CASC is dedicated to advocating for the use of the most advanced computing technology to accelerate scientific discovery for national competitiveness, global security, and economic success, as well as develop a diverse and well-prepared 21st century workf CASC mission statement is 5 parts: 1. To advocate for the importance of and need for public and private investment in research computing and data services to support academic research. 2. To serve as a trusted advisor to federal agencies on the direction direction of relevant funding programs. 3. To actively engage in discussions of policies related to research computing and data services. 4. To foster advancement of a robust and diverse community of current and emerging leaders in this field. 5. To provide a forum for the community to share strategic ideas and best practices.