Institutional CyberInfrastructure Group (ICIG)

The Institutional CyberInfrastructure Group (ICIG) is a critical partnership formed between the primary University of Minnesota (UMN) organizations that provide cyberinfrastructure services to the research community. Cyberinfrastructure encompasses networks, computing, data, storage, software, and people. ICIG's purpose is to advance the strategic alignment of technology-related activities across all levels of the University.

What we do

The ICIG serves as a primary driver of infrastructure governance and strategy for the University's research enterprise. Its key operational responsibilities include:

  • Strategic Coordination: Coordinating and informing all aspects of research cyberinfrastructure with consideration for future needs and opportunities.
  • Policy Review: Periodically reviewing and maintaining the University’s Research Data Management Policy.
  • Sponsorship: Sponsoring and working closely with the Research Cyberinfrastructure Champion Network (RCC) and the Data Management Network (DMN) communities. ICIG provides the communities with resources, sponsorship, and strategic direction.
  • Ongoing Collaboration: Meeting regularly to discuss current initiatives and services. Identifying opportunities for collaborations.

Members

Cody Hanson, University Libraries
Dan Stocker, Infrastructure, Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Colby Reese, Health Sciences Technology (OIT)
Jim Wilgenbusch, Research Computing (RIO)
Thomas Lindsay, LATIS, College of Liberal Arts 
Kevin Smith, Information Technology, College of Science and Engineering
Jason Davis, Information Technology, University of Minnesota Duluth

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