The High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPC²), an evolution of the MSU NSF Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Computational Field Simulation, at Mississippi State University is a coalition of member centers and groups that share a common core objective of advancing the state-of-the-art in computational science and engineering using high performance computing; a common approach to research that embraces a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented concept; and a commitment to a full partnership between education, research, and service. The mission of the HPC² is to serve the University, State, and Nation through excellence in computational science and engineering.

Member Centers and Institutes

The HPC² is comprised of five independent centers with the common characteristics of a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented effort that is strategically involved in the application and advancement of computational science and engineering using high performance computing.

• Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS)
  
  CAVS SimCenter
  
• Center for Computational Sciences (CCS)
  
• Center for DoD User Productivity Enhancement and Technology Transfer (PET)
  
• Geosystems Research Institute (GRI)
  
• Northern Gulf Institute (NGI)
  

The Everyday Impact of High Performance Computing

The High Performance Computing Collaboratory recently hosted a seminar titled "The Everyday Impact of High Performance Computing". This event provided an opportunity to learn how high performance computing has helped to improve the competitiveness of U.S. industry and to boost innovation in everyday products, such as automobiles, golf clubs, and kitchen appliances. The keynote was presented by Dr. Ashok Krishnamurthy, Director of Research and Scientific Development at the Ohio Supercomputer Center. The event presentations include overviews of the HPC² and its member centers and institutes.