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This video is a recap of our January 20 2026 webinar featuring Dr. Baron Wolf from the University of Kentucky. As the kickoff session for the Atom 2026 webinar series, this talk provides a deep dive into the Research Evaluation and Analytics Capacity Hub known as REACH.

REACH is an NSF funded initiative designed to move research administration away from reactionary data requests and toward a proactive and data informed strategy. The central takeaway of this session is that research analytics is not just about the tools you use but about the community you build.

Key Topics Covered in This Webinar

The Shift in Research Strategy Most research offices operate on a reactionary basis. Dr. Baron Wolf reframes this approach through the Research Analytics Capabilities Framework. This framework emphasizes two essential pillars: • Human Capital: Focusing on leadership commitment, data governance, and a culture that values evidence. • Technology and Skills: Moving beyond spreadsheets to high quality processes while meeting practitioners where they are.

The REACH Network Five Pillars of Impact

Building Expertise: Developing open access expertise in analytics and AI for institutions of all sizes.

The Research Analytics Mentorship Program (RAMP): A 6 month peer to peer program featuring deliverable focused projects and community support.

Signature Events and Open Access: Information on the upcoming Research Analytics Summit in Newport RI and the use of the Cassyni platform for permanent research resources.

Responsible Research Assessment: Ensuring data is used ethically to reduce bias and move beyond prestige metrics.

Navigating AI Skepticism and Ethics The discussion explores the AI hype cycle with a balanced view of its role in research administration:
• The Case for Skepticism: Why accuracy matters and why you cannot always trust automated numbers.
• The Case for Utility: How AI excels at natural language connections, automated discovery, and administrative relief.
• The Privacy Mandate: The importance of using closed enterprise grade AI environments for confidential research.

Final Takeaway REACH is an invitation to join a global shift toward professionalized research intelligence. It is a home for librarians, data scientists, and research leaders to share best practices and build the collective capacity to lead with data.

Important Links and Resources
Join the REACH Community: Visit http://researchanalyticshub.org to sign up for the listserv and resources.

Watch on Cassyni: Explore recorded talks and persistent research videos from the summit on the Cassyni platform.

Learn about Atom Grants: Visit https://atomgrants.com to see how AI can support your research development team.