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The scientific computing plan hinges on coordination a federation of the science directorate computing activities with each other and the Computing Division (CD). The output of this coordination would include updated technology roadmaps and activities to be regularly reviewed by a Scientific Computing Steering Committee (SCSC), which would then advise the Executive Council on strategic planning for scientific computing. The SCSC is expected to be proactive in addressing these functions with a self-determined agenda. The SCSC chair would report monthly to the Executive Council. The coordination function would be performed by the Head of Scientific Computing.
The SCSC needs to perform an operations function as well, to advise CD on priorities and choices that need to be made on an ongoing basis. Examples include modifications to the service catalogue; changes in the Scientific Computing staffing levels; participation in lab-wide external computing conferences like SuperComputing.
Initial SCSC membership will be drawn from the science directorates and the CD Head of Scientific Computing, with additional ex-officio representatives from CD. Each member should select a deputy to ensure representation at all meetings. A scientific secretary should be assigned to handle meeting minutes etc. The IT SubCouncil should have an observer at the SCSC meetings (and vice versa).
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