URI is part of the Open Storage Network for research data storage and sharing
URI has been part of the National Science Foundation's Open Storage Network (OSN) for 3 years.
April 18, 2025
CCR supports research in Environmental Economics
Prof. Corey Lang and postdoctoral researcher Jarron VanCeylon, supported by the CCR, recently published a paper in the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management exploring how homebuyers’ preferences for environmental amenities align with their political leanings.
April 7, 2025
CCR AI/ML Seminar: Machine Learning Approaches for Characterizing Global Sea Surface Temperature Fields
The Center for Computational Research is planning a series of monthly talks on AI/ML techniques and applications across various scientific domains
April 6, 2025
AI Big Data Forum — Spring ’25
April 18th noon, Galanti Lounge. Details in the attached flyer! Event Flyer
April 2, 2025
CCR/RC staff Michael Puerrer publishes in Nature journal!
Machine-learning algorithm analyzes gravitational waves from merging neutron stars in the blink of an eye
March 7, 2025
Andromeda HPC cluster to merge into Unity HPC/AI system at MGHPCC
URI’s Andromeda HPC cluster will merge into the Unity HPC-AI system at MGHPCC, enhancing computational power and research capabilities—learn more about the transition and its impact.
February 26, 2025
Academic Summit: AI@URI 2.0
Come with me on a journey exploring AI in teaching learning @ URI. The URI Academic Summit welcomed faculty to discuss AI @ URI 2.0, reflecting on progress since 2024 and the future of generative AI in education and research.
February 25, 2025
URI Speed Networking Event for Graduate & Senior Students
Graduate and senior students are invited to URI’s Speed Networking Event—connect with industry professionals, expand your network, and explore career opportunities.
February 19, 2025
Ash Giri Recognized at the White House!
URI’s Ash Giri was honored at the White House for his contributions to research and innovation—celebrating excellence in technology and academia.
January 27, 2025
Spring Semester Workshops by URI CCR / AI Lab
The details of our CCR / AI Lab semester workshops are available here.
January 23, 2025
Major Unity Upgrade!
We are pleased to announce that a major upgrade to our primary HPC/AI platform UNITY is finally complete!
January 7, 2025
Empowering Students: Critical Thinking Can Balance Curiosity and Caution with AI
AI is transforming education, offering new tools and insights, but also raising challenges. Educators must foster critical thinking, guiding students to verify sources, question biases, and use AI responsibly. By blending curiosity with caution, students can leverage AI as a tool while maintaining intellectual independence.
November 25, 2024
AI Big Data Forum: Quantum Computing and AI
Join us Nov. 22 at noon in Galanti Lounge for the AI Big Data Forum featuring URI's Len Kahn on quantum computing and Brown's Stephen Bach on AI's data-driven evolution.
November 22, 2024
RICHAMP wins award at PEARC!
Received a wonderful note from Dr. Ginis: Pranav Sai received the award for the best abstract at PEARC24 held in Providence last summer. He presented RICHAMP and its implementation on URI nodes at MGHPCC for real-time storm forecasting.
November 3, 2024
Quantum Computer at the MGHPCC!
A state-of-the-art neutral atom quantum computer, facilitating open-access research, hardware innovation, and hands-on training for students.
October 30, 2024
CCR supported student awarded fellowship!
Matt Paolella, a CCR-supported student, received the Moissan Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship from the American Chemical Society.
October 9, 2024
URI receives $795,000 boost for high performance computing and cybersecurity
URI receives $795,000 boost for high performance computing and cybersecurity
September 25, 2024
Speed Networking Event AI, Quantum, and Computationally Enhanced Research & Innovation
Join us on October 11th for an interdisciplinary speed networking event to explore research collaborations in AI, quantum, and computational innovation. Register by October 4th to secure your spot!
The Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship Program
The Better Scientific Software (BSSw) Fellowship Program recognizes and promotes leaders and advocates of high-quality software.
August 27, 2024
Fall ’24 workshops on Python, R, Statistics Software, etc.
Workshop series covering topics like Python, R, Statistics Software, Unity HPC and more.
Capeverdean American Community Development (CACD) Summer Program at URI AI Lab!
We are delighted to share the highlights of an incredible summer program hosted at the University of Rhode Island’s AI Lab, organized in collaboration with the Capeverdean American Community Development (CACD) and supported by the United Way of Rhode Island.
August 5, 2024
Funding for student travel to SC24
There is funding available for student travel to the major Supercomputing ’24 conference (Atlanta) this November and IPDPS conference (Milan, Italy) in June ’25.
August 3, 2024
Guidance for Zoom AI Companion
Zoom AI Companion is available for use by certain URI users. Users should ensure that their use aligns with the University’s AI Guidance when using Zoom AI Companion. Attendees should have the latest updated version of Zoom so that AI Companion functions properly and provide notice of its use.
August 1, 2024
Planning Grants to Create AI-Ready Test Beds
Planning Grants funded through this DCL are expected to cultivate research teams that actively address the expansion or enhancement of an existing test bed to evaluate the impact on and interaction with users of novel AI methods.
July 31, 2024
Exploring the Future: Integrating Generative AI at URI
We are thrilled to share our exciting journey toward integrating generative AI technologies into our university’s ecosystem. This transformative initiative aims to enhance learning, teaching, and administrative processes.
July 26, 2024
Gaurav’s research on black hole “hair” gets some attention!
Black holes are mysterious, yet also deceptively simple − a new space mission may help physicists answer hairy questions about these astronomical objects.
May 18, 2024
NAIRR Pilot Resource Requests to Advance AI Research
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot has opened calls for projects with a 12 month duration for computational resources.
May 14, 2024
MGHPCC and UNITY shutdown May 20 — 24th.
UNITY HPC shutdown next week (May 20 — 24) to coincide with the annual MGHPCC shutdown.
R, Python, SAS, SPSS, Unity, Bioinformatics and more workshop recordings available!
Recordings of all the workshops we ran including R, SAS, SPSS, Python, Bioinformatics, Unity and others.
Enhancing Student Engagement with PointSolutions
Professor Dombi incorporates the PointSolutions response system in his large chemistry classes to create dynamic and engaging learning environments that foster interactive learning.
April 23, 2024
Congratulations to Roxanne for prestigious international research grant!!
GSO Professor Roxanne Beinart awarded international research grant to investigate symbiotic relationships among microorganisms
April 17, 2024
PEARC and IEEE HPEC Conferences
Two computational research conferences coming up in the next few months: PEARC and IEEE HPEC.
April 14, 2024
AI Fireside Chat — Transforming Research and Higher Education with Generative AI and Foundation Models
Dr. Alvarez on "Transforming Research and Higher Education with Generative AI and Foundation Models"
March 18, 2024
AI Fireside Chat — How to anticipate risks in AI-enhanced research
Dr. Brown on "How to anticipate risks in AI-enhanced research"
AI Fireside Chat — Accelerating Materials Design and Discovery Using Machine Learning
AI Fireside Chat -- Accelerating Materials Design and Discovery Using Machine Learning. Thursday February 29 12:30-1:30 – Conference Room A, Library
February 29, 2024
One of our own featured in Rhody Today!
URI physics professor Gaurav Khanna, Ph.D., an expert in black holes and gravitational waves, co-authored a waveform modeling white paper for the LISA project.
February 6, 2024
AI Fireside Chat on Bioinformatics — Feb 1st
Fireside chat with Chris Hemme on Feb 1st with the title, The Changing Paradigm of Bioinformatics: Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, and Multiomics.
January 28, 2024
The Future of Learning: URI Augmented Learning Apps
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) VR is a way to provide virtual training in the use of HPLC prior to using the actual instrument.
January 25, 2024
Spring ’24 semester workshops: Python, R, SAS, SPSS, Unity and more
Our Research Computing / AI Lab Spring '24 semester workshop program can be found now on the URI Events Calendar: https://events.uri.edu/group/ai/calendar/
January 21, 2024
ITS Research Computing & Center for Computational Research move to Library 227
ITS Research Computing & Center for Computational Research have relocated to Library 227 (formerly DataSpark space). This makes our team much more accessible.
January 20, 2024
Funding opportunities for AI related research
List of funding opportunities for AI related research. Agencies include NSF, NIH and DoD.
January 18, 2024
Major AI Event: Keynote by Dr. Ruha Benjamin from Princeton
Please mark your calendars for a major AI event on Feb 22nd led by the Harrington School and partially funded by our Center. A reception and keynote by Dr. Ruha Benjamin from Princeton!
January 17, 2024
Recent training videos: Unity HPC
New tutorial on using Unity -- our new HPC/AI platform that is a collaborative, multi-institutional high-performance computing cluster located at the MGHPCC.
January 16, 2024
Enhancements to TA Roles in Brightspace
IT Teaching and Learning Services made a change to the mapping of eCampus and Brightspace user roles that will allow URI to better protect our students and their data.
January 3, 2024
Advancing Educational Technology at URI
ETAC is an interdisciplinary group of URI faculty and IT experts who meet monthly to provide guidance on matters related to Brightspace and other technologies.
Twelve computational research projects benefit from National Science Foundation funding
URI is the anchor institution for CAREERS in Rhode Island and this academic year ’23 -- ’24 is leading 12 distinct research projects within this program in a wide variety of disciplines.
November 28, 2023
New publication supported by URI HPC resources
Dr. Fang Wang just sent us a copy of his new paper that utilized URI HPC facilities.
November 10, 2023