Here we’ll keep you up to date with the latest news and perspectives on topics related to SC and the upcoming conference throughout the year. Check out the tags to explore more posts on the subjects that interest you.
NASA, Supercomputing, and the Artemis Moon Mission
NASA’s use of supercomputing simulations is helping prepare the way for the Artemis Mission to the Moon. Learn more in this SC21 TV interview with Jordan Angel, Derek Dalle and Francois Cadieux with the Advanced Supercomputing Division at the NASA Ames Research Center in California. Rich Finlinson, SC21 TV Producer
All Are Welcome at SC21 Says Inclusivity Chair AJ Lauer of NCAR
SC21 is welcoming a diverse gathering of attendees and presenters while implementing several new initiatives including affinity groups. Inclusivity Chair AJ Lauer of NCAR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, provides a preview in this SC21 interview. Rich Finlinson, SC21 TV Producer
“Prepare for a Remarkable Week of SC” Says SC21 General Chair Bronis R. de Supinski
SC21 General Chair Bronis R. de Supinski shares his excitement for the coming event in St. Louis, as well as the opportunities for those who are unable to travel. He explains the protocols in place to help ensure the health and safety of everyone who chooses be on-site, as well as more about the content …
SC21 TV Video Interview with SC21 Keynote Vint Cerf
Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist at Google and one of the fathers of the internet, says HPC is rapidly changing research in science, the humanities and beyond. Watch this preview of the topics he’ll discuss during the SC21 Keynote. Vint Cerf will deliver his address, “Computing and the Humanities,” on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at …
HPC Speeds Up Computational Biology and Drug Design
Computational biology is using HPC to rapidly design and develop ways to treat cancer and COVID. Researcher Felice Lightstone of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory discusses ATOM, Accelerated Therapeutic Opportunities in Medicine, in this edition of SC21 TV. She also talks of her support for women and girls in HPC. Rich Finlinson, SC21 TV Producer
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 …
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 …
SC21 Technical Program Chair Mary Hall Gives an Overview of This Year’s Program
The SC21 Technical Program Chair, Mary Hall of the University of Utah, says AI and Machine Learning are having a profound impact on science, research and everyday life. In this SC21 TV interview, she shares how the breadth of this year’s Technical Program also addresses reproducible science with a new badge-earning approach. Hall also says …
SC21 Workshop Preview: 7th Annual Computational Approaches for Cancer (CAFCW)
How could HPC unlock the potential of digital twins to revolutionize cancer research and treatment? That’s just one of the topics that will be explored in St. Louis. Director Eric Stahlberg of Biomedical Infomatics at the Frederick National Laboratory previews this year’s workshop. CAFCW21: Computational Approaches for Cancer Workshop 2021 Sunday, November 14, 9 am–5:30 …
SC21 Workshop Preview: Redefining Scalability for Diversely Heterogeneous Architectures (RSDHA)
Diverse devices and the data they generate create unique challenges for HPC Scalability. Mehmet Belviranli, Associate Professor, Colorado School of Mines, previews his St. Louis workshop and speaks to how thousands of IOT devices and smartphones are complicating an already complex environment. RSDHA: Redefining Scalability for Diversely Heterogeneous Architectures Friday, November 19, 8:30 am–12 pm …