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FRACTALE

Advancing the pace of computational science through workflow efficiencies and optimized resource management.

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Caliper+Thicket

An integrated suite of software libraries combining instrumentation and runtime-controlled measurement with scalable analysis of performance profiles for HPC applications.

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Contact Mechanics Modeling and Simulation

Newly developed scalable numerical algorithms using AMG techniques help address the limitations in contact mechanics analyses and engineering design.

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DMTS class of 2026

Six LLNL Computing researchers have been named Distinguished Members of Technical Staff in recognition of their extraordinary scientific and technical contributions.

Nicole Marsaglia

Nicole Marsaglia

Nicole Marsaglia specializes in scientific visualization software and values collaboration, creativity, and community in her work.

Cindy Gonzales

Cindy Gonzales

Cindy Gonzales earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree and changed careers—all while working at the Lab. Meet the deputy director of LLNL’s Data Science Institute.

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CASC at 30: Advancing discovery, shaping the future

Celebrate 30 years of LLNL’s Center for Applied Scientific Computing with the first of a two-part article series.

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CASC Newsletter | Vol 18 | September 2026

Highlights include power grid resilience, asynchronous communication in HPC workloads, trustworthy AI, and LLM-boosted compiler optimization.

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CASC at 30: Individual excellence, collective impact

Celebrate 30 years of LLNL’s Center for Applied Scientific Computing with the second of a two-part article series.