San Diego Supercomputer Center Receives NSF Grant to Enable AI Research on NVIDIA DGX Cloud Resources
San Diego Supercomputer Center Awarded Grant to Boost AI Research with Cloud Technology
San Diego, CA – The San Diego supercomputer center (SDSC) at UC San Diego has been awarded a prestigious Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). This grant will enable SDSC to provide crucial IT support to research groups utilizing the powerful NVIDIA DGX Cloud platform, accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
“Our focus is on creating dedicated systems for each research group receiving NAIRR Pilot awards,” explained Mahidhar Tatineni, Principal Investigator and User Services Director for SDSC’s high-performance computing (HPC) systems. “Unlike shared systems, these dedicated environments will provide researchers with uninterrupted access for complex modeling tasks that can take weeks or even months to complete.”
Tatineni emphasized the importance of customization: “Some AI tools require specific configurations not possible in a shared environment. NVIDIA DGX Cloud allows us to collaborate with NAIRR Pilot researchers to build tailored environments for their unique needs.”
This innovative approach combines the flexibility of cloud servers with the power of physical servers at supercomputing centers like SDSC.Researchers will benefit from the best of both worlds, unlocking new possibilities for scientific finding.
“Our EAGER project will provide researchers with guidelines, training, and tools to effectively leverage cloud platforms like NVIDIA DGX Cloud,” Tatineni said. “This will streamline their work,optimize performance,and ultimately accelerate research breakthroughs.”
NVIDIA DGX Cloud is a cutting-edge, fully managed AI platform designed for generative AI growth. it offers researchers access to the latest NVIDIA accelerated computing architecture, providing dedicated capacity for the entire AI lifecycle, from building and customizing foundation models to serverless inference.
“These features make DGX Cloud ideal for NAIRR Pilot projects requiring substantial AI resources for focused research campaigns,” Tatineni added.SDSC has been a key player in the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) initiative as it’s inception. Former SDSC Director and UC San Diego Distinguished Professor of Astrophysics Michael Norman was a member of the NAIRR Task force, which developed a blueprint for a national AI strategy. SDSC continues to contribute substantially to NAIRR through the development of the NAIRR Pilot portal, providing computational resources from the Expanse and Voyager supercomputers, and leading the National research Platform (NRP), which offers valuable classroom resources.
The EAGER grant will be instrumental in empowering researchers to maximize the impact of their NAIRR Pilot awards on the NVIDIA DGX Cloud platform.this project is funded by the NSF (award no. 2438294) and represents a significant step forward in advancing AI research and innovation in the United States.
San Diego Supercomputer Center leverages Cloud Technology to Supercharge AI Research
San Diego, CA – The San Diego Supercomputer center (SDSC) at UC San Diego has been awarded an Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), fueling a cutting-edge initiative to boost artificial intelligence (AI) research through cloud technology.
This grant empowers SDSC to provide dedicated IT support to research groups utilizing the powerful NVIDIA DGX Cloud platform. Unlike standard shared systems, this approach ensures uninterrupted access for complex AI modeling tasks that can span weeks or even months.
“Some AI tools require specific configurations not feasible in a shared environment,” explains mahidhar Tatineni, principal Investigator and User Services Director for SDSC’s high-performance computing (HPC) systems. “NVIDIA DGX Cloud allows us to collaborate with researchers to build tailored environments for their unique needs.”
This innovative project combines the versatility of cloud servers with the robust power of physical servers at supercomputing centers like SDSC. Researchers gain access to the best of both worlds, unlocking new possibilities for scientific discovery.
“our EAGER project will equip researchers with guidelines, training, and tools to effectively leverage cloud platforms like NVIDIA DGX Cloud,” Tatineni emphasizes. “This will streamline their work, optimize performance, and ultimately accelerate research breakthroughs.”
NVIDIA DGX Cloud is a fully managed AI platform specifically designed to accelerate generative AI development. It offers researchers access to the latest NVIDIA accelerated computing architecture, providing dedicated capacity for the entire AI lifecycle, from building and customizing foundation models to serverless inference.
This initiative builds on SDSC’s longstanding commitment to advancing AI research. As a key player in the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) initiative, SDSC is actively contributing to the development of the NAIRR Pilot portal, providing computational resources from its Expanse and Voyager supercomputers, and leading the National Research Platform (NRP), offering valuable classroom resources.
The EAGER grant will be instrumental in empowering researchers to maximize the impact of their NAIRR Pilot awards on the NVIDIA DGX Cloud platform. This project, funded by the NSF (award no. 2438294),represents a significant step forward in advancing AI research and innovation in the United States.