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DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION
FOR THE GLOBAL GRID COMMUNITY /
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Special Features:
BLATECKY LEAVES SDSC, BECOMES
RENCI DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Alan R. Blatecky, an expert in Grid computing, middleware, advanced
networking
and research program development, will join the interdisciplinary Renaissance
Computing Institute (RENCI) as deputy director, effective May 10.
"The opportunity to help build and develop a significant new research
program
with broad applications to science, the arts and humanities and economic
development is very attractive," said Blatecky. "By leveraging the significant
institutional and research strengths of Duke, NC State University, UNC-Chapel
Hill and the Research Triangle, the institute will be a catalyst for new
applications and collaborative research programs in North Carolina and across
the nation."
The Carolina Renaissance Computing Institute is a new model for
interdisciplinary research and technology that draws on the talent and
expertise of research, education and commercial activities across the North
Carolina Research Triangle. Spanning the UNC, NCSU and Duke University,
RENCI's "Renaissance teams" will explore computing applications to traditional
domains such as physics, astronomy and materials science and emerging domains
such as biology, life and earth sciences. The institute is also exploring new
applications and opportunities for the arts, humanities, economics and the
social sciences.
"Alan brings broad experience in creating and leading nationally visible
projects, and I am delighted that he is joining RENCI to help us invent the
future," said RENCI Director Dan Reed. "With his experience with Grids,
middleware and networks, as well as extensive experience in leading edge
research, Alan's presence will accelerate the development of innovative
collaborations and new research projects."
Blatecky also noted, "The fields of technology, science and research are
beginning to coalesce in ways not foreseen even five years ago. The result is
that new scientific research and technology development models are now
possible, where diverse domains not only collaborate, but become essential
building blocks for the 21st century."
Blatecky comes from San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) where he was the
executive director of research and programs. He established the
internationally recognized NSF Middleware Initiative (NMI) while a Program
Officer at NSF. Before this, he spent over 10 years as the vice president of
information technology at MCNC. He holds four master's degrees, including two
from Duke University. Blatecky said he looks forward to returning to his roots
in North Carolina.
Blatecky currently serves on several computing and networking boards,
including the Steering Group for the Global Grid Forum and the Advisory Board
for the Enabling Grids for E-Science in Europe (EGEE).
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