Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in high performance computing, or a Ph.D. student about to enter the job market, getting involved in Students@SC can help you identify your possibilities within the field of HPC.
With opportunities for professional development and guidance from mentors, the Students@SC program helps facilitate students’ transition into the professional HPC community.
Students@SC ChairAshley Barker, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Students@SC Vice ChairScott Michael, Indiana University
Student Programming
Sun–Tue, 15–18 Nov 2026
The Students@SC program offers opportunities regardless of your education level.
Take a deep dive into the mechanics of the SC conference by volunteering, or put your skills to the test by participating in one of the competitions offered.
Regardless of whether you choose to volunteer or compete, there are plenty of opportunities and activities for students attending the conference including workshops, technical sessions, and speed mentoring. See below!
Participation Codes
HS / High School Student
UG / Undergraduate Student
GS / Graduate Student
FS / Former Student
Lead Student VolunteersIf you’re a former SC student volunteer, elevate your SC experience by applying to become a lead.
UG / GS
Student VolunteersVolunteers assist conference operations and can also participate in the Technical Program.
Student Cluster CompetitionTeams of undergraduate students put their skills to the test building, operating, and tuning powerful cluster computers.
UG
SCC ConnectA competition with the intent to create a more inclusive and education-focused track of the Student Cluster Competition.
Students@SC offers a variety of mentoring programs wherein students can gain valuable career advice from seasoned mentors, such as direction on a career path in HPC, balancing work demands in the context of life’s many dynamics, dealing with thesis advisors, and more.
SIGHPC ImmersionGain an understanding of career options in computer science, computer engineering, and computational science.
HS (HPC Novices Welcome)
Student ProgrammingSessions with professionals from across industry, academia, and government tailored to ignite your HPC journey.
HS / UG / GS / FS
Speed Mentoring EventGet to know your fellow attendees in a fast-paced session open to all conference attendees. Lunch is provided!
Mentor–Protégé MatchingSupporting the growth of a vibrant HPC community by connecting students with experienced mentors.
Students@SC participants are invited to take part in these activities during the conference. All are excellent opportunities to focus your career path and understand more about high performance computing.
Student ToursLocal groups visit SC, where they can attend talks on HPC and take a guided tour of the Exhibits.
Job FairDiscover and meet with potential employers face-to-face. Open to all student conference attendees.
HS / UG / GS / FS (Available Summer 2026)
Scavenger HuntStudents decipher clues to identify exhibitors and learn about their technology for a chance to win prizes.
The SC Program features three components geared specifically toward students and young professionals.
ACM Student Research CompetitionShowcasing original research from students, with winners selected based on poster content and presentation quality.
Doctoral ShowcaseAn opportunity for Ph.D. students to present their dissertation research via short talks and poster presentations.
GS
Early CareerA series of workshop-style sessions intended to guide researchers within the first five years of a career.
FS
Follow these official Students@SC committee-run channels. They’re separate from the official SC channels in the footer of this site (but you can follow those too!).
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