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Pervasive Technology Institude

Accelerating Innovation Through Advanced Computing

Information technology (IT) pervades discovery in the humanities, research across the sciences, and the processes of artistic creation. The “Pervasive” in the name IU Pervasive Technology Institute reflects the foundational importance of computer science, informatics, cyberinfrastructure, and IT research to most of what is done in academia and industry today.

Jetstream2 Jetstream2 makes cutting-edge high-performance computing and software easy to use for research regardless of your project’s scale, even if you have limited experience with supercomputing systems.

Mission Statement

PTI is built on a core belief in the creativity and excellence of IU’s faculty, staff, and students. By enabling them to work more effectively through powerful tools and expertise, PTI helps make groundbreaking ideas and discoveries possible.
Today, PTI serves as a hub for useful resources including training and tutorials, outreach programs, research centers and innovative technologies. Whether you are part of the IU community or the broader research ecosystem, PTI connects you with the knowledge and infrastructure that power progress.

PTI Centers

PTI comprises a network of affiliated centers and the Office of the Executive Director, all dedicated to improving the quality of life in the state of Indiana and the world through novel research, innovation, and service delivery in information technology and informatics.

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Data to Insight (D2I) Center

eLearning Research and Practice Lab

The eLearning Lab enables IU faculty to study and understand students’ eLearning behaviors, performance, and outcomes, advancing research that improves educational practices.

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HathiTrust Research Center (HTRC)

HTRC is a collaborative research center enables computational analysis of the HathiTrust Digital Library data, operated by Indiana University and the University of Illinois.

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University Information Technology Services

Research Technologies (RT)

UITS Research Technologies empowers your research journey through advanced tools, expert consulting, and targeted training, seminars, and workshops.

Project Highlights

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Jetstream2 AI Fellow Advances Renewable Energy Research

Colin Bundschu uses CPU and Large Memory nodes on Jetstream2 to advance work on transition metal oxide replacements for costly platinum catalysts in hydrogen technologies.

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ACI Fellowship Supports Faculty to Empower Students

The Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (ACI) Faculty Curriculum Fellowship supported by Research Technologies benefits students by helping faculty integrate advanced cyberinfrastructure tools and resources in their classes.

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The Jetstream2 AI Fellows Program announces its first cohort

Jetstream2 AI Fellows inaugural cohort launch projects that foster innovation and contribute to the broader adoption of AI tools across research domains.

Training & Outreach