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Twenty whiz-kids from across the nation convened at the University of Southampton during the weekend to learn how to take over the world (using supercomputers).
While also allowing the teenagers to catch a glimpse of tertiary education, the four-day Supercomputing course also gave the students a unique look at how advanced computing is the key to modern engineering.
Organised by the Smallpiece Trust, the Supercomputing course takes place in partnership with Microsoft Research and the University of Southampton School of Engineering.
The potential electrical engineers learnt how powerful computer systems are used to "invent the future". Students were able to build their own supercomputer which was then used to design, build, test and fly their own futuristic airliner. The students were then able to fly in it the state-of-the-art flight simulator.
Andrew Herbert, Director of Microsoft Research Cambridge said, "We are delighted to be involved in this exciting course at Southampton that demonstrates the key role that computers play in engineering."
The Supercomputer course is run by the good folks at the Smallpiece Trust charity as part of an ongoing program of residential courses designed to help those aged 13-18 learn skills in engineering and design.
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