# Book Dash, 14 Nov 2023 - Day 2

*tags: `bookdash 2023` `Nov` `event`*

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* **Link of Links: **[https://ttw-book-dash-nov23.start.page/](**[]https://ttw-book-dash-nov23.start.page/[]**)
* Date: 14 Nov 2023
* Location: Virtual Only Today - Online
* Private - Book Dash Zoom link
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### 💻 Zoom link

[https://turing-uk.zoom.us/j/98012268423?pwd=UnZnb3RmWHFsOW5aVjlCSmRFTHF4Zz09](https://turing-uk.zoom.us/j/98012268423?pwd=UnZnb3RmWHFsOW5aVjlCSmRFTHF4Zz09)

Meeting ID: 980 1226 8423

Passcode:404450

## 👋 Welcome!

* Today's calls are scheduled for the invited participants of the next Book Dash event hosted by The Turing Way taking place from 13 to 17 Nov 2023 online.
* Please note that everyone who participates in *The Turing Way* project is expected to abide by our Code of Conduct.
* Please see more details on the project, Book Dash and logistics details (shared by email before the event) for the upcoming book dash below the notes.

## Relevant links to keep handy

* Link of links:
* [https://ttw-book-dash-nov23.start.page/]([]https://ttw-book-dash-nov23.start.page/[])
* *Note that in the weeks prior to the book dash this main link has had various iterations. This should be the correct one to save/bookmark!*
* Calendar
* Overview timetable as a Google doc spreadsheet: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n4AD\_B-UGFYvtNbS1\_rsPmOeXY75IBSI0ApuY0vDRRE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n4AD\_B-UGFYvtNbS1\_rsPmOeXY75IBSI0ApuY0vDRRE/edit?usp=sharing)

## Contributions sessions

* Shared clock: We will use browser-based shared (cuckoo) clock: [https://cuckoo.team/tw-bookdash](https://cuckoo.team/tw-bookdash) to manage our time
* Each day we will hold 3 contributions sessions and one themed discussion/networking session where you can interact with others, continue your discussion outside development session or take a break as it's most sustainable and helpful for your participation.
* Each session will follow the Pomodoro technique that we also use for our coworking calls. See details in the coworking chapter in The TuringWay: [https://the-turing-way.netlify.app/community-handbook/coworking/coworking-motivation.html](https://the-turing-way.netlify.app/community-handbook/coworking/coworking-motivation.html)

All time provided in London Time (UTC). Please use this link to convert in your time zone: convert time:

[https://arewemeetingyet.com/london/2022-11-DD/hh:mm](https://arewemeetingyet.com/london/2022-11-DD/hh:mm) (update DD:date, hh:mm: hours:minutes)

Please take comfort breaks as needed.

### Introduction to the event

* Intro to Turing Way book dash day 📚
* GitHub resources and managing your contributions: [https://pad.sfconservancy.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-github](https://pad.sfconservancy.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-github)
* An onboarding breakout room for new members and people who need any refresher [https://pad.sfconservancy.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-onboarding](https://pad.sfconservancy.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-onboarding)
* Feel free to propose breakout rooms if you have already identified your groups (topic, language, discussions)
* Please use this document as extensively as needed

### Groupings for breakout rooms based on onboarding notes:

We have allocated rooms based on your notes from onboarding notes: [https://pad.sfconservancy.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-onboarding](https://pad.sfconservancy.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-onboarding)

Feel free to move between the breakout rooms to identify collaborations!

Room/Theme (details)/Members/comments

* Accessibilty in data science:
* Data (Management and wrangling):
* Localisation and Translation:
* Community management:
* Individuals tackling existing issues:

## Day 2: 14 Nov 2023

Day lead: Susana

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± Themed discussion \& Networking: [] Show and Tell (in English) + Show and Tell/Enseña y muestra (en Español)[]

#### Time table and attendees

Time (all time in UTC)/ Agenda / Hosts for development and social *sessions / *Attendees

08:00 - 10:30 : Esther / Jen, Cari, Sara, Kalle, Esther, Susana

[]11:00 - 12:30 / Social session[] - Kirstie \& Susana 💪📢 / Eriol, Sarah, Mike, Kalle, Maria, Francisco, Ceilidh, Esther

14:00 - 16:30 : Winny \& Liz / Richard, Sara, Mike, Kalle, Jesica, David S, Ceilidh, Esther?, Susana

[]17:00 - 19:30 / Social session (Spanish):[] Susana \& Ale 💪📢 / Jesica, Alejandro, Patricia

20:00 - 21:30 : Liz / Gigi, Jesica, Patricia, David LJ

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Sign up

*Please add your name to this list, but remember that this is a public document, so use a pseudonym if you'd prefer, or just feel free to leave your name off.*

Name (pronouns - optional) / Institute / Twitter, Mastodon, GitHub / icebreaker: What is your favourite snack?

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* Saranjeet Kaur She/her / Research Software Alliance/ GH: @SaranjeetKaur / popcorn, banana chips, makhana (fox nuts)
* Susana - she/her - University of Edinburgh / peanutsss, or peanut butter by itself too....
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* Jen she/her / The Alan Turing Institute / @jen\_gineered \& @dingaaling / popcorn in every form but especially the terrible American style "movie theatre butter" flavour
* Emma Karoune, she/her, The Alan Turing Institute, @ekaroune, Crisps - I like popchips BBQ or spicy flavour.
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* Alexandra, she/her, GH: @AlexandraAAJ X:AlexandraAA10 / cashews
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* Esther, she/her / TU Delft / GH: EstherPlomp / cashewnut pie!
* David L-J (he/him) / The Alan Turing Institute / [https://mastodon.social/@flypig](https://mastodon.social/@flypig) / Savoury: Giant Peruvian Corn; Sweet: Sherbet Fountains.
* David Sarmiento (he-him) / The Alan Turing Institute / Davsarper in GH / pipas! (roasted sunflower seeds)
* Arielle Bennett (she/her) / Turing / peanut butter straight from the jar
* Kalle Westerling (he/they)
* Liz Hare she/her, DOg Genetics LLC, cookies
* Gigi Kenneth. she/her, Appsilon, GitHub: gigikenneth, chocolate chip cookies or ice cream

### Turing Way and Book Dash

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* Intro to The Turing Way \& the Book Dash: Intro slides for you : [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i1BWL4j8BmpmF32JxcB1i1xx9J\_W1bod75GFjY0pzNQ/edit#slide=id.gda155644db\_0\_1581](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1i1BWL4j8BmpmF32JxcB1i1xx9J\_W1bod75GFjY0pzNQ/edit#slide=id.gda155644db\_0\_1581)
* Slides are available for download on Zenodo: [https://zenodo.org/records/10054798](https://zenodo.org/records/10054798)
* For returning members, only update to note is that []GitHub 'label'[] for this edition of the Book Dash is: 0-book-dash-nov23
* Onboarding calls: [https://annuel2.framapad.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-onboarding](https://annuel2.framapad.org/p/ttw-bookdash-nov2023-onboarding)
* Project repository on GitHub: [https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/the-turing-way](https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/the-turing-way)
* Book is hosted online at: [https://the-turing-way.netlify.com](https://the-turing-way.netlify.com)
* Join the mailing list to receive newsletter: [https://tinyletter.com/TuringWay](https://tinyletter.com/TuringWay)
* Follow on Twitter: @turingway - [https://twitter.com/turingway](https://twitter.com/turingway)
* Mastodon: [https://fosstodon.org/@turingway](https://fosstodon.org/@turingway)

#### Contribution Session (time block 1, 8:00 - 10:30) Host: Esther, Saranjeet

Time (UTC) / Suggested agenda

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08:00 - 08:10 / Kick-off, check-ins

08:10 - 08:30 / Introductions, Icebreakers \& mixers

08:30 - 09:00 / Onboarding and resource - preparing for the Book Dash

09:00 - 09:10 / Break

09:10 - 09:45 / First Pomodoro :tomato:

09:45 - 09:55 / Quick report out

09:55 - 10:30 / Second Pomodoro :tomato:

10:30 - 10:30 / Optional Discussion and follow ups

Notes: Name / Comment / Insights and report out

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* Esther: Mainly worked on the last updates for my PR that has been open forever. Please review, especially if you have thoughts about methods/protocols and data visualisation: [https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/pull/3214](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/pull/3214)
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* Kalle, closing issues from yesterday
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#### Social Session (11:00 - 13:30) - Host: Kirstie, Susana - Show and Tell

Time (UTC) / Suggested agenda

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11:00 - 11:10 / Kick-off, check-ins

Notes and questions for discussion:

* Emma showed her salt marsh reference collection for phytolith study
* Susana showed Quarto: [https://quarto.org](https://quarto.org)
* Some examples:
* [https://openscapes.github.io/quarto-website-tutorial/](https://openscapes.github.io/quarto-website-tutorial/)
* [https://estherplomp.github.io/TNW-OS-support/](https://estherplomp.github.io/TNW-OS-support/)
* David showed how he has been working on updating the browser of the gecko operating system
* He's been tracking his progress: [https://www.flypig.co.uk/?to=gecko](https://www.flypig.co.uk/?to=gecko)
* There are amazing AI generated illustrations!
* Esther shared her "Academic paper tracking #365papers" reading "challenge" for academic articles / book chapters
* [https://scholar.social/@toothFAIRy/111403462202963221](https://scholar.social/@toothFAIRy/111403462202963221)
* Batool shared Readwise as a way to track notes: [https://readwise.io](https://readwise.io)
* Winny shared her experiences team building in nature, in Uganda
* mabiraforestcamp.com
* She put together some really lovely pictures in her powerpoint
* Mike shared his love of eggs, and how to cook scrambled egg!
* [https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021931-extra-creamy-scrambled-eggs](https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021931-extra-creamy-scrambled-eggs)
* Works for vegan scrambled eggs too!
* [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/dining/how-to-make-scrambled-eggs.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/dining/how-to-make-scrambled-eggs.html)
* Fran has a special egg pan in his kitchen!
* Fran shared his scavenger hunt game to explore the internet!
* [https://eggsplorer.netlify.app](https://eggsplorer.netlify.app)
* Ceilidh shared her experiences learning roller derby!
* For more information - see the Whip It film!! [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whip\_It\_(film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whip\_It\_(film))
* Rules: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller\_derby](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller\_derby)
* Really inclusive and supportive atmosphere
* Johanna shared her experience pole dancing
* bruises and friction!!
* And another really inclusive environment
* Arielle kept with the theme of sport with power lifting
* More information (for beginners): [https://www.nerdfitness.com/](https://www.nerdfitness.com/)
* Anne shared her printed cyanotypes!
* Shared friend's work in Alaska: [http://www.hannahpmode.com/juneau-icefield](http://www.hannahpmode.com/juneau-icefield)
* You can give this as a gift! [https://shop.kettlesyard.co.uk/products/sunography-color-cards-pack-of-5](https://shop.kettlesyard.co.uk/products/sunography-color-cards-pack-of-5) (or buy for yourself)
* From Google: Cyanotype photography is a camera-less technique that involves laying an object on paper coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it to UV light and washing with water to create stunning white and Prussian blue images
* Ale shared her past work as the CEO of a theatre company, and current work teaching finance for sustainable cultural projects in Peru!
* Making her materials open source, and facilitating the teaching in a collaborative way, following the best practice guidance in The Turing Way!
* Sustainability is a fascinating word - and the hardest part of making something successful - easy as a one off but how do we keep it going!
* Kirstie, fundraising cycle in California

Notes: Name / icebreaker: if you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

* Susana (she/her) / I'd like to be in any autumn forest, in the UK or anywhere to be honest
* Ceilidh (she/her) / in front of a fireplace (don't mind where)
* David L-J (he/him) / somewhere cold outside (Northern Finland?) and warm inside.
* Alexandra (she/her) / Lima (with my parents)
* Emma, she/her, sitting in a cafe drinking coffee somewhere warm
* Kirstie, she/her, Vancouver, Canada :snowflake:
* Mike, he/him, in bed :)
* Fran, he/him, Almería
* Esther, she/her, somewhere with less rain and better temperatures ;(
* Batool Almarzouq / I miss home (Saudi), I would fly
* Anne / in the sunshine!
* Winny, She/Her, somewhere in the Bahamas
* Kalle, he/they, ANYWHERE warmer and dryer than here

#### Contribution Session (time block 3, 14:00 - 16:30) - Host: Winny, Liz

Time (UTC) / Suggested agenda

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14:00 - 14:10 / Kick-off, check-ins

14:10 - 14:30 / Introductions, Icebreakers \& mixers

14:30 - 15:00 / Onboarding and resource - preparing for the Book Dash

15:00 - 15:10 / Break

15:10 - 15:30 / First Pomodoro :tomato:

15:45 - 15:55 / Quick report out

15:55 - 16:30 / Second Pomodoro :tomato:

16:30 - 16:30 / Optional Discussion and follow ups

Notes: Name / Comment / Insights and report out

* Richard J. Acton / / moussaka
* María Nanton / here to work on translation-localization / some black coffee with toast \& butter for breakfast
* Andrea Sánchez-Tapia / she-her / translation and localisation team.
* Jesica Formoso / she-her / accesibility
* Ceilidh /she-her/ data hazards
* David / he-him / Agile for research project \& data hazards/ chicken "fajitas" (free version)
* Susana/ she-her/ pasta with vegan tuna, was yum.
* Kalle / he-they / Agile for research projects
* Winny/Bananas/rice/chicken/avocado
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REPORT OUT:

* Susana/
* Arielle / Kalle / David/ Batool - merging old or current PRs on project design in preparation for reformatting the structure of hte project design guides [https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/pull/3395](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/pull/3395) and [https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/pull/3169](https://github.com/the-turing-way/the-turing-way/pull/3169). Started drawing a new structure in a Miro board: [https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNPYo3M4=/](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVNPYo3M4=/)
* Richard - reviewing his PR from last Book Dash and identifying what needs to go into sub-chapters
* Andrea (talking with Maria) - discussing guidelines for Spanish translations, adopting other projects sources. Also discussing a little bit about edits on the main content: general translation guidelines can be a whole section, and create connections between the style guide (how do you write original content in English that is more localisable) and the accessibility guidelines (please help flag or improve directly the alt-text when translating + please do alt-text when working with Scriberia). Maria will lead this during the week.
* Jesica - working on the inclusive-events-planning.md draft.
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Social in Spanish (time block 4, 17:00 - 19:30) - Susana, Ale

Time (UTC) / Suggested agenda

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17:00 - 17:10 / Kick-off, check-ins

17:10 - 17:30 / Introductions, Icebreakers \& mixers

17:30 - 18:00 / Onboarding and resource - preparing for the Book Dash

18:00 - 18:10 / Break

18:10 - 18:45 / First Pomodoro :tomato:

18:45 - 18:55 / Quick report out

18:55 - 19:30 / Second Pomodoro :tomato:

19:30 - 19:30 / Optional Discussion and follow ups

Notes: Name / icebreaker: cual es tu sitio favorito de donde naciste?

* Alejandro Coca-Castro, Páramo de Chingaza
* Patricia Loto, Charata - Chaco
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* Guía para contribuidores (ciencia-abierta-en-latinoamerica.netlify.app) -> open science in Spanish!
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#### Contribution Session (time block 5, 20:00 - 21:30) - Liz

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20:00 - 20:10 / Kick-off, check-ins

20:10 - 20:30 / Introductions, Icebreakers \& mixers

20:30 - 21:00 / Second Pomodoro :tomato:

21:00 - 21:10 / Break

21:10 - 21:30 / Second Pomodoro :tomato:

21:30 - 22:00 / Optional Discussion and follow ups

Notes: Name / Comment / Insights and report out / Food you could eat again and again without getting sick of it!

* David L-J / Looking at adding some material about Twitter's academic decline (if there is such a thing) / Vegan Lasagne
* Gigi/ Working on the landing page for the Data Feminism chapter/ fried plantain (dodo)/ Update: wrapped up the landing page, link to it: [https://hackmd.io/@gigikenneth/BJY5OblNa/edit](https://hackmd.io/@gigikenneth/BJY5OblNa/edit) / will work on Chapter 1 tomorrow with Arielle.
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