Program Announcements
A Note from XSEDE PI, John Towns
All —

My apologies to everyone for not having provided an update via Inside XSEDE in a while. It has been quite an active past several months with a number of major milestones for the project.

In May, we completed the preparation and submission of our RY5 Annual Report and PY11 Program Plan, which led directly into XSEDE's annual review conducted by the NSF at the end of June. As I suspect you have heard already, this review was stellar. The panel report was incredibly positive and represents incredible progress from the start of XSEDE in 2011 under our first award from NSF. Over the past decade, we have evolved XSEDE as we have come to better understand the ever-changing ecosystem in which we live to provide the services needed by the research community to advance science. I can tell you that the first few years of XSEDE were rough as we matured as an organization and as a community. Subsequent to our very positive review, we have been authorized to spend funds through PY11. Over the past couple of weeks, I have been approving the sub-award amendments that allow funds to flow to all of the partners in XSEDE. 

We have refined our processes and preparation for these reports and reviews to the point that we can look forward to them. Maturing XSEDE to this level has been the product of persistent efforts of so many individuals over the past 10 years that I could not possibly recall them all and credit them properly. The amazing thing to me is that maturing the organization to this level has occurred concurrently with developing the resources, services, and and technical expertise that XSEDE brings to the ecosystem and the research community to an unprecedented level of both capability and satisfaction.

As we begin PY11 on September 1, 2021, we are well positioned to continue to pursue our vision, mission, and strategic goals, and realize yet another year of partnering with the research community to advance science.  

I simply can't wait to see the wonderful accomplishments we will collaborate on this coming year!

As always, I continue to be honored and humbled to play the role that I have played and greatly appreciate the efforts of all.

Thanks!
John
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Community Announcements
Apply Now for the SC21 Early Career Program
Early-career researchers and technical professionals within the first five years of a permanent position are encouraged to apply for the SC21 Early Career program. This virtual workshop, scheduled for Monday, November 15, 2021, will provide a one-day series of special sessions related to goal setting, collaboration, publishing, funding, mentorship, science communication, time management, academic service roles and more.

Applications close August 31, 2021
Notifications sent September 30, 2021
SIGHPC Travel Grant Applications Open Until September 3
SIGHPC is offering up to six student travel grants to full-time students studying at any degree level at any accredited college or university throughout the world who wish to attend SC21. Applications are currently open and will close on September 3. Expenses will be reimbursed up to $600 for travel within North America or up to $1200 for travel from another continent. SIGHPC will also provide complimentary conference registration and a mentor in your field. You must complete the application and have a letter of recommendation from your advisor. See full details at the link below.

Gateways 2021 Call for Community Participation
Gateways 2021 (October 19-21) is planned as an opportunity to influence the vision and mission of the Science Gateways Community Institute (SGCI), the gateways community, and the Gateways Conference series. It will offer diverse options for sharing work and networking in the community. The format includes tutorial sessions, panels, presentations in the form of lightning talks, and working sessions.

We invite the submission of abstracts related to science gateways. Suggested topics may be found at the link below. All submissions are due on September 22, 2021.

2022 Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship Applications Open
Are you passionate about scientific software and interested in contributing powerful ideas, tools and methodologies to benefit the broader community of scientific software developers and users? Consider applying for the Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship, which will welcome its fifth recipient class in early 2022.
 
At least three Fellows are selected annually based on a process that includes the proposal of a funded activity promoting better scientific software. Each Fellow is awarded up to $25,000 to carry out their work – often taking the form of a workshop, tutorial, or other engaging content, with emphasis on sustainable long-term community impact. The fellowships are jointly sponsored by DOE and NSF. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2021.