Abstract

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) CI Compass Fellowship Program (CICF) is a specialized training initiative designed to address the persistent workforce gap in cyberinfrastructure (CI) research, development, and operations. Over five years, the program has mentored eighty undergraduate students from forty-eight institutions, bridging the gap between technical foundations and the operational contexts of NSF Major Facilities (MFs). This article details the program's structure, its rapid growth into a selective national fellowship, and its measurable impact on student technical proficiency and career trajectories.

Date

2026

Authors

Angela Patricia Murillo, Donald Brower, Nicole Virdone, Yaxue Guo, Sarowar Hossain, Jaya Bharti, Lu Shi, Ewa Deelman

Book

Proceedings of the Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing 2026: Resilient Roots+ Empowered Communities

Pages

1-4