Deliverables

Participants who complete the following seven deliverables receive a $500 honorarium. See the Schedule page for session dates and the training that supports each one.

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  1. Conference Registration

    Register for the in-person Gateways 2026 conference (September 23–25 in Washington, D.C.) using this link: sciencegateways.org/gateways2026.

    Apply for travel support using this application, and indicate that you are presenting a poster.

  2. Bio & Headshot Include in GitHub Repo

    Provide a short professional biography (or CV link) and a high-quality headshot for your project page.

  3. Gateways 2026 Poster Max size: 30″ wide × 45″ high Include in GitHub Repo

    • The Abstract: Submit a max 500-word abstract (no references) describing your project and its impact directly to the conference portal.
    • The Physical Poster: Print and bring your poster to the conference to display your work during the reception. Use the provided poster template to get started.

  4. SGX3 Blog Post Due October 9, 2026

    Write a short reflection piece for the SGX3 website covering your curriculum project, your hands-on experience with HPC tools, and your takeaways from attending the conference.

    Email to Dr. Linda Hayden: haydenl@mindspring.com.

  5. Resource List & Tech Notes Include in GitHub Repo

    Gateways Catalog Requirement: Pick at least three (3) tools from Gateways Central and write a short sentence on how you will use each in your classroom.

  6. Project GitHub Repository

    Upload all your final materials to a public GitHub repository you create for the hackathon. Submit your repository URL to Je’aime Powell: jeaime@omnibond.com. Your GitHub repo must include:

    • README.md (filled out using the )
    • Original Syllabus (PDF)
    • Revised Syllabus (PDF — highlighting your new Gateways/HPC/AI integrations)
    • Gateways Poster (PDF, from the provided poster template)
    • Blog Post Draft (Markdown or PDF)

  7. NAIRR Education Account

    Create your account on the NAIRR Pilot Portal, the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource used in the Day 2 NAIRR training. If your curriculum project needs classroom compute access for students, review the Educational Resources opportunity as well.

README.md Template

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# FacultyHack@Gateways 2026 Curriculum Project

## Project Overview
*Briefly describe the course you are modifying and the primary goal of integrating High-Performance Computing (HPC) or AI resources into the curriculum.*

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## Faculty Information
**Name:** [Your Name]  
**Institution:** [Your Institution]  
**Department/Discipline:** [Your Department]  

### Brief Bio / CV
*[Insert a 1-2 paragraph biography, or provide a link to your full CV/professional website here.]*

### Faculty Headshot
*[Upload your headshot to the repository's `/images` folder and link it here.]*  
`![Faculty Headshot](./images/headshot.png)`

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## Mentorship & Support
**Assigned Technical Mentor(s):** [Mentor Name(s) & Affiliation]

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## Science Gateway Resources & Technology Notes
*List the specific HPC, AI, or gateway tools integrated into this curriculum module (e.g., NAIRR, projectEUREKA!, TACC Resources) and include short, session-by-session notes on what you tested or implemented.*

### Tools Used
**[Tool Name 1]** [[tool url]](tool.url)
*   **Description:** [Description of the tool]
*   **Course Use:** [Description of how you plan to use this tool in the classroom]

**[Tool Name 2]** [[tool url]](tool.url)
*   **Description:** [Description of the tool]
*   **Course Use:** [Description of how you plan to use this tool in the classroom]

### Implementation Notes
*   *Session 1:* [What was tested/tried]
*   *Session 2:* [What was tested/tried]
*   *Session 3:* [What was tested/tried]

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## Deliverables Checklist

- [ ] **Original Syllabus:** [original_syllabus.pdf](./original_syllabus.pdf)
- [ ] **Revised Syllabus:** [revised_syllabus.pdf](./revised_syllabus.pdf)
- [ ] **Gateways 2026 Poster:** [poster_final.pdf](./poster_final.pdf)
- [ ] **SGX3 Blog Post Draft:** [blog_post.md](./blog_post.md)

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## Event Details
*   **Virtual Hackathon:** August 3 – 14, 2026
*   **In-Person Conference:** [Gateways 2026](https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=874568&#) | Sept 23-25, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

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## Event Citation
This project was developed as part of **SGX3's 5th Annual FacultyHack@Gateways 2026**. FacultyHack is a hands-on program designed to empower educators across disciplines to integrate High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools directly into their curricula. 

For more information, event archives, and resources, please visit the official event site:
**[FacultyHack@Gateways 2026 Official Site](https://hackhpc.github.io/facultyhack-gateways26)**