Quartzy Software
Shiralen Kawasaki
ICS 101 Spring 2015
Dr. M. Barjaktarovic
Introduction
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What is Quartzy?
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Why is it needed?
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Who developed it?
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What are the program requirements?
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How does it improve sustainability?
What is Quartzy?
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Quartzy is an online lab management software
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4 Key Modules
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Manage Lab Inventory
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Track Order Requests
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Share Protocols
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Manage Sign-ups for Shared Equipment
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Solves global problem: “How can lab inventories be
easily managed?”
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Despite the value of reagents, academic research
scientists still use white boards, Post-it notes, phone
and paper processes to order, sell and track their
inventories
Advantages
Benefits for
Administrator
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Approve/track order
requests
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Organize inventory
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Keep lab documents
updated
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Administer shared
equipment
Benefits for
Researchers
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Send order requests
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Manage samples
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Share protocols and
papers
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Reserve time on
equipment
Developer
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Adam Regelmann
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Developed the online lab inventory management system
with Meena George and Jayant Kulkarni while at
Columbia University
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Won the grand prize at the 2009 Olin Cup from
Washington University in St. Louis, MO
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2011 Funded by Y Combinator which invests in a large
number of startups
Technical Information
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Secure web-based service
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Accessible from any Internet-connected device
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Nothing to download, install, or store on hard drive
System Requirements
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File size: 558.15 kB
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Operating System: iOS 3.1 or later
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Price: $0
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License: Free
Technical Support
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One-on-one training available
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Email and phone support
How Does Quartzy Improve
Sustainability?
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Prevents duplication and excessive ordering
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Reduces hazardous wastes
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Hazardous Waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially
harmful to our health or the environment
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Regulated and enforced by EPA
Sustainability Questions
Demonstrate a holistic understanding of how the
individual relates to the wider issues of sustainability
Identify the personal values and attitudes that can
facilitate sustainable living
Summary
Resources
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Kolodny, L. (2010, February 7). You're the Boss; The Art of Running a
Small Business. Retrieved from boss.blogs.nytimes.com:
http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/07/medical-tech-dominate-atthe-olin-cup/
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PhD to Successful Entrepreneur: An Interview with Adam Regelmann
from Quartzy.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from Postpostdoc Blog:
http://www.postpostdoc.com/phd-to-entrepreneur-quartzy/
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Quartzy. (2011, October 4). Quartzy Lab Management. Retrieved from
ZDNet: http://downloads.zdnet.com/product/2094-75563421/
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skandalarisctr. (2014, December 8). Quartzy--"The Free and Easy Way to
Manage your Lab.". Retrieved from wordpress.com:
https://skandalarisctr.wordpress.com/2014/12/08/quartzy-the-freeand-easy-way-to-manage-your-lab/
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Wastes. (n.d.). Retrieved from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:
http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/index.htm
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Word Press. (n.d.). Digital Tools for Researchers. Retrieved from
Connected Researchers: http://connectedresearchers.com/online-toolsfor-researchers/
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Y Combinator created a new model for funding early stage startups.
(n.d.). Retrieved from www.ycombinator.com:
http://www.ycombinator.com/