Laura Theademan
Director, Center Operations and Visualization
Laura is a seasoned professional with 24 years at Purdue University, where she began her career in Business Administration. In 2014, Laura transitioned to the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC) as a program manager supporting multiple initiatives. Currently serving as the Director of Center Operations and Visualization, Laura leads a dynamic team extending across diverse domains including communications, outreach, engagement, program management, research software engineering and visualization. Laura is actively involved with leadership to build a student workforce development program that provides students real work life experiences and career opportunities. She also chairs the Purdue Women in HPC chapter.
Education
- B.S., Organizational Leadership, Statewide Technology, Purdue University (2016)
Engagement
- Conference Chair, Campus Alliance for Advanced Visualization Conference, (CAAVCon21)
- Exhibits Chair, Practice & Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference (PEARC25)
- Exhibits Co-Chair, Practice & Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference (PEARC24)
- Student Program Co-Chair, Practice & Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference (PEARC23)
- Logistics Co-Chair, Practice & Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference (PEARC21)
- Student Program Co-Chair, Practice & Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference (PEARC20)
- Housing Chair, SuperComputing Conference (SC25)
- Job Fair Chair, SuperComputing Conference (SC24)
- Job Fair Chair, SuperComputing Conference (SC23)
Presentations
- "The Vital and Diverse Roles and Expertise in Cyberinfrastructure" (Marisa Brazil, Suzanna Gardner, Susan Rathbun, Robin Scibek, Laura Theademan) Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference 2024, July 2024
- "Embracing Diversity in Technology Leadership" (Dameion Brown, Suzanna Gardner, Laura Theademan) MS-CC Annual Meeting 2024, October 2024
- "Best Practices in CC* Student Engagement and Internships and NSF REU Supplements" (Laura Theademan, Brian O'Shea, Andrew Sherman) 2023 NSF CC* PI Workshop, September 2023
- "Measuring Impact of Student CyberInfrastructure Professional (CIP) Programs" (Elizabett Hillery, Laura Theademan, Dhruva Kumar Chakrovorty, Ashley Barker, Alper Kinaci, Anita Orendt) Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing Conference 2022, July 2022
- “Research Computing Student Program – Growing the Workforce through Providing Students Professional Development Opportunities”, (Elizabett Hillery, Laura Theademan) Purdue Global Village 2020 online conference, November, 2020
- “Purdue Envision Center: Our Journey to Become a Self-sustaining Organization”, in 5th Annual Online CAAVCon 2020, Campus Alliance For Advanced Visualization Conference, October 2020
- “Advancing Women in IT Through Inclusion” (Donna Cumberland, Dr. Carol Song, Elizabett Hillery, Laura Theademan, Carolyn Ellis, Marisa Brazil) 2018 Women Advance I.T., October 2018
Other Activities and Fun Facts
When Laura isn’t spending time with her grandkids, she enjoys traveling with her husband and reading a good book!