Research Advanced Computing Services
The University of Oregon's Research Advanced Computing Services (RACS) provides access to advanced computing infrastructure and specialized expertise. Our high-performance computing cluster, known as Talapas, is one of the fastest academic supercomputers in the Northwest. It delivers over 14,520 CPU cores, 129 TB of memory, 89 GPUs including cutting-edge NVIDIA H100, A100, and V100 systems, plus 3+ petabyte storage capacity.
Why Industry Leaders Choose RACS
Security Compliance
We work closely with the Information Security Office to meet diverse research security requirements, including projects involving regulated or high-risk data. Our team can help align computing environments with compliance standards.
Sponsored Research Services
- AI and machine learning development: Advanced GPU clusters with specialized frameworks and dedicated research software engineering support
- Large-scale data analytics: High-performance processing, statistical modeling, and computational analysis across scientific disciplines
- Custom software development: Application optimization, performance tuning, and specialized software installation for proprietary research needs
- Cloud integration: Hybrid computing solutions leveraging AWS and Azure partnerships for scalable, on-demand resources
Research Support
- Flexible computing models: Dedicated hardware options, consulting services, and sponsored research agreements
- Grant development support: Proposal preparation assistance with facilities documentation and hardware specifications
- Network access: Direct connections to NSF ACCESS supercomputing resources and Internet2 research networks
Industry-Sponsored Research Opportunities
- Computational materials science and engineering simulations
- Bioinformatics and genomics data analysis
- Economic modeling and financial risk analysis
- Machine learning algorithm development and deployment
- Climate and environmental impact studies
Technical Capabilities
- High-speed Infiniband interconnects for maximum performance
- Globus data transfer for secure, efficient data exchange
- Science DMZ network architecture optimized for research data flows
- Expert technical support and application optimization
Ready to leverage high-performance computing for your research initiatives?
Our team will design computing solutions that accelerate development timelines and deliver competitive advantages. Contact our Partnership team to discuss sponsored research opportunities and custom computing solutions.