Newsletter Draft: September 2025 #23
Description
Newsletter Month
September
Newsletter Year
2025
Headline Highlights
🧰 US-RSE Conference Starterpack
Your Field Guide to Maximizing Every Moment at #USRSE25
The US-RSE Conference isn’t just another event—it’s our community’s annual pulse check, celebration, and planning session rolled into one. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned RSE, this Conference Starterpack has everything you need to hit the ground running.
In this special pre-conference edition, we’ll help you:
• 📅 Plan your days with can’t-miss talks, workshops, and lightning sessions
• 👥 Find your people with community meetup highlights and informal gatherings
• 🧭 Navigate the venue like a pro with maps, travel tips, and Slack channels
• 💬 Prep your pitch—whether for hallway conversations, job leads, or hallway-track collaborations
• 🔍 Discover how to get involved in US-RSE beyond the conference: join a working group, submit a blog post, or mentor a new member
Plus, we’ll share behind-the-scenes insights from the organizing committee and tips from returning attendees on making the most of your experience.
This isn’t just a guide—it’s your launchpad. Get ready to connect, share, and build the future of research software engineering together.
Newsletter Tasks
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- Create new markdown draft using Jekyll post format
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- Develop content for headline
- Gather Steering Committee updates
- Update community call details and youtube links
- Forward previous month's events and opportunities
- Clear slack list triage
- Get new events and opportunities from slack #events & #general
- Check job posting links
- Finalize and merge to
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Additional Notes
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