About TACC
Message from the Director
Welcome to the Texas Advanced Computing Center. Founded in 2001, TACC has expanded at a tremendous rate, both physically and computationally over the past 8 years. From a staff of only 15, and one mid-level Cray supercomputer, TACC has grown to over 80 staff and students, and multiple world-class advanced computing resources, including Ranger, Lonestar, Stallion, Spur, and Corral. We support and consult with leading researchers in every field of science; we teach classes and provide training, both in the US and abroad; and we are leading the way in developing new methods and techniques to increase the capabilities of high performance computing across the nation.
TACC's mission is to enable discoveries that advance science and society through the application of advanced computing technologies. To fulfill this mission, TACC staff members assist research teams in properly employing the systems, software, and expertise necessary to foster educational innovation and to provide a greater societal impact. TACC is committed to operating world-class systems and staying at the forefront of advanced computing technology. TACC is also dedicated to providing the research & development, consulting, and training required to allow users to take full advantage of TACC resources and services, and educational programs that are contributing to development of the next generation of researchers. TACC’s talented staff members strive to provide the technology, computing and visualization assistance that will empower the computational research community to change the world.
If you are interested in taking a tour of our facilities, attending our training courses or classes at UT, performing research with TACC systems, and/or modifying or updating your application codes, we hope you will contact us.
Jay Boisseau, Ph.D.
Director
Texas Advanced Computing Center
The University of Texas at Austin
Organization
The Texas Advanced Computing Center is organized into six groups, each with distinct areas of responsibility:
High Performance Computing | Provides consulting expertise on using HPC resources and develops new tools for using these systems more effectively. Collaborates with external researchers to develop and optimize effective parallel applications. Evaluates new system architectures and software technology. Engages in research to develop novel techniques and algorithms to improve science and engineering application capabilities. Lead: Bill Barth, Interim Associate Director, High Performance Computing |
Data & Information Analysis | Operates the ACES VisLab (VisLab) in the Applied Computational Engineering & Sciences (ACES) building. Works with researchers to analyze data. Evaluates new visualization hardware and software. Develops new visualization software, and participates in research in visualization techniques. Lead: Kelly Gaither, Associate Director Visualization and Data Analysis |
Advanced Computing Systems | Installs and updates operating systems and system-level software on all HPC, SciVis, and storage systems, and the TACC network hardware. Configures systems for maximum effectiveness. Evaluates new systems. Lead: Tommy Minyard, Associate Director, Advanced Computing Systems |
Center Operations & Administration | Manages the financial, administrative, and operational issues for TACC staff. Coordinates meetings, workshops, and conferences Lead: Janet McCord, Assistant Director |
External Relations | Advances the mission of the center by cultivating relationships with individuals, industry, foundations, government agencies, and the media. Drives the center’s externally oriented activities, including industrial and international partners, media relations, and special events. Attempts to broaden the awareness of HPC issues at the K-12 level and within the public through the development and implementation of education and outreach programs. Lead: Melyssa Fratkin, External Relations Manager |
User Support | Manages center-wide user support activities, including daily consulting support, user documentation, user training, and communicating user and staff accomplishments to the community at large. Lead: Chris Hempel, Associate Director, Resources & Services |
TACC Citation
Please reference TACC in any research report, journal or publication that requires citation of any author's work. The recognition of the TACC resources you used to perform research is important for acquiring funding for the next generation hardware, support services, and our Research & Development activities in HPC, visualization, data storage, and grid infrastructure. The minimal content of a citation should include:
Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
The University of Texas at Austin
Our suggested acknowledgement is:
The authors acknowledge the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin for providing {HPC, visualization, database, or grid} resources that have contributed to the research results reported within this paper. URL: www.tacc.utexas.edu
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