The BIG-5 team joined the CSSH All Hands Meeting at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center to explore AI, HPC, and computational social sciences.
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center: A Hub for Innovation
The BSC has been a key player in computational research since its establishment in 2005. With over 1,200 researchers, the center provides cutting-edge supercomputing resources to advance scientific discovery across disciplines. It hosts MareNostrum 5, one of Europe’s most powerful supercomputers, which supports research in fields ranging from climate modeling and life sciences to AI-driven social science.
Computational Social Sciences & Humanities (CSSH): A New Frontier
A key focus of the event was the Computational Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) program, launched in 2024. With a growing team of 41 researchers, CSSH is dedicated to leveraging AI and data science to better understand social and human challenges—from welfare and equity to digital media, science policy, and historical research.
Why This Matters for BIG-5
As part of BIG-5, we are thrilled to be engaging with experts shaping the future of computational research. Our work aligns closely with CSSH’s mission to bridge data-driven insights with real-world impact, and we are looking forward to future collaborations that push the boundaries of bioeconomy research and sustainable innovation.
