RNO Services

RNO Core Services

Data Management

Our team provides specialized expertise in spatial data, analysis, and governance to help create research products that are standardized and accessible. We facilitate the collection and curation of data, supporting unified standards that allow for seamless integration and cross-regional analysis.

Strategic Planning

Our team identifies specific barriers and resource needs to provide the best possible support for R2I2 project goals. We work to foster an environment and build capacity for collaboration, innovation, and convergence of research to elevate and advance the collective work of the R2I2 program. And we connect R2I2 teams with available resources to strategically advance their work.

Community Partnership

Our team guides outreach and engagement efforts to build meaningful connections with all external stakeholders. Our team ensures that project outcomes are disseminated and adapted for those most affected by the findings while providing strategic support for broader impact initiatives.

Communications

Our communications strategy amplifies R2I2's collective impact through strategic external storytelling and branded materials. We support R2I2 teams in their communications efforts and optimize internal platforms like Slack to foster a truly collaborative and informed community.

Project Management

Our team establishes foundational infrastructure to support R2I2 project teams. By facilitating network building, we act as a vital bridge between scientific research and the practical needs of translation and communication.

RNO Additional Services and Resources

RNO has many other resources available to teams including expertise in climate science and resilience, community engagement, solutions-based work, innovation and entrepreneurship, training programs, and strategic partnership development.

Please reach out to RNO@umn.edu to help coordinate your requests with these resources.

UMN-Based Services and Resources

Institute for Social Research and Data Innovation, IPUMS and Minnesota Population Center - Consulting on data management and access, knowledge transfer, data synthesis and analysis, social research and demographics

Office of Public Engagement - Consulting on fostering community partnerships, supporting community-engaged research, and broader impacts strategies

Research Computing and Minnesota Supercomputing Institute - Data management and analysis expertise including calling upon resources for higher performance computing, data storage, geospatial analysis, data science and AI

System-wide Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiative - Consulting on academic models for societal good, supporting partnership identification and development toward societal and environmental good

Technology Commercialization - Consulting on establishing innovation ecosystems and supporting tech transfer and commercialization

Technology Leadership Institute - Consulting on workforce development and public-private partnerships for career development

UMN Libraries Research Data Services - Consulting on research support services including research impact and information management, research data services and management, and data preservation and archiving

External Partner Services and Resources

Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS), University of Missouri - Consulting on building capacity for R2I2 teams on issues related to broader impacts, assessing broader societal impact of their work, and providing workshops to build this capacity

Grid Catalyst - Consulting on innovation ecosystems, cleantech entrepreneurship and workforce development

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - Consulting on government partnerships and priorities, technical expertise on renewable energy, and engagement with national labs

UI Collab, University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP) - Consulting on university-industry partnerships for impact and innovation ecosystems

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