Research Computing Advisory Board¶
Purpose¶
The purpose of the Research Computing Advisory Board (RCAB) is to advise on the operation of Research IT resources at NJIT as a partnership between IST, Office of Research and NJIT Faculty. The committee will ensure that the use of Research IT resources, primarily HPC, aligns with the university’s research priorities and promotes the advancement of knowledge across diverse disciplines.
Members¶
The RCAB shall be composed of faculty members representing a cross-section of disciplines that utilize ARCS resources. Members will be appointed by the Deans of the five colleges and serve a term of two years, with the possibility of reappointment. Additionally, the committee will comprise representatives from the Office of Vice Provost for Research (Associate Vice Provost for Research Collaboration and Partnerships) and the Information Services and Technology (Associate CIO - Advanced Research Computing). The committee will be co-chaired by the IST representative and a faculty member elected by the committee.
| Name | Title | Department/College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Pacheco (co-chair) |
Associate CIO - Advanced Research Computing | alex.pacheco@njit.edu | IST |
| Mike Siegel (co-chair) |
Professor | michael.s.siegel@njit.edu | HCSLA |
| Shawn Chester | Associate Vice Provost Research Collaboration and Partnership (OVPR) | shawn.a.chester@njit.edu | OVPR |
| Simon Garnier | Professor | simon.j.garnier@njit.edu | HCSLA |
| Dibakar Datta | Associate Professor | dibakar.datta@njit.edu | NCE |
| Gennady Gor | Associate Professor | gor@njit.edu | NCE |
| Andrew Sohn | Associate Professor | andrew.sohn@njit.edu | YWCC |
| Zhi Wei | Professor | zhi.wei@njit.edu | YWCC |
| Dantong Yu | Professor | dantong.yu@njit.edu | MTSM |
| Mathew Schwartz | Associate Professor | mathew.schwartz@njit.edu | HCAD |
| Andrzej Zarzycki | Associate Professor | andrzej.zarzycki@njit.edu | HCAD |
Advisory Board Charge¶
Advise on Resource Management¶
Provide recommendations on the management and enhancement of Research IT resources to support current and future research needs. Resources will include both hardware and software, and physical facilities such as colocation data centers to support the needs of faculty.
Develop policies for fair distribution of HPC resources¶
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Advise on Resource Management: Provide recommendations on the management and enhancement of Research IT resources to support current and future research needs. Resources will include both hardware and software, and physical facilities such as colocation data centers to support the needs of faculty. Develop policies for fair distribution of HPC resources
- Develop Allocation Policies: Establish clear and transparent policies for the submission, review, and approval of HPC resource requests.
- Review and Approve Allocation Proposals: Review and evaluate proposals for HPC resource allocation by NJIT faculty based on scientific merit, potential impact, and alignment with university research goals.
- Monitor Resource Usage: Track the utilization of HPC resources to ensure efficient use and identify areas for improvement.
Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration¶
Encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary research projects that leverage HPC resources.
Enhance Research Cyberinfrastructure¶
Lead NJIT faculty and coordinate with IST and OVPR in submitting cyberinfrastructure grants to meet the future research needs.
Outreach and Education¶
Organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions to educate the university community about HPC resources and best practices for their use.
Meeting Frequency¶
The committee will meet quarterly or as needed to submit proposals to outside agencies, review allocation proposals and discuss matters related to resource management.
Reporting¶
The RCAB will report to the Faculty Senate and provide annual summaries of resource usage, and policy updates.