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SUMMARY:EdgeCon Autumn 2024
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/edgecon-autumn-2024/
CATEGORIES:past
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SUMMARY:Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/leveraging-national-supercomputing-resources/
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SUMMARY:The Impact of AI on Education
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/the-impact-of-ai-on-education/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T080000
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SUMMARY:EdgeCon Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/edgecon-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Princeton University
CATEGORIES:past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T100000
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SUMMARY:Learning Machines: Crafting a Future-Ready Cybersecurity Strategy for Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/learning-machines/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T100000
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SUMMARY:Transforming Communication: The Zoom Phone Project at Stevens Institute of Technology
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/transforming-communication/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20251022T204747Z
CREATED:20250626T135600Z
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UID:10000007-1744275600-1744304400@njedge.net
SUMMARY:EdgeCon Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/edgecon-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Seton Hall
CATEGORIES:past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Priorities for 2025: Policy\, Procurement\, and Practice
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/accessibility-priorities-for-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T140000
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SUMMARY:CMMC on Campus: What Higher Ed Leaders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/cmmc-on-campus/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
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SUMMARY:EdgeCon Autumn 2025
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/edgecon-autumn-2025/
LOCATION:Rider University
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Empowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/empowering-secure-data-driven-research/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:EdgeCon Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/edgecon-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Princeton University
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Is Everyone's Business
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/accessibility-is-everyones-business/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
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SUMMARY:Dashboards\, Decisions\, and Dollars: Cybersecurity Reporting that Works
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/cybersecurity-reporting/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T130000
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SUMMARY:There Is No Middle: AI Strategy Your Campus Can't Defer
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/there-is-no-middle/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T162322Z
CREATED:20250623T205119Z
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UID:10000004-1776330000-1776358800@njedge.net
SUMMARY:EdgeCon Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/edgecon-spring-2026/
LOCATION:The College of New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
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CREATED:20260616T175414Z
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SUMMARY:Still on the Clock: ADA Title II Compliance
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/still-on-the-clock-ada-titleii/
CATEGORIES:Community,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T090000
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CREATED:20260605T172912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T193931Z
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SUMMARY:EdgeCon Autumn 2026
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
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SUMMARY:EdgeCon Winter 2027
DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON WORKSHOP\nEmpowering Secure Data-Driven Research: Leveraging Science DMZ\, Globus\, and National Cyberinfrastructure Resources \nJanuary 14\, 2026 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm \nPrinceton University Campus\, Princeton\, NJ \nJulius Romo Rubiniwitz building\, A17 lecture hall \nThere will not be a virtual option for this event. We look forward to seeing you in person. \n\n\n	SCHEDULE\n9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee \n10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks \nForough Ghahramani\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Vice President for Research & Innovation\, NJEdge\, Inc. \n10:15 – 11:15 Data Driven Research\nRachana Ananthakrishnan \n11:15 – 12:15 Science DMZ: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nJason Zurawski \n12:15 – 1:00 Lunch sponsored by New Jersey Big Data Alliance \n1:00 – 2:00 Leveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nStephen Deems \n2:00 – 3:00 Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nMichael Benedetto \n3:00 – 4:00 Resources and Funding Opportunities for Research and Education\nAmy Apon\, Ph.D. (Virtual) \n\n\n	\n\n\n	PRESENTERS\nLeveraging National Supercomputing Resources for Research and Education\nThe essential role of Cyberinfrastructure (CI) in scientific research will be discussed\, highlighting the national resources available to support CI. Specifically\, the NAIRR Pilot and the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocations program will be explored showcasing how researchers and educators can take advantage of advanced computing systems—completely free of charge! \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Stephen Deems \nDirector of Strategic Initiatives\, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) \nStephen Deems is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). He has over a decade of experience working directly with the research computing and educational communities that PSC serves. Stephen is the Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded ACCESS Allocation Services project which provides mechanisms for U.S.-based researchers and educators to gain access to advanced computing\, visualization\, and data resources to accomplish their objectives. He is a member of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot Allocations WG that aims to increase access to a diverse ensemble of AI-related infrastructure resources such as datasets\, models\, software\, and systems. He is an active Campus Champion and has contributed to various NSF and NIH-funded initiatives. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases\nThe Science DMZ is a portion of the network\, built at or near a local network perimeter\, that is designed such that the equipment\, configuration\, and security policies are optimized for high-performance scientific applications rather than for general-purpose business systems or “enterprise” computing. This paradigm has been successfully used in University and Laboratory environments for over 15 years and continues to offer a straightforward approach to securing and supporting scientific workflows. This talk will go over the basis of the design\, ways it can be successfully implemented and operated\, and potential use cases it can assist. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Jason Zurawski\nScience Engagement Engineer\, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)\, Scientific Networking Division\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory \nJason Zurawski is a Science Engagement Engineer at the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) in the Scientific Networking Division of the Computing Sciences Directorate of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He is a founding member of several open source software developments\, including perfSONAR OWAMP\, OSCARS\, and others He is also the coauthor of multiple research papers related to high performance computing\, including the original Science DMZ paper of 2013 The latter has enabled the development and deployment of Science DMZs worldwide Before joining ESnet he worked for the University of Delaware and Internet2. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Resources and Funding for the Research and Education Community\nCurrent resources and funding opportunities for research and education will be shared in this session. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Amy Apon\, Ph.D.\nOffice of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure\, Program Director\,\nNational Science Foundation (VIRTUAL) \nAmy Apon has been a Program Director in the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure since January 2023. She is the lead Program Director for the Campus Cyberinfrastructure program. Apon joined NSF through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act in January 2023 from Clemson University. At Clemson\, she served as Chair of the Computer Science Division and later as Director of the School of Computing. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and conducts research in parallel and distributed computing systems. \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Globus: Platform for Data Driven Research\nIn the era of data-driven discovery\, researchers face the challenge of efficiently managing and sharing data. Globus\, a secure and scalable data management platform offered by the University of Chicago\, addresses these needs by simplifying file transfers\, enabling seamless collaboration and automation\, and ensuring robust data security. This presentation introduces the core features of Globus\, including managed transfers\, fine-grained data sharing\, task automation\, and integration with diverse computing environments. Attendees will gain an understanding of how Globus streamlines workflows in data-intensive research\, empowering scientists to focus on insights rather than infrastructure. \n\n\n			\n							View Presentation Slides Here »\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Speaker: Rachana Ananthakrishnan\nExecutive Director\, Globus\, University of Chicago\nRachana Ananthakrishnan is Executive Director & Head of Products at the University of Chicago\, and has a Joint Staff Appointment at Argonne National Laboratory. In her role at the university\, she leads the Globus (www.globus.org) department\, which delivers a research data management platform to national and international research institutions. She also serves on the WestGrid Board of Directors\, and is a member of the InCommon Community Assurance and Trust Board. Her work is focused on the research and education field\, and she has worked on security and data management solutions on various projects including Earth System Grid (ESG)\, \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Securing Cyberinfrastructure Use Case\nThis session will provide a use case example at the Intersection of Compliance\, Enterprise Security\, and Research Innovation. \n\n\n	Speaker: Michael Benedetto\nCISO and Senior Director of Infrastructure\, American Museum of Natural History \n\n\n\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	Join us for this session designed to empower researchers\, faculty\, research computing professionals\, and IT leaders with actionable knowledge to build secure\, high-performance data ecosystems that advance collaborative science and education. \n\n\n			\n							REGISTER HERE »\n					\n	\n\n	\n\n\n	SPONSOR\n \n\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	Please contact Forough Ghahramani for additional information »\nForough is Vice President for Research and Innovation for Edge. Prior to her current role\, Forough was at the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2). Forough’s experience in higher education also includes teaching and academic administration. Prior to joining academia\, she held senior level engineering leadership positions at Hewlett Packard (HP)\, also consulted to Fortune 500 companies in high performance computing environments. Forough is a Senior Member of IEEE\, has an appointment to the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA) Standing Council\, a Vice President for NJBDA’s Advanced and Emerging Technologies committee\, serves on the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub and the Ecosystem for Research Networking (ERN) Steering committees. Forough is also Co-Chair of the ERN Quantum Education Alliance. \nForough has a doctorate in Higher Education Management from University of Pennsylvania\, an MBA in Marketing from DePaul University\, MS in Computer Science from Villanova University\, and BS in Mathematics with a minor in Biology from Pennsylvania State University. \n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n\n						\n		\n\n			\n	\n	\n				\n					\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	We are grateful for support from the National Science Foundation\nCC* Regional Networking: Connectivity through Regional Infrastructure for Scientific Partnerships\, Innovation\, and Education (CRISPIE) project (NSF OAC- NSF0311528)
URL:https://njedge.net/event/edgecon-winter-2027/
CATEGORIES:Community
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