The National Science Foundation (NSF) Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure awarded a $225,000 Project Grant under the CFDA Program 47.070 - Computer and Information Science and Engineering. The grant, titled "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: FRAMEWORKS: QUAKEWORX - AN EXTENSIBLE SOFTWARE FRAMEWORK FOR EARTHQUAKE SIMULATIONS", will enable the University of Illinois to develop an innovative science gateway and cyberinfrastructure to support physics-based modeling, simulation, and analysis of earthquake rupture forecasts. Key products and services to be delivered through the 5-year grant include:
Developing the "QuakeWorx" software framework to provide a user-friendly platform for accessing state-of-the-art earthquake simulation tools, enabling rapid immersion of students and early career scientists
Integrating and curating leading earthquake modeling and data analysis tools to facilitate research, validation, and reproducibility of improved rupture forecast methods
Enabling simulations of coupled earthquake and fault evolution, producing diverse outputs like seismicity, ground motion, and strain rates to advance the science of earthquake physics
Creating new opportunities for STEM education and engagement by providing easy access to advanced earthquake modeling and analysis capabilities
The grant contributes to national resilience by supporting improved capabilities for forecasting earthquakes and assessing seismic hazards, which are foundational for mitigating seismic risks.