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Registration Closed - AWS Kiro Workshop

THIS EVENT IS FULL.  No longer accepting additional participants, Date: Monday March 2, 2026 Time: 10am-4pm  Lunch 🍽: Provided (sponsored by AWS) Location: Room 371 CSE2/Gate Hall (Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195) or virtual. Hybrid: YES! Join us in person or on Zoom (authentication required; only official domains permitted).  We’re excited to host a full-day, hands-on workshop with AWS showcasing Kiro, an AI-native coding assistant built to accelerate software development without sacrificing code quality or architectural rigor. In this workshop, participants will work directly with a real-world serverless application to learn how Kiro supports rapid feature development while enforcing best practices across complex, multi-file codebases. You’ll explore techniques such as vibe coding for fast iteration, spec-driven development for structured feature design, and steering Kiro to understand your… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering Room 371; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Amazon Web Services, UWIT Research Computing, eScience Institute, Office of Research. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers. Monday, March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

CORE: Award Administration - Fiscal Compliance (CORE 1040 Class)

This intermediate course provides a deeper look at the complex policies, rules, regulations, and procedures necessary for maintaining fiscal compliance in the post-award administration of grant and contract budgets. The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Individuals currently using or administering grant and contract budgets. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mdcox@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: SAGE Awards & Modifications (CORE 1015)

The SAGE Awards course provides an overview of the award and modification process in SAGE. The SAGE Awards section allows research administrators to accurately create and track Award Setup Requests, which is an essential part of the research lifecycle. SAGE Awards is closely integrated with other elements of SAGE, such as eGC1 and Budget, so prior knowledge in creating SAGE eGC1s, sponsored project proposal budgets, and SAGE Budgets is recommended for this course. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://www.washington.edu/research/research-administration-learning/sage-awards/. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Staff who work in SAGE to create and track Award Setup and Modification Requests. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Managing Python Environments with Conda in Jupyter

, Register: [https://forms.office.com/r/ejLs8N27xW] Date: March 5 Time: 1-3pm  Location: eScience classroom (WRF Data Science Studio, UW Physics/Astronomy Tower, 6th Floor, 3910 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98195) or virtual. Hybrid: YES! Join us in person or on Zoom (authentication required; only official domains permitted). Managing Python Environments with Conda in Jupyter is a hands-on workshop focused on building and managing reproducible Python environments on Hyak Klone and Tillicum. This session introduces the Conda module and Jupyter modules available on Hyak and demonstrates recommended workflows using Open OnDemand. Participants will learn how to create and manage Conda environments, configure environment and package storage to avoid home directory limits, and register Conda environments for use in Jupyter notebooks and JupyterLab. Through guided exercises, attendees will practice running Python workflows from the command line and through Jupyter, reinforcing best practices for interactive… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Physics-Astronomy Tower (PAT). Campus room: eScience Institute, WRF Data Science Studio, University of Washington, UW Physics/Astronomy Tower, 6th Floor, 3910 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Student Activities. Workshops. Academics. Event sponsors: UW-IT Research Computing, eScience Institute, Office of Research. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

MRAM - Monthly Research Administration Meeting

MRAM is a monthly meeting open to UW staff interested in research award administration. Meetings are jointly hosted by Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Finance. We provide research administrators at the University of Washington with access to timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. MRAM website, Q&A Instructions for the MRAM webinar:  Use "Q&A" to ask questions "Chat" is disabled for attendees in favor of "Q&A" Join the MRAM mailing list Subscribers receive:  Meeting agenda a few days prior to meetings.  , Meeting reminder with link to attend just before the meeting.  , Meeting materials and Q&A within a week following the meeting.  , Occasional emails with timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Online Meeting. Accessibility Contact: mramques@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

AWS Office Hours - Virtual

Join the UWIT Research Computing team and AWS Solutions Architects for open office hours focused on your cloud questions. This is a great opportunity to get real-time help with AWS topics including research workflows, compute and storage options, cost management, data migration, and best practices for designing in the cloud. You must sign in to Zoom using your UW NetID to join. Follow these steps: Go to https://washington.zoom.us , Click Sign In and use your UW credentials , Then click the Zoom link to join the meeting: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93221107217. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93221107217. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Amazon Web Services, UWIT Research Computing. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

CORE: Preparing for Audit (CORE 1042 Class)

This course is designed to discuss transactions that are typically identified for review in an audit and how to prepare for an audit. The course will include information on high risk purchases, principles of allocation of costs, end-of-award purchases, and re-budgeting. Also included in the course will be information provided in the Uniform Guidance and various agency deviations. The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Anyone who maintains documentation for, approves purchases for, or manages sponsored project budgets. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: mdcox@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Blueprint of a Proposal (CORE 1001 Class)

Trying to make sense of proposal preparation, review and submission at the UW? This course introduces participants to the UW processes, concepts and terminology that will help get you started in the right direction. Through discussion, hands-on exercises, annotated online resources and in class handouts, we will cover: Proposal Process Policies and Procedures , Roles & Responsibilities , Where to find critical information needed for proposal preparation , Proposal best practices, The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Anyone involved in the preparation or review of sponsored programs proposals to external… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Managing Cost Share at the UW (CORE 2041 Class)

This course provides an overview of the UW Cost Share Systems, best practices for managing Cost Share Commitments, and information on Closing out Awards with Cost Share. Content covered in this course includes: Review Cost Share Set Up Process , How Contributions are Recorded , Tools and Best Practices for Managing & Monitoring , Sponsor Reporting , Changes to Cost Share Commitments , How to Determine if Cost Share is Met , Close Out, The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Anyone who manages cost share commitments on sponsored awards. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Managing Cost Share at the UW (CORE 2041 Class)

This course provides an overview of the UW Cost Share Systems, best practices for managing Cost Share Commitments, and information on Closing out Awards with Cost Share. Content covered in this course includes: Review Cost Share Set Up Process , How Contributions are Recorded , Tools and Best Practices for Managing & Monitoring , Sponsor Reporting , Changes to Cost Share Commitments , How to Determine if Cost Share is Met , Close Out, The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Anyone who manages cost share commitments on sponsored awards. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

MRAM - Monthly Research Administration Meeting

MRAM is a monthly meeting open to UW staff interested in research award administration. Meetings are jointly hosted by Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Finance. We provide research administrators at the University of Washington with access to timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. MRAM website, Q&A Instructions for the MRAM webinar:  Use "Q&A" to ask questions "Chat" is disabled for attendees in favor of "Q&A" Join the MRAM mailing list Subscribers receive:  Meeting agenda a few days prior to meetings.  , Meeting reminder with link to attend just before the meeting.  , Meeting materials and Q&A within a week following the meeting.  , Occasional emails with timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Online Meeting. Accessibility Contact: mramques@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

CoPRA Convo

Join the CoPRA Convo for peer-to-peer problem solving. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/93708855761?from=addon. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Office of Research and CORE (Collaborative for Research Education). Target Audience: research administrators and grant managers. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Navigating Financial Reporting for Grants Managers (CORE 1095 Class)

This course attempts to demystify Workday by making common interactions with Workday specific to grant managers easy to understand. The course provides an overview of financial concepts and reports needed to manage sponsored awards in Workday.  The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Grant managers who use Workday, and specifically the R1234 report to manage grant financials. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Understanding Your New Award (CORE 1030 Class)

This course picks up where Blueprint of a Proposal leaves off. We overview what happens after the proposal has been submitted and what kinds of communication you might expect at the pre-award phase of a sponsored project. We then take a look at processes that occur when the UW receives an award from a sponsor. Specific topics include: Sponsor review , Types of awards , Pre-award sponsor correspondence (e.g. just in time) , The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) review, negotiations, and role in the UW setup process , P.I./Campus review and Award Setup Request Roles , Advance Awards, The focus is on action items for Research Administrators and Principal Investigators, along with opportunities for planning at the setup of a new award to establish a strong foundation for successful management of that award. Note: This course provides a broad overview of activities occurring after proposal submission through award setup at the UW.  A companion course, Reading the Notice of Award, provides a detailed look at the… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

CORE: Reading the Notice of Award (NoA) (CORE 1039 Class)

The Notice of Award (NoA) is a significant document for award recipients to read closely and understand. It is the contractual agreement between the UW and the sponsor. The NoA provides basic and essential information, such as: Period of performance , Invoicing and reporting standards, frequency, and due dates , Budget details , Special terms and conditions , Closeout and termination requirements, And much more! In this class the instructor: Explains typical elements of the NoA that award recipients need to understand. , Highlights what the terms mentioned in the NoA mean for compliance requirements. , Provides insight into how elements of the NOA are reflected in the setup of the award in Workday. The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

MRAM - Monthly Research Administration Meeting

MRAM is a monthly meeting open to UW staff interested in research award administration. Meetings are jointly hosted by Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Finance. We provide research administrators at the University of Washington with access to timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. MRAM website, Q&A Instructions for the MRAM webinar:  Use "Q&A" to ask questions "Chat" is disabled for attendees in favor of "Q&A" Join the MRAM mailing list Subscribers receive:  Meeting agenda a few days prior to meetings.  , Meeting reminder with link to attend just before the meeting.  , Meeting materials and Q&A within a week following the meeting.  , Occasional emails with timely and relevant information regarding award regulation and management. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: Online Meeting. Accessibility Contact: mramques@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

CORE: Award Administration - Fiscal Compliance (CORE 1040 Class)

This intermediate course provides a deeper look at the complex policies, rules, regulations, and procedures necessary for maintaining fiscal compliance in the post-award administration of grant and contract budgets. The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request accommodation, please reach out at least ten business days before the class start date to ensure timely arrangements. All information will be kept confidential. Audience Individuals currently using or administering grant and contract budgets. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

AWS Kiro - Getting Started from Build to Operate

👉 Register now — limited spots!  , Date: Tuesday May 19, 2026 Time: 10am-4pm  Lunch 🍽: Provided (sponsored by AWS) Location: Room 371 CSE2/Gate Hall (Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195) or virtual. Hybrid: YES! Join us in person or on Zoom (authentication required; only official domains permitted).  We’re excited to host a full-day, hands-on workshop with AWS showcasing Kiro, an AI-native coding assistant built to accelerate software development without sacrificing code quality or architectural rigor. In this hands-on session, you'll explore the capabilities of Kiro, an AI-powered assistant designed to accelerate software development and cloud operations. You'll experience firsthand how AI assistance can boost productivity and help you build, deploy, and operate applications more efficiently. From setting up Kiro in your development environment to completing a real-world coding challenge, this… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Bill & Melinda Gates Center For Computer Science & Engineering Room 371; University of Washington, 3800 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: finchkn@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Amazon Web Services, UWIT Research Computing, eScience Institute, Office of Research. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

CORE: Compliance Case Studies: Financial Conflicts of Interest, Export Controls and Research Integrity (CORE 2030 Class)

This intermediate case-study based course provides background and context for research compliance operations at the University of Washington. We will present a framework and resources for research administrators who are expected to understand policies and requirements in research integrity, financial conflicts of interest, and export controls The cases presented assume prior knowledge of concepts related to FCOI, export controls, and research integrity, the basics of which will not be covered in class. Before coming to class review the following resources: Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) overview , FCOI Training , Export Control overview , Office of Research Misconduct Proceedings , Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training, The Collaborative for Research Education (CORE) at the University of Washington is committed to providing equal access to its programs and courses for all learners. Please contact the CORE office at corehelp@uw.edu or 206-616-0804 if you require accommodations. To request… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: corehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Research Administrators. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit www.washington.edu.