MS-CC Workshop: Campus Technology, Cybersecurity, & Research Computing Support
Alabama A&M University
Oct 29-30, 2024
School of Business
Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room
Councill Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35811
Maximize Your Campus Technology to Enhance Your Research and Education (R&E) Programs
Join the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) for a free two-day Campus Technology, Cybersecurity & Research Computing Support Workshop in Huntsville, Alabama. The MS-CC workshop will be hosted at the HBCU campus, Alabama A&M University from Oct 29-30 2024, in the New School of Business, Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room, located at Councill Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35811.
Registration is FREE for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) participants and is open through Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
We’ve designed a hands-on workshop experience for leadership, faculty, researchers, IT staff, and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCUs and TCUs that provides information, tools, and resources to support and enable many day-to-day activities on your campus.
Along with learning about campus technology – also known as “cyberinfrastructure (CI)” to federal agencies -, there will be student-only sessions that will focus on skills training, resource awareness, and career exploration in climate science research that is data-intensive and computational.
This workshop provides opportunities for networking and connecting with your peers, potential collaborators, and partners via breakout sessions, discussion groups, and hosted meals. Please read the workshop agenda (below) for additional details.
The workshop is funded by the NSF OAC 2137123 awarded to the Minority Serving – Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC) and Internet2.
MS-CC workshop at AAMU: Student-Focused Session
Agenda
Oct. 29, 2024 | 8 – 5 PM CT
| Cyberinfrastructure Day | Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room |
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| 8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome – Leslie Jones, Director of Program Development, MS-CC – Dr. Kylie Nash, Chief Information Officer (CIO), AAMU – Dr. Daniel Wims, President, AAMU – Dr. John Jones, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, AAMU |
| 9:10 – 9:25 AM Introduction to MS-CC, Internet2 Overview & Workshop Objectives – Leslie Jones, Director of Program Development, MS-CC – Ana Hunsinger, Vice President, Community Engagement, MS-CC – Al Anderson, Director of Cyberinfrastructure Programs, MS-CC Presentation Slides: MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure Workshop | Alabama A&M University (Part 1) MS-CC Cyberinfrastructure Workshop | Alabama A&M University (Part 2) Internet2 Overview |
| 9:30 – 9:50 AM CI 101 – Al Anderson, Director of Cyberinfrastructure Programs, MS-CC Presentation Slides: CyberInfrastructure 101 |
| 10:25 – 11:25 AM CI Strategic Value for Education and Research: Perspectives and Panel – Dr. Kylie Nash, CIO, AAMU – Yujian Fu, Professor of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, AAMU – Sonya Satterfield, Assistant Vice President of Technology, Alabama State University – Dr. Rhonda Jackson, AVP Distance Education, AAMU |
| 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM Libraries and Archives and CI – Roderick Wheeler, Assistant Computer Lab Manager, Tuskegee University Libraries – Melissa Burel, Junior Programmer, BookSystems, Inc. |
| 12:10 – 12:55 PM Lunch + Group Picture |
| 12:55 – 1:35 PM NSF CI and Cybersecurity, NTIA Funding & considerations – Amy Apon, Program Director, Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure,CISE, OAC – Dr. Leah Davis, Director, Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives, NTIA – Azra Pepic, Director of Grants/Sponsored Programs, J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College – Dr. Raziq Yaqub, Associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, AAMU – Sonya Satterfield, Assistant VP of Technology Services, Alabama State University Presentation Slides: OTS Department OAC Funding Opportunities for the MS-CC Community |
| 1:45 – 2:30 PM Enhancing Resources Through Regional Collaboration – Dr. Sajid Hussain, Atlanta University Center Data Science Initiative – Jarralynne Agee, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Special Assistant to the President, Miles College – Dameion Brown, Chief Information Security Officer, JSU |
| 2:45 – 3:30 PM Campus Perspectives on Funding Panel – Dr. Kylie Nash, CIO, AAMU – David Lockett, Grants Proposal Development and Award Management Specialist, Meharry Medical College – Dr. Raziq Yaqub, Associate Professor Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, AAMU |
| 3:40 – 4:15 PM Research and Education Networks (RENs) / CI Resources in the Region – Sanju Timsina, HPC Facilitator, Advanced Research Computing Technology & Innovation Core (ARCTIC) – Suranga Edirisinghe, Associate Director, ARCTIC – Nathalie Palmer, Vice President, Southern Crossroads (SoX) – Dr. Purushotham Bangalore, Program Director, NSF Presentation Slides: No-Cost Computing Resources for Researchers and Educators Southern Crossroads (SoX) Advanced Research Computing Technology & Innovation Core |
| 4:15 – 4:40 PM Funding Breakout Discussions |
| Student
Only Sessions | J. Arthur Bond Auditorium – School of Engineering |
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| 1:00 – 1:15 PM Student Programming Welcome: MS-CC Climate Science Program Background, 2025 Internship – Rae Quadara, Assistant Director, Collaboratory in Climate Science, MS-CC – Alexia Jones, Program Manager, Climate Science, MS-CC |
| 1:15 – 1:30 PM Introduction to CI-Enabled Climate Science Research and Student Opportunities at Cornell University Center for Advanced Computing (CAC) – Ben Trumbore, Computational Scientist, Cornell University |
| 1:30 – 1:45 PM Introduction to CI-Enabled Climate Science Research and Student Opportunities at the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) – Jared Lee, Project Scientist II, NCAR |
| 1:45 – 2:45 PM Interactive Workshop Part 1: I-WRF Tutorial with Cornell University Center for Advanced Computing and NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) – Ben Trumbore, Computational Scientist, Cornell University – Jared Lee, Project Scientist II, NCAR |
| 3:00 – 4:15 PM Interactive Workshop Part 2: I-WRF Tutorial with Cornell University Center for Advanced Computing and NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) – Ben Trumbore, Computational Scientist, Cornell University – Jared Lee, Project Scientist II, NCAR |
Oct. 30, 2024 | 8 – 3 PM CT
| Cybersecurity & Research Computing Support Day | Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room |
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| 8:00 – 8:50 AM Breakfast |
| 8:50 – 9:00 AM Welcome & Day 2 Overview – Leslie Jones, Director of Program Development, MS-CC Presentation Slides: MS-CC Cybersecurity & Research Computing Support Day Workshop | Alabama A&M University |
| 9:05 – 9:45 AM Campus Cybersecurity Priorities for HBCUs Panel – Dr. Kylie Nash, CIO, AAMU – Maria Laurent-Rice, Director, Cybersecurity Program, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, Stillman College – Dameion Brown, Chief Information Security Officer, JSU – Kerry Hixon, CISO / Director of Cybersecurity & IT Compliance, Spelman College |
| 10:10 – 10:55 AM Strategy workshop R2 Rising – Larger Institutions – Dr. Majed Dweik, Vice President of Research & Economic Development, AAMU – Dr. Jaret Riddick, Senior Fellow, Center for Security and Emerging Technology Presentation Slides: HBCU Progress to Top-Tier Research Status |
| 11:20 AM – 12:00 PM Research & Data Computing and CI professionals – Kevin Brandt, Cyberinfrastructure Community-wide Mentorship Network, Assistant Vice President for Research Cyberinfrastructure, South Dakota State University – Dr. Raziq Yaqub, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, AAMU – Terry Haygood, CI Facilitator, JSU – Lauren Michael, Consultant, Research Engagement, Internet2 |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 PM Cybersecurity Education Programs at HBCUs/Cybersecurity Support and Workforce Requirements Panel Maria Laurent-Rice, Director, Cybersecurity Program, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems, Stillman College Dr. Ed Pearson, III, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, AAMU |
| 2:00 – 2:30 PM Cybersecurity Breakout Session |
| Student
Only Sessions | J. Arthur Bond Auditorium – School of Engineering |
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| 9:00 – 9:25 PM Welcome Day 2 |
| 9:25 – 10:10 AM Career Conversations Panel: Data-Intensive Climate Science – Including Alabama Specific / Southeast Climate Science Research – Ben Trumbore, Computational Scientist, Cornell University – Jared Lee, Project Scientist II, NSF NCAR – Dr. Gamal El Afandi, Research Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences, Tuskegee University – Dr. Ranjani Kulawardhana, Associate Professor, AAMU |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM MS-CC Led Resume and LinkedIn Resources – Alexia Jones, Program Manager, Climate Science, MS-CC |
| 10:45 – 11:15 AM Collective Knowledge MentiMeter Discussion leading to Lunch & Learn – Rae Quadara, Assistant Director, Collaboratory in Climate Science, MS-CC |
| 11:20 – 12:00 PM Main Workshop – Research computing and data professionals |
MS-CC Workshop Series
The MS-CC workshop at Alabama A&M University is one of several workshops the MS-CC and Internet2 are planning at HBCU and TCU campuses throughout 2024.
If the MS-CC workshop in Huntsville, Alabama is not geographically convenient for you, additional workshops are under consideration and will be announced throughout 2024 and 2025. We hope that you’ll be able to attend one of the upcoming workshops at a location closest to your institution. Learn more about the MS-CC Workshop series.
Registration
The two-day workshop is free for MS-CC participants, but registration is required. Registration is open through Friday, Oct 25, 2024. The MS-CC is utilizing Internet2’s event registration system.
What to expect as part of your registration process:
- Please select New Registration to start the process
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- If your organization/institution is not found please select other.
- In the next section, you will provide information, regarding your name, pronouns, job title, and address. Once you have completed this section, click continue at the bottom of the page.
- You will be prompted to fill out additional information, including meal preferences, food allergies, and emergency contact information.
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Hotel Recommendations
The workshop will be held in the School of Business, Foster Room, and Student Lounge on the Alabama A&M University campus located at Councill Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35811.
Should you be in need of overnight accommodations, the recommended hotels for workshop participants that are within close proximity to this campus are:
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Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville Downtown
313 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 270-9120 -
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville Hotel & Spa
800 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 3580
(256) 539-7373
Please contact the hotels directly to inquire about their daily rates and book your reservation.
Parking
Parking is available in front of the School of Business Building.
Reimbursements
As an MS-CC participant, we can reimburse reasonable mileage (within a 250-mile radius of Alabama A&M University) for first-time MS-CC workshop participants from HBCUs and TCUs. The reimbursement request process is completed in two steps:
- Before the Workshop: Complete the MS-CC travel support acceptance form by Oct. 28, which is included in the registration form process.
- After the Workshop: Submit your receipts and MS-CC travel reimbursement form. This form will be shared with attendees at the conclusion of the MS-CC Workshop at Alabama A&M University.
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Participation in the MS-CC helps us create a vibrant community of practice where peers can collaborate and support one another and build a coalition to advocate for their needs as a community.
What Workshop Participants Can Expect
The two-day workshop agenda is designed around two themes: Cyberinfrastructure and Cybersecurity. The workshop program includes keynote presentations, panel discussions with cyberinfrastructure and cybersecurity leaders, facilitated group discussions, and hands-on learning opportunities, including access to open-source security tools and documented best practices for campus infrastructure.
Informal networking opportunities provide you with opportunities to meet and build connections with your peers and cybersecurity professionals and leadership from regional and national non-profit organizations supporting the research and education community in the U.S.
COVID-19 Information
The COVID-19 situation in the United States is fluid, and we continue to monitor developments that may impact attendees for the MS-CC Workshop. In order to stay current, check this page periodically leading up to the workshop.
Workshop participants will need to abide by Alabama A&M University’s (AAMU) COVID-19 guidelines while participating in the workshop. Participants are not required to wear masks at AAMU at the moment.
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