Louisiana: a model for advancing regional e-Research through cyberinfrastructure

Area of Science:

• Cyberinfrastructure development
• e-Research advancement
• Scientific collaboration

Background:

• Statewide e-Research requires robust cyberinfrastructure.
• Existing infrastructure in Louisiana needed enhancement.
• A collaborative approach was identified as crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a new statewide cyberinfrastructure in Louisiana.
• To outline interlinked e-Research projects and their impact.
• To foster an environment for increased scientific collaboration.

Main Methods:

• Establishment of integrated computing and data storage systems.
• Deployment of advanced instruments and data repositories.
• Implementation of visualization environments and high-performance networks.
• Linking components through software programs.

Main Results:

• Significant advancements in statewide e-Research.
• Creation of an environment encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Initiation of new, impactful e-Research projects.

Conclusions:

• The new cyberinfrastructure is successfully advancing e-Research in Louisiana.
• The collaborative environment is fostering innovation and new research.
• Continued development and utilization are expected to yield further benefits.