High-Performance Computing and Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences

The Commons: A Concept to Stimulate Interdisciplinary Work

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Title:The Commons: A Concept to Stimulate Interdisciplinary Work (ID: SWR07074)
Author(s):Elizabeth A. Unger (Kansas State University) and Rebecca Gould (Kansas State University)
Origin:Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences (02/23/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Commons are physical and virtual spaces designed for research collaboration. They bring back the best of the computing environment of the past and interject modern computing tools to stimulate solutions to complex, interdisciplinary problems. This presentation will describe Kansas State University's efforts in creating humanities and geospatial commons.
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TIGRE: A Texas Collaborative Grid

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Title:TIGRE: A Texas Collaborative Grid (ID: SWR07064)
Author(s):Philip W. Smith (Texas Tech University)
Origin:Presented at Southwest Regional Conferences (02/22/2007)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Texas Internet Grid for Research and Education (TIGRE) is a project funded by the state of Texas to develop working grid software and demonstrate the grid on three application areas. We will discuss the difficulties and rewards of working on a project that couples five important Texas universities.
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