Education & Outreach

TACC-Powered Discoveries

When people use computers to understand and solve problems, they can make amazing discoveries. Find out what scientists have accomplished using TACC’s advanced computing resources, including supercomputers, high-tech visualization laboratories, and much more. [link to Feature Stories page]

The Austin Forum

The Austin Forum is the center’s community speaker series. On the first Wednesday of each month, TACC hosts speakers from different fields to engage the community on topics on science and technology and their impact on society. Join us at an upcoming Forum! Click here to visit the Austin Forum website

Community

Our community programs aim to inform the public of the importance and value of advanced computing technologies and the career opportunities available in the field. In addition, TACC staff actively support our community by donating their time to various local community events and programs.

Tours, Talks & Demos

Have you ever seen a Texas-sized supercomputer or wonder how they work? TACC welcomes K-12 school groups, after-school programs, and other informal learning organizations of all ages to tour our facilities.

Please contact Rebeka Villarreal-Martinez to organize a tour - rebeka@tacc.utexas.edu

K-12 Programs

Teachers, bring your students on a field trip to the Texas Advanced Computing Center, located on The University of Texas at Austin’s J.J. Pickle Research campus in North Austin. Learn how your students can use advanced computing in your classroom. Please contact Brad Armosky to organize a student visit - barmosky@tacc.utexas.edu

Academic Courses

TACC and The University of Texas at Austin teach a four-course scientific computing curriculum for graduate students. Find out about these courses and download the curriculum materials to build your own courses.

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