The energy was palpable during our very first MS-CC Student Community of Practice launch! Designed as a dedicated space for interactive networking, inspiring student research spotlights, and high-impact career opportunities, this initial session set an incredible baseline for what’s to come.
Students and mentors across our network connected to explore cutting-edge computational tools, practical data science methodologies, and collaborative research thriving across our member institutions.
High-Impact Opportunities & Resources
If you are looking to take your computational and data skills to the next level, check out these featured opportunities shared during our session:
1. ESIIL Innovation Summit & Educational Programs
- ESIIL Innovation Summit: Discover collaborative environmental data science research at the upcoming 2026 ESIIL Innovation Summit, shared by Nathan.
- ESIIL Stars: Learn about the ESIIL Stars program, which offers specialized support, mentorship, and training in environmental data science.
- Data Short Course: Sharpen your core analytical capabilities through ESIIL’s hands-on Data Short Course.
2. Purdue University Research & Computing Power
- Anvil REU Program: Shared by Suzanna, explore summer undergraduate research experiences via the Purdue Anvil REU.
- Anvil Supercomputing Resource: Learn more about the high-performance computing capabilities powering these projects at Purdue Anvil Compute.
Student Research Spotlights
A huge special thank you to our featured student speakers! Thank you for presenting the impressive, hands-on research taking place directly on your college grounds:
- Cameron Jones
- Angelo Bowens
- Edjiah Rodriguez
- Solomon Rayton
- Bridgette Clarke
Your dedication to advancing science through technology helps this community thrive!
Get Involved & Save the Date
We are always eager to showcase the impressive work happening across our student community. If you would like to feature your institution’s research or share upcoming opportunities in a future spotlight, please reach out directly to Alexia Jones or Jessica Johnson.
Next Session Details
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2027
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
Thank you again to everyone who helped make our inaugural session a success. We look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting!