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Video: Incorporation of Machine Learning into Scientific Simulations at LLNL

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
In this video from the Stanford HPC Conference, Katie Lewis presents "The Incorporation of Machine Learning into Scientific Simulations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory."
Source: insideHPC
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Building Knowledge and Insights using Machine Learning of Scientific Articles

Tuesday, May 5, 2020
An LLNL team developed ML tools that extract and structure information from the text and figures of nanomaterials articles using NLP, image analysis, computer vision, and visualization techniques.
Source: Data Science Institute
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LLNL’s New ML Platform Generates Novel COVID-19 Antibody Sequences for Experimental Testing

Friday, May 1, 2020
LLNL researchers have identified an initial set of therapeutic antibody sequences, designed in a few weeks using machine learning and supercomputing, aimed at binding and neutralizing SARS-CoV-2.
Source: LLNL News
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Flexible Package Manager Automates the Deployment of Software on Supercomputers

Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The Exascale Computing Project's Let's Talk Exascale podcast has a new episode featuring LLNL's Todd Gamblin, who talks about the package manager Spack. Episode 67 runs 5:54 and includes a transcript.
Source: Exascale Computing Project
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Upgrades for LLNL Supercomputer from AMD, Penguin Computing Aid COVID-19 Research

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
AMD will supply upgraded GPUs for the Corona supercomputing cluster, which will be used by scientists working on discovering potential antibodies and antiviral compounds for SARS-CoV-2.
Source: LLNL News
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Podcast: Using Data to Build a Secure Future

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
On the Hidden in Plain Sight podcast, LLNL director Bill Goldstein explains how the Lab crunches data to shape the future.
Source: Mission.org
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LLNL Summer Student Program Update

Thursday, April 16, 2020
This summer, LLNL will offer a remote program allowing students to carry out research projects by telecommuting, if their original project can be modified for online work.
Source: LLNL News
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Local Women in Data Science Conference Showcases Lab Research

Friday, April 3, 2020
Held in early March, the WiDS Livermore event featured four technical talks from LLNL data scientists.
Source: Data Science Institute
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Lab Promotes Diversity, Tech at Women in Data Science Regional Event

Friday, April 3, 2020
The early-March event was the third annual WiDS Livermore event, featuring speakers, a career panel, mentoring, and a livestream.
Source: Data Science Institute
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LLNL Creates Web Resources to Aid in Fight against COVID-19

Monday, March 30, 2020
LLNL has infrastructure, unique research capabilities, and a dedicated team of scientists and engineers supporting the fight against COVID-19.
Source: LLNL News

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