Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute

Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI2) is a multidisciplinary institute located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, dedicated to advancing computation and data sciences. As a Rutgers-wide entity, RDI2 employs 20 to 49 individuals and generates annual revenue of $1 million. RDI2 focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaborations among researchers to tackle grand challenges in science, engineering, and industry. They achieve this by bridging traditional research boundaries and promoting innovative, data-driven approaches. RDI2's extensive research program boasts over 50 grants exceeding $40 million in funding, enabling them to develop cutting-edge solutions and contribute to significant advancements in their field. The institute plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of computational research. RDI2 was instrumental in establishing Rutgers' Advanced Computation Initiative (ACI) strategy, leading to the creation of the Rutgers Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC). They are also at the forefront of New Jersey's cyberinfrastructure and Big Data initiatives, actively participating in the formation of the statewide Big Data Alliance (NJBDA) and spearheading the Discovery Science spoke of the NSF-funded Northeast Regional BigData Innovation Hub. RDI2's expertise extends to building robust research computing platforms, evidenced by their development of the largest research-computing platform in Rutgers history. For more information about Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute and its research endeavors, please visit their website at rdi2.rutgers.edu.