Ann Almgren, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist, Computational Research Division
Group Lead of the Center for Computational Sciences and Engineering in the Applied Math Department
Ann’s primary research interest is in computational algorithms for solving partial differential equations in a variety of application areas. Her current projects include the development and implementation of new multiphysics algorithms in high-resolution adaptive mesh codes that are designed for the latest multicore architectures. She is a Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Fellow and Deputy Director of the Exascale Computing Project Adaptive Mesh Refinement Co-Design Center, and serves on the editorial boards of Communications in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science (CAMCoS) and SIAM Review (SIREV).
What inspires you to work in STEM or operations?
I love solving problems, from doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles to designing algorithms for complex numerical simulations.
What excites you about your work at Berkeley Lab?
I have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging problems with some of the best colleagues and collaborators I could imagine.
How can our country engage more women, girls, and members of other underrepresented groups in STEM or operations?
We need to value people for what they can contribute, not whether they fit our image of a particular job like a scientist or engineer. Never underestimate the power of believing in someone.
Do you have tips you would recommend for someone looking to enter your field of work?
Figure out what you like to think about and find a job where that’s what you get to do.
When you have free time, what are your hobbies?
Being with my family and spending time outdoors.