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From: Henry Neeman <hneeman at ou.edu>
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Subject: FREE WORKSHOP: Register for Becoming an Inst CI Leader Aug 6-7

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April,


FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE

Register for the upcoming Virtual Residency summer 2025
workshop at:

https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51GzJaEkL3zy9IG

FREE Virtual Residency 2025 Summer Workshop on
Becoming an Institution-Level Research Computing Leader
Aug 6-7 via Zoom only!

https://www.oscer.ou.edu/becominginstcileader2025/

We encourage *ALL* research computing professionals to attend!

* Software-facing like research software engineers
* Data-facing like research data librarians
* System-facing like supercomputer system administrators
* Strategy/policy-facing like supercomputing center directors
* Researcher-facing like research computing facilitators

Contact: Henry Neeman (hneeman at ou.edu)

If you've already registered, or if you've alerted me that
you can't attend, please ignore.

And please feel free to forward this note to anyone who might be
interested and appropriate.

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DETAILS:

WORKSHOP TOPIC LIST IS BELOW!

There's NO PREREQUISITE for this workshop!

(Participation in any previous Virtual Residency workshop
is ***NOT*** REQUIRED.)

Are you ready to move up as a Research Computing professional?
Have you been considering how to get to the next level?

Join us to learn key skills for institution-level
research computing leadership!

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The Virtual Residency Program has already served
1800+ people from 500+ institutions in all 50 US states and
4 US territories plus 20 other countries on 6 continents!

Clarifying, since this question has come up in the past:

You *DON'T* have to participated in ANY past Virtual Residency
event (including this year's workshop planning calls),
NOR in Campus Champions NOR Campus Research Computing Consortium
(CaRCC) efforts, in order to participate in the
2025 Virtual Residency workshop -- though of course everyone in
those groups are encouraged to participate!

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WORKSHOP TOPIC LIST (tentative, subject to change)

Virtual Residency summer 2025 workshop on
Becoming an Institution-Level Research Computing Leader
Aug 6-7 live via Zoom:

(1) TALK: Introduction to the Becoming an Institution-Level
Research Computing Leader Workshop 2025
Wed Aug 6, 10:00-10:30am Central Time:

Speaker: Henry Neeman, University of Oklahoma

Abstract:

This session will introduce both the Becoming an
Institution-Level Research Computing Leader program and
this year's workshop.

(2) MINI-TALK/MINI-PANEL: The CI Funding Landscape
Wed Aug 6, 10:45am-12:00noon Central Time

Mini-talk Speaker: Winona Snapp-Childs, Indiana U

Panel Moderator: Tabitha Samuel, U Tennessee Knoxville

Panelists:
Clark Gaylord, George Washington U
Dave Hudak, Ohio Supercomputer Center
Ryan Johnson, U South Dakota
Mandy Terrill, U California San Francisco
Joel Zysman, U Nevada Reno

Abstract:

Funding for CI is always a challenge, both external and internal.
In this panel, we'll explore how CI can be funded and how to
make the case for such funding. For example, we'll explore
issues such as: What CI funding opportunities are available to
your institution, both externally and internally? How do you
make a compelling case for such funding? What should be funded
centrally (whether externally or internally) and what should
be charged for, using what financial models?

(3) PANEL: Strategic Thinking & Visioning

Wed Aug 6, 1:00-2:15pm Central Time

Moderator: Melissa Cragin, Rice U

Panelists:
Stephen Deems, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Erik Deumens, U Florida
Evan Lemley, U Central Oklahoma
Dan Majchrzak, U Oregon
Craig Pohl, Washington U in St. Louis
Craig Stewart, Indiana U

Abstract:

This session will leverage panelists who are institution-level
CI leaders with computational and data intensive programs and
teams of research computing and data (RCD) professionals who
support research and researchers. Look forward to a Q&A format
discussion from these RCD-embedded community leaders and
bring questions of your own.

(4) PANEL: Recruiting and Retaining Computing/Data-Intensive
Researchers
Wed Aug 6, 2:45-4:00pm Central Time

Moderator: Dorian Arnold, Emory U

Panelists:
Pat Clemins, U Vermont
Wayne Figurelle, Pennsylvania State U
Khang Hoang, North Dakota State U
Ashok Krishnamurthy, RENCI
Cherry Liu, Georgia Tech
Jim Wilgenbusch, U Minnesota

Abstract:

Is there more to “if we build it, they will come” with
respect to CI? In this panel, we"ll discuss mechanisms for
finding researchers who might be interested in the research
computing resources we provide, getting them interested,
getting them started, and retaining them as users, including
comparisons to national resources, commercial resources, etc.

(5) PANEL: Deciding Which Technologies to Adopt, and When
Thu Aug 7, 10:45am-12:00noon Central Time

Moderator: Matthias Gobbert, U Maryland Baltimore County

Panelists:
David Anastasiu, Santa Clara University
Aaron Bergstrom, U North Dakota
Suranga Edirisinghe, Georgia State U
Curt Hillegas, Princeton U
Marissa Jules, U California San Francisco
Scott Yockel, Harvard U

Abstract:

Navigating whether and when to adopt emerging technologies
can make or break CI operations. In this panel, we'll explore
the challenges associated with learning about new technologies
and determining which ones to pursue, and when. For example:
How do you balance between the technology a specific individual
research project needs, versus the broader needs of your full
constituency? What if adopting a technology is harder than
you expected? What if you have to back out of a decision that
proved to be non-ideal? What if you wait too long to adopt
a technology that suddenly becomes crucial?

(6) PANEL: Leading Teams of CI Professionals
Thu Aug 7, 1:00-2:15pm Central Time

Moderator:
Kathryn Kelley, Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation

Panelists:
Amit Amritkar, Pennsylvania State U
Jim Bottum, Omnibond
BJ Lougee, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Gowtham S, Michigan Tech U
David Sliman, U Southern Mississippi
Dan Stanzione, U Texas Austin/Texas Advanced Computing Center

Abstract:

Leading effective cyberinfrastructure (CI) teams requires
not only technical expertise but also strategic collaboration,
adaptability, and a deep understanding of interdisciplinary
dynamics. In this panel, experienced CI leaders from academia,
government, and industry will share lessons learned in
building, managing, and sustaining high-performing teams that
support research computing, data, and infrastructure
initiatives. Topics will include strategies for fostering
inclusive and democratized collaboration, navigating complex
team dynamics, sustaining momentum beyond project lifecycles,
and adopting innovative tools and practices to enhance
productivity. Whether you're a new or aspiring CI leader, or
a seasoned professional looking to refine your approach,
this session offers candid insights, practical approaches,
and peer-tested strategies for leading CI professionals
across institutions and domains.

(7) PANEL or LIGHTNING TALKS: Low Cost Solutions for Hardware
Thu Aug 7, 2:45-4:00pm Central Time

Moderator: Melissa Lawrence, U Iowa

Panelists:
Dan Andresen, Kansas State U
Tom Cheatham, U Utah
Chris Coffey, Northern Arizona U
Ryan Doll, Wichita State U
Jeremy Evert, Southwestern Oklahoma State U
Shash Puttaswamy, George Washington U
Mike Renfro, Tennessee Tech U

Abstract:

This session will focus on: low cost research computing
hardware, including repurposing pre-owned hardware from
other institutions (including specific examples);
extending the life of HPC systems via collaboration.

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