Ohio Supercomputer Center releases 2024-2025 Research Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jul 1, 2025) — 

The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC)’s 2024-2025 Research Report highlights the Center’s upgraded high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, its support for artificial intelligence research and education, and its cultivation of the next generation of Ohio’s highly skilled workforce.  

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ON THE COVER: Ohio University Digital Art and Technology students and faculty designed the endcap for OSC’s newest high 
performance computing cluster, Cardinal, using the cluster’s own advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.

The full report is now available here.  

“We’re excited to showcase examples of how our clients are using OSC’s resources and services to make strides in research, teaching, institutional HPC support and industry innovations,” said David Hudak, OSC executive director.  

Research conducted at OSC covers various academic disciplines, from agricultural science to digital arts. Commercial clients also employ the Center’s HPC power for projects such as product design and drug development. Examples featured in this year’s Research Report include:  

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Open OnDemand transforms HPC access for students, expands educational outreach opportunities 

Wright State University: Researcher advances the fight against cerebral aneurysms with diagnostic innovations 

TotalSim and NASCAR: Ohio company develops thermal management solutions for NextGen race cars 

The Ohio State University Department of Astronomy: Scientist reveals new details about the sun’s opacity and iron processes, advancing understanding of solar physics 

Michigan State University: National Science Foundation-funded Data Machine and Open OnDemand help speed adoption of research computing resources 

University of Toledo: Engineers develop advanced membranes for turning wastewater into clean water 

The Ohio State University ICICLE project: Scientists use artificial intelligence to help farmers manage agriculture issues 

CSC - IT Center for Science Finland: Europe’s most powerful supercomputer integrates Open OnDemand 

Cleveland State University: Mathematician uncovers the secrets of marine animal movement 

The Research Report also highlights how new and current clients can utilize OSC’s many resources, services, events, workshops and opportunities to engage with Center staff and fellow members of the HPC community.  

The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) addresses the rising computational demands of academic and industrial research communities by providing a robust shared infrastructure and proven expertise in advanced modeling, simulation and analysis. OSC empowers scientists with the services essential to making extraordinary discoveries and innovations, partners with businesses and industry to leverage computational science as a competitive force in the global knowledge economy and leads efforts to equip the workforce with the key technology skills required for 21st century jobs.

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