By Karina Pešatová

The Super(computing)heroes Birds of a Feather (BoF) session at SC24 was a celebration of inclusivity, resilience, and the transformative potential of high-performance computing (HPC). The session highlighted the diverse career paths in HPC, the role of allies in fostering inclusivity, and the immense societal impact of HPC research and innovation.  This inspiring event featured panellists from around the world, each bringing unique perspectives on their HPC journeys, their superpowers, and how the community can evolve to become even more welcoming and impactful. The session was uniquely interactive, with the audience actively shaping the discussion by voting on questions, submitting their own inquiries, and sharing personal experiences and insights that enriched the dialogue and highlighted the collaborative spirit of the HPC community.

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Earlier this year we had teamed up with other Women in HPC members to organize a Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) session named “Super(computing)heroes” for ISC24. It was fun and insightful, and panelists and participants really enjoyed it – so we’re doing it again at SC24!

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By Karina Pešatová

This blog post summarises the insightful panel discussion that took place during the Birds of a Feather (BoF) session „Super(computing)heroes“ at ISC24 on 14 May 2024. The session featured a panel of distinguished women in high-performance computing (HPC) who shared their experiences, challenges, and visions for the future of HPC. The motivation of this panel session was to inspire and empower, in particular, young women in HPC by providing role models, challenging stereotypes, and celebrating successes. By joining this session, participants could engage with accomplished women in HPC, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Below are the main points and aspects of HPC that were discussed. The session attendees had the choice of questions, steering the discussion to the topics of their highest interest.

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Our esteemed colleague Brian has been in the HPC field for quite a while now. In case you’re reading this, Brian, I’m not calling you old! Only experienced 😉 He’s seen many things (in his own words), and lately, he felt particularly annoyed by a picture taken at the International Supercomputing Conference 2022 of our JSC delegation.

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