HPC User Group

1:00 PM – 5:20 PM

[1] Presentation & Discussion: Secure Computing

Moderators: Shawn Suter (JHU) & Dr. Alastair Neil (GMU)

Brief presentation from our moderators on what they are running today in their environments and then a group discussion on how others are staying compliant with CMMC, NIST 800-171, FIPS 140 and other standards.

[2] Discussion: Storage in 2026

Moderators: Clark Gaylord (GWU) & Derek Yarnell (UMD)

A moderated group discussion on the trends for research computing storage in 2026.

[3] Presentation & Discussion: Power & Cooling Challenges

Moderator: Joe Biondo (JHU)

A brief update from Joe on the new cooling equipment installed at JHU MARCC and the unique operating parameters followed by a group discussion on the power and cooling challenges that others are facing.