The Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (ASCAC), established on August 12, 1999, provides valuable, independent advice to the Department of Energy on a variety of complex scientific and technical issues related to its Advanced Scientific Computing Research program.  ASCAC's recommendations include advice on long-range plans, priorities, and strategies to address more effectively the scientific aspects of advanced scientific computing including the relationship of advanced scientific computing to other scientific disciplines, and maintaining appropriate balance among elements of the program.  The Committee, which formally reports to the Director, Office of Science, primarily includes representatives of universities, national laboratories, and industries involved in advanced computing research. Particular attention is paid to obtaining a diverse membership with a balance among scientific disciplines, institutions, and geographic regions.  ASCAC operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA, Public Law 92-463; 92nd Congress, H.R. 4383; October 6, 1972) and all applicable FACA Amendments, Federal Regulations and Executive Orders.  Notices of upcoming ASCAC meetings are provided in the Federal Register at least two weeks before the scheduled date of the meeting.

The previous ASCAC meeting was held March 3-4, 2009 at the American Geophysical Union (AGU), 200 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The next ASCAC meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 11-12, 2009 also at the American Geophysical Union (AGU), 2000 Florida Avenue, NW Washington, DC.

Mrs. Christine Chalk in the Office of Science, U.S. Dept. of Energy, serves as the Designated Federal Official (DFO).  Mrs Melea Baker is the committee manager and Dr. Roscoe C. Giles is the ASCAC chair.