COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M University is set to host one of the top AI supercomputers at a university in North America.
The new supercomputer, named the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, will greatly enhance the school’s computing power, tripling its current capacity. This project is part of a $45 million deal with World Wide Technologies Inc., an NVIDIA partner.
Mark Stone, the Chief Information Officer at Texas A&M, emphasized that this supercomputer will open doors for advanced research in key fields.
“With this GPU cluster, we can delve into medical imaging, drug discovery, genomic studies, and even create new materials. Such innovations require powerful technology,” Stone explained.
The West Campus Data Center will undergo upgrades to accommodate this new tech. Once operational, it’s expected to rank among the best academic supercomputers in the world.
Stone stated, “This will help us attract students and faculty to hone their AI skills and engage in cutting-edge research.”
This initiative is part of Texas A&M’s broader vision in technology. A partnership at RELLIS aims to enhance the electric grid with four nuclear companies.
David Staack, vice chancellor for research, noted, “We’ll provide common resources to help companies enter the nuclear energy sector and support growth in Texas and beyond.”
In addition, RELLIS is developing a hypersonic wind tunnel with a $10 million investment to advance defense and aerodynamics research.
“This work is crucial for national defense,” Staack said. “We’re creating a space for research that could lead to rapid travel options.”
On the horizon is a $200 million facility at Johnson Space Center, set to launch next year, aimed at preparing technologies for space, the Moon, and Mars.
“We’re building facilities that support exploration right near NASA Johnson,” Staack added.
Texas A&M continues to push boundaries in technology, focusing on innovation to benefit both the state and the country.
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