NERSC 50th Anniversary

In 2024, NERSC celebrates its 50th anniversary, commemorating half a century of computational breakthroughs and supercharged science.

50th Anniversary Celebration Event, October 22-24

Over the coming year, we have talks, activities, and special events on tap to mark a half-century of scientific computing excellence. A couple of highlights include a scientific visualization art contest for NERSC users and a Special Edition of the annual NERSC Users Meeting in Berkeley, CA.

Legacy and Mission Grounded in Science

Founded in 1974 with a retired computer, NERSC has grown into a powerhouse of scientific productivity and high performance computing excellence, including affiliation with six Nobel prizes. We take pride in our unique heritage as we look forward to powering another 50 years of scientific discovery.

»Visit our interactive timeline for more NERSC history.

NERSC 50th Anniversary News