🧊 Minds as Cold as Ice

Welcome to the one hundred and sixteenth issue of Monday Morning Data Science from the Fred Hutch Data Science Laboratory. We are excited to show you what we have been working on (Fresh from the Lab), plus links that we think you would be interested in (Our Weekly Bookmarks Bar). Part of the purpose of this newsletter is to start conversations, so if you have a question or there is something you would like to share with us please let us know by responding directly to this email.

• [Career Opportunity: Administrative Manager] This role is focused on coordinating operations, supporting staff, and managing projects for the Office of the Chief Data Officer while serving as a key liaison across departments like HR, IT, and Facilities. It requires a highly organized and proactive professional with strong communication skills and experience in administrative management, ideally in a research or academic setting, to help streamline processes and support a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

• [Blog Post: Why Are Viral Capsids Icosahedral?] Ulkar Aghayeva explores how many viruses independently evolved icosahedral capsids, with a discussion of how their shapes adapted to physical and genetic constraints, allowing efficient genome packaging, structural stability, and minimal genetic cost. This convergence reflects a broader principle in evolution: while specific biological details may vary, fundamental laws of physics and chemistry often lead organisms toward similar, highly efficient designs.

• [Blog Post: Remembering Phil Bourne] Stephen Turner reflects on the life and legacy of Phil Bourne, highlighting his visionary leadership in founding the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science and his lifelong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and building impactful scientific institutions. Stephen emphasizes Phil’s generosity as a mentor and the lasting influence he had on colleagues, students, and the broader data science community.

As always you can contact us by replying directly to this email, or if you work within the Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium you are welcome to join us on the Fred Hutch Data Slack Workspace. For more information about the Fred Hutch Data Science Lab, visit our website: https://hutchdatascience.org/. See you in two weeks!

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