IACR : Infrastructure

The IACR Infrastructure group provides URI researchers access to cutting-edge computing equipment (AI/Data/HPC/Quantum), software and hands-on training, support and consultancy to enable computational research. The IACR’s Infrastructure group is led by Kevin Bryan and includes Cecile Cres and Christian Vye. A quick snapshot of the IACR resources is available here: IACR at-a-glance. For details on the broad topic of Generative AI, and the relevant university-wide efforts and guidelines, please visit the URI Provost’s AI page.

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Services & Resources

Other Related Resources

Here are some services offered by various other URI departments and organizations, which often are relevant to researchers:

  • URI Library AI Guide: Resources related to AI use, tools, etc. for faculty/staff are maintained by the URI Library.
  • URI VPN Service: This is often needed for accessing some servers and services from off-campus and abroad. If you’re planning to travel abroad and need this service, it’s especially important to set this up ahead of time, before you leave — it’s quite difficult to set up while abroad.
  • Consultation on related IT services (VPN, security, secure data transfers, SSL certificates, etc.)
  • Safari (O’Reilly) Online Books and Videos: A great collection of technical reference books and some training videos on a wide variety of technical topics — e.g. programming, data science, artificial intelligence, etc.  The URI Library has acquired access for anyone with a URI email address.
  • URI ITS Training Courses: Periodically offered introductory courses covering a wide range of topics, including the Google Suite, draw.io, Excel, Video management and caption, and more!

Email us at iacr-group@uri.edu with questions, comments, suggestions — anything!

News

  • Hack@URI 2026 a major success! - The IACR’s AI Lab supported the student organizers of Hack@URI 2026 during the early stages of the event by assisting with planning and helping identify fundraising opportunities. The team, met regularly with the organizers to monitor progress and provide guidance. Indrani Mandal and students from the AI Lab — Callum Magarian, Patrick Sullivan, Liam McKenzie, […]
  • IACR resources support major ocean current discovery! - https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/02/computer-simulations-show-strong-ocean-currents-reduce-size-of-surface-waves/ Congratulations Dr. Ginis and team!
  • IACR presents to the Senate Committee on AI at the State House - Indrani Mandal and Gaurav Khanna from the IACR along with CIO Gabriele Fariello were invited to present at the State House for a meeting of the Senate Committee on AI and Emerging Tech. The topics where: A full recording of the session is available here: https://capitoltvri.cablecast.tv/show/11713
  • IACR Lightning Talks — March 6th - LIGHTNING TALKS & NETWORKING AI & ADVANCED COMPUTATIONALLY ENHANCED RESEARCH APPROACHES MARCH 6. 2026. 11:15 am – 12:45 pm ANCHOR ROOM, URI WELCOME CENTER Contact: jpeckham@uri.edu Hosts:  Intended Audience: Faculty and graduate researchers. Hear from URI Researchers who have harnessed AI and Advanced Computation to enhance research in multiple disciplines. Included will be lightning talks […]
  • Rhode Island’s AI Task Force Report - Rhode Island Governor’s AI Task Force has completed its work and has released a detailed report that highlights the recommended actions the state should take to leverage the advances in AI and protect against the potential downsides. The RI Current has a summary:  https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/28/rhode-island-releases-its-roadmap-for-ai-some-boundaries-have-yet-to-be-drawn/ Here is the whole 75-page document: https://etss.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur466/files/2026-01/Final-Rhode-Island-AI-Action-Plan-Report-2026-01-26.pdf
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