ByteBoost: Cybertraining Initiative

ByteBoost 2.0

We are thrilled to announce the second iteration of the ByteBoost Cybertraining Program, ByteBoost 2.0. This groundbreaking program is driven by the imperative to enhance researchers’ proficiency and productivity when navigating cutting-edge, specialized computing technologies. By offering experiential learning opportunities on modern computing technologies, ByteBoost 2.0 will empower researchers to make the best computing choices in the ever-changing landscape of computational technology. This initiative will focus on supporting researchers to use the technologies multiple computing testbed platforms: ACES at Texas A&M, Neocortex at PSC, and Ookami at Stony Brook. ByteBoost 2.0 is supported by NSF awards OAC-2519578, OAC-2519579, and OAC-2519580.

Target Audience

Early career researchers (graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and Assistant Professors) from all fields of computationally inclined research.

Requirements: Familiarity with Linux and the command line.

Program Highlights

• Multiple Webinars: Engage with leaders and experts in the field through a series of hour-long webinars that delve into the intricacies of cutting-edge computing technologies. During the webinars, experts will provide an overview of the computing technologies and software applications available on these three testbeds.
  
• “Bring your own science (BYOS)” Workshop: Immerse yourself in an intensive week-long workshop designed to provide hands-on experience with the featured testbed architectures. Participants will gain valuable insights into the complexities and nuances of these technologies. They will work in teams to address capstone challenges (capstone projects). As an outcome, participants will decide on which of the testbed platforms they will implement their capstone projects.
• In Fall 2026, participants will have the opportunity to present their work to a broad audience.