What is DHReSCU?

Research software consists of software, code, and tools that allow researchers to generate, analyze, and present data in order to produce research results. Research software engineers (RSEs) are the people who specialize in developing research software. Arizona State University in collaboration with colleagues from Princeton University and Harvard University is exploring the development of a Digital Humanities Research Software Consulting Unit (DHReSCU). This virtual unit will provide digital humanities researchers with the opportunity to consult experienced DH RSEs during the project planning and design phase to create a software development plan. DH software development plans will focus on scoping feasible budgets and development goals while also considering sustainability and maintainability, in order to increase the durability of the software and potential reuse.

Please send any questions or requests to be informed about updates to dhrescu-contact@googlegroups.com.

Apply to be a DHReSCU Consultant!

 Posted on October 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  97 words  |  DHReSCU

We are excited to open consultant applications for DHReSCU. If you are a Research Software Engineer and would like to consult on projects in need, apply to be a consultant using this application form. DHReSCU is a pilot program meant to aid early-stage digital humanities research software projects in developing a technical implementation plan. We hope to connect experienced research software engineers with digital humanities projects. The resulting technical implementation plan is meant to reduce mistakes made and improve project outcomes. [Read More]

Submit Your Project to DHReSCU by November 27th!

 Posted on October 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  158 words  |  DHReSCU

We are excited to open project applications for DHReSCU. If you have a Digital Humanities Research Project and are looking for consultation, submit your project using this application form by November 27th. DHReSCU is a pilot program meant to aid early-stage digital humanities research software projects in developing a technical implementation plan. We hope to connect experienced research software engineers with digital humanities projects. The resulting technical implementation plan is meant to reduce mistakes made and improve project outcomes. [Read More]

DHReSCU Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to Support Research Software Projects

 Posted on October 7, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  333 words  |  DHReSCU

We are honored to announce that we have been awarded a $30,000 Chair’s Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant will create a pilot for a Digital Humanities Research Software Consulting Unit (DHReSCU). DhReSCU’s mission will be to aid early-stage digital humanities research software projects in developing a technical implementation plan. Research software consists of software, code, and tools that allow researchers to generate, analyze, and present data in order to produce research results. [Read More]