Megan Meave Johnson – Page 5 – NCSA | National Center for Supercomputing Applications

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Training Better STEM Communicators

Posted on April 3, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub’s robust science writing internship program gives students hands-on experience creating engaging content.

Bill Gropp Elected to AAAS Council

Posted on March 28, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recently announced a new leadership slate for the coming year.

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NCSA Welcomes Keith Norton to the Center Stage!

Posted on March 26, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

Get to know some of our amazing staff in our profile series.

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The Future of Digital Agriculture

Posted on March 13, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

The Center for Digital Agriculture showcased the many advancements in digital agriculture during its annual conference.

Three wooden pegs are clustered on the right, each with an envelope symbols and hearts over them. On the left is a wooden peg with a burglar symbol on it. Lines with hooks reach out to the envelopes. Meant to convey the danger of online romances when you don't have a clear idea of the identity of the person romancing you.

Defensive Gaming

Posted on March 11, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

NCSA Affiliate and UIUC iSchool research scientist Anita Nikolich is leading an effort to help you identify online scams through gamification.

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Mapping the Arctic with Delta

Posted on March 6, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

Researchers from the University of Connecticut use NCSA resources to help better understand how permafrost thaw will affect structures.

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Chancellor Announces Funded Projects for 2024-25

Posted on March 4, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

Several NCSA staff and affiliates were awarded funding in this year’s Chancellor’s Call to Action Initiative.

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Creating a Network of Cancer-Fighting Researchers

Posted on February 27, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

NCSA’s Health Innovation Program Office brings together the Mayo Clinic and UIUC researchers to foster the creation of a new, impactful methodology for treating pancreatic cancer.

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NCSA Aids Researchers with AI on Multiple Fronts

Posted on February 23, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

Researchers from the Argonne National Laboratory, Beckman Institute, UIC and Chicago University use Delta to power their research and pay it forward with NCSA-hosted AI training series.

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Simulating Tiny Invaders

Posted on February 20, 2024October 6, 2025 by Megan Meave Johnson

Researchers Use Delta to study the life cycle of Hepatitis B in hope of stopping this serious infection in its tracks.