Greetings:     

We  are  writing  to  ask  for  your  organization's  support  for  the  HPC  Interconnections  program  at  the  SC13   Conference  to  be  held  Nov.  17-­‐22,  2013  in  Denver.  As  you  know,  the  SC  Conference  is  the  leading   international  conference  for  high  performance  computing  and  networking.  Not  only  does  SC  provide  a   global  forum  for  sharing  research  and  innovation,  the  conference  also  serves  as  an  entryway  for   newcomers  to  become  part  of  this  community.  HPC  Interconnections,  formerly  called  SC  Communities,   is  a  structured  program  dedicated  to  helping  students,  early-­‐career  professionals,  educators,   international  attendees,  and  others  make  important  connections  to  get  the  most  out  of  their  time  at  SC.     

To  help  extend  the  benefits  of  the  HPC  Interconnections  program  to  even  more  attendees,  we  are   asking  organizations  to  make  contributions  that  will  provide  scholarships  and  travel  support  to  students   and  educators  who  would  like  to  attend  SC,  but  may  not  be  able  to  do  so  on  their  own.  For  those  of  us   who  have  attended  SC  for  years  (or  even  decades),  it  can  be  hard  to  remember  the  excitement  of   participating  for  the  first  time  or  of  returning  and  finding  new  professional  connections  and  research   resources.  Please  consider  our  request  to  make  a  real  difference  in  someone's  career.       

Each  contribution  will  go  towards  enabling  the  HPC  Interconnections  Broader  Engagement  program,   HPC  Educators  program,  Student  Volunteers  program,  HPC  Undergraduate  program,  Student  Cluster   Competition,  or  Doctoral  Showcase.  See  below  for  a  list  of  sponsorship  levels  and  benefits.  Your   generous  support  will  also  benefit  your  organization  by  helping  to  develop  a  diverse  next  generation  of   the  HPC  workforce  and  by  giving  your  organization  greater  exposure  at  SC13.    Organizations  donating   $5,000  or  more  will  be  invited  to  participate  in  the  Student  Job  Fair,  allowing  your  recruiters  to  meet   directly  with  promising  job  candidates.       

Thank  you  for  considering  this  important  opportunity.  

Tony Baylis
SC13 HPCI Fundraising Chair
925-424-4954
baylis3@llnl.gov.