Hume Seminar Series: Summer Research Opportunities with the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP)

About the Event

The Department of Defense High Performance Computing Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP) proudly sponsors two enriching summer research opportunities: the High Performance Computing Internship Program (HIP) and the Faculty Immersion Experience (FIX). These 10-week programs, conducted in collaboration with over a dozen DoD hosting organizations nationwide, are designed to strengthen the partnership between the DoD and academic institutions. Through hands-on experiences alongside DoD scientists and engineers, both programs aim to amplify research capabilities and foster a wider engagement in high-end computing within the university community. Dr. Leslie Leonard, the Associate Director for Workforce Development at HPCMP, will be leading a presentation, delving into and discussing exciting high-performance computing research opportunities within the Department of Defense, tailored for both students and educators.

About the Speaker

Dr. Leslie C. Leonard, Associate Director for Workforce Development for the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP)

Dr. Leonard, oversees initiatives that provide the current and future science and engineering workforce opportunities to build HPC skills. Dr. Leonard’s career spans 17 years in research and development for the ERDC. Prior to her current position, she was temporarily assigned to the ERDC Strategic Integration Office (SIO) as a Strategic Integration Officer. In this role, she assisted in the synthesis, integration, and dissemination of information across the ERDC and the geographically distributed SIOs, which includes ERDC's Liaison Officers to external organizations. Prior to that, she served as the Cybersecurity Research Lead for the HPCMP Security Team and Code IV Supervisor for the Cybersecurity Engineering and Analysis Branch (CEAB). Dr. Leonard led cybersecurity R&D for new technologies, tools, and techniques that enable the HPCMP to defend, mitigate, and secure five Defense Supercomputing Resource Centers (DSRCs) and the Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN). She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park, MD and her MS and BS in Computer Science from Jackson State University, Jackson, MS.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Downer at humecenter@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.