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SUMMARY:MERIF26 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The MERIF team is hosting a workshop that may be of interest t
 o this community. MERIF, the Midscale Experimental Research Infrastructure
  Forum, brings together NSF-funded research infrastructure providers and u
 sers to enable cutting-edge, reproducible experimentation at scale in the 
 areas of networking, cybersecurity, distributed computing, AI/machine lear
 ning, education, and cross-disciplinary science applications.Join us for M
 ERIF26, September 29-30, 2026, in Washington, DC! Reminder: registration c
 loses September 1, 2026. MERIF: Elevating User Impact brings together NSF
 -supported research infrastructure providers and users to share best pract
 ices, reduce barriers to access, and strengthen cross-facility, reproducib
 le research across the CISE community, making this an opportunity for rese
 archers and operators shaping the future.Workshop Highlights:Sessions: Eng
 age with leaders as they present the latest advancements and applications 
 of midscale research infrastructures and facilitate discussions.Tutorials:
  Participate in hands-on tutorials to gain an in-depth understanding and p
 ractical skills for various testbeds.Panels: Hear from experts discussing 
 the challenges, opportunities, and future directions of testbeds and midsc
 ales.Networking: Connect with peers, share experiences, and explore potent
 ial collaborations.Key Focus Areas:Midscale Research Infrastructure and Te
 stbeds: Learn about the various available testbeds, their features, and th
 e groundbreaking research users conduct.User Experiences: Learn from curre
 nt users about their projects, challenges, and successes, utilizing these 
 infrastructures.Community Building: Join the MERIF community to support th
 e development and use of midscale research infrastructure. Meet collaborat
 ors who will help your future research efforts. Workshop details are avai
 lable at merif.org. This workshop is a unique opportunity to delve into t
 he strategic use of midscale awards and testbeds, enhance your knowledge, 
 and contribute to the growing community. Whether you're an experienced res
 earcher or new, MERIF26 offers valuable perspectives and skills to elevate
  your work. Note: The KNIT13 and the PAWR PI Meeting will be held at the 
 same location before MERIF, on September 28, 2026. Operators shaping the f
 uture of midscale science.
URL:https://support.access-ci.org/events/9229
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