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Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research

We are the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (ICER) at Michigan State University.

- Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research

The Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (iCER) provides a common structure for researchers from across academia and industry to work on how computation can better their research. iCER supports multidisciplinary resources for computation and computational sciences. The center continually works to enhance MSU’s national and international presence and competit

ive edge in disciplines and research that rely on advanced computing.

- High Performance Computing Center

iCER is home to the MSU High Performance Computing Center (HPCC) which was established to provide the computational hardware, software, and support to MSU faculty, students, and researchers allowing advanced computing. Our systems enable larger, broader, and more complex computation than ever before. Work that would have taken months or years can now be done in hours or days, significantly shortening time to discovery.

05/15/2026

Let’s shell-abrate summer semester! 🐚☀️

Happy summer from ICER! Wishing you all a cool and relaxing summer.

04/29/2026

Every second counts when a patient enters the ER with a life-threatening infection like sepsis. Traditionally, identifying the right treatment can take time that many critically ill patients simply do not have. Within the Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties at Michigan State University, Assistant Professors Brett Etchebarne and Zenggang Li are transforming emergency diagnostics. They are developing "point-of-care" tools designed to identify deadly pathogens and antibiotic resistance in minutes rather than days.

The massive amount of data generated by sequencing DNA and RNA from infected patients is too vast for a standard computer to process quickly. A key step in this process, known as base calling, involves converting raw signals from the sequencing machine into DNA letters. "For the base calling time on our lab computer, it takes eight to 12 hours," Zenggang explains. "But with ICER's High-Performance Computing Center, we can finish calculating in about 15 to 30 minutes."

By using ICER to compare different analysis methods, the team ensures they are providing doctors with the most accurate and rapid answers possible.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4w5qQu2

04/24/2026

Malik Aljirafi is a Computer Science major at Michigan State University with a specialized concentration in cybersecurity. As an intern at ICER for over a year, he has been instrumental in developing tools that visualize the performance of MSU’s High-Performance Computing Center (HPCC).

One of Malik’s favorite aspects of his internship is the hands-on experience he gains with SQL/databases and hardware through projects like the Raspberry Pi cluster, which helps teach the public about parallel computing. "I’m really proud of the work I’ve done, and glad to be able to contribute to ICER," he says.

Outside of the office, Malik stays active with intramural soccer and unwinds by gaming, specifically Rocket League.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41UhKSQ

04/22/2026

D**g Zhao, an Associate Professor of Planning, Design, and Construction, and Lei Shu, a Ph.D. student in Construction Management, are using artificial intelligence to make sustainable living accessible to everyone. By developing an AI Energy Agent, they are providing homeowners with the expert knowledge needed to retrofit their houses for maximum energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

Beyond the raw processing power, the team particularly values how ICER seamlessly manages the massive datasets essential for their simulations. "While we utilize the facility for various initiatives, this project perfectly illustrates our reliance on its capabilities,” Dr. Zhao notes. “It’s a core part of our workflow."

As the research evolves, the team is looking past individual residences toward the broader horizon of smart cities. Meanwhile, Lei is preparing for a significant milestone of his own: he plans to graduate this summer, ready to take the next big step in his professional journey.

"Our future plan is to develop an urban energy planning AI agent," Lei explains. "It's not just focusing on one building, but the whole city."

Stay tuned to meet more of the researchers at ICER who are pushing the boundaries of what we know about our world!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48LvJhA

04/17/2026

Ben Wenig, a first-year Ph.D. student with the Swain Research Group in the Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University, is developing revolutionary coatings for carbon materials. By using ICER’s High-Performance Computing Center, he is helping to create molecular shields that could protect everything from commercial aircraft to your family car from the costly and dangerous damage of corrosion.

Having the ability to run complex simulations for free with ICER’s compute and support resources allows the team to refine these molecular shields to be more effective and durable. "I will say, the ICER staff have been extremely available, helpful, and responsive," Ben says. "ICER is awesome."

Ben is focused on the practical and sustainable applications of his work. The molecular shields can reduce the weight of an airplane to save fuel and are an environmentally friendly alternative to toxic paints.

"We want to understand at the molecular level how these molecules form on carbon surfaces so that we can form very ordered, single monolayers," Ben explains. "It is really a cost-saving measure in that regard as well."

Stay tuned to meet more of the researchers at ICER who are working on the technologies of tomorrow!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q7Als6

04/16/2026

Heidi Krauss is a Ph.D. student at Michigan State University specializing in computational geodynamics. Using ICER’s high-performance computing center, she explores the deep interior of our planet. By simulating the movement of material thousands of kilometers beneath the surface, she is helping to solve the mystery of the massive blobs hidden in the Earth’s mantle.
One of Heidi’s favorite parts of her research is the ability to run massive sets of data that would not be possible on a standard computer. “Having those computer cores helps me be a lot more prolific in my research,” she says. “Without access to high-performance computing hardware, the results I produce from 120 models would be scaled down to around three.” By handling the heavy lifting, ICER ensures that Heidi spends her time making new discoveries rather than waiting weeks for a computer to finish its work.

Outside of the lab, Heidi is passionate about making science accessible by focusing on the Earth's greatest mysteries. Rather than getting bogged down in the jargon of momentum and energy, she uses her data to create a visual narrative.

“I want to make pictures of these blobs and help figure out what they are,” Heidi says. “Now I get to build these worlds at my desk and watch them evolve in my simulations—it's a way to show people what’s happening beneath our feet without needing a physics degree to understand it.”

Stay tuned to meet more of the researchers at ICER who are pushing the boundaries of what we know about our world!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tdTMy5

04/15/2026

What an incredible weekend at the MSU Science Festival! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to explore the power of supercomputing with us. We can’t wait to see you next year!

04/08/2026

Claire is a Research Consultant who helps MSU researchers make the most of ICER’s high-performance computing resources. She teaches a graduate-level Python course, collaborates on software development projects across campus, and continues her astrophysics work modeling galaxy formation and the circumgalactic medium.

One of Claire’s favorite parts of her role is seeing how small improvements in code and computational technique can transform a research project. “Everything I teach is about enabling more science,” she says. “It lets people spend less time fighting their code and more time making discoveries.”

Outside of ICER, Claire brings the same love of modeling and imagination to her hobbies. She’s an avid tabletop board gamer, paints miniatures, and plays weekly Dungeons & Dragons, recently wrapping up a campaign that lasted four and a half years.

“I’ve always loved creating tiny worlds,” Claire says. “Now I get to build them both in my simulations and on my game table.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cwizHs

01/21/2026

Check out this semester’s ICER seminars and webinars, including GenAI on the HPCC, HPCC Foundations, R on the HPCC, Python on the HPCC, and Introduction to Parallel Computing on the HPCC.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3NVXeNN

12/19/2025

We’re snow excited to say….Season’s Greetings from ICER! We all hope you have a relaxing and fun winter break. See you all in 2026! ❄️⛄️

Please note, there will be limited coverage for ICER support tickets from December 20 until January 5. More: http://bit.ly/497HO04

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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