The Supercomputing Conference Broader Engagement program (SC-BE) increases conference participation by individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in the high-performance computing (HPC) arena, including women, minorities and people with disabilities. In a report by Timothy A. Mann and Valerie E. Taylor (Texas A&M) titled “Analysis of the Impact of the Broader Engagement Program on the SC Conference,” the authors explain how the BE experience increases the likelihood that scholars’ submissions (technical program papers, posters, etc.) will be reviewed favorably and they are more likely to participate in conference activities and committees. Ultimately, success in the technical conference arena improves BE scholars’ confidence as they advance in HPC careers. This is good news for HPC industry employers who struggle to build and sustain a diverse workforce. For more information, please visit http://www.hpcwire.com/2014/09/02/broader-engagement-hpc-matters-become-sc14-mentor/.