Electronic Lab Notebook

The project, led by Assistant Professor of Biology Natalie Nannas in collaboration with the Digital Initiatives, Scholarship, and Collaboration (DISC) team, aimed to pilot the use of electronic lab notebooks (ELN) to enhance the collection, organization, management, and dissemination of research data. The goal was to ensure both short- and long-term access to student and faculty research, potentially supplementing or replacing the traditional paper lab notebooks used in her lab and others across Hamilton.

The project explored how a combination of hardware and software solutions, typically employed at larger research universities, could be successfully adapted for a small liberal arts college. A select group of student researchers participated in the trial, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.

However, the project has paused as Professor Nannas has pursued other interests. It will resume when she has the time and opportunity to revisit it.