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Engineer Ron Kulak stands in front of a visualization of water flowing around bridge supports. The redder colors represent faster flow rates. High-performance computing provides engineers with the ability to visualize the flow in unique detail. Photo: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) Supercomputing Logo © SC11 SEE OTHER EVENT DETAILS ON PAGE 7 Jeopardy champ IBM Watson computing system featured at SC11 SEATTLE, WA—Attendees at SC11 will have the opportunity to match wits in a game of Jeopardy!® with IBM’s Watson computing system. SC11 will take place in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle from Nov. 12-18. Watson will be featured in a kiosk located on the 6th floor of the convention and trade center, separate from the main IBM booth. The kiosk is a version of the full IBM Power Systems-based Watson system that competed on the game show. Watson represents a significant advance in a computer’s ability to understand context in human language – a technology with potential applications in such domains as medicine. As has been demonstrated in some well-publicized contests, man versus computer in a game of Jeopardy is not the mismatch one might imagine. Understanding the complexities of natural language, which comes naturally to humans, is an extraordinary challenge for computers. Nonetheless, Watson’s ability to employ hundreds of algorithms See SC11 continued on page 8 November 2011 High Performance Computing Edition 11.11 | Volume 36 2011 Supercomputing Conference Page 7

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This is the Novmeber 2011 issue of 'BDPAToday' distributed by our BDPA Washington DC chapter. ♦ Industry News: The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 236th Birthday; Annual Supercomputing Conference (SC11) held in Seattle, WA... ♦ Chapter News: National BDPA honors BDPA Chapter Veterans who proudly served their country... ♦ GOV 2.0: The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has expanded several programs and hiring incentives for U.S. Veterans via: VA.gov ♦ Careers: Set sail on an exciting career with the United States Marine Corps defending America's Cyber Domain. Other opportunities with JPMorgan Chase and TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) also are featured... ♦ Marketplace: SC11 - Large and small IT firms are offering cloud, virtualization, and cybersecurity solutions for "Big Data". Discover high performance computing (HPC)...

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Engineer Ron Kulak stands in front of a visualization of water flowing around bridge supports. The redder colors represent faster flow rates. High-performance computing provides engineers with the ability to visualize the flow in unique detail.

Photo: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)

Supercomputing Logo © SC11

SEE OTHER EVENT DETAILS ON PAGE 7

Jeopardy champ IBM Watson computing system featured at SC11

SEATTLE, WA—Attendees at SC11 will have the opportunity to match wits in a game of Jeopardy!® with IBM’s Watson computing system. SC11 will take place in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle from Nov. 12-18.

Watson will be featured in a kiosk located on the 6th floor of the convention and trade center, separate from the main IBM booth. The kiosk is a version of the full IBM Power Systems-based Watson system that competed on the game show. Watson represents a significant advance in a computer’s ability to understand context in human language – a technology with potential applications in such domains as medicine. As has been demonstrated in some well-publicized contests, man versus computer in a game of Jeopardy is not the mismatch one might imagine. Understanding the complexities of natural language, which comes naturally to humans, is an extraordinary challenge for computers.

Nonetheless, Watson’s ability to employ hundreds of algorithms See SC11 continued on page 8

November 2011

High Performance Computing Edition 11.11 | Volume 36

2011 Supercomputing Conference – Page 7

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Government 2.0 BDPA Government Relations | Industry & Regional News

www.va.gov United States Veterans Administration (VA)

Washington, D.C. — The establishment of the Veterans Administration came in 1930 when Congress authorized the President to "consolidate and coordinate Government activities affecting war veterans." The three component agencies became bureaus within the Veterans Administration. Brigadier General Frank T. Hines, who directed the Veterans Bureau for seven years, was named as the first Administrator of Veterans Affairs, a job he held until 1945.

The VA health care system has grown from 54 hospitals in 1930, to include 171 medical centers; more than 350 outpatient, community, and outreach clinics; 126 nursing home care units; and 35 domiciliaries. VA health care facilities provide a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care. The responsibilities and benefits programs of the Veterans Administration grew enormously during the following six decades. World War II resulted in not only a vast increase in the veteran population, but also in large number of new benefits enacted by the Congress for veterans of the war. The World War II GI Bill, signed into law on June 22, 1944, is said to have had more impact on the American way of life than any law since the Homestead Act more than a century ago. Further educational assistance acts were passed for the benefit of veterans of the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Era, Persian Gulf War, and the All-Volunteer Force.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was established as a Cabinet-level position on March 15, 1989. President Bush hailed the creation of the new Department saying,

"There is only one place for the veterans of America, in the Cabinet Room, at the table with the President of the United States of America."

The VA now needs new employees with a wide variety of technical skill sets and professions to include:

• Systems Analysts • Application Developers • Electronic Health Record Technicians • Network Service Technicians

If one has the energy, compassion and commitment to help serve America's veterans, this featured site also will acquaint you with career paths within VA that most closely matches your expertise, passion, and ambitions.

Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give BDPA members a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of some truly special and deserving people.

Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your country's service.

Those who already work at VA feel privileged to assist the men and women who have defended our country. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. America's veterans need you. bt Source: www.va.gov

BDPA, formerly known as Black Data Processing Associates, was founded in 1975 to promote professional growth and technical development for those in or entering information, communications, or technology (ICT) oriented fields of interest and related industries. BDPA Chapters publish quarterly or monthly newsletters. For newsletter or web portal advertising rates, publication schedules, online calendars, and e-newsletters, contact regional or local BDPA offices by visiting www.bdpa.org or by calling 1.800.727.2372 (BDPA). bdpatoday (ISSN 1946-1429) is published by participating Local Chapters of NBDPA with their respective chapter Communications Committees, mailed to BDPA members, BDPA corporate sponsors and electronically delivered to BDPA Chapters and Chapter Interest Groups (CIGs) as a benefit of membership. First Class and Periodicals postage paid at Washington, D.C. and additional regional mailing offices. Unless otherwise noted by own copyright, art and graphics © NBDPA, © BDPA-DC, © Corbis, © Getty Images, and ©JupiterImagesTM. Cover graphics, photos and logos: SC11, LLNL, BDPA-DC and bdpatoday. bdpatoday is available for immediate publishing of ICT industry, chapter news, and community IT events. Forward corporate advertisements, articles, events, or images to: [email protected]. Readers also may use BDPA Groupsites to review upcoming events. The appearance of industry sponsors and advertisements is neither an endorsement nor a product or service guarantee from either party, third-party vendors, or suppliers.

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NBDPA Industry News NBDPA Corporate Relations | NBDPA, BETF, and Local Chapters

U.S. Marine Corps Celebrates its 236th Birthday on November 10th

Washington, D.C.–NBDPA Chapters, Corporate Sponsors, entrepreneurs, and BDPA members are invited to join U.S. Marines, Department of the Navy personnel, and other veterans this month as America celebrates its rich Sea Service Heritage. For NBDPA Chapters collocated with Marine Corps installations or NROTC Units, check local calendars for related commemorative events.

From the Classroom to the Boardroom: The United States Marine Corps and National BDPA will continue their rich traditions in direct support of community-based CS-STEM programs, research and development (R&D), and Cyber domain dominance. Ongoing success stories follow.

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National BDPA and BDPA chapters have received support for its CS-STEM programs from the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Marines throughout its rich history. (Left photo, L-R) Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin, USMC, Deputy Chairman, NATO Military Committee and Perry Carter, President, BDPA-DC, honor Montford Point Marines during recent Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) ceremonies in Northern Virginia. Marines support BDPA Chapters and other local non-profit organizations (NPOs) within the United States and abroad by attending STEM and technology conferences (center photo) and supporting non-military scholarships for minority students who are CIS or STEM majors. Next February, the U.S. Marine Corps will host Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) 2012 Stars and Stripes Banquet in Philadelphia. Stars and Stripes is one of the nation’s largest events honoring both active and retired African American admirals, generals and members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). Each year the host of Stars and Stripes alternates between the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) in Quantico, Virginia (left photo) are shown serving as judges during NBDPA’s Regional High School Computer Competition (HSCC) events at Bowie State University. Next year, National BDPA will host its National Technology Conference in Baltimore, Maryland from August 1-4, 2012. BDPA student members or veterans interested in launching exciting careers with Marine Forces Cyber Command (MARFORCYBER) or other offices within the Department of the Navy in Central Maryland or Washington, D.C. should contact a local chapter for additional information and points of contact. Semper Fidelis!

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Jeopardy Champ IBM Watson Computing System Featured at SC11

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simultaneously to process human language and rapidly retrieve answers from its massive database makes it a formidable competitor as Jeopardy champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter found out earlier this year when they took on the machine at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Laboratory in Yorktown, New York. Watson won, earning a grand total of $77,147 in a three-day contest, but not without struggling with some questions. Highlights are now available on YouTube .

The Watson kiosk will offer four topic areas to explore; allowing attendees to learn more about the technology, the Watson machine itself and next steps for the Watson system. The fourth of these areas is the Jeopardy game. Those who choose to compete against the machine will be able to see the probabilities Watson calculated in formulating answers. Just as in the television version, contestants will be able to choose a question category and dollar amount, though there will be no host, and contestants will be on their honor for scoring.

“In addition to injecting an element of fun into SC11, Watson will show a dimension of computing that offers some intriguing future possibilities,” said Scott Lathrop, SC11 General Chair. “In keeping with the theme for SC11, Watson offers one more way of ‘connecting communities through HPC.’”

Eddie Epstein of IBM will present “The IBM Jeopardy! Challenge” as part of the SC11 technical program. This talk will give an overview of the IBM Jeopardy! Challenge, including problem challenges, the algorithm approach, the scale out implementation and the highly iterative development process used to develop the Watson system. Future uses of the technology will also be touched on. The Masterworks presentation will be held at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in The Conference Center rooms 301/302 (directly across the street from the Washington State Convention and Trade Center). Watson is bound to find some worthy challengers at SC11.

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NBDPA Industry News NBDPA Corporate Relations | NBDPA, BETF, and Local Chapters

High Performance Computing

Lorton, VA - The High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) was initiated in 1992 in response to congressional direction to modernize the Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories' high performance computing (HPC) capabilities. The HPCMP was assembled out of a collection of small high performance computing departments, each with a rich history of supercomputing experience that had independently evolved within the Army, Air Force, and Navy laboratories and test centers.

Our military gains strength through technology. The DoD HPCMP team, under the leadership of Mr. Cray Henry, provides the supercomputer technology and know-how the Department’s scientists and engineers use every day to preserve our nation’s resources and develop new technologies to keep America strong.

HPC tools solve complicated and time-consuming problems. Researchers expand their toolkit to solve modern military and security problems using HPC hardware and software applications. Through HPC solutions, projects gain knowledge to protect our military through new weapons systems for overseas deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq and assist long-term weather predictions to plan humanitarian and military operations throughout the world.

Dedicated to and inspired by the technical community it supports, the HPCMP promotes collaborative relationships among scientists and engineers and mentors and students. The HPCMP shifts the paradigm of science and technology with HPC advancements in simulation now equal to developmental live experimentation. To prepare Americans for these innovations, the HPCMP conducts outreach programs on a national scale.

Collectively, HPCMP training and career development offers opportunities for young people to work with seasoned and well-respected scientists and engineers, located at DoD laboratories and test centers across the country. With guidance and exposure to HPC resources, these young Americans can become skilled professionals in the federal workforce.

The HPCMP’s mentorship and collaboration foster the DoD HPC community to advance technology and improve the capabilities and effectiveness of the Warfighter and the DoD.

HPCMP Objectives

• Establish a world class capability, within the DoD, to apply high performance computation to solve DoD problems

• Ensure military advantage and warfighting superiority on the 21st century battlefield through the use of high performance information technologies

• Strengthen national prominence and preeminence by advancing critical technologies and expertise in high performance computing

• Support the HPC needs of the defense science & technology (S&T) and test and evaluation (T&E) communities

HPCMP Goals

Commitment to support the Warfighter and protect our nation drives the HPCMP mission. To accomplish this mission, the HPCMP focuses on three goals:

• Enable warfighting solutions by architecting, deploying and sustaining advanced high performance computational and network capabilities for DoD

• Advance DoD mission effectiveness through development and deployment of innovative practices in high performance computing and communications hardware, software, algorithms, services, education and technical expertise

• Contribute as visionaries and thought leaders to the HPC community-advance computational science and its application to DoD needs

The DoD HPCMP also created the Joint Educational Opportunities for Minorities (JEOM) Program for students from underrepresented groups, who are pursuing studies in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Every component in the HPCMP organization supports one or more of the above listed goals. At annual joint meetings consisting of Configuration Steering Board (CSB)/Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPT)/High Performance Computing Advisory Panel (HPCAP) members, the HPCMP reports successes and sets new goals and priorities for the upcoming year. Visit their web site for related career, internships, and contracting opportunities: http://www.hpcmo.hpc.mil. bt

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BDPA members and BDPA student members interested in IT careers in New York or Washington D.C. with SiriusXM Satellite Radio are invited to review current openings now available online. Washington, D.C. — SIRIUS XM Radio is America's satellite radio company delivering to subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, and traffic and weather. SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Rosie O'Donnell, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge®, Bob Edwards, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Jimmy Buffett, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball®, NASCAR®, NBA, NHL®, and PGA TOUR® and major college sports. SIRIUS XM Radio has arrangements with every major automaker. SIRIUS XM Radio products are available at shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com, and at retail locations nationwide, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Wal-Mart and independent retailers. SIRIUS XM Radio also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network; XM NavTraffic® service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more than 80 North American markets. Immediate IT opportunities for BDPA members are available online at bdpatoday.org. Members also may update their resumes with NBDPA at bdpa.org in advance of upcoming career fair and open house announcements. A BDPA Open House and an IT Career Invitational with SiriusXM Satellite Radio featuring Washington, D.C. area IT positions was held this past summer during the annual Regional Conference. A new event for BDPA’s Chapter of the Year, will be in New York. bt

NBDPA Chapter & Career Events BDPA Community Relations | NBDPA, BETF, and Local Chapters

AMERICA’S TOP JOB$

CNBC.com recently listed “The Best Jobs in America 2011” and also posted their “Jobs Outlook” for 2011. Both are listed below to assist career planning with corporate research and due diligence prior to attending this fall’s regional or local chapter fundraisers, career fairs, and professional networking events. Blue = Best outlook.

22001111 JJoobb OOuuttllooookk BBeesstt JJOOBB$$ iinn AAmmeerriiccaa 22001111 Information Technology Mathematician | avg. $94,178 Sales Actuary| avg. $87,204 Customer Service Software Engineer | avg. $87,140 Engineering Meteorologist | avg. $85,210 Technology Systems Analyst | avg. $77,153 Administrative Biologist | avg. $74,238 Business Development Statistician | avg. $73,208 Marketing Dental Hygienist |avg. $67,107 Accounting & Finance Historian | avg. $63,208 Research & Development Audiologist | avg. $63,144

Chapter Announcements and Events NBDPA, Participating BDPA Chapters, and Affiliate CIGs Friday, November 4th – 5th 2011 National BDPA Board of Directors and HSCC Coordinators Meetings BDPA Columbus, OH | CClloouudd CCoommppuuttiinngg && VViirrttuuaalliizzaattiioonn Monday, November 7th 2011 Local BDPA Chapter Program Meeting

BDPA iiRRaaddiioo Talk-Show (Powered by BETF via the Internet) Tuesday, November 8th 2011 NBDPA’s Power networking Industry Talk Show hosted by Franne McNeal

BDPA Chicago, IL | 11th Annual Diversity Career Fair Wednesday, November 9th 2011 Annual Career and Internship Expo BDPA Washington, DC | Annual Scholarship &Awards Banquet Wednesday, November 9th 2011 Annual Scholarship & Fundraiser BDPA Los Angeles, CA | NAACP Diversity Career Fair Tuesday, November 15th 2011 Annual Career and Internship Expo BDPA Atlanta, GA | Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet Wednesday, November 16th 2011 Annual Scholarship & Fundraiser BDPA St. Louis, MO | MMeeeett tthhee CCIIOO Monday, November 21st 2011 Local BDPA Chapter Program Meeting

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December 2011 | IT Careers & Internships Advertising Deadline & Closing Date - Monday, November 21st 2011 Local Chapter for December 2011. Visit www.bdpa.org

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Distinct Careers for Diverse Professionals

JPMorgan Chase embraces the diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives that every colleague brings to our organization.

We’re looking for talented individuals to bring their insights to our many lines of business.

A number of positions relative to your expertise as a guest or member of BDPA are available.

Explore career opportunities at careers.jpmorganchase.com

©2011 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer M/F/D/V

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Native American Heritage Month

Washington, D.C. – What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. One of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the "First Americans" and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence, Kans., formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens. The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois, for example, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been issued each year since 1994. Information courtesy of the Bureau of Indian Affairs,

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SC11 Communities Program Bolsters Global Fellowships

and Broader Engagement (BE) Seattle, WA – Sponsored by ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) and IEEE Computer Society, this year’s SC conference series offers a complete technical education program and exhibition showcasing High Performance Computing (HPC), networking, storage and analysis and advances in scientific discovery, research, education and industry. Hosted annually, SC is a premier international conference and technical program featuring workshops, tutorials, a world class exhibit area, demonstrations and opportunities for hands-on learning. BDPA student members, educators, emerging and experienced practitioners interested in discovering the vast opportunities within HPC are encouraged to explore the range of programs offered in conjunction with the SC11 conference taking place November 12-18 at Seattle’s Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Extended grants and sponsorships will be provided by the Communities Program, including travel and housing, as well as discounted technical program registrations for participants within the Broader Engagement (BE), Education and Student Volunteer Programs. “The SC Communities Program champions leadership and creates lifelong collaborations that are the cornerstone to our community’s longevity and success,” says Communities Program Chair, Satoshi Matsuoka. “Our initiatives nurture the individual through programs that are aligned with the critical interactions, education, expertise and skills needed within the HPC community now and into the future.” Designed to connect a diverse pool of talent with the SC community and enrich the educational experience, the BE Program will host a Mentor/Protégé program, the Student Job Fair and offer a limited number of sponsored tutorial registrations. The International Ambassadors program will help new attendees, from all over the world, become immersed in the conference and community activities. The Student Volunteer Program will host 200 students this year who will provide hands-on support for various conference elements and take part in the technical program.

Geared primarily toward undergraduate and secondary-level educators, this year’s Education Program and curriculum will provide introductory workshops on HPC and Computational and Data Enabled Science and Engineering (CDESE) techniques and technologies including hands-on system time through the “LittleFe project,” SC’s first ever multiple node mini-cluster whose primary focus is on turnkey classroom demonstrations and exercises. Experts across a broad

spectrum of disciplines will be on-hand to support these activities and to provide their own insights around the many opportunities available throughout this diverse ecosystem. Additional information for students and volunteers are found at: http://sc11.supercomputing.org/?pg=communities.html bt

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IT Execs | FY12 Industry Outlook? BDPA Corporate Relations | ICT and Green Industry Sectors

PTTV Program Promotes Industry and Community Washington, DC—With the 2012 and 2013 National BDPA Technology Conferences arriving in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. respectively, industry executives are invited to participate with local chapters in presenting IT forecasts, CS-STEM oriented documentaries and conducting technical interviews with the public through the lens of local BDPA Chapters on the air with Popular Technology TV (PTTV). PTTV is produced by bdpatoday for executives to share their experiences, challenges, forecasts and emerging technical requirements for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 with their community across vertical or industry market sectors for entrepreneurs and Interns. The PTTV pilot episode, featuring National BDPA Co-Founder and CompTIA IT Hall of Fame 2011 Inductee, Earl A. Pace, Jr. PTTV currently is available via the Internet for participating local cable television or university channels. bt

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