About ICARE

At the heart of our commitment to advancing the University of Montana's renowned research and creative scholarship, The Improving Cyberinfrastructure to Advance Research and Education (ICARE) team has orchestrated a diverse coalition of skilled researchers and IT professionals. Our unified effort revolves around tackling the challenges and forging solutions within our campus infrastructure.

 

Through this collaborative endeavor, we aim to instill a deeper engagement from research faculty, fostering a shared dedication to enhancing our campus cyberinfrastructure. Additionally, we strategically guide the investments and efforts of UM's IT resources toward the areas where they're needed most.

 

Our Objectives:

• Strategic Planning: We utilize the UM Cyberinfrastructure Plan as our compass, navigating towards the identification of immediate enhancement needs while charting a course for a future-state that embodies excellence.

• Innovative Solutions: Our team is dedicated to diving deep into the intricacies of campus infrastructure issues. We thoroughly investigate, evaluate, and present technical solutions for the projects we identify, always striving to optimize effectiveness.

• Sustainable Funding: We work tirelessly to secure funding for the projects that hold promise and potential. Whether through the judicious allocation of campus operational budgets or by skillfully crafting grant applications, we're committed to ensuring the realization of our mission.

 

As stewards of UM's commitment to scholarly excellence, we're driven by the belief that empowering our community and making strategic investments in our cyberinfrastructure are pivotal steps toward a brighter academic future. Join us on this transformative journey as we create a more robust and enhanced research cyberinfrastructure for generations to come.