INDUSTRY

State Senators Steve Stivers (R-Columbus) and David Goodman (R-New Albany) have announced the release of more than $4.4 million from the state Controlling Board for the expansion of the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), located at the Ohio State University. The OSC serves as the mechanism through which Ohio's higher education institutions and industries perform cutting edge science and engineering research. The OSC is such a crucial tool because as advances are made in the areas of science, technology and engineering, there is a need for larger, more powerful computer systems to meet these demands. The funds will be used to replace the existing supercomputer system with a new system that is better suited to meet challenges and needs of today's researchers. "As we work to ensure that Ohio is at the forefront creating new technology-based jobs, we must also make sure that we are providing the needed resources to accomplish this goal," Stivers said. "As a member of the state Controlling Board, I considered this project to be a top priority and look forward to the benefits that the state will reap as a result of this investment." "The OSC is a vital element to Ohio's technology-based jobs and education institutions and the funding provided for this project will help to create an environment in which they can thrive," Goodman said.