This session consists of three main parts:
1: An Overview of Cyberinfrastructure
The conversation moves beyond traditional IT to encompass the specialized technologies, human expertise, and strategic frameworks necessary to support advanced research. Attendees will gain insight into the foundational components of CI, including:
- High-performance computing environments
- Secure and scalable data storage
- Domain-specific software and workflows
- Advanced networking and data transfer systems
- The human infrastructure required to support and optimize these systems
2: Strategic Planning for Institutional Impact
Rather than reacting to isolated faculty requests or emerging technologies like AI, institutions must develop a coherent CI strategy that reflects their mission, values, and long-term impact goals for research and workforce development.
This planning process is not merely technical — it is a communicative alignment effort that fosters shared ownership and institutional buy-in.
Topics covered will include:
- Stakeholder engagement across IT, faculty, libraries, and research support units
- Assessment of current CI assets, capabilities, gaps, and risks
- Coordination and communication strategies for implementation
- Iterative planning practices
3: Leveraging External Resources and Funding Opportunities
Participants will be introduced to the broader CI ecosystem, including resources and support from Internet2 and CaRCC (Campus Research Computing Consortium).
The webinar will highlight:
- Templates and tools for CI assessment and strategic planning
- Peer engagement and professional development opportunities
- Access to federally funded computing systems (such as the U.S. National Science Foundation’s ACCESS program) as part of the full catalog of resources for your researchers and educators
- Funding mechanisms such as Campus Cyberinfrastructure (CC*) awards, which support infrastructure, innovation, and strategic initiatives
These resources are designed to help institutions build capacity, foster collaboration, and sustain excellence in research and education.
Why You Should Attend This Webinar
Whether you are initiating a CI planning process or seeking to refine an existing strategy, this session will provide actionable guidance and connect you to a community of peers committed to advancing research through infrastructure.
Join us for a member-only interactive discussion to explore how the Internet2 community can support long-term research advancement.
Unsure if you serve at an Internet2 member institution?
Check our complete member list to see if you belong to an Internet2 member institution. This is a member-only event, and we encourage all members to attend.
Not a member, but don’t want to miss out on such valuable opportunities?
Contact our membership team at membership@internet2.edu. You may also attend our upcoming webinar series, “Internet2 Community Webinar Series: Connect, Learn, Engage” to learn more about Internet2 and our broader community.