Press Releases

Researchers publish article on tracking infectious disease
A new web-based application powered by supercomputers has the potential to inform public health decisions by visualizing genetic and evolutionary information about the spread of infectious diseases across time…
Supramap uses genomics, supercomputer, web to display virus evolution
Simulations key to research seeking faster computer chips
Using precise computer simulations, Ohio State University researchers were able to discover potential keys to mass producing a specific pattern of graphite in a layer just one atom thick, signaling a breakthrough that could lead to "graphene"…
OSU's Windl taps supercomputer to refine graphene production technique A computer model of the one-atom-thick graphene layer (gray) being stamped onto a silicon dioxide base material (orange and yellow).
LHC research program launched with 7 TeV collisions
Physics begins at the Large Hadron Collider

Geneva, Switzerland (March 30, 2010) At 1:06 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST) today, the first protons collided at 7 TeV in the Large Hadron Collider. These first collisions, recorded by the LHC experiments, mark the start of the LHC’s research program. Animation of the first reconstructed 7 TeV events seen by ALICE can be found on YouTube.

Biophysicist uses supercomputer to help fight brain tumors
Using Ohio Supercomputer Center systems, OSU biophysicist Chenglong Li is creating complex molecular dynamics simulations to help discover a drug that will allow the human body to better suppress invasive brain tumors.
Computer simulations, screening help identify new, targeted cancer drugs
Metro High School student discovers "world of supercomputing"
Austin Kochs, a third-year student at The Metro Early College High School, delivered a final presentation last week on his internship experiences at the Ohio Supercomputer Center during the winter quarter.
Kochs interns with OSC staff to analyze uses of OpenFOAM software Pictured: Dr. Steve Gordon, Austin Kochs, and Jim Giuliani
Researchers work to refine calculations of ocean levels
Researchers at The Ohio State University ElectroScience Laboratory (ESL) are using powerful supercomputers to further refine satellite measurements of the surface height of the worldÕs oceans.
Supercomputer to improve models critical to shipping, fishing, forecasting
OSC engineer supports materials modeling research
A multi-institutional research team that first tested a computer modeling program at the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) has received a prestigious 2010 Innovative and Novel Computational…
Research team continues DoE project with 17M-processor hour INCITE award

Columbus, OH (February 10, 2010) – A multi-institutional research team that first tested a computer modeling program at the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) has received a prestigious 2010 Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE) program award.

Organization honors OSC leader as a model planner
Steven I. Gordon, interim co-executive director of the Ohio Supercomputer Center, has been honored by the American Institute of Certified Planners with the announcement of his selection to its College of Fellows...
Gordon slated for April induction into AICP College of Fellows

Columbus, OH (February 4, 2010) – Steven I. Gordon, interim co-executive director of the Ohio Supercomputer Center, has been honored by the American Institute of Certified Planners with the announcement of his selection to its College of Fellows.

Dublin named among world's top 'intelligent communities'
The City of Dublin, home to the Central Ohio Research Network, recently was named a Top Seven Intelligent Community in a think tankÕs annual list of smart cities.
Ohio Supercomputer Center, other key resources accessed by networks

Columbus, OH (February 2, 2010) – The City of Dublin, home to the Central Ohio Research Network, recently was named a Top Seven Intelligent Community in a think tank’s annual list of smart cities.

X-ray researchers turn focus from black holes to cancer
COLUMBUS _ January 28, 2010 _ Two Ohio State University astronomy researchers have established an international reputation for using X-rays and supercomputers to search the vast depths of space to identify elusive black holes.
International team leverages resources of Ohio Supercomputer Center

COLUMBUS – January 28, 2010 – Two Ohio State University astronomy researchers have established an international reputation for using X-rays and supercomputers to search the vast depths of space to identify elusive black holes.

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