Aerodynamic analysis of a complete Formula 1 configuration (click on any image to enlarge it). During the last two decades, giant strides have been achieved in many aspects of computational engineering. Higher-fidelity mathematical models and faster numerical algorithms have been developed for an ever increasing number of applications. Linux clusters are now ubiquitous, GPUs continue […]
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SC15 Releases Video on How Berkeley Lab’s Electrolyte Genome Project Could Be Battery Game-Changer
A new breakthrough battery—one that has significantly higher energy, lasts longer, and is cheaper and safer—will likely be impossible without a new material discovery. And a new material discovery could take years, if not decades, since trial and error has been the best available approach. But Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) scientist Kristin Persson […]
SC15 Announces Intel’s Diane Bryant as HPC Matters Plenary Speaker
Intel’s Diane Bryant Austin, TX (USA) – September 10, 2015 – SC15 today announced that Intel’s Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Data Center Group, has been selected as the HPC Matters plenary speaker at the 27th annual SC15 conference on high performance computing (HPC), networking, storage and analysis. Starting in […]
Supercomputing Serengeti
The SC Perennials offer reflections on the annual migration By Mike Bernhardt How many of you can say you’ve attended any type of annual event 27 years in a row? When it comes to the SC conferences, that claim to fame would only apply to 18 very hardy souls we like to refer to as […]
Brief Q&A with SC15 Exhibits Chair Trey Breckenridge
SC15 Exhibits Chair Trey Breckenridge The following is a brief Q&A with SC15 Exhibits Chair Trey Breckenridge, Director of High Performance Computing at the Mississippi State University (MSU), High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC2). He has over 22 years of professional experience in high performance computing and computer support. His hobbies include aviation, hunting, and golf. […]
Doctoral Showcase Deadline Extended to Aug. 21st
As part of the SC15 Technical Program, the Doctoral Showcase provides an important opportunity for students near the end of their Ph.D. to present a summary of their dissertation research in the form of short talks and posters. Unlike technical paper and poster presentations, Doctoral Showcase highlights the entire contents of each dissertation, including previously […]
Make A Difference: Volunteer for the SC15 Mentor-Protégé Program
Mentor Jim Ahrens of Los Alamos National Laboratory meets with his protégé, Maria Ruiz, at SC14. When you register for SC15, consider signing up as a mentor to help students get the most out of the conference and make a difference in their careers. Protégés are from the Student Volunteers, HPC for Undergrads, Student Cluster […]
Historical Perspective: Getting to Know the SC Perennials
The SC Perennials is a name affectionately given to the 18 hardy individuals who have demonstrated an unswerving commitment to the HPC community, having attended all 27 of the SC conferences, starting with SC88. The Perennials just keep coming back – year after year after. Just as a point of reference, we refer to SC15 […]
Focus on Austin: Take a Nature Break Minutes from Downtown
McKinney Falls State Park is a popular attraction close to downtown Austin. Planning to bring your family with you to Austin or just want a quick get-away for yourself? The weather in Austin is beautiful, so why not head to a nearby park? A local favorite is the nearby McKinney Falls State Park. Located just […]
SC15 Announces New NSF-Funded Diversity Program for SCinet
SCinet, SC’s dedicated high-performance research network and backbone of information and communication, is running a new “pilot” program that will fund up to five US women candidates in their early to mid-career to join the SCinet volunteer workforce for SC15. Marla Meehl “I am very excited to be enabling career women to expand their experience […]
