Profiles Innovators Bridging Research and Software Engineering Over the past 10 years, the field of Research Software Engineering has emerged at the intersection of software development and research. We spoke with NCSA Research Software Engineers to learn more about their experience and the advice they have for those interested in this career path. December 2, 2022
Profiles Meet Alaina Kanfer, NCSA’s Great Connector Alaina Kanfer is back at NCSA working with the Healthcare Innovation Program Office and the Industry Program Office. We spoke at length with her about her time at NCSA with founder Larry Smarr, Marc Andreessen and why she recently returned to NCSA. October 5, 2022
Profiles Amy Schuele: Tireless Worker, Loyal Friend, and New Retiree We spoke with Amy Schuele about experiences, highlights and memorable moments throughout the 31 years she spent working and learning at NCSA. July 29, 2022
Profiles SPIN Interns Garner Achievements, Success Over Academic Year NCSA’s SPIN program continues to attract and retain outstanding UIUC undergraduates June 3, 2022
Profiles Exploring the Universe Through Gravitational Physics CAPS and ICASU fellow Scott Perkins explains his passion for astrophysics May 26, 2022
Profiles A 32-year Superstar in Cyberinfrastructure Retires Michelle Butler played critical roles in Mosaic and other NCSA milestones. May 3, 2022
Profiles William Patterson Sends the Hip Hop Xpress Across Illinois and the U.S Fiddler Fellow William Patterson’s Hip Hop Xpress Innovation Lab fuses STEM and hip-hop to inspire and encourage students across the country. February 28, 2022
Profiles NCSA Reflects on 35 Years as a Supercomputing Powerhouse Witnessing the rise of supercomputing over the years, NCSA leaders share milestones and fond memories in this retrospective feature. February 2, 2022
Profiles 2021 NCSA Summer Internships Provide Valuable Experiences to Undergraduates International and domestic students participated in various NCSA projects, working alongside experts and mentors to address real-world challenges using advanced digital resources. August 20, 2021
Profiles The Donna Cox Legacy: Inspiring and Visualizing the Future NCSA celebrates and honors its Chief Scholar and Illinois Professor Donna J. Cox as she retires after nearly four outstanding decades of contributions to art, science, research, technology, and society. July 30, 2021
Profiles NCSA Student Spotlight: Fiddler Fellow Ariana Barreau Learn more about her journey and what inspired her to co-found ProteCKD and AxisMED in this Q&A. June 30, 2021
Profiles NCSA Students Pushing Innovation Program Celebrates Success Amid COVID-19 This spring, NCSA’s SPIN program went completely virtual. Despite the circumstances, the program completed a successful virtual session and recognized notable projects, interns and mentors for the 2020-21 academic year. June 15, 2021
Profiles NCSA Researcher Ben Grosser Is Breaking the Internet Ben Grosser, an NCSA affiliate and University of Illinois professor, is using social media to reveal truth, and art, in the digital world. June 2, 2021
Profiles NCSA Gravity Group Prepares Students for Their Futures Seven NCSA Gravity Group interns share bright post-graduation plans. May 18, 2021
Profiles Sustaining Diversity and Inclusion Throughout a Summer of Social Distancing NCSA’s REU-INCLUSION fellowship and SPIN internship programs were held virtually this summer and continued to promote collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. August 25, 2020
Profiles NCSA Gravity Group Interns Build Strong Foundation for Their Futures Four NCSA Gravity Group interns share bright plans for their futures post graduation. May 21, 2020