About Ohio Supercomputer Center · Columbus
The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) is a state-funded research and computing facility established in 1987, operating as a division of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. It provides high-performance computing, storage, software, and educational resources to universities, industry, and K-12 educators across Ohio and nationally. OSC empowers users by removing technical barriers to advanced computing, offering training, consulting, and research partnerships to support innovation in education and industry.
OSC delivers scalable, secure, and reliable computational services to a diverse user base including university researchers, industry professionals, and K-12 educators. Its services include high-performance computing, large-scale data storage, scientific software packages, and technical training. Founded in 1987, OSC leverages economies of scale to offer cost-effective access to supercomputing resources, enabling users to focus on research and innovation without managing complex IT infrastructure. It also supports STEM education and promotes scientific reproducibility through data curation and publication tools.
- In business
- since 1987
- Serves
- Ohio and nationally
About OSC
The Ohio Supercomputer Center provides computing, storage, software, and educational resources and expertise to a diverse state and national community, including students, faculty, scientists, engineers and clinicians.
Our Mission
To empower Ohio higher educational institutions, both public and private, as well as private industry, by providing capable, accessible, reliable and secure computational services enhanced by training, consulting and research partnership.
What We Do
Computational services OSC offers include: High-performance research computing, Large capacity data storage, Scientific software packages, Technical education and expertise.