Informatics
Information
The Informatics unit specializes in information engineering, emphasizing the automation, storage, and retrieval of data through digital infrastructure. This unit supports campus researchers through consultations and by integrating Informatics specialists into grant-funded projects, thereby enhancing research capabilities and outcomes.
About This Team
All grant-related work is supervised by Tyler Pearson, Director of Digital Scholarship and Data Services. The team includes Varun Sayapaneni, Research Informatics Specialist, who brings expertise in data-intensive research and digital scholarship projects, along with the team of Graduate Research Assistants.
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Tyler Pearson, Director of Digital Scholarship and Data Services
Tyler supports researchers by transforming their ideas into functional code and providing expertise on research workflows and a range of other services. Tyler holds office hours in Room 121 of the Data Services unit, located in the Zarrow Family Faculty and Graduate Student Center on lower level 1 of Bizzell Memorial Library.
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Varun Sayapaneni, Research Informatics Specialist
Varun specializes in data automation and management. He is available for consultations both in person and online. Schedule an appointment with him to get the support you need.
Notable Projects
AI Pilot of Tools and Workshop Curriculum for Research and Instruction
Mark, Tyler, and Varun have received a $10,000 OU seed funding award in an effort to increase AI awareness and use on campus. This project establishes an AI sandbox in University Libraries to provide hands-on access to generative and non-generative AI tools (JupyterLab, LibreChat, LiteLLM). The project includes the creation of training materials and fall workshops to support learning and experimentation with AI technologies.
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