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SCI Marks One of Its Biggest Presences at Top Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

The University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute will have one of its biggest years yet at the flagship conference for human-computer interaction, or CHI, which will be held later this month in Yokohama, Japan. SCI contributions include four papers, one of which won an honorable mention award, along with a software course […]

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Akil Narayan Reflects on First Year as College of Science Faculty Fellow

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The University of Utah College of Science named Akil Narayan—a mathematics professor and member of the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute—one of two inaugural faculty fellows last summer. The fellowship, according to the college, develops “emerging academic leaders who are interested in learning more about college administration.” Narayan shares the honor alongside Lauren Birgenheier, […]

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U taps NVIDIA’s AI Expertise

A new statewide AI initiative will enhance Utah’s technology-based workforce training and economic development. In early December, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and University of Utah President Taylor Randall signed a memorandum of understanding for a new education initiative with NVIDIA, designed to democratize AI access across communities. “AI will continue to grow in importance, affecting […]

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Manish Parashar appointed inaugural Chief AI Officer for U

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The University of Utah has named Manish Parashar, director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, chair in Computational Science and Engineering, and Presidential Professor in the Kalhert School of Computing, as its inaugural Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. In this role, Parashar will represent the university and advise U President Taylor Randall as the […]

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Three SCI Faculty Earn Top National Award for Early Career Scientists and Engineers

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University of Utah Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute faculty members Amirhossein (Amir) Arzani, Katherine (Kate) Isaacs, and Bei Wang Phillips on Jan. 14 received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the U.S. government’s highest honor for outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. Established by President Bill Clinton in […]

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Distinguished SCI Seminar: Karen E. Willcox on Predictive Digital Twins at Scale

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Predictive Digital Twins at Scale: Graphical Formulations to Manage Uncertainty and Complexity Speaker: Karen E. Willcox, Director, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin When: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 2–3 pm Where: Warnock Engineering Building, Evans Conference Room (WEB 3780), University of Utah, 72 S Central Campus Dr, Salt […]

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Distinguished SCI Seminar: Jack Dongarra on High-Performance Computing and Responsibly Reckless Algorithms

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An Overview of High-Performance Computing and Responsibly Reckless Algorithms Speaker: Jack Dongarra, University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Manchester When: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, 2–3 pm Where: Warnock Engineering Building, Evans Conference Room (WEB 3780), University of Utah, 72 S Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 AbstractIn this talk, we examine how […]

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SCI’s Jess Tate Named one of the U’s First Innovation Ambassadors

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The University of Utah Technology Licensing Office (TLO) tapped Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute staff scientist Jess Tate to serve as one of three Innovation Ambassadors, a new program to boost translational research and entrepreneurship across campus. Innovation Ambassadors are liaisons between TLO and their departments. They are charged with the following responsibilites: Connecting […]

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$2M NIH Grant Renewal Will Bring FEBio Open-Source Software into its 20th Year

Jeffrey Weiss, a University of Utah professor of biomedical engineering and faculty member in the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute, and Gerard Ateshian, professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University, received a $2 million grant to continue to improve Finite Elements for Biomechanics (FEBio), open-source software supported by National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2008. […]

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One-U RAI Announces Inaugural Awardees: 7 Faculty Fellows, 1 Postdoctoral Fellow, and 1 Distinguished Visitor

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In its first push to attract and retain top talent in translational AI, the University of Utah One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAI) has named seven faculty fellows, one postdoctoral fellow, and one distinguished visitor. The faculty fellows span six colleges across the U and their work is expected to drive progress in one or […]

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