Accelerating Research: Strategies from the Field

Accelerating Research: Strategies from the Field is a Birds of a Feather (BoF) session aimed at exploring how research software engineering (RSE) and computational tools are being utilized to enhance research capacity and impact across various institutions and disciplines. This session will feature a diverse panel of individuals and organizations actively engaged in building and supporting the systems that facilitate computational research. The session will begin with panelists sharing their strategies, operational models, and the impacts of their work. Following the panel, the session will transition to an interactive format, inviting audience members to participate in a structured discussion. This session is geared towards practicing RSEs, researchers who utilize or depend on computational methods, institutional leaders looking to enhance their RSE efforts, and community builders interested in supporting such collaboration. By showcasing real-world examples and encouraging collective problem-solving, this BoF aims to inspire practical next steps, deepen connections among attendees, and contribute to a more interconnected, effective, and sustainable research environment.