• Midwest RCD Emerging Leaders Cohort 2025–2026

    We are excited to introduce the 2025–2026 Emerging Leaders Cohort of the Midwest Research Computing and Data (RCD) community! This inaugural cohort brings together a diverse group of professionals dedicated to advancing research computing, supporting researchers across disciplines, and shaping the future of RCD as an emerging profession. Over the coming year, cohort members will…


  • A Conversation on Leadership, Growth, and Excellence with Lois Brooks

    Written by: Esen Gokpinar-Shelton Our RCD Emerging Leaders Program recently had the privilege of hosting Lois Brooks, retired Chief Information Officer of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in a Zoom session facilitated by our very own Todd Shechter, UW-Madison’s current Chief Technology Officer and a Steering Committee member for the Midwest RCD Consortium. The conversation offered…


  • Teamwork in Action: Midwest RCD at PEARC25

    Last month, the Midwest RCD Consortium Program Office had a fantastic time at PEARC25 — a week full of learning, sharing, and connecting with the research computing and data community! It was great to see so many familiar faces and meet new colleagues from across the country. We were proud to present three posters, including…



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