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El Capitan reigns supreme across three major supercomputing benchmarks
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) flagship exascale machine El Capitan maintained its status as the fastest supercomputer on the planet — claiming the No. 1 spot on not just one, but three of the most prestigious high-performance computing (HPC) rankings. In the 65th edition of the TOP500 List, released June 10 at the ISC High Performance conference in…
LLNL, University of California host second-annual ALS workshop
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease. While there is currently no cure, efforts are underway to change that — and to establish better treatments. Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the University of California (UC) system are addressing ALS challenges and opportunities at scale by…
Join expert scientists for a 10-week course on warm dense matter
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) High Energy Density Science (HEDS) Center, in collaboration with the University of South Florida and University of California, San Diego, is offering a virtual course on the concepts and fundamentals of warm dense matter. In this course, you will learn from experts in the field of high energy density science as they cover…
Stanford professor discusses future of visually intelligent machines and human-AI collaboration
In a talk at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on May 30, Stanford University professor and AI visionary Fei-Fei Li traced a sweeping arc in visual intelligence and AI — a narrative she hopes ultimately leads to a more human-centered future. Part of the Director’s Distinguished Lecturer Series, the Stanford computer scientist went beyond technical milestones…
Five LLNL postdocs selected to attend 2025 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
Five Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) postdoctoral researchers have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2025 Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. Ian Colliard, Nicholas Cross, Caspar Donnison, Vidia Gokool and Jonas Kaufman will join young scientists from around the world to learn from Nobel Prize laureates through academic panels, lectures, group…
Dream Day inspires Livermore students to explore STEM careers
More than 50 students from five Livermore middle schools visited Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on April 18 for Dream Day, an event filled with hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities. Open to all Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) sixth-eighth graders, Dream Day was designed to spark students’…
Tracy students dream big at LLNL’s ‘Dream Day’ event
About two dozen students from Tracy, California, visited Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on March 21 for a day of interactive enrichment activities as part of “Dream Day,” an event designed to introduce students to Lab careers and science. The students — 25 sixth- through eighth-graders from Tracy’s Frieler and Monte Vista middle schools and George Kelly and…
National Lab Research SLAM celebrates excellence in science, innovation and communication
Three minutes. One slide. On March 5, that’s all that 17 early-career researchers — each representing one of the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories — had to present their science at the second-annual National Lab Research SLAM. Sponsored by the House Science & National Labs Caucus and the Senate National Labs Caucus, the event took place in the…
‘Science on Saturday’ returns to Livermore
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL’s) popular lecture series, “Science on Saturday,” will return on Feb. 1 and continue through Feb. 15 at Las Positas College in Livermore, California. This series features four engaging lectures under the theme “Up in the Air.” Each lecture will be presented by leading LLNL scientists alongside high school science teachers…
Big Ideas Lab explores LLNL’s STEM education and outreach programs
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has released a new episode of the Big Ideas Lab Podcast, focusing on the Lab’s extensive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and outreach programs. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of programs designed to spark curiosity and cultivate a passion for science among young students, preparing…
A look back at SC24: El Capitan crowned as LLNL’s legacy of supercomputing leadership reaches new heights
SC24, held recently in Atlanta, was a landmark event, setting new records and demonstrating Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) unparalleled contributions to high-performance computing (HPC) innovation and impact. SC, the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, is the biggest supercomputing event of the year…
Plasma pursuits: HEDS Center fellows illuminate the fourth state of matter
In 2019, the High Energy Density Science (HEDS) Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) launched its postdoctoral fellowship program, welcoming one new scientist annually to come and conduct research for a two-year term. Supported by LLNL’s Weapons Physics and Design program, HEDS fellows are encouraged to pursue their own research agenda as it relates to…
Science and Engineering Seminar Series at Las Positas College: Nov. 21
Now in its 15th year, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)-Las Positas Science Seminar series continues with a seminar on “Integrated Approaches to Nuclear Threat Reduction” presented by Amy Waters, program manager, and Chad Giacomozzi, deputy program manager for LLNL’s Nuclear Threat Reduction program. The event takes place at Las Positas College on Thursday,…
STEM San Joaquin Conference celebrates 32 years
The STEM San Joaquin Conference, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, invited students grades 6-9 for its annual event on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. The conference is co-sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the University of the Pacific, with coordination provided by a dedicated team of…
Consortium with Minority Serving Institutions delivers opportunities for students
The Consortium for High Energy Density Science (CfHEDS) had much to celebrate at its annual meeting this summer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). “It was exciting to connect with our academic partners and their students,” said Federica Coppari, the LLNL liaison to CfHEDS. “The best part is hearing from the students about their research experience.” The goal…
LLNL signs MOU with Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a focus on strengthening the science and technology (S&T) capabilities between the two entities. Specifically, the work is proposed in the areas of biotechnology, critical raw materials, materials for energy storage…
LLNL, University of California collaborate on ultra-high-temperature ceramics research
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) today announced that Daniel Oropeza, assistant professor in the materials department at University of California (UC), Santa Barbara, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the LLNL Early Career UC Faculty Initiative. The initiative is a joint endeavor between LLNL’s Strategic Deterrence Principal Directorate and UC…
LLNL wins big at 2024 Bay Area Research SLAM
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) 2024 postdoctoral team of Nicholas Cross, Caspar Donnison and Jillian McCool competed against their Bay Area colleagues at the fourth annual Bay Area Research SLAM (BARS) on Oct. 3. LLNL was the biggest winner of the evening: Donnison’s third-place finish for “Agriculture and Solar Power: An Unlikely Alliance” and Cross’s…
Postdocs shine at 2024 LLNL Research SLAM!
Gathered in a Laboratory auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 25, a dozen Livermore postdocs used three minutes and a single slide to answer the question “Why is my research important?” Lab trivia, guest appearances from previous Research SLAM! winners and thematic walk-up music for each of the finalists added to the festive atmosphere of the live event. Talks were judged using…
LLNL and Korean Institute of Science and Technology to explore innovative climate solutions
More than 60 researchers gathered for a three-day workshop at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) during August to discuss their progress on shared research projects and explore opportunities to expand their collaborations, which focus on clean energy technologies, climate resilience and related data-science solutions. LLNL and the Korean Institute of Science and…
