Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research

Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research
Type:	Research and Development Agencies
Parent organization:	U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive:	Director
Budget:
Address:	1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA
Website:	https://science.osti.gov/ASCR
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Wikipedia:	Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research

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Mission
The mission of ASCR is to discover, develop, and deploy computational and networking capabilities to analyze, model, simulate, and predict complex phenomena important to the Department of Energy. It aims to harness advanced computing for scientific breakthroughs.

Services
High-performance computing; Networking research; Applied mathematics; Computer science research

Regulations

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

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.Unknown (April 17, 2024). "ASCR About". U.S. DOE Office of Science.

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.Unknown (July 14, 2008). "Office of Science - Wikipedia". Wikipedia.

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 Oak Ridge and Argonne National Laboratories
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.Unknown (November 13, 2024). [https://science.osti.gov/ASCR/About "Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)". U.S. DOE Office of Science.

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.Unknown (April 17, 2024). "ASCR About". U.S. DOE Office of Science.

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.

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