DHReSCU is back!

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 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 about their software projects.

Do you have a software project you would like some advice on? Do you have code you’d like to have reviewed? Are you planning a project and would like to talk to someone who understands how to build software? Fill out this form and we will get back to you!

There is no fee for enlisting our help. All we ask for is that you will fill out a short survey afterwards. Please send any questions to dhrescu-contact@googlegroups.com.

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.

Research Software Engineering Consultant For Digital Humanities Project: AsteXT

 Posted on March 21, 2025  |  2 minutes  |  397 words  |  DHReSCU

DHReSCU is looking for a consultant for the DH project “AsteXT,” a project designed around building a database for Asian American short stories published between 1974 and 2024. This project aims to develop a text analysis NLP toolkit designed specifically for short-form fictional writing and to find quantitative linguistic trends in Asian American short stories. Below is a list of requirements specific to this project that we are looking for in a potential DH RSE consultant. [Read More]
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Research Software Engineering Consultant For Digital Humanities Project: Autosizer

 Posted on January 29, 2025  |  2 minutes  |  364 words  |  DHReSCU

DHReSCU is looking for a consultant for the DH project “Autosizer,” a project researching methods for using artificial intelligence to generate computer-readable physical dimensions from existing item images and catalog metadata. This project uses multi-modal large language models, machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Specifically, it aims to generate numeric dimensions for height and width from item images and metadata. Below is a list of requirements specific to this project that we are looking for in a potential DH RSE consultant. [Read More]
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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]
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Submit Your Project to DHReSCU! Still Accepting Applications!

 Posted on October 28, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  162 words  |  DHReSCU

Notice: We have begun working with projects but we are still accepting applications while funding lasts. If you have a Digital Humanities research project and are looking for consultation, submit your project 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]
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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]
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