Charlie Peck

Charlie Peck is a Professor of Computer Science and Associate Dean of Natural Sciences at Earlham College. He leads the Computer Science Department and oversees interdisciplinary initiatives in the natural sciences. His research focuses on parallel/distributed computing, bioinformatics, and expeditionary science, combining fieldwork with computational methods. Peck is co-PI of the LittleFe and Bootable Cluster CD (BCCD) projects, which develop affordable HPC education tools. He has conducted field research in Iceland, studying glacial microbiology and environmental data collection, often involving student collaborators.

Education:

• Ph.D., Union Institute & University
• B.A., Earlham College

Research interests include:

• High-performance computing education
• Environmental sensor networks
• Microbial community analysis
• Sustainable energy systems

His fieldwork often integrates geology, chemistry, and computer science, as seen in collaborative Iceland expeditions. Peck also leads educational programs like Earlham’s England study abroad program, emphasizing place-based learning in London.

Publications highlight HPC curricula, cluster management systems, and interdisciplinary environmental research. He actively contributes to organizations like ACM (SIGCSE) and IEEE (Computer Society), focusing on education and outreach in computational science.