Stony Brook University Receives $13.77M NSF Grant to Democratize Access to AI and Research Computing

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Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science has been awarded a $13.77 million grant by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to deploy a national supercomputer that will provide access to artificial intelligence and research computing resources for researchers, students, and educators across the country. The project aims to expand access to advanced tools, support groundbreaking discoveries, and train the next generation of scientists. The supercomputer will utilize low-cost and low-energy AmpereOne(R) M Advanced Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) Machine processors and Qualcomm(R) Cloud AI inference accelerators to increase energy efficiency and enable the use of the largest AI models.

Key Takeaways:

  • The $13.77 million grant was awarded to Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to deploy a national supercomputer.
  • The supercomputer will utilize low-cost and low-energy AmpereOne(R) M Advanced RISC Machine processors and Qualcomm(R) Cloud AI inference accelerators to increase energy efficiency and enable the use of the largest AI models.
  • The project aims to expand access to advanced tools, support groundbreaking discoveries, and train the next generation of scientists in fields such as genomics, bioinformatics, and AI/ML inference.
  • The supercomputer will be made available to researchers, students, and educators across the country, with a focus on fields of research that are not targeted by other national resources.
  • The project will involve collaboration with multiple initiatives and projects, including the University at Buffalo, and will aim to reach a broad audience that spans all experience levels from high school students to faculty members.
  • The awarded funds are primarily for the purchase of the supercomputer and first-year activities, with additional funds to be provided for operations over the next five years, subject to external review.

Statistics:

  • $13.77 million: The amount of the grant awarded to Stony Brook University's Institute for Advanced Computational Science (IACS) by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to deploy a national supercomputer.
  • 5 years: The duration of the project, including the initial five-year funding period for operations.
  • 25%: The percentage of federal support to America's colleges and universities for basic research provided by NSF's investments.
  • 18: The number of NCAA Division I athletic programs offered by Stony Brook University.

Sources:

  • "Stony Brook University Receives $13.77M NSF Grant to Deploy a National Supercomputer to Democratize Access to Artificial Intelligence and Research Computing" - News from Stony Brook University, Sept. 17.
  • "About the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)" - National Science Foundation, no date.
  • "About Stony Brook University" - Stony Brook University, no date.