Kelly Hermans – PR/Communications Manager, Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute Over 100 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered at the University of Utah on June 10 to discuss how to harness AI to address society’s most pressing problems. U President Taylor Randall announced the $100 million initiative in October 2023. Since then, initiative director […]
Read MoreCongratulations to Martin Berzins on being appointed Chair of the Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC). ASCAC reports to the Director, DOE Office of Science provides advice and recommendations on scientific, technical, and programmatic issues relating to the Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) Program.
Read MoreSteve Parker passed away due to complications from brain cancer on May 2. Steve was one of the inaugural graduate students who formed the SCI research group in 1994. That year, he published his first paper on the SCIRun problem solving environment, which continues to have scientific impact 30 years later. While writing his dissertation, […]
Read MoreAssistant Professor Tamara Bidone, Ph.D. has been named a 2024 National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow and was recently honored at the Kavli Frontiers of Science symposia on March 7-9th in Irvine, California.
Read MoreBy Matt Hazenbush, Director of Communications (CRA) The Computing Research Association (CRA) has selected Dr. Manish Parashar as the recipient of the 2024 CRA Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his multi-faceted and highly impactful service to the computing research community. Parashar is the Director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, Chair in […]
Read MoreDoctor of Engineering Steven G. Parker has a long list of “firsts” and “bests” in the field of computer science, where he is celebrated as one of the most talented researchers in the world. Today, he is the vice president of professional graphics at NVIDIA, a semiconductor company that makes high-end graphics processors used in […]
Read MoreThe San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego and the University of Utah (Utah) have announced a national-scale pilot project, called the National Data Platform (NDP), aimed at a service ecosystem to make access to and use of scientific data open and equitable across a broad range of communities, including traditionally underrepresented researchers.
Read MoreWhile AI poses risk against the upcoming election, the Responsible AI Initiative believes AI can do more good to counteract the bad. Kristofer Hoon (Design by Kristofer Hoon | The Daily Utah Chronicle)
Read MoreWe are delighted to partner with the Leonardo on this important and timely exhibit. A new, cutting-edge immersive exhibit coming to The Leonardo, “Into the Mind of Artificial Intelligence,” offers guests a unique glimpse into the realm of artificial intelligence. Guests are challenged to look closely, and to question everything. Where might this incredible […]
Read MoreOn Friday, 10-November TPC released the announcement below. The community continues to grow–with now over 500 participants in the Slack workspace, from nearly 70 organizations around the world. We expect to announce additional partners in the coming weeks and months, as we develop governance functions and membership processes. New International Consortium Formed to Create Trustworthy […]
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