Ngarlbugala 2023 Pawsey update
As we embrace the Noongar season of Birak, the warmer weather fuels our efforts to accelerate innovation and research through our advanced supercomputing and data services supporting world-class astronomy and a wide array of scientific domains.
Real-time detection of Fast radio bursts with Supercomputers
Pawsey recently hosted its third PaCER conference and hackathon, PCon23. The Pawsey Centre for Extreme Scale Readiness (PaCER) brought together over 60 scientists from 18 global institutions, achieving significant milestones in their projects with the support of a dedicated group of HPC experts and hackathon mentors. Among PaCER’s groundbreaking projects is “BLINK and you’ll miss it: blazingly-fast all-sky radio astronomy pipelines” led by Dr. Marcin Sokolowski.
Dr. Sokolowski’s visionary project leverages next-gen supercomputers and Pawsey’s expertise to conduct real-time image-based searches for fast radio transients. This innovation aims to get telescopes like MWA and SKA-Low to detect phenomena such as spontaneously emitting neutron stars in real time. Immerse yourself in the cosmic wonders by watching Dr. Sokolowski’s insightful video.
Find out more about the event.
A group of people stand in rows in front of a brightly decorated supercomputer cabinet.
PaCER mentors and HPC experts supporting researchers in their journey of accelerating their science with Setonix supercomputer. Credit: Pawsey.
A Stellar Evening at Pawsey
In celebration of World Space Week, we had the privilege of hosting the ‘Sustaining Earth and Beyond Space Innovation and Achieving SDGs’ event. The evening unfolded as a constellation of insights, with Hon. Minister Stephen Dawson inaugurating a night dedicated to exploring the intersection of space technology and the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
An impressive lineup of speakers, including astronomer Dr. Clancy James, discussed the significance of space exploration, its profound impact on achieving SDGs, and the benefits it extends to all inhabitants of our planet. Pawsey’s commitment to diverse research fields, advanced radio astronomy telescope operations, and contributions to the Australian Space Data Analysis Facility (ASDAF) were showcased, emphasising our deep connection to the cosmos.
A room full of people seated watching a stage with four seated speakers and a speaker at a podium. Behind the speakers are screens showing profile images of each speaker.
A full house for the ‘Sustaining Earth and Beyond Space Innovation and Achieving SDGs’ presentation at Pawsey during World Space Week. Credit: Pawsey.
Hearts and Minds: The Power behind Pawsey
We are thrilled to present our latest video, showcasing the profound impact of supercomputers on our world and the role of the researchers, educators and technologists that inspire us every day. Join us on this journey that showcases our evolution in supercomputing, quantum technology, and scientific innovation.
As we approach the festive season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. Be curious, be inclusive, be kind… This is the key message from all at Pawsey and is showcased in our new video.
Mark Stickells, Executive Director, Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre