Community Outreach
TACC is committed to informing the public about the importance of advanced computing in society. TACC cultivates relationships with The University of Texas at Austin and the community at large, coordinating outreach activities that expand the understanding of advanced computing and the career opportunities available in the field. These activities particularly focus on underrepresented populations. In addition, TACC works with K-12 teachers to provide for-credit activities, and to help them enhance their science and computing curriculums.
The following activities and partnerships highlight only a few of TACC's education and outreach efforts:
- Educational tours - Learn about TACC services and resources. See Tours for more information.
- Participation in Explore UT - "The biggest open house in Texas" - TACC staff are excited to interact with the community, and share how computing, storage, and visualization resources and expertise support researchers in making groundbreaking discoveries
- TACC Cybersecurity Program - With support from the Verizon Foundation, TACC has created an outreach program aimed at increasing awareness of Internet safety, while teaching deep concepts of how computer hardware, software, and networks operate. This program also explores careers in the field of STEM and Cybersecurity. For more information, visit the Thinkfinity website
- Girlstart - TACC supports the annual Girls in STEM Conference and activities that empower girls to excel in math, science, and technology. Girlstart offers a variety of educational formats designed for middle school girls through after-school programs, Saturday camps, and summer camps.
Community Service
TACC staff members are involved in activities that positively impact the community and environment. TACC employees volunteer year-round in support of organizations like: