February 2025

PAWSEY POST

Powering Discovery, Sharing Success, and Building Community

Dear Pawsey Friends,

As we step into this year, we are thrilled to share that 2025 is particularly special for us. A significant milestone is on the horizon, and we look forward to sharing it with you—stay tuned!

This year also marks the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, as declared by the UN. As we continue our journey toward integrating quantum computing into the supercomputing environment, you can revisit the panel discussion we hosted last December.

Meanwhile, AI continues to advance research impact, and Setonix is well positioned to support this development with large language models (LLMs) and machine learning algorithms, providing researchers access to state-of-the-art GPUs. We are proud supporters of the Academy of Science's AI in Science series, launching this February. Register now to participate in the first session, The Promise, Perils, and Path Forward, which will explore the opportunities and challenges AI presents in scientific research.

For a glimpse of what Setonix can achieve in AI, quantum computing, climate science, fusion research, medical imaging, and more, we invite you to register for our Summer Internship Showcase to see firsthand the exciting projects our future HPC experts worked on over the holiday period

We are proud to be part of NCRIS, Australia's National Collaborative Research Infrastructure. To explore the many world-class facilities available to Australian researchers, visit RI Connected.

You may notice we have upgraded our newsletter platform and refreshed its look to provide you with a more streamlined experience. We are fine-tuning the new system and hope you enjoy the updated experience as we continue striving to deliver the best communication possible.

Team Pawsey welcomes you and looks forward to a year of innovation, collaboration, and discovery.

11 February

5:30pm to 7:00pm AEDT

Hybrid: Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton ACT (and online livestream) 

AI in Science Series

12 and 13 February 
1:00pm - 2:30pm AWST

Hybrid / Pawsey

Elmer training

Understand complex physical processes in the natural world (Hybrid event)

Discover how this versatile tool combines fluid-flow, solid mechanics, and heat-transfer modelling for Earth science applications. Put theory into practice with real-world examples and guided exercises on Setonix.

Perfect for researchers working in engineering, climate science, earth sciences, geophysics, fluid dynamics, environmental modeling.

14 February 
9:00am to 12:00pm AWST

Virtual: Gather Town

Have a date with Science

Join us this Valentine's Day for Pawsey's Summer Internship Showcase, where 16 interns will present their research projects. From quantum computing to climate modeling, experience how the next generation of computational scientists is pushing boundaries using Pawsey's supercomputing capabilities.

Connect with emerging talent and see the latest innovations in HPC applications.

 7 - 8 August

Hybrid: Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre | Perth (and online livestream) 

2025 Pawsey Visualisation Conference and Competition - Second edition

SAVE THE DATE

Supercomputing Training Series Now Available

Our "Introduction to Supercomputing" video series is now on our YouTube channel.

This 11-part collection, recorded during our internship training with support from our supercomputing experts and intern mentors, covers everything from logging into Setonix to job scheduling and data management. Whether you are new to high-performance computing or need a refresher, these sessions provide valuable insights into using Pawsey’s resources effectively. Watch at your own pace and enhance your supercomputing skills.

Quantum Panel Discussion Now Available

Missed our December Quantum Panel? The recording is now on YouTube. This insightful discussion explores the current state of quantum-HPC integration, its potential impact on research capabilities, and the roadmap ahead. Our expert panelists explores the future of quantum-HPC integration, its impact on research, and why it matters. Watch now to gain key insights into this emerging field and how it could transform computational science.

Smart tools to help spot shady transactions

Imagine a shield against hidden dangers in cryptocurrency transactions. 🛡️💡

In this #SuperScience, we explore an innovative approach: using machine learning on a knowledge graph to detect fraud in Ethereum.

As part of a 2022/23 Pawsey internship, Helen Miller—supervised by Dr Md Redowan Mahmud & Dr Sajib Mistry (Curtin University’s EECMS and HPIS Lab) in collaboration with A/Prof Aneesh Krishna & Dr Mahbuba Afrin—developed a cutting-edge system that analyses relationships between addresses, transactions, and smart contracts to identify fraud.

Here is how it works:
🔍 Knowledge Graph – Models relationships between blockchain entities.
🤖 Machine Learning – Uses collaborative filtering to detect potential fraud victims.
🚨 Early Detection – Helps prevent fraudulent activity before it happens.

By leveraging Pawsey’s supercomputing power, machine learning, and graph technology, this research paves the way for safer cryptocurrency transactions.

📅 Join us at the Internship Showcase and discover what this year's interns have achieved.