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HPC Day 2026
Join us for a full-day event on Friday, September 18, 2026, that is dedicated to showcasing the power of High Performance Computing (HPC) in research and education. It is a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn new skills, and explore the exciting computation research happening across campus and beyond.
Friday, September 18, 2026
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hendrix Student Center
Hosted in partnership with ReDCAT and held in the Hendrix Student Center, this year’s event is for all faculty, students (undergraduate and graduate), researchers, and staff interested in high performance computing and building collaborations across Clemson.
Keynote Speakers
- Barr von Oehsen — Director, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
- Olga Kuksenok — Clemson Materials Science and Engineering
- D. Hudson Smith — Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Sessions
Panels
Learn about quantum computing research, how faculty incorporate HPC into their courses and about careers in HPC.
Faculty Lightning Talks
Get quick, engaging perspectives from faculty members highlighting the ways HPC is advancing research.
Student Poster Session
An opportunity to showcase your research and discover the amazing breadth of discovery enabled by HPC.
Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Barr von Oehsen
Director, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
James Barr von Oehsen serves as Director of the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center and Vice Chancellor for Research Computing at the University of Pittsburgh. His work focuses on advanced computing, cyberinfrastructure, networking and data science to support complex research initiatives.
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Olga Kuksenok
Clemson Materials Science and Engineering
Dr. Olga Kuksenok is an Associate Department Chair and Professor in Clemson University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on computational materials science, including biomimetic materials, polymeric systems, responsive gels, complex fluids and pattern formation.
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D. Hudson Smith
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
Dr. D. Hudson Smith is an Assistant Research Professor in Clemson University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads the “Watson in the Watt” applied artificial intelligence program, supporting AI and machine learning projects across fields such as healthcare, agriculture, education, economics and politics.
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Presentations
- Where AI Meets Reality
- Quantum Research at Clemson
- Bio-Soft Materials
- Industry Perspectives
- Data Center Metrics / Monitoring
Panel Discussions
- Q&A - Careers in HPC
- Quantum Computing - Intro and Perspectives
- HPC in Education Roundtable: Integrating HPC into Academic Teaching
- Using AI in Research
Workshops
- Introduction to Clemson RCD LLM Service
- Quantum Computing and Programming
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