VISION Research Computing Advisory Committee

Provides strategic guidance, community representation, and advisory support for research computing infrastructure, software, and services. The committee ensures that research computing resources support innovative, sustainable, and interdisciplinary research across the Texas A&M System, effectively meeting the diverse needs of the faculty and user community.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic guidance and represent research faculty interests
  • Inform policy and infrastructure decisions
  • Serve as a liaison between VISION research computing staff and the faculty/user community across Texas A&M System members
  • Advise on technical priorities, software selection, user support models, training programs, and policy updates
  • Facilitate clear, consistent communication between VISION operations and the research community
  • Recommend future research, development, and adaptation of AI technologies and tools

Leadership

  • Chair: Texas A&M University System HPC Executive Oversight Committee
  • Vice Chair: Elected by the committee

Membership Composition

  • 18–22 members comprising faculty or administrator representatives from across Texas A&M System members and diverse research disciplines
  • Representation spans engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, data science, and AI/ML
  • Ex officio participation of senior research computing staff and relevant operational committee members as needed

Terms: Reviewed annually
Meeting Frequency: Quarterly, or more frequently as needed 
Reports To: Texas A&M University System HPC Executive Oversight Committee