BrainStimulator is a set of networks that are used in SCIRun to perform simulations of brain stimulation such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and magnetic transcranial stimulation (TMS). Its modular implementation builds upon the new release of SCIRun 5.0 and following release versions. No additional software is needed to set up, compute, visualize and […]
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the 2.16 release of FluoRender. For Microsoft Windows users, FluoRender 2.16 incorporates minor feature improvements and issue fixes. However, we have upgraded all graphics functions, conforming to the OpenGL core profile specifications. It allows us to have continuous support for future graphics processing units. FluoRender 2.16 requires graphics cards with […]
Read MoreCoal produces 39 percent of America’s electricity, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports. It’s everywhere, and the United States can reliably buy it from other countries if needed. Because of its contribution to smog and global warming, coal has its detractors. But it also remains the largest share of our energy mix – natural gas […]
Read MoreAn enlightening video series launched by the SC conference steering committee in 2013 aims to illustrate how high performance computing is impacting everyday life – from manufacturing to storm prediction to the making of Hollywood blockbusters. The latest in the series is a short video highlighting the innovative work being done at the University of […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Miriah Meyer who received the School of Computing Outstanding Teaching Award. For more information and pictures from the graduation reception, visit http://www.cs.utah.edu/faculty-and-students-recognized-with-top-awards-at-graduation-reception/
Read MoreRecently, the term big data has become ubiquitous. People who can wrangle big data are called data scientists. According to a number of sources, there is a growing need for people trained as data scientists. But what is data science? Is data science its own field or is it an interdisciplinary mix of computer science, […]
Read MoreMathematical Technique Reveals Predictive DNA Patterns That Other Methods Missed Nearly anyone touched by ovarian cancer will tell you: it’s devastating. It’s bad enough that cancer in almost 80 percent of patients reaches advanced stages before diagnosis, and that most patients are expected to die within five years. But just as painfully, roughly one quarter […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Erin Linebarger on receiving an NSF Graduate Fellowship. Erin’s current research focus is on uncertainty quantification and probability. The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Nina McCurdy on receiving an NSF Graduate Fellowship. Nina’s current research focus is on developing visualization tools for the humanities. The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports […]
Read MoreThe SIAM CSE15 Co-Chairs: Hans De Sterck (University of Waterloo), Chris Johnson (University of Utah), and Lois Curfman McInnes (Argonne National Laboratory) are happy to report the conclusion of a successful SIAM Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) 2015 Conference. We were happy to see many of you at the 2015 SIAM Conference on CSE which […]
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