Podcast: Laconia Supercomputer Coming to MSU

In this WKAR podcast, Andy Keen from Michigan State University describes MSU’s new Laconia supercomputer. The $3-million system is part of a cluster that’s run by their ICER High Performance Computing Center. “It’s an exciting time for the computational sciences at MSU,” said iCER Director Kennie Merz. “Our researchers are poised to tackle transformative problems ranging from the discovery of new drugs to understanding the universe we live in.”

Interview: An Exhibits Preview of SC15

With Summer winding down, SC15 is just around the corner. With a smaller exhibits space than previous years, the SC15 Exhibits Chair Trey Breckenridge was faced with a number of challenges going into this year’s Supercomputing conference. In this interview from the SC15 Blog, Breckenridge gives us a preview of what looks to be another great exhibition.