The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis
The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis
Workshop: EduHPC-23: Workshop on Education for High Performance Computing
Authors: Alison Melton (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Verónica G. Melesse Vergara (Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)), and Suzanne Parete-Koon (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
Abstract: Computer and computational science are pivotal within the evolving STEM landscape. The projected growth of STEM careers, especially in computing, underscores their significance. However, the underrepresentation of minorities and women in computing fields remains a challenge. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) hosted one of five U.S. Department of Energy Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists Pathways Summer Schools in Summer 2023. The Next Generation Pathways to Computing (NGP) program brings high school students to ORNL to learn about careers in computing and work towards inspiring diverse participation. The five-week program curriculum imparted foundational coding skills, practical insights into HPC, and allowed experiential learning under ORNL staff guidance. NGP reached out to underserved schools in the East Tennessee region by offering resources for equitable access. NGP exemplified a comprehensive approach to bridging the diversity gap in computing, nurturing a future generation of STEM leaders equipped with essential skills and diverse perspectives.
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