Here we’ll keep you up to date with the latest news and perspectives on topics related to SC and the upcoming conference throughout the year. Check out the tags to explore more posts on the subjects that interest you.
Statement on Racial and Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion at the SC Conference
Recognizing Racism Recent events, including the horrific and unacceptable killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd as well as the protests of police actions that led to their deaths, have heightened our awareness of the ways systemic racism impacts us all. The SC Steering Committee recognizes that systemic and institutionalized racism have been blinding, leading …
Three Questions with SC20 Inclusivity Chair Kelly Gaither
Kelly GaitherSC20 Inclusivity Chair What does SC do to address inclusivity and diversity at the conference? When the Inclusivity Committee became an official component of the SC Planning Committee for SC17, there was significant footwork to do. Toni Collis was the first Inclusivity Chair. She brought structure, awareness, and information to the committee and …
HPC in the (Virtual) City
Residents of big “convention cities” are used to it. For one week in November, thousands of researchers, scientists, industry and computing center staff members, journalists, and students descend for the SC conference. We take over the convention center, hotels, and restaurants—and then we leave, taking our technical expertise, knowledge, and skills with us. What if …