The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $539,999 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) grant program (CFDA 47.070) to Oregon State University (OSU) to develop comprehensive training activities for the next generation of cyberinfrastructure workforce. The ECOTERN project, a collaborative effort involving FIU, NCSU, and the NSF-funded AI2ES Institute, aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and cyberinfrastructure training into environmental science research and education. Key activities include new degree programs, curriculum enhancements, reusable course content, summer bootcamps, seminars, and interactive exercises to provide trainees with skills for utilizing cyberinfrastructure to predict and mitigate environmental impacts such as coastal flooding, hurricanes, and marine ecological changes. The project also plans to develop an online platform for personalized hands-on exercises and progress tracking, as well as cultivate a network of collaborating institutions in the overlap of environmental science, AI, and cyberinfrastructure. This award reflects NSF's mission to advance science and support national health, prosperity, and welfare by preparing a diverse and knowledgeable workforce to address environmental challenges.
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