Science Gateways: Accelerating Research and Education—Part I

Most scientific fields have seen a remarkable increase in the use of computational and data-driven research, including physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. However, many researchers who lack specialized training in computer science or high-performance computing (HPC) face difficulties in accessing and effectively utilizing these resources. A science gateway serves as a crucial connection point that brings together the various components of advanced cyber infrastructure, such as data collections, instruments, HPC, clouds, and analytical tools, behind user-friendly interfaces. These gateways are developed by communities to simplify the process of accessing and utilizing resources, making them more accessible to researchers who lack technical expertise or resources of their own.