Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research |
| Top Organization | N/A |
| Creation Legislation | N/A |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | To harness the power of high-performance computing to tackle complex scientific challenges in energy, environmental sciences, and beyond, by fostering partnerships between computer scientists and domain scientists. It aims to accelerate scientific discovery through integrated computing approaches."Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing". https://www.scidac.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025. |
| Program Start | 2001 |
| Initial Funding | |
| Duration | Indefinite |
| Historic | Yes |
Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing (SciDAC) is a program that leverages high-performance computing (HPC) to address significant scientific challenges by integrating advanced computational methods with domain-specific research. By promoting collaborations between computational scientists and researchers from various scientific fields, SciDAC accelerates scientific discovery in areas crucial to DOE's missions, including energy, climate, and materials science."Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing". https://www.scidac.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
Goals
- Enhance scientific understanding through computational modeling and simulation."Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing". https://www.scidac.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- Develop and apply new computational tools and methodologies for scientific research.
- Support DOE's research objectives by providing computational solutions to complex problems.
Organization
SciDAC is managed by the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) within the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. It operates through a series of partnerships and projects involving DOE national labs, universities, and other research institutions. Funding for SciDAC comes from DOE's budget for scientific research, with specific allocations for computing initiatives.
The leadership for SciDAC projects varies, but the overarching program is overseen by leadership within ASCR, often with a program manager or coordinator role.
Partners
- No specific partnerships are listed, but SciDAC involves collaborations with numerous DOE labs, universities, and industry partners.
History
SciDAC was initiated in 2001 to capitalize on advances in computing technology to solve scientific and engineering problems. Over time, it has expanded its scope, addressing increasingly complex challenges in energy, climate science, biology, and nuclear physics. Key developments include the launch of new partnership initiatives like SciDAC-1, -2, -3, and -4, each focusing on different scientific priorities and computational advancements.
Funding
While specific initial funding details are not publicly detailed, SciDAC receives funding through DOE's science budget, specifically aimed at computational science. Funding supports research projects, software development, and hardware acquisitions for scientific computing.
Implementation
Implementation involves:
- Funding collaborative projects that integrate computational science with domain-specific research.
- Developing software tools and algorithms tailored to scientific applications.
- Regular reviews and assessments to ensure projects meet scientific and computational goals.
SciDAC is designed to be an ongoing program, adapting to new scientific challenges and computing technologies.
Related
External links
- https://www.scidac.gov
- wikipedia:Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing
Social media
- No specific social media accounts for SciDAC; follow the Department of Energy for updates.