Over the past fiscal year, LEO has continued to evolve with one goal in mind: making research operations more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly. While many of these improvements happen behind the scenes, their impact is felt every day across our user community. This issue highlights key enhancements and tools that are helping streamline workflows, improve access, and support high-quality research.
Key Highlights
- Simplified registration and onboarding processes for faster system access
- Improved cost collector workflows and support for external collaborators
- Tool Watch notifications to capture newly available instrument time
- Reduced equipment downtime and improved scheduling visibility
- Tool qualification framework to support safe and appropriate equipment use
- Clearer user access levels aligned with training and competency
- Monthly consolidated billing with defined review periods
- Use of approved billing accounts for improved financial accuracy
- Integrated sample tracking for better documentation and traceability
- Linked samples, reservations, and instrument runs for improved workflow management
- Storefront-style consumable ordering within LEO
- Notifications for order readiness and pickup
Thank You
These improvements are made possible through the continued engagement and feedback of our user community. Your input helps guide priorities and ensures that LEO continues to meet the evolving needs of researchers and staff.
Looking Ahead
LEO will continue to focus on simplifying workflows, improving system integration, and enhancing the overall user experience. We welcome your feedback and suggestions as we plan future updates.
If you have ideas or feedback, please reach out to LEOHelp@psu.edu—we’d love to hear from you.