CC* Strategy-Region: Cyberinfrastructure Alliance for Oregon (CIAO)

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Abstract

The Cyberinfrastructure Alliance for Oregon (CIAO) is a collaboration across Oregon's eight public universities and Link Oregon, the statewide, non-profit optical network. This project facilitates the development of a statewide strategic cyberinfrastructure (CI) plan to revolutionize the research landscape in Oregon. Building on a strong partnership with Link Oregon, the Oregon Regional Computing Accelerator at Portland State University (NSF Award #2346732), and a committed statewide research computing group, this plan increases capability for world-class research, addresses current limitations to access to CI resources at smaller institutions, and supports educational programs to build a skilled workforce for Oregon. This project is designed to boost research productivity across the state, enable Oregon to support U.S. leadership in science and engineering, and provide a model that could be applied in other states to address strategic CI needs. This project outlines a shared vision, values, and goals to guide future investments in CI, aligning efforts across the state and empowering institutions to execute strategically. The plan 1) facilitates regional collaboration and data sharing, 2) fosters a community of practice for research IT professionals, and 3) develops the CI Strategic Plan for Oregon. Key activities include campus visits, data collection, and statewide workshops to strengthen regional and multi-disciplinary collaboration, workforce development, and expansio

Key facts

NSF award ID
2503219
Awardee
University of Oregon Eugene (OR)
SAM.gov UEI
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PI
Christy Long
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
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Estimated total
$200,000
Funds obligated
$200,000
Transaction type
Continuing Grant
Period
10/01/2025 → 09/30/2027