Purdue University

Join us for a first of its kind Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) event, co-hosted by the Northeast, Purdue, and Virginia WHPC chapters to engage in discussions about current challenges and opportunities for fostering a more diverse and inclusive WHPC community. After brief presentations by our panelists, attendees will be invited to participate in theme-focused breakout rooms to share their experience and personal perspective.

Register for the event: https://virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAucu-gqz0uG9BI1NT1RfbZmViEU75n1cqx#/registration

Panelists:

• Heather Baier, Graduate Student – Arts & Sciences, William & Mary
• Krista Valladares, MSM, Associate Director of Technology Strategy and Planning – Harvard University
• Paula Sanematsu, Ph.D., Sr. Research Computing Facilitator – FAS Research Computing, Harvard University
• Kaylea Nelson, Ph.D., Director, Arts & Sciences Research Computing – Yale University
• Laura Theademan, Director, Center Operations and Visualization – Rosen Center for Advanced Computing, Purdue University

Discussion Topics:

• The role of mentors.
• Engaging allies.
• What topics/types of events are we covering (or want to cover) within our chapters?
• What gaps do you see in our programming or outreach efforts, and how can we fill them?
• What would you like to see from the WHPC chapters?
• Current challenges in gender diversity and inclusivity within HPC.

Code of Conduct: We welcome and value the diverse perspectives and experiences of all participants, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for meaningful dialogue.