Client Resources
Resources
Getting Started
Welcome to OSC! If you are new to supercomputing, new to OSC, or simply interested in getting an account (if you don't already have one), we have some resources to help you.
Available Software
OSC has a variety of software applications to support all aspects of scientific research as well as licenses via our statewide software program.
Technical Support
OSC provides experts to assist with individual client requests from a 24/7 support desk to Level 2 advanced support.
Online Portals
With OSC OnDemand for managing compute resources to the MyOSC administrative site, OSC provides a number of web portals for ease of access.
Facilitation
OSC facilitators focus on research support, education and outreach to provide key services to Ohio’s academic and industrial research communities.
Research Proposal Partnership
We can help you with your proposal submission. We provide letters of commitment, boilerplate descriptions of our resources, quotes for specialized services, proposal reviews and more.
Services
Cluster Computing
A fully scalable center with mid-range machines to match those found at National Science Foundation centers and other national labs.
Research Data Storage
High-performance, large capacity data storage spaces along with others that are perfect for a wide variety of research data.
Scientific Software Development
Deep expertise in developing and deploying software that runs efficiently and correctly on large scale cluster computing platforms.
Visualization & Virtual Environments
OSC's award-winning Interface Lab provides effective technology tools for use by sectors such as the health care, automotive and manufacturing industries.
Education
High performance computing and networking resources come together to create an exciting and innovative teaching and research environment.
Web Software Development
Our expert web development team helps you create custom web interfaces to simplify the use of powerful HPC resources.
Solutions
Advanced Materials
Ohio researchers are conducting groundbreaking studies of various advanced materials. The creation and testing of computational models through Ohio Supercomputer Center systems continues to set the bar high for materials science research in Ohio.
Biological Sciences
Ohio’s bioscience researchers are leveraging the resources of the Ohio Supercomputer Center to gather and analyze massive amounts of genetic, molecular and environmental data to better understand human physiology, individualize diagnoses and treat diseases.
Energy
From insight into fossil fuels to disaster relief to more efficient transportation, Ohio's researchers leverage the Ohio Supercomputer Center to pursue smart ways to develop sustainable energy solutions. The work they accomplish today could make for a stronger world tomorrow.
Environment
Environmental researchers increasingly turn to the Ohio Supercomputer Center to model, simulate and analyze their way to improving our understanding of the world we live in. These insights are giving us a safer planet today and a better one to leave for future generations.
Industrial Engagement
The Ohio Supercomputer Center has a long history of supporting industrial research, reaching back as far as the Center’s founding in 1987. Manufacturers have leveraged the Center’s computational and storage resources to design and test many products, such as electronics, fans, containers, fuel cells and wind deflectors.
Research Landscape
Ohio’s strengths in basic and applied research are broad and deep, spanning a multitude of fields, such as economics, sociology, computer science, automotive design and signal processing. This spectrum of Ohio Supercomputer Center clients encompasses many fields of study.