Research infrastructure: CC* regional networking: the pennsylvania science DMZ supporting under resourced colleges and universities (PA science DMZ)

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Award ID
2346589
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Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,092,012

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State College, PA 16802, USA

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Description

Abstract
Contemporary scientific research increasingly relies on robust and comprehensive data networks. Data-intensive instrumentation and methodologies like AI lead to incredible advances for the researchers fortunate enough to have access to the requisite cyberinfrastructure. Unfortunately, even modest deficiencies in capacity and connectivity can sharply limit scientific discovery, especially at under-resourced institutions. The proposed pennsylvania science DMZ (PA science DMZ) project addresses critical infrastructure and connectivity gaps in five participating institutions: pennsylvania state university, indiana university of pennsylvania (IUP), lafayette college, the digital foundry at new kensington (dfnk), and swarthmore college. At IUP, the project will immediately benefit ongoing efforts in data analytics and applied research in worker safety, robotics, and geospatial data, as well as enhancing cybersecurity and stem education. In lafayette college, the improved connectivity will support molecular dynamics simulations and biology research, and at dfnk IT will allow enhanced external access to a digital learning and demonstration lab. Swarthmore college will employ the solution in collaborative linguistics and social interactions research. In addition to these immediate applications, the proposed PA science DMZ opens the door to a multitude of additional research opportunities, both within the initial consortium and through collaborations with smaller institutions that are currently unable to access critical tools of contemporary science. By implementing a regional model for aggregating cyberinfrastructure hardware and human resources, the project aims to provide a robust and economically efficient template for additional initiatives within the state and nationwide, fostering a more inclusive and interconnected cyberinfrastructure landscape. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.- subawards are planned for this award.

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Original award $1,092,012

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Keystone Initiative For Network Based Education And Research Collaboration on, "Keystone Initiative for Network based Education and Research." $626,616
Keystone Initiative For Network Based Education And Research Collaboration on, "Research Infrastructure: CC* Regional Networking: The Pennsylvania Science DMZ supporting under resourced colleges and universities." $612,321

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Who received award 2346589?

2346589 was awarded to The Pennsylvania State University by Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (National Science Foundation) on December 15, 2023.

How much is award 2346589 worth?

$1,092,012 has been obligated on 2346589.

Which agency awarded 2346589?

Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (National Science Foundation) awarded 2346589, with funding from National Science Foundation.

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