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NSF-Funded Team Launches reVISit—Pioneering Open-Source Software for Visualization Research

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The Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute today announced the launch of reVISit, a National Science Foundation–backed infrastructure project that empowers visualization researchers to create and maintain ownership of sophisticated user studies. ReVISit is a free, open-source platform that allows researchers to observe how users engage with online visualizations—from images to forms to interactive websites—and […]

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June 21, 2024

Responsible AI Summit Sets Stage for Public-private Partnerships

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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 […]

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June 13, 2024

Martin Berzins Appointed Chair of the DOE ASCAC

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Congratulations 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.

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May 24, 2024

SCI Mourns the Passing of Alumnus, Colleague, and Friend Steve Parker

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Steve 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, […]

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May 17, 2024

National Academy of Sciences Names Tamara Bidone a 2024 Kavli Fellow

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Assistant 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. 

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March 19, 2024

Manish Parashar Wins the 2024 CRA Distinguished Service Award

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By 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 […]

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March 18, 2024

SCI Institute Alumnus Steve Parker to Receive Honorary Degree

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Doctor 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 […]

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March 18, 2024

SCI Partners with the Leonardo for “Into the Mind of AI”

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  We 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 […]

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January 29, 2024