Becky Springmeyer
About Becky Springmeyer
Becky Springmeyer is a computer scientist with extensive experience in high-performance computing and user-centered design. She currently leads the High Performance Computer Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 1986.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Becky Springmeyer has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 1986, where she serves as a Computer Scientist. In her role, she leads the High Performance Computer (HPC) Center, focusing on the design and deployment of data analysis environments. Her work involves utilizing advanced visualization hardware and software to enhance scientific research. Springmeyer also acts as the Principal Investigator for Next Generation Architectures and Software Development within the Advanced Simulation and Computing program.
Education and Expertise
Becky Springmeyer holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis, which she completed between 1986 and 1991. She also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 1982 to 1985. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics and Computer Science from Ohio Wesleyan University from 1978 to 1982. Her expertise includes user-centered design concepts, particularly in high-performance computing projects, scientific data analysis and management, and scientific visualization.
Background
Becky Springmeyer began her career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Student Employee/Computer Scientist from 1982 to 1985. After this initial experience, she worked for a year as a Computer Scientist at Universität Stuttgart in Germany from 1985 to 1986. Following her time in Stuttgart, she returned to the University of California, Davis, to complete her Ph.D. and further her academic and professional pursuits in computer science.
Previous Academic Roles
Springmeyer served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Mills College for one year, from 1993 to 1994. This role allowed her to contribute to the academic community while sharing her knowledge and expertise in computer science with students. Her experience in academia complements her extensive research and development work in high-performance computing and user-centered design.