Bio-IT World March 5, 2025
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) dominates discussions in technology, high-performance computing (HPC) remains the backbone of scientific discovery and enterprise research. Despite its critical role, HPC often operates in the background, much like electricity—only noticed when it fails. On the latest Trends from the Trenches Podcast, Dirk Petersen, Director of the Supercomputing Center at Oregon State University, shared his insights on the evolving role of HPC and its integration into AI-driven research.
The Expanding Role of HPC
Petersen, speaking with host Stan Gloss, highlighted a growing trend: the increasing number of researchers who can no longer conduct their work on personal laptops. While HPC was once the domain of a small...