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At WHPC, we’re committed to creating a community that empowers women and individuals from marginalised groups in High Performance Computing, AI and Quantum fields. This Women’s History Month, we are delighted to see several of our amazing volunteers being recognised in the SC Conference Series ‘Women Igniting Innovation in HPC’ initiative, led by Cristin Merritt,…
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WHPC@ISC25 – Tech Talk Submissions NOW OPEN Now in its third year, the WHPC Tech Talks will once again take center stage at the ISC25 Exhibitor Gala on June 10, 2025! Are you headed to ISC this June in Hamburg, Germany? Do you have a story to tell, research to share, or industry insights to…
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Move the Needle: Final Report and Outcomes In 2024, Alces Flight and Women in HPC (WHPC) partnered on a project to examine the real steps individuals and institutions are taking to make the field of supercomputing and artificial intelligence (AI) more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible (EDIA). Here’s what we learned. Now that the 2024…
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First 2025 Mentoring Cohort for WHPC – Closing soon! The Women in HPC mentoring program is now open for applications! If you’d like to participate, be sure to apply by Wednesday, January 29 (Anywhere on Earth time). Key Dates: Thursday, January 30: Mentor-mentee matching Friday, January 31 (9 AM US MST): Kickoff meeting (connection details…
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Women in HPC announce Travel Fellowships for ISC25 The Executive Committee and Volunteers of Women in HPC (WHPC) are thrilled to announce the return of Travel Fellowships for the ISC25 conference in Hamburg, Germany! Scheduled from June 10-13, 2025, this premier event is a unique opportunity for members, friends, and allies to engage in meaningful…
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ISC increases opportunities to contribute in 2025 Get ready for an exciting ISC25! This year’s conference is packed with opportunities to grow your network and connect the dots (get it?) in the field of supercomputing. Whether you’re looking to showcase your work, get hands-on experience, or spotlight new voices, ISC25 has something for everyone. From…
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Move the Needle: Enhancing Engagement in the HPC Community At the recent Sustainable Reality event at Bletchley Park, hosted by Alces Flight, Zara Birch, Engagement Officer at NI-HPC, discussed the invaluable contribution of community managers. Community managers act as connectors between users and organisations, facilitating relationships, supporting feedback, sharing information, and bridging the gap between…
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Empowering Diversity: NHR|WHPC Chapter Travel Grants and On-Site Highlights from SC24 Ayesha Afzal, the NHR|WHPC Chapter Founder and Committee Lead, was informed by WHPC on August 2, 2024, about an open call for WHPC sponsorship opportunities at SC24. Following discussions between Ayesha Afzal, Elsa Gonsiorowski (WHPC Workshop Chair at SC24) and the NHR office, a…
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Women in HPC at SC24: Diversity and Inclusion in Action 2024 has been a groundbreaking year for Women in High-Performance Computing (WHPC)! At this year’s SC24 conference in Atlanta, Georgia, the energy was palpable as over 18,000 attendees came together to celebrate advancements in supercomputing. Building on the momentum from SC23, this year’s WHPC activities…
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move the needle: neurodiversity in high-performance computing At the recent Sustainable Reality event hosted by Alces Flight at Bletchley Park, Karen Lewis, Head of HR at the Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG), highlighted how neurodiversity is essential to building sustainable workplaces. Her talk underscored the often-overlooked value of diverse cognitive abilities in fostering resilience and innovation…
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Third Annual Women in HPC Breakfast at CIUK24 – UK Chapters and Affiliates Join us for the 3rd Annual Women in HPC UK Chapters Breakfast at CIUK 2024! We invite all members, friends, and allies to Manchester Central on December 6th, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, for a morning of networking, inspiration, and the…
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Championing EDIA: WHPC’s Vision and the Organisations Making It Possible As we approach SC’24, this year being held in Atlanta, GA, Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) would like to extend our thanks to all the organisations supporting our mission. Their invaluable contributions have propelled us forward in fostering greater diversity and inclusion within the…
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