CAREER: Cyberinfrastructure for the Computation and Collaboration Needs of Emerging Technologies Research

The project aims to develop innovative software cyberinfrastructure to address critical computational and collaboration challenges across emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. By creating three interconnected platforms - ADVISER (for AI cloud computing resources), MOCHA (a hardware-independent quantum computing platform), and Research.Team (a collaborative networking application) - the research seeks to break down barriers that traditionally limit access to advanced technological research capabilities.

A key focus of the project is addressing historical inequities in emerging technology research by creating open-source, accessible tools that democratize access to computational resources and research opportunities. The platforms are designed to support researchers from diverse backgrounds, particularly those at institutions with limited resources, by providing hardware-independent software, equitable cloud computing interfaces, and collaborative networking tools. Beyond technological development, the project emphasizes educational integration, with plans to incorporate these tools directly into course curricula and create open educational resources that can help broaden participation in cutting-edge technological research across diverse student communities.