Project Grant 2201822

This $998,750 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Computer and Information Science and Engineering program will fund the South Dakota Research and Education Data Interchange (SD-REDI) through June 2024. SD-REDI creates a statewide high-speed network connecting public higher education institutions across South Dakota to advanced computing and data storage resources. The network links critical infrastructure and cyberinfrastructure capabilities at the University of South Dakota, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Black Hills State University, Northern State University, South Dakota State University, and Dakota State University via a secure, high-performance regional network. It will upgrade Northern State University's connectivity to 100 Gbps and address gaps in institutional capabilities to ensure uniform experience and access to advanced cyberinfrastructure resources within the region and nationally. The project also cultivates a workforce proficient in cyberinfrastructure and advanced digital resources to support STEM education and research innovation across participating institutions. South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota will serve as centralized cyberinfrastructure providers for researchers throughout South Dakota's public higher education system under this model. Subawards are provided to Northern State University, South Dakota State University, and Dakota State University to support their roles in the network.