Daniel S. Katz
@danielskatz.org
Chief Scientist @ NCSA, Res. Prof. @ CS & iSchool, @ U Illinois Urbana-Champaign
He/him
Works on: computational & data science: software opensource systems tools policy practices scholcomm FAIR RSE
more active on: @[email protected]
He/him
Works on: computational & data science: software opensource systems tools policy practices scholcomm FAIR RSE
more active on: @[email protected]
EpsteIN—as in, Epstein and LinkedIn—searches your connections on the social network for names that match those in the released files.
www.404media.co/this-tool-se...
www.404media.co/this-tool-se...
This Tool Searches the Epstein Files For Your LinkedIn Contacts
EpsteIN—as in, Epstein and LinkedIn—searches your connections on the social network for names that match those in the released files.
www.404media.co
February 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
EpsteIN—as in, Epstein and LinkedIn—searches your connections on the social network for names that match those in the released files.
www.404media.co/this-tool-se...
www.404media.co/this-tool-se...
I've been really enjoying the Literature and History podcast (@lahpodcast.bsky.social, literatureandhistory.com), along with the songs at the end of each episode, such as the Trojan War Epic Rap Battle: youtu.be/dX29MfZlMlU
Literary History, from Ancient Times to the Present
Discover a literature podcast that takes you on a journey through literary history, with summaries, historical analyses, and original music.
literatureandhistory.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I've been really enjoying the Literature and History podcast (@lahpodcast.bsky.social, literatureandhistory.com), along with the songs at the end of each episode, such as the Trojan War Epic Rap Battle: youtu.be/dX29MfZlMlU
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Illinois Computes is funded by campus to provided research computing resources and support to every researcher on campus. We use a very broad definition of researcher, with undergrads the only ones who cannot directly make requests (but faculty can on their behalf).
February 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Illinois Computes is funded by campus to provided research computing resources and support to every researcher on campus. We use a very broad definition of researcher, with undergrads the only ones who cannot directly make requests (but faculty can on their behalf).
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Join the #iSchoolUI! We invite applications for two full-time non-tenure track, open rank, specialized faculty positions. Submit your application by March 3 ▶️ bit.ly/4c7O0bm
February 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Join the #iSchoolUI! We invite applications for two full-time non-tenure track, open rank, specialized faculty positions. Submit your application by March 3 ▶️ bit.ly/4c7O0bm
I missed the CZI layoff announcement last week - finance.yahoo.com/news/chan-zu...
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to ‘cure or prevent all disease’
“We want to really double down” on AI-powered biomedical research, Mark Zuckerberg said.
finance.yahoo.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I missed the CZI layoff announcement last week - finance.yahoo.com/news/chan-zu...
I'll be talking about "Research software engineering: a movement and its instantiation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign" (co-authored with Kenton McHenry & Jong Lee) at 14:15 CET today at #FOSDEM in the Open Research devroom
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
#RSEng
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
#RSEng
Research software engineering: a movement and its instantiation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Abstract: In 2012, a small group looking at challenges related to the development and maintenance of research software realized that there was no community identity (e.g., common title, career path, p...
doi.org
February 1, 2026 at 8:08 AM
I'll be talking about "Research software engineering: a movement and its instantiation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign" (co-authored with Kenton McHenry & Jong Lee) at 14:15 CET today at #FOSDEM in the Open Research devroom
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
#RSEng
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
#RSEng
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At #FOSDEM this weekend? Find us in building K on Sunday—we'll be hanging out and talking about how to archive and protect your work for the long haul.
#FOSS #OpenSource #SoftwareHeritage #coderescue
#FOSS #OpenSource #SoftwareHeritage #coderescue
January 31, 2026 at 3:43 PM
At #FOSDEM this weekend? Find us in building K on Sunday—we'll be hanging out and talking about how to archive and protect your work for the long haul.
#FOSS #OpenSource #SoftwareHeritage #coderescue
#FOSS #OpenSource #SoftwareHeritage #coderescue
January 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM
I'll be talking about "Understanding and advancing research software grant funding models" (co-authored with Eric Jensen & Michelle Barker) at 14:20 CET today at #FOSDEM in the Funding the FOSS Ecosystem devroom
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
paper: doi.org/10.12688/ope...
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
paper: doi.org/10.12688/ope...
Understanding and advancing research software grant funding models
Abstract: This talk, based on a paper in Open Research Europe, will discuss the current state of research software funding, propose a way of thinking about the different models that are currently used...
doi.org
January 31, 2026 at 9:51 AM
I'll be talking about "Understanding and advancing research software grant funding models" (co-authored with Eric Jensen & Michelle Barker) at 14:20 CET today at #FOSDEM in the Funding the FOSS Ecosystem devroom
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
paper: doi.org/10.12688/ope...
slides: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
paper: doi.org/10.12688/ope...
The OECD workshop: Research software as a global public good in the age of Artificial intelligence, the second in our series of expert workshops on Access to Research Software, will take place on 6 March 2026, from 9:00 to 17:15 CET, at the OECD Conference Centre and online.
Access to research software: Opportunities and challenges
Stakeholders from academia, government, and the private sector will convene to explore policy options to support access to research software as a key enabler towards advancing open science.
www.oecd.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The OECD workshop: Research software as a global public good in the age of Artificial intelligence, the second in our series of expert workshops on Access to Research Software, will take place on 6 March 2026, from 9:00 to 17:15 CET, at the OECD Conference Centre and online.
Sean Goggins & I presented a short talk on "Understanding Community Health of Published Research Software with Augur" today at CHAOSSCon-EU, as an unplanned hybrid talk. Our slides are at doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Understanding Community Health of Published Research Software with Augur
Abstract: CHAOSS recommends comparing metrics for many projects you are familiar with to assess open source health and sustainability, but newcomers are frequently uncertain about which projects to co...
doi.org
January 29, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Sean Goggins & I presented a short talk on "Understanding Community Health of Published Research Software with Augur" today at CHAOSSCon-EU, as an unplanned hybrid talk. Our slides are at doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
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Who creates your research software? The international RSE community released a position statement on the impact of Generative #AI on research software work.
30+ orgs have signed. Read & add your name 👇 github.com/Academic-Dat...
#RSE #RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
30+ orgs have signed. Read & add your name 👇 github.com/Academic-Dat...
#RSE #RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
GitHub - Academic-Data-Science-Alliance/rse-ai-position-statement: Position statement on AI in the RSE workplace - generated from a BoF at RSECon 2025
Position statement on AI in the RSE workplace - generated from a BoF at RSECon 2025 - Academic-Data-Science-Alliance/rse-ai-position-statement
github.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Who creates your research software? The international RSE community released a position statement on the impact of Generative #AI on research software work.
30+ orgs have signed. Read & add your name 👇 github.com/Academic-Dat...
#RSE #RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
30+ orgs have signed. Read & add your name 👇 github.com/Academic-Dat...
#RSE #RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
I feel fortunate to be able to attend the @softwareheritage.org symposium again this year, where I am thankful to have been invited to the opening reception last night at @unesco.org
January 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
I feel fortunate to be able to attend the @softwareheritage.org symposium again this year, where I am thankful to have been invited to the opening reception last night at @unesco.org
Two interesting takeaways from a @404media.co interview with Chris Gilliard (www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kBg...)
1. Police bodycams can be thought of as a mobile network of government surveillance devices
2. Apple watches (and really iPhones) can be thought of like high tech ankle monitors
1. Police bodycams can be thought of as a mobile network of government surveillance devices
2. Apple watches (and really iPhones) can be thought of like high tech ankle monitors
How Big Tech Has Convinced Us to Surveil Ourselves and Each Other
YouTube video by 404 Media
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Two interesting takeaways from a @404media.co interview with Chris Gilliard (www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kBg...)
1. Police bodycams can be thought of as a mobile network of government surveillance devices
2. Apple watches (and really iPhones) can be thought of like high tech ankle monitors
1. Police bodycams can be thought of as a mobile network of government surveillance devices
2. Apple watches (and really iPhones) can be thought of like high tech ankle monitors
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Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
The new NSF public access policy adds software to what must be publicly shared, and must be described in the data management and sharing plan (DSMP)
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
Policy Notice: Implementation of Policy Changes to Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 24-1, Supplement 2
The information set out in this notice takes precedence over existing policies and procedures in PAPPG 24-1. It applies for all financial assistance awarded on or after Jan. 22, 2026.
www.nsf.gov
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM
The new NSF public access policy adds software to what must be publicly shared, and must be described in the data management and sharing plan (DSMP)
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
www.nsf.gov/policies/doc...
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ReSA’s January newsletter (preview.mailerlite.io/preview/7781...) includes:
- Institutional policy pathways for supporting #ResearchSoftware
- @schmidtsciences.bsky.social support for ReSA
- @oecd-ocde.bsky.social workshop on access to RS
- @softwaresaved.bsky.social International #RSE Survey
- Institutional policy pathways for supporting #ResearchSoftware
- @schmidtsciences.bsky.social support for ReSA
- @oecd-ocde.bsky.social workshop on access to RS
- @softwaresaved.bsky.social International #RSE Survey
ReSA News | January 2026
preview.mailerlite.io
January 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
ReSA’s January newsletter (preview.mailerlite.io/preview/7781...) includes:
- Institutional policy pathways for supporting #ResearchSoftware
- @schmidtsciences.bsky.social support for ReSA
- @oecd-ocde.bsky.social workshop on access to RS
- @softwaresaved.bsky.social International #RSE Survey
- Institutional policy pathways for supporting #ResearchSoftware
- @schmidtsciences.bsky.social support for ReSA
- @oecd-ocde.bsky.social workshop on access to RS
- @softwaresaved.bsky.social International #RSE Survey
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Illinois is renowned worldwide as a hub of scientific research, education, and innovation.
It’s in no small part thanks to the work being done here at the UIUC’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications.
It’s in no small part thanks to the work being done here at the UIUC’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications.
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Illinois is renowned worldwide as a hub of scientific research, education, and innovation.
It’s in no small part thanks to the work being done here at the UIUC’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications.
It’s in no small part thanks to the work being done here at the UIUC’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications.
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I’m hiring! Looking for someone with excellent communication skills, knows Python, and wants a career enabling science by creating user-facing content for astronomers. This is a full-time, long-term position that does NOT require a PhD! recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/... 🔭 Apply by Feb 21st!
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I’m hiring! Looking for someone with excellent communication skills, knows Python, and wants a career enabling science by creating user-facing content for astronomers. This is a full-time, long-term position that does NOT require a PhD! recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/... 🔭 Apply by Feb 21st!
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The 2026 International RSE Survey is now live!
This survey will help us better understand what RSEs need and how we can advocate for the community with policymakers and funders.
We'd really appreciate your input. Please share with your networks. #RSEng
www.software.ac.uk/news/2026-in...
This survey will help us better understand what RSEs need and how we can advocate for the community with policymakers and funders.
We'd really appreciate your input. Please share with your networks. #RSEng
www.software.ac.uk/news/2026-in...
2026 International RSE Survey | Software Sustainability Institute
We have launched the 2026 International RSE Survey.
www.software.ac.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:37 AM
The 2026 International RSE Survey is now live!
This survey will help us better understand what RSEs need and how we can advocate for the community with policymakers and funders.
We'd really appreciate your input. Please share with your networks. #RSEng
www.software.ac.uk/news/2026-in...
This survey will help us better understand what RSEs need and how we can advocate for the community with policymakers and funders.
We'd really appreciate your input. Please share with your networks. #RSEng
www.software.ac.uk/news/2026-in...
We are pleased to announce the 13 - 16 April 13, 2026 Software Citation Workshop in San Diego, California — an interactive, cross‑disciplinary event focused on advancing best practices, implementation strategies, and community engagement for software citation in astronomy research (and beyond).
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Software Citation Workshop
softwarecitationworkshop.ucsd.edu
January 17, 2026 at 1:36 PM
We are pleased to announce the 13 - 16 April 13, 2026 Software Citation Workshop in San Diego, California — an interactive, cross‑disciplinary event focused on advancing best practices, implementation strategies, and community engagement for software citation in astronomy research (and beyond).
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h/i David Grinspoon
January 16, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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📣 USRSE’26 is coming! 🎉
The 4th annual US Research Software Engineering Conference is happening Oct 19–21, 2026 at the San Jose Marriott. Join #RSEs & allies for community, collaboration, and innovation. 🌟
👉 Learn more: us-rse.org/usrse26/
#RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
The 4th annual US Research Software Engineering Conference is happening Oct 19–21, 2026 at the San Jose Marriott. Join #RSEs & allies for community, collaboration, and innovation. 🌟
👉 Learn more: us-rse.org/usrse26/
#RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
📣 USRSE’26 is coming! 🎉
The 4th annual US Research Software Engineering Conference is happening Oct 19–21, 2026 at the San Jose Marriott. Join #RSEs & allies for community, collaboration, and innovation. 🌟
👉 Learn more: us-rse.org/usrse26/
#RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
The 4th annual US Research Software Engineering Conference is happening Oct 19–21, 2026 at the San Jose Marriott. Join #RSEs & allies for community, collaboration, and innovation. 🌟
👉 Learn more: us-rse.org/usrse26/
#RSEng #research #ResearchSoftware #ResearchComputing
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so chill
Oh to be a little Tardigrade walking across a microscope slide. 🫧🐻🧪
January 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
so chill
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If you can substitute "hungry ghost trapped in a jar" for "AI" in a sentence it's probably a valid use case for LLMs. Take "I have a bunch of hungry ghosts in jars, they mainly write SQL queries for me". Sure. Reasonable use case.
"My girlfriend is a hungry ghost I trapped in a jar"? No. Deranged.
"My girlfriend is a hungry ghost I trapped in a jar"? No. Deranged.
August 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
If you can substitute "hungry ghost trapped in a jar" for "AI" in a sentence it's probably a valid use case for LLMs. Take "I have a bunch of hungry ghosts in jars, they mainly write SQL queries for me". Sure. Reasonable use case.
"My girlfriend is a hungry ghost I trapped in a jar"? No. Deranged.
"My girlfriend is a hungry ghost I trapped in a jar"? No. Deranged.