Computational Cove, the Inaugural SoCal Research Computing & Data Symposium

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dani Cannella

0.1 SoCal RCA is hosting the inaugural Computational Cove symposium at Claremont McKenna College on October 3, 2025.


Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA

Join us for the launch of Computational Cove, a premier gathering designed to bring together SoCal Research Computing Alliance partners, researchers, students, and industry professionals in the fields of research computing, data science, computational sciences, and innovation.

1 Highlights

We have an exciting lineup planned for this year’s symposium, offering opportunities for the SoCal advanced research computing community to explore, connect, and learn.

The symposium will feature a diverse program including:

  • Keynote speeches: Hear from leading voices in computational research a they share insights on the current academic research computing landscape.
  • Faculty research showcases: Faculty from across disciplines and institutions will present innovative research projects that demonstrate the power of advanced computing to drive discovery and innovation.
  • Student research poster presentations: Students will have the chance to showcase their work in computational science, machine learning, and more.
  • Networking sessions for RCA and IT Professionals: Engage with peers, share best practices, and explore potential collaborations in sessions designed specifically for research computing administrators, systems professionals, and institutional IT partners. These sessions are by invitation only.

2 Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for anyone involved or interested in computationally driven research and infrastructure, including:

  • Researchers and Academics
  • Data Scientists and Analysts
  • Research Computing and IT Professionals
  • Students in Computational Science, Data Science, and Computing

3 Registration

Space is limited so reserve your spot today at the link below:

Register here

4 Schedule (Tentative)

Time Event
9:00 AM Check-in
9:30 AM Opening remarks
9:40 AM Keynote speaker
10:20 AM Faculty research showcases
12:00 PM Keynote speaker at the Ath
12:45 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Poster session
2:30 PM Poster awards
3:00 PM Closing remarks