Citizen science projects have contributed to scientific progress across disciplines. From users mapping biodiversity on iNaturalist, to analyzing protein folding configurations to advance drug discovery on Foldit, to discovering new planets on Zooniverse, we have seen the value of engaging everyday participants in scientific research projects. The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) recently published a new report on how advanced computing, especially artificial intelligence (AI), can extend that impact even further while at the same time contribute to human-in-the-loop computational research. The report, titled Grand Challenges for the Convergence of Computational and Citizen Science Research, assesses the ways that such technology can increase the potential of citizen science, ultimately enhancing scientific […]

In a new workshop report published by the Computing Community Consortium (CCC), Grand Challenges for the Convergence of Computational and Citizen Science Research, experts across disciplines examine the ways in which computational science — including artificial intelligence (AI) — and citizen science can mutually enrich each other, fostering increased opportunity for advancement in numerous scientific fields. The report presents a roadmap for maximizing the potential of citizen science through the contributions of AI — and vice versa — while also demonstrating the broader applications of this union for challenges across ecological, infrastructural, clinical, and other domains. “We are entering a brave new world where we are renegotiating the relationship between […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is very pleased to announce the release of the final report in the workshop series on enabling research collaborations between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Operations Research (OR) experts. This workshop series, first proposed in 2020, recognized the significant progress made in Artificial Intelligence research in recent years, especially in areas such as machine learning. However, it also noted the advances in optimization and decision-making made within AI, areas where the deep expertise of Operations Research is invaluable. Recognizing the complementary strengths of these two fields and the potential for significant societal impact through their synergy, the workshop series aimed to bridge this gap.   “From […]

For many of us, it is hard to remember a time when finding information wasn’t ubiquitous with an internet search. With the rising popularity and influence of AI, what is next for the future of information retrieval? CCC addressed this question and others during the Future of Information Retrieval Research in the Age of Generative AI Workshop this summer in Washington, DC. Today, the CCC is thrilled to announce the release of the Future of Information Retrieval Research in the Age of Generative AI Workshop Report. The report was authored by the Workshop Organizers: James Allan (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Eunsol Choi (University of Texas at Austin / New York […]

The CCC held the Systems and Applications Challenges for the Emerging Bazaar of Accelerators workshop in August of 2023 in Washington, DC. The workshop was organized by Catherine Schuman (University of Tennessee, Knoxville and CCC Full Stack Task Force member) and John Shalf (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory), and was supported by Thomas Conte (Georgia Institute of Technology and previous CCC Council member). The workshop, which was attended by about 25 participants from industry, academia, and government, focused on the challenges associated with a future of computing with ubiquitous heterogeneous accelerators.  As the end of Moore’s Law has come and gone, future performance gains are increasingly dependent on specialized computer architecture. […]

In November 2023, CCC hosted a workshop on “The Future of Research on Social Technologies” in Washington, DC. The event, also supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, addressed the past, present and future of social technologies research. The workshop brought together over 50 information and computer scientists, social scientists, communication and journalism scholars, and policy experts. The workshop was organized by Motahhare Eslami (Carnegie Mellon University), Eric Gilbert (University of Michigan), and Sarita Schoenebeck (University of Michigan). The workshop organizers, along with nine workshop participants, wrote a fascinating workshop report based on workshop discussions that has been released today. The report explores what we do not know […]