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A Diverse Students@SC Committee Brings Robust Programming to SC21
Students@SC Metrics The incredible body of volunteers led by SC21 Students@SC Chair Jay Lofstead encompasses 85 committee members! Students@SC has selected 164 students to participate across a variety of programs both in-person and remotely. Representing 22 countries, this diverse and international group will benefit from 40 mentors and 46 speakers that will share their time …
Advanced Computing for Social Change (ASCS) is the New Computing4Change (C4C)
C4C has changed its name to Advanced Computing for Social Change. Meet the executive committee, mentors, and students participating this year, including team metrics! Christine Baissac-Hayden, SC21 Students@SC Communications Liaison Christine Baissac-Hayden created Easy English 4 All, which provides multilingual communication tools for clients from diverse backgrounds in the renewable energy, medical, defense, marine science, …
SCALE Program Expands Student Leadership at SC21 and Beyond
Students from around the world are involved in numerous leadership initiatives at SC21. Rocío Carratalá-Sáez of the University of Valladolid, Karlyn Harrod of the University of Notre Dame, and Anthony Cabrera of Oakridge National Laboratory discuss this year’s growing Student Committee Apprenticeship and Leadership Experience (SCALE) program. Christine Baissac-Hayden, SC21 Students@SC Communications Liaison Christine Baissac-Hayden …
Outreach to High Schools Offers Participants Exposure to SC and HPC
High school students and teachers are a key part of the Students@SC program says earthquake researcher Scott Callaghan, who chairs the SC21 Student Outreach Committee. This interview also features nuclear engineer Marlon Arce Acuña and mechanical engineer Dawn Hunter, who are also leaders in this year’s student program. Christine Baissac-Hayden, SC21 Students@SC Communications Liaison Christine …
Oracle Sponsors Student Cluster and Data Science Competitions
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will support the Student Cluster Competition (SCC) and the inaugural Data Science Competition (DSC) at SC21 in St. Louis, Missouri. SCC students will compete with hardware that each team bring to the conference along with the added might of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s HPC Bare Metal offerings, High-Performance Storage, and High-Speed Low Latency …
Five Teams Ready to Race the IndySCC
Expect the unexpected as IndySCC kicks off at SC21. It’s a new virtual education-focused student cluster competition led by IndySCC Co-Chairs Aroua Gharbi and Darshan Sarojini. Meet the five teams from around the world that have been selected to participate. They will benefit from professional insight that will enable them to compete continuously over a …
Meet the SC21 SCalers
The Student Committee Apprenticeship and Leadership Experience (SCALE) program is proud to present the selected SC21 SCalers. The SCALE program has enabled the students to work with SC committee members since March. They have been introduced within committees that reflect their study focus or personal ambitions. Their input and participation have been greatly appreciated. Grasp …
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 …
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 …