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Sustainable computing and software shape future engineering tools

Perspectives on Sustainable Computational Science and Engineering

Abstract: Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) combines expertise at the intersection of engineering, applied mathematics, and computer science to form powerful methods for model-based design and model-based decision support across disciplines. Today, CSE methods and tools have an impact as an enabling technology in the development of increasingly sustainable products, processes, and operations. However, sustainability is rarely considered holistically in the context of CSE itself. This paper develops a perspective on sustainability in CSE by distinguishing CSE as an enabler of sustainability in application domains from sustainability within CSE itself, which rests on two complementary pillars: sustainable computing and sustainable software. We present illustrative examples for these pillars and derive recommendations and best practices for CSE stakeholders. Developing an understanding of how sustainability can create added value in CSE is an important future direction for the field. This calls for a concerted effort within the CSE community to define measurable outcomes and best practices that embed sustainability as a core design principle rather than an afterthought.

Thu 24 SeptComputational Engineering, Finance, and Science
The gist
Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) helps design and improve products and processes across many fields. This paper points out that while CSE enables sustainable solutions, sustainability itself hasn’t been fully embraced within CSE practices. The authors suggest focusing on making CSE methods and software more sustainable by adopting best practices and measurable goals. They propose that sustainability should be a key part of how CSE is developed, not just an afterthought.
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