Team

This section provides an outline for the Iris team. Team organization chart below describes the composition and dynamics of all individual groups. Currently, the Lead investigators for the project are:

  • Lead Investigator - Dr Philip Ferguson - University of Manitoba

  • Co-Investigator - Dr Witold Kinsner - University of Manitoba

  • Co-Investigator - Dr Ed Cloutis - University of Winnipeg

  • Collaborator - Dr Regina Lee - York University

  • Collaborator - Maria Nickel - Interlake School Division

RACI Graph

Each Iris team is responsible has previously agreed roles and responsibilities, outlined by the RACI graph.

The University of Manitoba - Led by Dr Philip Ferguson will undertake the design and construction of the satellite bus and related subsystems. Once all components are ready, the University of Manitoba team will undertake system integration and testing before delivery to the CSA and Nanoracks.

The University of Winnipeg - Led by Dr Ed Cloutis will undertake characterizing geological samples. They will also outline the data required for a successful science mission.

York University - Led by Dr Regina Lee will undertake the design and assembly of the ADCS, including experimental sun sensors and magnatorquers.

Inter-Lake School Division - Led by Maria Nickel will design and assemble the gnomon that will act as an auxiliary sun sensor.


UM STAR Lab Team Registry

Contact information of all active and inactive University of Manitoba are provided in the Team Registry sheet below.

Team Registry
RACI Graph

STAR Lab Team Norms

Professionalism

  1. Each team member will arrive to each meeting on time if not early.

  2. If unforeseen circumstances prevent team member from attending, they must notify at least one other team member prior to the meeting.

  3. All work will be completed in an accurate, organised and timely manner.

  4. The work will be fully completed in a manner to fulfill project objectives.

  5. Each team member shall treat others with respect.

  6. Each team member will come to project activities with a positive attitude and a focus on project objectives.

  7. Each team member will responsibly provide insight into topics that they are knowledgeable.

Communication

  1. Each team member shall participate in active listening during meetings and discussions.

  2. Each team member is responsible for completing work in an organized, well documented manner to facilitate communication with others.

  3. Each team member will respond to emails within 2 business days.

  4. If communication outside of business days is needed, it shall be agreed upon by affected team members.

Respect

  1. Team members will wait for an opportunity to speak rather than interrupt others to get a point across.

  2. Team members will listen to the speaker in turn rather than have side conversations during meetings or discussions.

  3. Acknowledgement will be given for the work of others.

Good Practice

  1. Upon completing an action item, responsible team member will close out the item unless a discussion or update is needed at the next meeting.

  2. When suggesting agenda items to the chair, provide expected discussion length.

  3. Team members will take turns to record notes from meetings or discussions.

  4. Minutes taken for meetings shall be made available to the team in a timely manner.

  5. Distractions will be kept out of team meetings and discussions to stay on time.

  6. Agendas shall be provided to meeting members at least 2 hours prior to the meeting.