XSEDE

XSEDE is a National Science Foundation-funded project that provides a collection of integrated advanced digital resources and services to the United States research and education community. XSEDE supports NASA, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researchers, among others, by providing access to a wide range of high-performance computing resources, including TeraGrid, Open Science Grid, and National Center for Atmospheric Research. XSEDE also collaborates with European Grid Infrastructure, Open Grid Forum, and International Council for Science to promote the development of cyberinfrastructure globally. XSEDE's resources are used by researchers from Harvard University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and California Institute of Technology, among other institutions.

Introduction to XSEDE

XSEDE is a virtual organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of advanced digital services to support research in various fields, including astrophysics, climate modeling, materials science, and genomics. XSEDE's services are designed to facilitate research collaborations among scientists and engineers from University of California, Berkeley, University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon University, and other institutions. XSEDE also partners with Microsoft Research, Google, and IBM to leverage their expertise and resources in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Additionally, XSEDE collaborates with National Center for Women & Information Technology, Computing Research Association, and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics to promote diversity and inclusion in the STEM fields.

History of XSEDE

XSEDE was established in 2011 as a successor to the TeraGrid project, which was launched in 2001 by the National Science Foundation to provide a national-scale cyberinfrastructure for research and education. XSEDE built upon the successes of TeraGrid and expanded its scope to include a broader range of resources and services, including high-performance computing, data storage, and networking. XSEDE's development was influenced by the America COMPETES Act, which emphasized the importance of investing in cyberinfrastructure to support research and innovation. XSEDE has also been shaped by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, which have provided guidance on the development of cyberinfrastructure and its applications in various fields.

Architecture and Infrastructure

XSEDE's architecture is designed to provide a flexible and scalable framework for integrating a wide range of advanced digital resources and services. XSEDE's infrastructure includes a network of high-performance computing systems, data storage systems, and visualization systems, which are connected by a high-speed network infrastructure. XSEDE's resources are managed by a resource allocation system, which ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support research projects. XSEDE also leverages cloud computing technologies, such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, to provide on-demand access to computing and storage resources. Additionally, XSEDE collaborates with Internet2, ESnet, and GEANT to provide high-speed networking services to support research collaborations.

Services and Resources

XSEDE provides a wide range of services and resources to support research, including high-performance computing, data storage, visualization, and consulting services. XSEDE's services are designed to support research in various fields, including biomedical research, climate modeling, and materials science. XSEDE also provides access to a range of software tools and applications, including Gaussian, MATLAB, and ANSYS. Additionally, XSEDE offers training and education programs, such as XSEDE Summer Institute and XSEDE Workshop Series, to help researchers develop skills in using advanced digital resources and services. XSEDE's resources are used by researchers from University of Michigan, University of Texas at Austin, and Georgia Institute of Technology, among other institutions.

User Community and Support

XSEDE has a large and diverse user community, which includes researchers from universities, national laboratories, and industry. XSEDE provides a range of support services to its users, including consulting, training, and documentation. XSEDE also has a user forum and a wiki to facilitate communication and collaboration among users. Additionally, XSEDE partners with Research Data Alliance, Data Conservancy, and Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation to promote the development of data management and cyberinfrastructure best practices. XSEDE's user community is supported by a range of organizations, including National Center for Supercomputing Applications, San Diego Supercomputer Center, and Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.

Governance and Funding

XSEDE is governed by a board of directors that includes representatives from National Science Foundation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and other partner institutions. XSEDE is funded by the National Science Foundation and receives additional support from Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, and other agencies. XSEDE also collaborates with European Commission, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, and Australian Research Council to promote international cooperation in cyberinfrastructure development. Additionally, XSEDE partners with Intel, Cisco Systems, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise to leverage their expertise and resources in high-performance computing and data analytics. XSEDE's funding model is designed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project and its resources. Category:Scientific organizations