CaRCC has a significant presence at PEARC25 in Columbus, Ohio this July, with conference co-chairs Dana Brunson (CaRCC Transitional Board Chair) and Daphne McCanse (CaRCC Transitional Board Secretary) leading the way. Check out this guide to help you find all of this year’s CaRCC-related sessions and activities.
Essential CaRCC Stops
Visit Our Booth
CaRCC/Internet2 Exhibit Hall Booth Stop by to collect CaRCC stickers and learn about our latest initiatives. CaRCC leaders will be ready to answer questions about membership, working groups, and how CaRCC can support your research computing and data (RCD) career. Thank you to our partners at Internet2 for hosting CaRCC!
Sunday, July 20
RCD Nexus Day
8:00 AM – 4:20 PM
Location: Room A111-A113
Pre-registration required
What to Expect:
- Future-Creating Workshop for RCD Professionals
- CaRCC Capabilities Model workshop for refreshing and refining key questions
Led by: Winona Snapp-Childs, Betsy Hillery, Mike Navicky, Patrick Schmitz, Lauren Michael, John Hicks, Timothy Middelkoop, Dana Brunson, Daphne McCanse, and Karen Garrett
Monday, July 20
Workshop: Building and Selling a Strategic Plan for your Research Computing and Data Program
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room A114-A115
Master the art of strategic planning with hands-on guidance from Patrick Schmitz, Dana Brunson, Lauren Michael, John Hicks, and Timothy Middelkoop. You’ll learn to:
- Identify crucial stakeholders for plan implementation
- Create compelling value propositions
- Use proven influence mapping techniques
- Build lasting peer mentoring relationships
Workshop Presentation: Resources for AI Facilitation from the CaRCC AI Facilitation Materials Working Group
(Workshop: Campus Champions and NAIRR: Empowering AI Research Facilitation Through Collaboration) 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room A110-A111
The CaRCC AI Facilitation Materials Working Group will present during the Campus Champions and NAIRR workshop about AI/ML efforts within CaRCC and “Resources for AI Facilitation from the CaRCC AI Facilitation Materials Working Group”, presented by Lauren Micael and Timothy Middelkoop.
Tuesday, July 22
Coffee with CaRCC
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: PEARC25 Collaboration Hub, Battelle Ballroom North
Don’t forget to wear your CaRCC T-shirts on Tuesday!
Whether you’re a longtime member or curious newcomer, join us for our signature networking event. Connect with RCD professionals, discover mentorship opportunities, and enjoy special treats exclusive to CaRCC attendees (hint: we have donuts!). This inclusive gathering is perfect for learning about our community vision and making lasting professional connections.
Short Paper: AI Project Facilitation Guidance for RCD Professionals
12:05 PM – 12:20 PM
Location: Room A114-115
Learn how to bridge the gap between AI research and technology implementation. Based upon work by CaRCC’s AI Facilitation Working Group, this paper presents a taxonomy of tasks within the complete AI project lifecycle and compliance requirements, presented by authors Anna Alber, Laura Briggs, Paul Brunk, Manasvita Joshi, Atish Kamble, Amira Kefi, Timothy Middelkoop, Semir Sarajlic, Ana Marija Sokovic, Jeffrey Valdez and Ying Zhang.
Birds of a Feather: Amplifying RCD Impact Through Strategic Communications and Outreach
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room A213-A215
Join Eric Adams and Daphne McCanse for practical strategies on translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders, based on conversations from the CaRCC RCD Communications and Outreach Interest Group. Perfect for communications specialists, outreach coordinators, and RCD professionals looking to enhance their impact.
Wednesday, July 23
Short Paper: A Collaborative Catalog for Research Computing and Data Professional Development
12:10 PM – 12:25 PM
Location: Room A114-A115
Discover the collaborative catalog of training resources designed for RCD professionals at every career stage, based upon outputs from RCD Nexus Day 2024. Authors: Betsy Hillery, Mary Ellen Sloane, and team will present their community-driven approach to workforce development.
Poster: Patterns and Themes in RCD Professional Career Paths
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Collaboration Hub/Battelle Ballroom
Explore career trajectory insights from the CaRCC Career Arcs Working Group, presented by co-chairs Patrick Schmitz and Samuel Porter. This poster presentation is useful for both current and aspiring RCD professionals seeking to understand potential career paths and development opportunities.
Thursday, July 24
CaRCC Town Hall
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Room A113-115
Don’t miss this essential community gathering! CaRCC Leadership will share:
- Transition to 501(c)(3) nonprofit status updates
- Strategic sustainability planning progress
- CaRCC Capabilities Model developments
- National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot contributions
- Interest and Working Group highlights
Presenters: Dana Brunson, Tom Cheatham, Bob Freeman, Daphne Mccanse, Lauren Michael, Patrick Schmitz
Plenary: Banding Together in Challenging Times
11:00 AM – 12:30PM
Location: Battelle Ballroom South
Join influential leaders from organizations across the RCD ecosystem (including CaRCC!) for a collaborative forum addressing the rapidly evolving higher education and research landscape.
Moderator: Gwen Jacobs
Featured Panelists:
- Carrie Brown – EDUCAUSE Research Computing and Data Community Group
- Dana Brunson – Campus Research Computing Consortium (CaRCC)
- Rich Knepper – Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation (CASC)
- Chuck Pavloski – PEARC Conference Series Steering Committee
- Michael Weiner – Campus Champions