CICI:TCR:SAFARI: Scientific Analytics, Forensics, and Reproducibility for Workflows in CI

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Abstract

The SAFARI project (Scientific Analytics, Forensics, and Reproducibility for Workflows in CI) advances scientific research by integrating forensic data analytics into the workflows used for large-scale data analyses. These analytics (i.e., tools that track the origin, processing, and reliability of data) are directly incorporated into the workflow systems used by researchers in Earth science and related fields. The integration ensures that workflow artifacts (data and software) are reliable, reusable, and reproducible and that the scientific results are trustworthy and of high quality. SAFARI enables researchers to construct and execute workflows that are modular, transparent, and explainable, making it easier to adapt and share methods across diverse computing platforms with collaborators and the public. The benefits of this project are demonstrated in applications such as weather forecasting, irrigation modeling, and wildfire prevention, with broader potential impacts in bioinformatics, physics, and materials science. SAFARI enhances the reliability, security, and resilience of data from high-throughput scientific workflows by embedding forensic data analytics into cyberinfrastructure services. Rather than applying post-hoc analysis, it integrates provenance tracking, automated verification, and artifact modularization into the Pegasus Workflow Management System. SAFARI targets three core challenges: ensuring trustworthiness through transparent and secure execution, impr

Key facts

NSF award ID
2530461
Awardee
University of Tennessee Knoxville (TN)
SAM.gov UEI
FN2YCS2YAUW3
PI
Michela Taufer
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
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Estimated total
$1,200,000
Funds obligated
$1,200,000
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
10/01/2025 → 09/30/2028