Internet2 Quarterly Update: Winter 2025 Semester Highlights

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Webinar: Exploring LabArchives Implementation: Insights from Leading Institutions

Join us on March 25th at 3 PM ET for a special panel discussion featuring experts from the Medical University of South Carolina, Duke University, and the University of Virginia. Our panelists will share their experiences implementing LabArchives at their institutions, off their insights on:

• Adoption strategies
• Lessons learned
• Implementation for mandated use
• Practical advice for institutions considering or currently using the platform

 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in a dynamic conversation with our distinguished speakers. Register here to secure your spot!

Cloud Bound: Federal and University Research on the Cloud April 30, 4:00 – 4:50 PM at Community Exchange 2025

We’re heading to Community Exchange 2025 in Anaheim, CA from April 28 – May 1, and we’d love to connect with you! Please stop by our feature presentation, which will explore recent policy changes from NIH, OSTP, and HHS/ORI that are shaping how research transitions to the cloud. Hear case studies, including how the NIH migrated a 7,000-user LabArchives research platform, and insights from a university partner navigating similar challenges. Register for CommEx and check out the full conference program.

Shaping the Future: We Want Your Input

Your feedback helps shape the future of LabArchives! Please consider sharing feature requests, suggestions, and comments through our Roadmap Collection Sheet. The Service Advisory Board, in collaboration with LabArchives, will review submissions, prioritize tasks, and provide updates directly on the sheet. Your input is essential in ensuring LabArchives continues to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Additional Resources:

NET+ LabArchives Wiki Page • Roadmap Collection Sheet • LabArchives Cloud Scorecard 

Recap: Discovering the Power of NET+ Services

This fall, the NET+ team hosted a nine-part webinar series entitled Discovering the Power of NET+ Services. The series highlighted program benefits, introduced attendees to Program Managers, showcased community activities, highlighted special contract terms and higher education-focused pricing, and demonstrated how to maximize program benefits. Did you miss the October 17th NET+ LabArchives, Panopto, and Canvas session? You can still access the recording and slides for insights.

Advisory Board News

In 2025, the NET+ LabArchives Service Advisory Board is working to engage with the community and address key policy changes, including:

• New WGAC 2.1 AA Regulations (effective April 2026)
• The impact of recent NIH and NSF policy changes
• Potential adoption of research investigation controls

The Board will continue monitoring these developments to ensure LabArchives remains aligned with institutional needs and regulatory requirements.

LabArchives Updates

New Blog Article: 

Unlocking Research Potential with LabArchives: Empowering Researchers, Institutions, and Funding Agencies

In today’s research landscape, data management is key to efficiency, compliance, and integrity. LabArchives, a trusted ELN and research management platform, streamlines workflows, enhances collaboration, and ensures reproducibility. It empowers researchers, institutions, and funding agencies to maximize impact and stay compliant.

 Additional Resources:

• Accessibility, Security and Compliance attestations are available self-service using the LabArchives TrustCenter.
• You can always catch the latest LabArchives announcements at labarchives.com/blog. 

Internet2 Updates

• Check out Learn, Connect, Adapt: Internet2 NET+ AI Updates to see how the NET+ team is tackling AI Service Evaluations, AI communities of practice, and new AI training opportunities.
• Be sure to check out our new Cloud Scorecard Finder to see how various Cloud services align with your institution’s needs on compliance measures like accessibility, security, and privacy.