Research Computing

Research Computing and Data CG Open Meeting

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:53:39 Z

Account and Purchase Management Tools for HPC Clusters

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:37:03 Z

Research Computing Programs: Impact of Organizational Structure and Placement within the University

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:45:40 Z

This month's open call will be a panel discussion on how research computing support is situated within an organization, and what impact that creates.

Machine Learning’s Growing Role in Research

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:57:47 Z

This study explores the practices IT departments are utilizing to support faculty and researchers at their institutions who are exploring how machine learning can improve their research.

How to Demonstrate the Value of Research Computing and Data

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:05:20 Z

This presentation uses examples of KPIs and metrics that can be helpful in understanding the impact of Research Computing and Data services on research.

A Discussion of the EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results on Academic Research

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 23:34:11 Z

In this discussion, Mark and Dana will first review key takeaways from the QuickPoll Results Report on Academic research. We will then open up for discussion to understand your reactions and takeaways. Finally, we want to hear your thoughts on opportunities and challenges in the road ahead.

How UMD Supports Researchers With CUI Requirements

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:30:45 Z

The University of Maryland Controlled Unclassified Information Environment is a secure computing and storage cluster that supports research and project data that must be protected using the NIST SP 800-171 guidelines. This solution provides our researchers a System Security Plan to present to sponsors.

Research Computing and Data Capabilities: A Tool for Assessment and Improvement

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:52:00 Z

The Research Computing and Data Capabilities Model allows institutions to assess their support for computationally- and data-intensive research and as an input into strategic decision making and organizational planning.

Digital Capabilities in Higher Education, 2017

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 19:34:36 Z

Using data from EDUCAUSE Core Data Service maturity and deployment indices, the Digital Capabilities in Higher Education report is designed to provide a view into the current status of digital capabilities within higher education.

2017 EDUCAUSE Core Data Service (CDS) Benchmarking Report

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:08:25 Z

The 2017 Core Data Service (CDS) Benchmarking Report summarizes key findings from the CDS 2017 survey, provides a glimpse into the breadth of CDS data, and ultimately provides you with an opportunity to conduct your own benchmarking assessment. The customizable graphs contained within this report are meant to be used to assess your IT operation compared to that at peer institutions of similar size, control, or Carnegie Classification.

Networking to Support Data-Intensive Research: A View from the Campus

Wed, 23 May 2018 18:33:54 Z

This paper provides an introduction to the special networking needs of data-intensive research programs and some of the approaches that have been developed to address those needs. It is intended for IT leadership and staff who are familiar with enterprise networking.

2017 Trends and Technologies: Research and Scholarship

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:19:23 Z

This report examines the trends that institutions are paying the most attention to and that are influencing emerging institutional IT strategy the most. This year’s trend list included six items closely associated with research and scholarship.

EDUCAUSE Core Data Service 2016 Almanacs

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:16:51 Z

These two-page, easy-to-scan summaries distill CDS data in a variety of categories that include IT financials, staffing, and services, and many other service areas.

Expanding Research Data Services

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:25:52 Z

“More Than Data Management Plans: Exploring New Outreach Opportunities Through Expanded Research Data Services” recounts Georgia State University Library's team and services that support research and data literacy across multiple disciplines involving quantitative, qualitative, business and spatial/GIS data, and “Bigger on the Inside: Integrating Research Data Services in Campus-Wide Research Networks” discusses efforts by the University of Virginia Library’s Research Data Services to collaborate with a growing number of partners to unify expertise and support for data- and computationally-intensive approaches to a wide range of disciplines.

Improving Access to the National Computational Infrastructure: The Role of Regional Organizations

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:22:40 Z

In October 2015, an NSF-funded meeting brought together representatives from campuses, regional research and education networking organizations, and national computational facilities to discuss current limitations to expanding access to advanced CI resources and to identify ways to better coordinate their efforts.

Realising the European Open Science Cloud

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:06:05 Z

This Report recommends to close discussions about the ‘perceived need’ of a science cloud and to take immediate action on the EOSC in close concert with Member States, building on existing capacity and expertise.

Ethernet Fabrics: Technology Spotlight

Wed, 04 May 2016 21:41:57 Z

Ethernet fabrics address networking issues that have come about as a result of an increase in server virtualization and more complex and diverse applications. Ethernet fabrics help meet bandwidth and flexibility requirements and provide a scalable, low-latency networking approach.

Research Computing Facilitators: The Missing Human Link in Needs-Based Research Cyberinfrastructure

Tue, 03 May 2016 21:17:57 Z

A comprehensive set of dedicated human activities is required to fully support and proactively accelerate scholarly discovery via research computing services, in what is a novel supplement to existing research computing staffing structures: the Research Computing Facilitator.

EDUCAUSE Core Data Service 2015 Almanacs

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 22:51:10 Z

These two-page, easy-to-scan summaries distill CDS data in a variety of categories that include IT financials, staffing, and services, and many other service areas.

Core Data Service Trends Almanacs, 2011-14 Data

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:12:02 Z

These almanacs summarize Core Data Service trend data from the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 surveys for a subset of responding institutions. The almanacs enable a quick assessment of the state of IT financials, staffing, and services, and other key IT service areas in higher education.