The National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program awarded a $851,076 Project Grant to NJ Edge.net Inc., a non-profit organization, to improve access to advanced research networks and cyber-infrastructure for higher education institutions in New Jersey. The initiative focuses on enhancing internet connectivity, deploying network monitoring and optimization capability, and offering specialized training programs to bolster research, education, and professional IT support. Key project components include establishing a regional data transfer node, implementing a Science DMZ for remote access to resources, and federating with the Open Science Data Federation. The project collaborates with seven higher education institutions, including minority-serving institutions and community colleges, to reduce disparities in access to advanced cyber-infrastructure for smaller and less-resourced institutions. This award aims to promote economic, gender, and racial inclusion in advanced cyber-infrastructure careers while serving as a model for similar national efforts to enhance the quality and accessibility of higher education.
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