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Research Computing Advisory Board

Purpose

The purpose of the Research Computing Advisory Board (RCAB) is to advise on the operation of Research IT resources at NJIT as a partnership between IST, Office of Research and NJIT Faculty. The committee will ensure that the use of Research IT resources, primarily HPC, aligns with the university’s research priorities and promotes the advancement of knowledge across diverse disciplines.

Advisory Board Charge

Advise on Resource Management

Provide recommendations on the management and enhancement of Research IT resources to support current and future research needs. Resources will include both hardware and software, and physical facilities such as colocation data centers to support the needs of faculty.

Develop policies for fair distribution of HPC resources

  1. Develop Allocation Policies: Establish clear and transparent policies for the submission, review, and approval of HPC resource requests.
  2. Review and Approve Allocation Proposals: Review and evaluate proposals for HPC resource allocation by NJIT faculty based on scientific merit, potential impact, and alignment with university research goals.
  3. Monitor Resource Usage: Track the utilization of HPC resources to ensure efficient use and identify areas for improvement.

Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary research projects that leverage HPC resources.

Enhance Research Cyberinfrastructure

Lead NJIT faculty and coordinate with IST and OVPR in submitting cyberinfrastructure grants to meet the future research needs.

Outreach and Education

Organize workshops, seminars, and training sessions to educate the university community about HPC resources and best practices for their use.

Meeting Frequency

The committee will meet quarterly or as needed to submit proposals to outside agencies, review allocation proposals and discuss matters related to resource management.

Reporting

The RCAB will report to the Faculty Senate and provide annual summaries of resource usage, and policy updates.