Berkeley Lab Computing Sciences

Sethian Elected to National Academy of Sciences

James Sethian, an applied mathematician at Berkeley Lab and professor of mathematics at the University of California at Berkeley, was one of 84 new members and 21 foreign associateselected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Learn more

ESnet & Partners to Create 100G R&E Link Across Atlantic

More than 10 years after the world's first 10 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) link between New York City and Amsterdam was put into production, ESnet, Internet2, NORDUnet, SURFnet, CANARIE and GÉANT—have announced their intent to build the world's first 100 Gbps intercontinental transmission links for research and education. Learn more

Our World-Class Facilities:

National Energy Research
Scientific Computing Center

Energy Sciences Network

Computational Research Division

Research Highlights:

Energy Efficient Computing

Scientists and engineers in Berkeley Lab's Computational Research, National Energy Research Scientific Computing, Information Technology, and Environmental Energy Technologies divisions are working together to solve a significant problem faced by computing centers worldwide: how to engineer, build and operate power-efficient computers and data centers. Their research examines a wide range of issues, from creating new computer architectures using low-power processors to innovative building designs. Learn more

Learn more about the Green Flash Project.

Computational Research For the Environment

By developing computational tools to effectively monitor Earth's evolution, model climate and new technologies, scientists in the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Computational Research, Earth Sciences, Environmental Energy Technologies and divisions are ensuring that society will successfully adapt to a changing world. Learn more

Information for Staff:

Safety and Heath

Berkeley Lab Computing Sciences conducts all of its operations in a manner that protects the health and safety of its employees and guests, that does not endanger the environment, and is consistent with all applicable LBNL, university, and government agency policies and regulations. Learn more