The SCINet initiative contributes funding to various working groups that use SCINet computational resources for research. The funding is generally used to convene in-person group workshops. There are also two working groups that develop SCINet learning/training materials.
Current Working Groups
- Ag100Pest Initiative (subgroup of AGR)
- Arthropod Genomics Research (AGR) Working Group
- Geospatial Research Working Group
- Microbiome Working Group
- Pollinator Working Group
- SCINet-Longterm Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) Phenology Working Group
- Protein Function and Phenotype Prediction Working Group
- Translational Omics Working Group
Creating a working group
If you are interested in creating a working group, please compile the following:
- The Working Group’s name
- A description of the Working Group including purpose and goals
- Contact information for people who want to join
Send this information to the SCINet office at ARS-SCINet-Office@usda.gov.