The SC15 Workshops program has broken the record for the largest number of workshops since its inception, and will be as vibrant as ever. The Workshop program includes 22 full-day and 20 half-day workshops distributed across Sunday November 15, Monday November 16, and Friday morning of November 20. The high-value workshops selected this year by a […]
Archives for August 2015
Science Advocate and Emmy Award Winning Actor Alan Alda to Open SC15
Alan Alda is the SC15 Keynote Speaker. SC15 announces that noted science communicator and award-winning actor Alan Alda will discuss the role of science in our society and the intersection of science and computing as he delivers the keynote address November 17, 2015 in Austin, TX (USA). “High performance computing has a transformational impact on […]
Finalists Compete for Prestigious ACM Gordon Bell Prize in High Performance Computing
Winners to be announced at SC15 in Austin, TX (USA) Austin, TX (USA) – August 20, 2015 – Five outstanding research efforts in high performance technical computing have been selected as finalists in supercomputing’s most prestigious competition, the ACM Gordon Bell Prize in High Performance Computing. The $10,000 prize will be presented to a single […]
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. […]
Scientific Visualization Deadline Extended to August 21st
SC15’s Visualization and Data Analytics Showcase Program provides a forum for the year’s most instrumental movies in HPC. Six finalists will compete for the Best Visualization Award, and each finalist will present his or her movie during a dedicated session at SC15 in a 15-minute presentation. Movies are judged based on how their movie illuminates […]
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 […]
Meet the SC15 Student Cluster Competition Chair: Hai Ah Nam
The SC15 Student Cluster Chair Hai Ah Nam from Los Alamos National Laboratory. In 1999, the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Hai Ah Nam left graduate school for a summer hiatus to take care of her ailing father and save a marriage that was cracking under the grad school pressure. The summer hiatus ended up lasting […]
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 […]
