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EdgeDiscovery is a technology-based research and discovery framework designed to provide access to leading-edge technology, advanced computing resources, and training for the research community. EdgeDiscovery facilitates multi-campus collaborations and partnerships to advance the frontiers of research and innovation, providing the ability for transformative impact on the research communities in both small and large institutions across New Jersey and beyond.

The Mission of EdgeDiscovery

The mission is to provide support for a diverse set of science drivers and emergent technology-based research and educational opportunities and facilitate access to a broad range of collaborative multi-institutional local, regional, and national advanced technology resources, both on-premise and in the cloud. Through learning networks and communities of practice, EdgeDiscovery fosters information sharing, collaborations, learning pathways, and the ability to form affinity groups based on research interests.

A NETWORK FEATURING

Dedicated Research Network Segment | High Performance, Resilient, Optical Fiber Network |
Local, National, and International Peering | Authentication and Authorization

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  • High performance optical network segmented specifically for research with connectivity to Internet2 and peer researchers across the globe.
  • High speed Connectivity to regional and national research platforms

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ACCESS TO ADVANCED COMPUTING RESOURCES

A Shared Services Model | Computational Tools |
Analytics/Visualization Techniques | Instrumentation/Specialized Facilities |
Datasets | Cloud Solutions

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  • Regional or national specialized facilities and communities
    (ex: XSEDE, Open Science Grid, NRP, ERN)
  • Shared instruments (ex: Telescopes, microscopes)
  • Datasets (ex: Genomics, GIS data)
  • Opportunity to share resources, such as a computational resource at one site that could be shared through the project
  • Computational tools
  • Cloud Solutions

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EDUCATION FOR RESEARCHERS AND STUDENTS

Testbed for Simulation, Experimentation, and Training | Virtual Labs |
Preparing Next Generation of Researchers | Integrating Technology into Curriculum

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  • Access to
  • Testbed for simulation, experimentation, and training
    • Virtual laboratories
    • Online curriculum or educational materials
    • Online learning assets
  • Integrating technology and cloud solutions into the curriculum
  • Training and Educational programs
    • Preparing a diverse pool of undergraduate and graduate students to be future researchers and educators
    • Foster a workforce that understands the concepts, tools, and skills to apply modeling, simulation, and data analytics to address challenging problems in science, engineering, business, social sciences, and the humanities.
    • Graduate Student Professional Development and Career Pathways
  • Awareness and outreach regarding local, regional, and national advanced computing resources

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COMPREHENSIVE EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT

Grants | Sponsored Programs |
Cyberinfrastructure Strategy Development | Ideation Workshops

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Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Strategic Planning

  • History of Campus CI and Support for Research
  • Review of existing CI ecosystem
  • Needs Assessment of Research Community
  • Strategies for Bridging the needs of Research Community with Central IT and Campus Leadership
  • Future Vision for Advanced CI

Ideation Workshops

These workshops can be delivered whenever an innovative solution is needed to move your cause forward. An ideation workshop is a dedicated facilitated session for coming up with new ideas for solving a specific problem. Ideation usually takes place once sufficient user research has been conducted and there is a clear problem statement, a challenge that needs to be solved. Various ideation techniques are used to come up with a diverse range of ideas, both individually and as a multidisciplinary group. The main goal of an ideation session is to spark innovation. Ideation workshop presents the ideal opportunity to bring people together from different teams, leveraging a diverse variety of perspectives.

Grants and Sponsored Program Support

  • Proposal Development Support – Based on specific needs for proposal development, various levels of support are available, from strategic planning through the submission process.
    • Strategic Planning
    • Grant Writing Support
    • Grant Proposal Review
    • Grant Submission
  • Project and Award Management
    • Project Management
      • Initiating project
      • Communication with project participants
      • Capture, report and monitor project progress
    • Progress Report
      • Writing support to develop annual and final reports based on funding agency requirements
    • Publications and Presentations
    • Project and Program Assessments/Evaluations

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FOSTERING RESEARCH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

EdgeXchange — Virtual Communications Platform |
Convenings and Events | Publications

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      • EdgeDiscovery Events
      • Publications
      • Learning networks, research collaborations, and communities of practice
        • Educators, students, and researchers can create profiles, share their learning pathways, and discuss their hands-on research experiences. The resulting networks serve as a lifelong resource, allowing users to form affinity groups based on research interests.
        • Educators can share learning pathways that they have designed with other educators in private seminars, fostering communities of instructional
          practice.
        • EdgeXchange Research Computing community knowledge sharing
      • Awareness and outreach campaigns regarding local, regional, and national resources available for research and education

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Connectivity and Partnerships with Local, Regional, and National Research Platforms

For additional information, contact Dr. Forough Ghahramani, Edge’s Assistant Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs

855.832.EDGE (3343)

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