Mathematics and Computer Science Division

Mathematics and Computer Science

MCS

A leader in the computing sciences, the MCS Division provides the numerical tools and technology for solving some of our nation’s most critical scientific problems.

In addition to our world-class research, we develop the software for some of the fastest, most powerful computer systems in the world: systems that are enabling scientists to tackle problems previously considered infeasible.

Awards and Recognition

Researchers win Best Paper Award at PACT19

Parallel Computing Algorithms

Article

Argonne hosts Computational Leadership Research Council meeting

Computational Science, Quantum Information Science

Feature Story

Artificial Intelligence: Transforming science, improving lives

Argonne implements Laboratory-wide AI for Science initiative — leveraging world-class facilities, exploring new AI techniques, building collaboration, transforming traditional research methods and driving discovery

Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing/Internet of Things, Machine Learning

Awards and Recognition

Güzin Bayraksan elected chair of the Stochastic Programming Society

Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Optimization

Awards and Recognition

Güzin Bayraksan gives plenary address at international conference on stochastic programming

Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Programming Models

Press Release

Argonne researchers publish review article of derivative-free optimization methods

Optimization

Article

DATeS: a new suite for exploring data assimilation methods

Data assimilation

Feature Story

Argonne explores how ants, bees, and fruit flies can be the next big buzz in artificial intelligence

Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Neuromorphic Computing

This team took steps in physics, computer science and materials science in order to design and test a new computer chip that can perform and adapt well on a minuscule amount of power. From left to right: Anil Mane, Prasanna Balaprakash, Angel Yanguas-Gil, Sandeep Madireddy and Jeff Elam.

MCS Areas of Focus

Advanced Architectures and Systems

Computational Engineering and Methods

Data Management and Storage Systems

Mathematical Modeling and Optimization

Foundations of ML, Data Analysis, and Statistics

Numerical Software and Mathematical Libraries

System Software and Performance Engineering

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CONTACT US

Mathematics and Computer Science General Inquiries

info@mcs.anl.gov

Related Organizations

Related Project

Machine Learning

Exploring machine learning projects, ranging from algorithm and software development to applications in science and the environment, to facilitate discovery of new scientific insights

Related Project

Exascale Computing in the MCS Division

Accelerating delivery of an exascale computing ecosystem to provide breakthrough modeling and simulation to address the nation’s most critical challenges

Related Project

MACSER: Multifaceted Mathematics for Rare, High-Impact Events in Complex Energy and Environment Systems

Quantifying the occurrence and features of rare, high-impact events and designing energy systems to withstand them

Related Project

MPICH: A High-Performance, Portable Implementation of MPI

Vehicle for MPI implementation research and improved parallel programming environments

OUR PEOPLE

With an unwavering focus on our mission, our researchers take an interdisciplinary approach to research, advancing their fields of study and generating new knowledge for the benefit of future generations.

MCS Staff Directory

OUR LEADERSHIP

Valerie E. Taylor

Division Director/ Argonne Distinguished Fellow

Paul Hovland

Deputy Division Director

Stefan M. Wild

Deputy Division Director