Success and Challenges of the Exascale Computing Project

The chapter explores the achievements of the Exascale Computing Project, highlighting the impressive simulations and visualizations on exascale systems and the collaborative efforts of multidisciplinary teams. It delves into the challenges faced during the winding down phase of the project, focusing on meeting key performance parameters, software interoperability, and ensuring capabilities are open source. The chapter also discusses the impact of the project on the development of Integrated Research Infrastructure, energy efficiency in computing systems, and the importance of workforce development through programs like the Computational Sciences Graduate Fellowship.