Monthly Meeting - Virtual

September 18, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST

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Connecting Researchers and Educators to National Computing and AI Resources

Advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and research networking resources are transforming research and education across disciplines, yet many researchers, educators, and students remain unaware of the national infrastructure available to support their work. This presentation introduces the Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support (ACCESS) program, the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot, and the National Research Platform (NRP), highlighting opportunities to obtain computing allocations, AI resources, research networking capabilities, training, and educational support. Participants will learn how to access nationally supported cyberinfrastructure resources, leverage advanced computational and data-intensive platforms, and take advantage of training and user support services designed to accelerate discovery and innovation. The session will provide practical guidance for educators seeking classroom resources and researchers looking to expand the scale, impact, and accessibility of their computational and data-driven projects through nationally coordinated infrastructure and services. 

 Presenter

Lisa M. Perez is the Director of Advanced Computing Enablement at Texas A&M University's High Performance Research Computing (HPRC) program. She leads initiatives that help researchers, educators, and students leverage advanced cyberinfrastructure to accelerate discovery and innovation across disciplines. With extensive experience in research computing, user engagement, workforce development, and scientific collaboration, Lisa works closely with regional and national partners to expand access to high-performance computing, data-intensive computing, and artificial intelligence.

At Texas A&M, she focuses on connecting researchers with the tools, expertise, and training needed to effectively utilize local and national cyberinfrastructure ecosystems, including resources supported by the National Science Foundation. Her work emphasizes reducing barriers to advanced computing, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and enabling scalable research workflows that address complex scientific and engineering challenges.

Lisa is a strong advocate for building research computing communities and expanding opportunities for researchers at all levels to benefit from national-scale computing and data resources. Through her leadership, she helps advance the mission of empowering research through accessible, sustainable, and impactful cyberinfrastructure.