In this installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing the exciting announcement of a leader-class computing facility project from The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). NSF announces groundbreaking Leadership-Class Computing Facility project  NSF is spearheading the construction of the Leadership-Class Computing Facility (LCCF) at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), UT Austin.  This cutting-edge facility, scheduled to commence operations in 2026, aims to revolutionize computational research across diverse scientific disciplines. At its core is Horizon, the largest academic supercomputer in NSF’s portfolio, designed to deliver significant performance enhancements. Compared to its predecessor, Frontera, Horizon promises a tenfold increase in simulation capabilities and an astounding hundredfold improvement for AI […]

Ever thought about what it would look like to have a personal assistant with domain-specific knowledge discovery? At the speed of Information Retrieval and Generative AI collaboration, this could be a reality in 10 years. CCC will be hosting a workshop on, “Information Retrieval in the Age of Generative AI,” from July 19-20 in Washington, DC.  In today’s digital landscape, IR is undergoing a profound evolution, driven by the convergence of traditional search methods with advanced AI technologies.  Key among these technologies are generative AI models like GPT and diffusion models, which represent a significant leap forward in how information is both accessed and processed. These models not only excel […]

In another installment of CCC’s Weekly Computing News, we are sharing an exciting funding opportunity for climate change adaptation and mitigation. NSF, NEH and partner funding agencies announce the winners of the Canada-led 2023 International Joint Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation competition On June 3, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), along with several international funding agencies, announced the recipients of the International Joint Initiative for Research on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.  This initiative, managed by Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF), awarded nearly $26 million to fund 11 collaborative research projects. NSF contributed approximately $6 million, […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is pleased to share that council member Holly Yanco and a team of researchers are leading an ambitious project called Collaborative Open-source Manipulation Performance Assessment for Robotics Enhancement (COMPARE), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), aimed at revolutionizing robot manipulation through a standardized ecosystem.  In an article from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Yanco said, “The inability to reliably grasp and manipulate objects in unstructured environments is a major limitation preventing fully assistive robot systems in the home for our growing elderly population, flexible manufacturing to improve the supply chain, and many other applications.” COMPARE has already engaged the robot manipulation community through workshops […]

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) is thrilled to announce new leadership. Nadya Bliss will assume the role of Chair, while Katie Siek will take on the position of Vice Chair. Both Nadya and Katie bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of contributions to CCC. We eagerly anticipate their continued dedication and innovative leadership in advancing the mission of CCC. Bliss assumed the role of Vice Chair for CCC on July 1, 2022, following her membership in the Council since July 2017. Over the years, she has been instrumental in CCC’s initiatives, contributing significantly to RFIs, whitepapers, and workshops. Notably, her contributions were pivotal in projects such […]

CCC is thrilled to announce that the following six computing researchers have joined the CCC Council: Weisong Shi, University of Delaware Rayid Ghani, Carnegie Mellon University Sebastian Elbaum, University of Virginia Rachel Greenstadt, New York University Manish Parashar, The University of Utah Gabrielle Allen, University of Wyoming Starting today, July 1, newly appointed members will begin their three-year terms on the CCC Council. Consisting of 20 individuals with expertise spanning various computing areas, they play a vital role in steering CCC’s visioning initiatives and facilitating the emergence of innovative ideas for future computing research.  The CCC and CRA extend our gratitude to outgoing council members whose terms conclude on June […]