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Purdue CS E News | November 2024

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New ranking demonstrates Purdue prominence in AI research supercomputing

Purdue University’s newest supercomputing community cluster Gautschi has debuted at No. 7 among U.S. universities and in the top third of the world’s most powerful supercomputers listed in the new Top500 list. The ranking was released in Atlanta this week at SC24, an international conference for high-performance computing, networking, storage and analysis.


Dr. Walter Gautschi in front of the Supercomputer

Purdue’s new Gautschi community cluster ranks 157 on list of world’s most powerful supercomputers

Purdue University’s newest community cluster Gautschi has debuted at number 157 on the Top500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, which was announced this week at SC24, the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, taking place in Atlanta. Gautschi also ranks number 43 on the Green500 list of the most energy-efficient supercomputers in the world.


Karen Plaut, Purdue University’s executive vice president for research.

A Look Into Innovative and Collaborative Boilermaker Research With Karen Plaut

Purdue University fosters innovative research environments across diverse fields, including engineering, health, sustainability, and AI. Karen Plaut highlights the impact of these efforts not only within the academic sphere but also on global challenges, reflecting Purdue's commitment to solving real-world problems. Plaut emphasizes Purdue's strengths in translating research into practical solutions, underscoring its reputation as a leader in both academic rigor and community engagement.


How to build your dream tech career with Purdue CS Professor Douglas Comer

Build Your Dream Tech Career with Purdue CS Professor Douglas Comer’s Advice

Douglas Comer advises students to view education as career-building, focusing on practical applications and foundational concepts. He emphasizes engaging in independent projects to showcase skills, securing early internships for experience, and building adaptable technical expertise. Instead of chasing trends, he advocates for problem-solving and a strong foundation for lasting success.


Beatrice Bevilacqua, MIT Rising Star

Purdue CS PhD Candidate Beatrice Bevilacqua Named MIT Rising Star

Beatrice Bevilacqua, a PhD candidate in computer science at Purdue University, was recently honored as an MIT Rising Star in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (ECCS). Bevilacqua’s work in Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) has attracted attention for its potential to drive progress in the field. Being recognized as a Rising Star, she reflects, is not only an acknowledgment of her achievements but a strong encouragement for her future pursuits in academia.


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