Ohio Supercomputer Center

08/18/2026

This week OSC is hosting the 14th meeting of the MVAPICH Users Group (MUG), where researchers, developers, system administrators, engineers, and students are discussing the MVAPICH open-source library for high performance computing (HPC).

The Network-Based Computing Research Group led by Dhabaleswar K. “DK” Panda, a professor of computer science at The Ohio State University, developed and maintains the popular HPC system software package, which is used by more than 3,500 organizations in 94 countries worldwide.

Researchers, developers, system administrators, engineers, and students who share an interest in the MVAPICH open-source library for high performance computing (HPC) are gathering at the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) Monday, Aug. 17, through Wednesday, Aug. 19, for the 14th meeting of the MVAPICH....

07/23/2026

From first-time supercomputer users to published researchers and future Ph.D. students. 🎓💻

At Youngstown State University, students are gaining hands-on experience with advanced computing resources that are helping them take research beyond the classroom.

With access to OSC, students are exploring quantum computing and blockchain technologies, presenting their work at the OSC Research Symposium, publishing research and preparing for the next steps in their academic careers.

See how Professor Feng (George) Yu is using OSC resources to help students explore emerging technologies and discover where their research can take them. 👇

When Professor Feng (George) Yu traveled from Youngstown State University to the Ohio Supercomputer Center’s (OSC) 2026 Research Symposium, he didn’t come alone. Professor Feng (George) Yu (far right) and members of his research group at Youngstown State University attended the Ohio Supercompute...

07/17/2026

What a week at the 2026 Youth STEM Institute!

Hosted by the Ohio Supercomputer Center, gave middle school students from across Ohio the opportunity to explore environmental science through immersive, hands-on experiences. Throughout the week, students toured research facilities, explored Ohio’s waterways, conducted water quality testing, and learned alongside scientists and educators—discovering how research helps us better understand and protect the world around us.

Thank you to our students, instructors, researchers, counselors, partners, and staff for making this year’s program a success. Your curiosity, enthusiasm, and dedication made it a week to remember.

We can’t wait to see where these young scientists go next!

06/15/2026

Last week, students from across Ohio wrapped up the 2026 STEM Institute after two weeks of learning, discovery, and connection.

Hosted by the Ohio Supercomputer Center, the annual STEM Institute provides students with opportunities to explore advanced technologies, collaborate on hands-on projects, connect with STEM professionals, and gain experience that inspires future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Thank you to the students, counselors, instructors, partners, and staff whose enthusiasm, dedication, and support made this year’s program a success. We are proud to offer opportunities like and look forward to seeing where these students’ journeys take them next. 🚀

06/04/2026

From classroom instruction to advanced research, faculty and students at Wright State University are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center to support hands-on, data-driven work across disciplines.

As Wright State’s Campus Champion for OSC, Mike VanHorn is helping connect users across campus with advanced computing resources that support everything from engineering simulations and machine learning to student coursework and research computing experience.

“Exposing our students to large-scale and leading-edge resources really gives them the perspective they need going forward,” VanHorn said.

Read more about how Wright State is leveraging OSC to support both teaching and research:

At Wright State University, a public university in Dayton, Ohio, faculty and students are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) to support hands-on coursework and data-driven research across campus. For Mike VanHorn, Wright State’s Campus Champion for OSC, connecting users with these resources...

06/01/2026

🦎 A handful of lizards brought to Ohio from Italy in the 1950s sparked a decades-long biological mystery.

New research from Ohio Wesleyan University, the University of Cincinnati, and The Ohio State University examined how Ohio’s now-famous wall lizards overcame a severe genetic bottleneck and successfully established themselves in a new environment. The findings provide new insight into adaptation, evolution, and population genetics.

Behind the scenes, researchers from the three institutions worked together to process and analyze genomic data using the Ohio Supercomputer Center, demonstrating how Ohio's unique high performance computing solution supports discoveries across the life sciences and enables collaboration across campus boundaries and categories.

🔗 Read more:

Non-native wall lizards living in Cincinnati, Ohio, have thrived against the odds thanks to an ability to expand their population more quickly than any inbreeding-amplified harmful genes could weaken their chances for survival, new research suggests. An estimated 10 of these European common wall li...

05/29/2026

We were saddened to learn this week of the passing of Russell M. Pitzer, a co-founder and guiding force behind the Ohio Supercomputer Center. Russ helped shape the Center in its earliest days and remained involved for decades.

In 2018, OSC named a state-of-the-art supercomputer cluster in his honor. Just as the Pitzer cluster continues to power research and discovery, Russ’s impact will continue to be felt across Ohio for years to come. We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

https://www.ohiocremation.org/obituaries/Russell-Pitzer?obId=48535292 #/obituaryInfo

05/28/2026

From molecular machine learning to mathematical modeling tied to heart rhythm research, Ohio University students and researchers are leveraging the Ohio Supercomputer Center to take on increasingly complex, data-intensive work.

As manager of software engineering within Ohio University’s Central IT department and product manager for research computing, Robert Foreman works closely with faculty and students to connect them with advanced computing resources through OSC.

“If you have HPC needs, OSC should be your first stop,” Foreman said.

As a shared statewide resource, OSC helps expand research opportunities, support student learning, and provide hands-on experience with the types of computing environments students may encounter in research and industry careers.

Learn how Ohio University is preparing students and researchers to work at scale with advanced computing resources:

At Ohio University, students and researchers are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) to take on increasingly complex, data-intensive work—from simulating medical research problems to creating digital art with artificial intelligence. For Robert Foreman, Ohio University’s Campus Champion fo...

05/26/2026

🎥 Research in Focus

This week’s spotlight features projects that explore everything from secure data processing using blockchain to genetic research that advances our understanding of species-specific traits.

Together, these projects reflect the range of work supported by high performance computing — from data-driven systems to discoveries in the life sciences.

Over the past month, we’ve highlighted research from the OSC Research Symposium, showcasing how students, faculty, and researchers are using advanced computing to tackle complex challenges across disciplines.

Interested in sharing your work? The OSC Research Symposium is held annually — something to keep in mind for next spring.

05/18/2026

🎥 Research in Focus

This week’s spotlight highlights research featured at the OSC Research Symposium — focusing on the systems and methods behind advanced discovery.

From benchmarking GPU computing frameworks to modeling complex fluid dynamics and developing AI tools to classify viruses, these projects show how researchers are building and refining the tools that make large-scale analysis, simulation, and discovery possible.

👇 Hear directly from the researchers: