Quartzy Software Shiralen Kawasaki ICS 101 Spring 2015 Dr. M. Barjaktarovic.

Quartzy Software

Shiralen Kawasaki

ICS 101 Spring 2015

Dr. M. Barjaktarovic

Introduction

What is Quartzy?

Why is it needed?

Who developed it?

What are the program requirements?

How does it improve sustainability?

What is Quartzy? Quartzy is an online lab management software

4 Key Modules

Manage Lab Inventory

Track Order Requests

Share Protocols

Manage Sign-ups for Shared Equipment

Solves global problem: “How can lab inventories be easily managed?”

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 Approve/track order

requests

Organize inventory

Keep lab documents updated

Administer shared equipment

Benefits for Researchers Send order requests

Manage samples

Share protocols and papers

Reserve time on equipment

Developer

Adam Regelmann

Developed the online lab inventory management system with Meena George and Jayant Kulkarni while at Columbia University

Won the grand prize at the 2009 Olin Cup from Washington University in St. Louis, MO

2011 Funded by Y Combinator which invests in a large number of startups

Technical Information

Secure web-based service

Accessible from any Internet-connected device

Nothing to download, install, or store on hard drive

System Requirements

File size: 558.15 kB

Operating System: iOS 3.1 or later

Price: $0

License: Free

Technical Support

One-on-one training available

Email and phone support

How Does Quartzy Improve Sustainability?

Prevents duplication and excessive ordering

Reduces hazardous wastes

Hazardous Waste is waste that is dangerous or potentially harmful to our health or the environment

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

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