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'''Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)''' is a program within the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, dedicated to advancing computational science to meet DOE's mission needs in energy, environment, and national security. It focuses on developing and deploying sophisticated computing and networking technologies for scientific research. | '''Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)''' is a program within the U.S. Department of Energy's [[Office of Science]], dedicated to advancing computational science to meet DOE's mission needs in energy, environment, and national security. | ||
It focuses on developing and deploying sophisticated computing and networking technologies for scientific research. | |||
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==Mission== | ==Mission== | ||
The mission of the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research is to discover, develop, and deploy computational and networking capabilities that support the analysis, modeling, simulation, and prediction of complex phenomena critical to the Department of Energy's missions. ASCR aims to leverage emerging computing systems to enable scientific breakthroughs that were previously unattainable. | The mission of the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research is to discover, develop, and deploy computational and networking capabilities that support the analysis, modeling, simulation, and prediction of complex phenomena critical to the Department of Energy's missions. ASCR aims to leverage emerging computing systems to enable scientific breakthroughs that were previously unattainable.<ref>[https://science.osti.gov/ASCR/About "ASCR About"]. U.S. DOE Office of Science.</ref> | ||
==Parent organization== | ==Parent organization== | ||
The Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research is housed under the [https://science.osti.gov/ U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science], which oversees various scientific research programs to advance knowledge in energy-related sciences | The Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research is housed under the [https://science.osti.gov/ U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science], which oversees various scientific research programs to advance knowledge in energy-related sciences<ref>July 14, 2008; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_Science "Office of Science - Wikipedia"]; Wikipedia.</ref> | ||
==Legislation== | ==Legislation== | ||
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==Partners== | ==Partners== | ||
* National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) | * [[National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center]] (NERSC) | ||
* Leadership Computing Facilities at Oak Ridge | * Leadership Computing Facilities at | ||
** [[Oak Ridge National Laboratory]] | |||
** [[Argonne National Laboratory]] | |||
* Various academic and research institutions for collaborative research | * Various academic and research institutions for collaborative research | ||
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===Leader=== | ===Leader=== | ||
ASCR is led by a Director. | ASCR is led by a Director.<ref>November 13, 2024). https://science.osti.gov/ASCR/About "Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)". U.S. DOE Office of Science.</ref> | ||
===Divisions=== | ===Divisions=== | ||
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==List of programs== | ==List of programs== | ||
* Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) | * [[Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing]] (SciDAC) | ||
* Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF) | * [[Computational Science Graduate Fellowship]] (CSGF) | ||
* Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR) | * [[Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research]] (FAIR) | ||
==Last total enacted budget== | ==Last total enacted budget== | ||
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==Services provided== | ==Services provided== | ||
ASCR provides services in high-performance computing, networking research, applied mathematics, and computer science research, enabling scientists to perform complex simulations and data analysis that support DOE's scientific goals.Unknown (April 17, 2024). [https://science.osti.gov/ASCR/About "ASCR About"]. U.S. DOE Office of Science. | ASCR provides services in high-performance computing, networking research, applied mathematics, and computer science research, enabling scientists to perform complex simulations and data analysis that support DOE's scientific goals.<ref>Unknown (April 17, 2024). [https://science.osti.gov/ASCR/About "ASCR About"]. U.S. DOE Office of Science.</ref> | ||
==Regulations overseen== | ==Regulations overseen== | ||
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Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) is a program within the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, dedicated to advancing computational science to meet DOE's mission needs in energy, environment, and national security.
It focuses on developing and deploying sophisticated computing and networking technologies for scientific research.
Mission
The mission of the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research is to discover, develop, and deploy computational and networking capabilities that support the analysis, modeling, simulation, and prediction of complex phenomena critical to the Department of Energy's missions. ASCR aims to leverage emerging computing systems to enable scientific breakthroughs that were previously unattainable.[1]
Parent organization
The Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research is housed under the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, which oversees various scientific research programs to advance knowledge in energy-related sciences[2]
Legislation
ASCR was not created by specific legislation but operates under the broad mandate of the Department of Energy for research and development.
Partners
- National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)
- Leadership Computing Facilities at
- Various academic and research institutions for collaborative research
Number of employees
The exact number of employees directly within ASCR is not specified in available public sources.
Organization structure
ASCR is structured to support its mission through:
- Mathematical, Computational, and Computer Sciences Research Division, which advances computational methods and software.
- High Performance Computing and Network Facilities Division, which manages computing resources and networks.
Leader
ASCR is led by a Director.[3]
Divisions
- Mathematical, Computational, and Computer Sciences Research
- High Performance Computing and Network Facilities
List of programs
- Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC)
- Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)
- Funding for Accelerated, Inclusive Research (FAIR)
Last total enacted budget
The budget specifics for ASCR are not detailed in the public domain, but it is part of the DOE's Office of Science budget.
Staff
Staff numbers are not publicly detailed for ASCR specifically, but it involves researchers, scientists, and administrative personnel across DOE facilities.
Funding
Funding for ASCR comes from the U.S. Department of Energy's budget, with allocations aimed at advancing computational capabilities for scientific research.
Services provided
ASCR provides services in high-performance computing, networking research, applied mathematics, and computer science research, enabling scientists to perform complex simulations and data analysis that support DOE's scientific goals.[4]
Regulations overseen
ASCR does not directly oversee regulations but is involved in the development of standards for scientific computing which can influence policy and regulation in technology utilization.
Headquarters address
1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
History
The Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of computing since its establishment within the DOE, focusing on the development of computational tools necessary for scientific discovery. Its history includes significant contributions to areas like supercomputing and the advent of exascale computing.
External links
- Official Website
- wikipedia:Office_of_Science#Advanced_Scientific_Computing_Research
- ASCR About Page
- AI Policy on ASCR
References
- ↑ "ASCR About". U.S. DOE Office of Science.
- ↑ July 14, 2008; "Office of Science - Wikipedia"; Wikipedia.
- ↑ November 13, 2024). https://science.osti.gov/ASCR/About "Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)". U.S. DOE Office of Science.
- ↑ Unknown (April 17, 2024). "ASCR About". U.S. DOE Office of Science.