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ICDS Client Support Lead Carrie Brown presents at the CyberAccelerate workshop held Oct. 24. Credit: Scott Walther/ICDS

CyberAccelerate workshop elevates computational research at Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — On Oct. 24, the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) hosted the CyberAccelerate workshop, a full-day, hybrid event aimed at enhancing computational research. Held at the HUB-Robeson Center at Penn State University Park, the workshop brought together researchers and experts to explore new opportunities and advanced cyberinfrastructure resources for the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

The workshop highlighted the power of collaboration and the importance of advanced cyberinfrastructure in driving scientific progress. 

“Our goal was to provide researchers with the tools and knowledge they need to elevate their work,” said Wayne Figurelle, assistant director of innovation and outreach for ICDS. 

CyberAccelerate provided attendees the opportunity to participate in informative sessions, starting with an introduction to the concept of a Science DMZ and its potential to accelerate research across Pennsylvania. High-level research briefs from DMZ participants showcased the practical applications of these advanced resources. 

The afternoon sessions included an in-depth introduction to Advanced Cyber Infrastructure (ACI), ACCESS and Campus Champions, followed by a hands-on demonstration using Bridges-2, the $10 million National Science Foundation funded High Performance Computer, where participants learned to submit example jobs.   

“The breakout sessions were particularly valuable,” said Carrie Brown, ICDS client support lead. “They allowed us to discuss our specific research challenges and find collaborative solutions.” 

Impact and future prospects 

The CyberAccelerate workshop is expected to have a lasting impact on computational research at Penn State and beyond.  

“This event has opened up new avenues for collaboration and resource sharing,” Figurelle said.  

The organizers are already planning follow-up activities to build on the momentum generated by the workshop by utilizing this tool with the PA Science DMZ.  

“We are thrilled with the turnout and the level of engagement,” Brown said. “This is just the beginning of what we can achieve together.”  

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