A team of interns from the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center has been chosen to represent the United States at an international high-performance computing competition. The Benchmark Beasts, supported by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, will compete in Hamburg, Germany, at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC25) in June 2025. They are among 10 global teams selected for the event and will also participate in a virtual HPC competition starting in April.
Valerie Rossi, the manager of education and student programming at PSC, emphasized the value of such competitions in providing students with practical experience and enhancing their academic studies. The Student Cluster Competition at ISC25 aims to introduce young talents to the world of HPC and potential career paths, offering insights into supercomputing applications and systems used by researchers worldwide.
The Benchmark Beasts, initially formed for the IndySCC competition at SC24, engaged in intensive training sessions to hone their HPC skills. The team members, including students from Pitt and CMU, delved into various aspects of supercomputing, from networking to parallel programming. At the SC24 competition in Atlanta, the Beasts showcased their abilities in reproducibility, a critical aspect of computing solutions.
The team comprises individuals with diverse academic backgrounds, such as computer engineering, mathematics, and statistics. Each member brings a unique perspective and expertise to the table. Participating in the competition has been a transformative experience for these students, broadening their understanding of supercomputing and professional dynamics within the field.
As the Benchmark Beasts gear up for ISC25, they are set to leverage their collective knowledge and skills to compete on an international stage. The upcoming event will not only test their technical prowess but also offer them a platform to network with industry professionals and fellow enthusiasts.
The ISC25 student competition will kick off with a virtual ceremony in April, culminating in an in-person event in Hamburg in June. The intense 48-hour competition will challenge the teams to push their limits and demonstrate their capabilities in the world of high-performance computing.
For these young interns, the journey to represent the US at an international competition symbolizes a significant milestone in their academic and professional development. It underscores the importance of experiential learning and hands-on training in shaping the future leaders of the HPC industry.
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