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Students@SC Inaugurate New Data Science Competition at SC21
The August 31 deadline for student applications for the new Data Science Competition is just days away. Student@SC Chair Jay Lofstead, of Sandia National Laboratories, and Data Science Competition Chair Kristen Brown, of Intuitive Surgical, discuss the South African origin of the program, why it benefits undergraduate and first year graduate students, and how to …

Relationships Matter: Get Involved in Mentor–Protégé Matching
Mentor–Protégé Matching, now in its thirteenth year, matches students and those early in their careers with experienced professionals and includes both in-person and virtual opportunities. This SC21 TV interview features SC21 Mentor–Protégé Matching Chair Mike Lam from James Madison University, Professor Jon Calhoun from Clemson University and student volunteer Levi Brown from the University of …

Get a Glimpse of Workshops at SC21
Workshops form the foundation for any SC conference, and SC21 is no different. Thirty-eight focused workshops – featuring in-depth presentations, discussions, interactions, and hands-on activities – will be available to SC21 attendees on Sunday, November 14; Monday, November 15; and Friday, November 19. The multitude of workshops offered to participants on a wide range of …

SC21 TV: Science & Beyond in Great Britain
HPC and digital humanities researchers in the UK are exploring everything from musical instruments and poetry to an 800-year-old essay that foreshadows current research about the Big Bang. Claire Warick, Mariann Hardey, and Giles Gasper from Durham University and Vincent Hughes from the University of York are featured in this episode of SC21 TV. A …

The Future of HPC Needs You
Participate in Mentor–Protégé Matching Mentor–Protégé Matching supports the growth of a vibrant HPC community by connecting students with experienced mentors. Students – this is your chance to speak one-on-one with an HPC professional. Gain valuable insights on your career path and guidance in a relaxed setting! Why Become a Mentor The Mentor–Protégé program provides the …

Apply for the New Students@SC Data Science Competition
Who Should Apply The Data Science Competition is open to students meeting the following criteria: Undergraduates and first-year graduate students of any major and/or discipline Students who have an interest in solving important problems using data Teams of 4-5 students (apply solo, or as a team) Students local to the St. Louis area are encouraged …

IndySCC Is a New Cloud-Based Cluster Competition Within Students@SC
In addition to SC’s established Student Cluster Competition (SCC), Students@SC is organizing IndySCC. This cloud-based competition is designed to help teams that were not selected forSCC increase their level of preparedness and enable them to surmount the high entry barrier to HPC competitions in the future. IndySCC originated in response to the increasing number of …