U.of I. faculty, researchers, and graduate students are invited to join us for a showcase of cutting-edge research and services offered by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). The agenda includes an overview of NCSA research and services from NCSA Associate Directors representing the various NCSA Directorates. We will also announce the 2027 Fiddler Innovation Faculty Fellowship Call for Proposals, an opportunity supporting interdisciplinary research that integrates visualization techniques, the arts, science, and technology to address important scientific, societal, cultural, or global challenges. The event will conclude with networking opportunities with NCSA research teams. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with NCSA's distinguished researchers and affiliates, share your research interests and needs, and explore potential collaborations. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Agenda (All times shown in CST)

3:30–3:35 p.m.|  Welcome by John Towns, NCSA Deputy Director, NCSA 1040

3:35–4: 25 p.m. |  Overview of NCSA Research & Services by NCSA Associate Directors, NCSA 1040

• Chuck Pavloski, Associate Director, Research Directorate

• Tim Boerner, Associate Director, CyberInfrastructure Directorate (CI)

• Brett Bode, Sr. Assistant Director, Major Systems Program Office

• Chuck Thompson, Director, Illinois Computes

• Bill Kramer, Executive Director, New Frontiers Initiative Program Office

4:25–4:30 p.m. |  Break 

4:30-5:30 p.m. |  Networking Hour with NCSA Research Groups, NCSA Atrium

Center for AI Innovation (CAII) • Centers for AstroPhysical Surveys (CAPS) • Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA) • Computational Genomics • Data Science and Physical Simulation Team • Health Innovation Program Office (HIPO) • Illinois Computes • Industry Partner Program • Office of Data Science Research (ODSR) • Proposal Development Office & Project Coordination Office (PDO & PCO) • Quantum Program Office (QPO) • Research & Education Office (R&E) • Research Software Engineering