Announcements
Smoky Mountains Computational Sciences and Engineering Conference (Monday, August 25 – Thursday, August 28, 2025 , Chattanooga, TN)
The 2025 Smoky Mountains Computational Sciences and Engineering Conference (SMC 25) is to advance ourunderstanding of the state-of-the-art in performance computing, simulation science, and data analytics and how these symbiotic disciplines are being integrated today into science and engineering research instruments.
DataBytes: The AI Security Gap: How Close Are We to Achieving Trustworthy AI? (June 11 @ 12:00 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT via Zoom)
In this webinar, Apostol Vassilev will examine the recently published 2025 edition of the NIST Al 100-2 report, a crucial resource for organizations seeking to ensure the security of Al systems. The talk will focus on the security of generative Al models, tailored to address the needs of Al practitioners and stakeholders in the audience. The report provides a comprehensive taxonomy of concepts and terminology in the field of adversarial machine learning (AML), organizing key Al technologies, attack life cycle stages, and attacker goals, objectives, capabilities, and knowledge into a conceptual hierarchy. By identifying current security challenges in the Al system life cycle and describing methods for mitigation and management, the report aims to establish a common language for the rapidly evolving AML landscape. This webinar will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the development and deployment of more trustworthy and responsible Al systems.
Past Announcements
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iRODS Forum: Secure & Compliant Research for Industries & Academia (June 5 @ 9:00 AM EDT )
iRODS Forum: Secure & Compliant Research for Industries & Academia
iRODS and Do IT Now will host a free 1-hour virtual forum on compliance for engineers and tech managers on June 5 at 9 AM ET. During the event, iRODS Executive Director Terrell Russell will provide a quick overview of the iRODS open source data management software, followed by short presentations of real-world compliance solutions and practical strategies for robust data governance from iRODS administrators at Utrecht University, University of Arizona, and Wellcome Sanger Institute. The event will end with a Q&A, moderated by Do IT Now CEO Marco Merkel, and a discussion on possible topics for future events, such as data for HPC and AI/ML, and CPU/GPU data workflow.
Those interested in the event can register directly here
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eDay 2024 is coming up! (November 12, 2024, 1.30 – 6.00 pm, Culp Center and Gilbreath Hall)
The CaRDS (Computation and Research in Data Science) Institute will host a program that highlights information technology careers.
Our speakers are Austin Bazydlo, Chief of the Data Science and AI Applications Branch at National Institutes of Health, and Tabitha Samuel, High Performance Computation Operations Group Lead at Oak Ridge National Laboratories.
In the concluding section, ETSU students will give presentations on their data-science and AI related research projects. Specifically:
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Dr. Austin Bazydlo Chief of the Data Science and AI Applications Branch at NIH “Lighting the Path to the Future of Healthcare: the Role of Data Science in the Infrastructure of NIH” 1.30 –2.30, Culp Center Forum, Rm.311 (virtual talk - zoom link: https://etsu.zoom.us/j/88178228067?pwd=ohhzGLSNGsHq3rLdIj2xH6te9mUNEq.1)
Abstract: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its 27 institutes and centers are globally renowned for their groundbreaking foundational and translational biomedical and public health research. As the world’s largest biomedical research facility and the most significant research funding entity, awarding over $31 billion annually, the NIH has been associated with over 150 Nobel laureates and numerous scientific breakthroughs. These include the first treatment of a tumor using chemotherapy, the sequencing of the complete human genome, the development of mRNA vaccines, the first mitral valve replacement, and the use of lithium to treat bipolar disorder.
Data Science, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence play pivotal roles in the groundbreaking research conducted in NIH’s clinics and laboratories. They are also crucial to the infrastructure that supports this research. The Division of Technical Resources (DTR) maintains NIH’s Central Utility Plant (CUP) and Aseptic Processing Facilities (APF), which produce therapeutic, diagnostic, and research products for human use, including pharmaceuticals, radiopharmaceuticals, and biologics. Sensors in these facilities generate nearly half a billion data points daily. The Data Science and AI Application Branch employs cutting-edge machine learning methods to analyze these data points for quality, anomalies, preventative maintenance, financial insights for optimal fuel purchasing, and campus load forecasting, aiming to improve operational efficiency, ensure consistent utility delivery, and extend equipment longevity. AI not only helps keep the lights on at NIH but also paves the way for the future of healthcare. -
Dr. Tabitha Samuel HPC Operations Group Lead, NICS Deputy Director “Exploring the Multi-Faceted World of Research Cyberinfrastructure: Opportunities wait!” 2.30 –3.30, Culp Center Forum, Rm.311
Abstract: Research cyberinfrastructure is the interconnected mesh of hardware, software, networks, data, and people that underpin today's advanced computing technology, enabling transformative scientific discoveries. This infrastructure, for example, helps researchers decipher genomes, map new regions of the Arctic, detect signs of dark matter, and understand the inner workings of the human brain. The research CI landscape is rich and varied, filled with opportunities for advancement through collaboration. In this talk, I will pull back the curtain on research CI to showcase its pivotal role in advancing science in academia and industry. We will delve into the multiple facets of research CI—whether system-based or user-facing, focused on research or operations themes—and uncover the paths it enables for productive and enriching collaborations across multidisciplinary research. By attending this talk, I hope the audience will gain a comprehensive understanding of the research cyberinfrastructure ecosystem and discover the myriad rich and diverse opportunities it offers.
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Student Presentations: 4.00 – 6.00 pm (Gilbreath Hall 314)
Refreshments will be served at 3.30 pm, Gilbreath Hall 314.