Speaker Name(s): Tom Furlani, University of Buffalo, Will Schroeder, Kitware, Karl Runge, Gene Network Sciences
Description: High Performance Computation Conference: The Role of High Performance Computation in Economic Development Session 4a 1:10pm - 3:10pm The focus of this conference is to examine current activities in high performance computing (HPC) across New York State. The first two days will be a technical program with technical presentations and discussions focusing on the application and computational methods in areas such as biotechnology & healthcare, energy & environment, and nano-materials & semiconductors. The presentations by representatives from universities, industry, and research laboratories from across New York State will cover issues ranging from the computing and simulation technologies being developed, to a number of the key application areas of HPC, to the role of HPC in the development of new high technology businesses.