ICASE

ICASE, or the Institute for Computational Applications in Science and Engineering, is a research institute located at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. ICASE is a collaborative effort between NASA and universities, primarily focusing on advancing scientific discovery and engineering applications through the development and application of computational methods. Its mission is to bridge the gap between fundamental scientific research and practical engineering solutions by leveraging high-performance computing.

The institute was established to foster interdisciplinary research in areas crucial to NASA's mission, including aeronautics, space exploration, and Earth science. Researchers at ICASE work on developing advanced algorithms, numerical methods, and software tools to solve complex problems in fields such as fluid dynamics, structural analysis, and data assimilation. They often collaborate with NASA scientists and engineers, as well as with academic institutions worldwide.

ICASE supports a vibrant research community, hosting visiting scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students. This environment encourages the exchange of ideas and promotes the training of future computational scientists and engineers. The institute's work contributes to improving the design of aircraft, understanding climate change, and advancing space exploration technologies. Its publications and software are widely used in both academic and industrial settings, demonstrating its significant impact on computational science and engineering.