DeMatteis School Receives $1M NSF Grant for High-Performance Computing

Dan Ilett

Sep 23, 2024

Hofstra University's DeMatteis School announced that it received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enhance its high-performance computing capabilities.

This funding will support the development of new computational resources and training programs aimed at fostering research and innovation in various scientific fields. The grant underscores the importance of HPC in advancing academic research and preparing students for careers in technology and science.

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