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Women in HPC showcase their project knowledge at HPCKP23

Women in HPC showcase their project knowledge at HPCKP23 Executive Board Member, Cristin Merritt, and Chapter member for Barcelona, Elisabeth Ortega presented on open source and quantum computing at this non-profit initiative for increasing knowledge, inclusion, and sustainability in the field of supercomputing. The UK and EU volunteers of WHPC came together with members of…

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CIUK’s First Women in HPC Breakfast starts with heart

CIUK’s First Women in HPC Breakfast starts with heart For the first time the Computing Insight UK (CIUK) conference welcomed WHPC volunteers and chapter leaders together in what hopes to become an annual event.  Over two hours CIUK badge holders networked, listened to talks, and engaged in lively discussion around the positive changes needed in…

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WHPC Mentorship: Valery Herrington

“Women, now more than ever, are essential drivers of advanced civilizations and economies. Women should also have a role contributing to the future of HPC.”     Our new series showcases the WHPC Mentorship program mentors. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths they followed into the field—other women will…

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WHPC Mentorship: Jay Lofstead

“HPC is changing the world. Only through diverse opinions and perspectives can we ensure it changes the world for the better”     Our new series showcases the WHPC Mentorship program mentors. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths they followed into the field—other women will feel inspired to envision…

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Member highlight: Sakshi Mishra

This researcher blends electrical engineering with AI to solve climate change problems     Guest post by: Alisa Alering, Science Node First published on Science Node on 28th April 2020   Our new series, Paths to HPC, showcases women working in high-performance computing. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths…

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Member highlight: Melyssa Fratkin

From computer summer camp to showing the community why HPC matters.   Guest post by: Alisa Alering, Science Node First published on Science Node on 15th October 2019   Our new series, Paths to HPC, showcases women working in high-performance computing. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths they followed…

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Member highlight: Christine Harvey

Building a career in HPC is impossible to do alone   Guest post by: Alisa Alering, Science Node First published on Science Node on 18th February 2020   Our new series, Paths to HPC, showcases women working in high-performance computing. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths they followed into…

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Member highlight:Carol Song

From expectations of becoming a farmer to the ground floor of US supercomputing   Guest post by: Alisa Alering, Science Node First published on Science Node on 21st January 2020   Our new series, Paths to HPC, showcases women working in high-performance computing. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths…

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Member highlight: Misbah Mubarak

Give your best to what you do, but try not to get lost into perfectionism.   Our new series, Paths to HPC, showcases women working in high-performance computing. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths they followed into the field—other women will feel inspired to envision themselves in similar roles.…

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Member highlight: Rebecca Hartman-Baker

I’ve always loved math, computers, and science, and HPC is right at the intersection of these three fields!   Our new series, Paths to HPC, showcases women working in high-performance computing. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique paths they followed into the field—other women will feel inspired to envision themselves…

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Member highlight: Jesmin Jahan Tithi

HPC is Fun, it’s the game of making slow things fast in a scalable and resilient way. When you find this fun, you will become a part of this HPC family!   Our new series, Paths to HPC, showcases women working in high-performance computing. Our hope is that by highlighting these trailblazers—and the sometimes unique…

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