
- Anelda Van der Walt
- Claire Wyatt
- Qian Zhang