Giving to TACC

Facilities and Infrastructure

Next-Generation Data Center

Rapid advances in technology have generated exponential growth in breakthrough research, creating a growing demand for ever larger and more powerful advanced computing systems and for the large-scale data centers that host these systems. Unfortunately, the primary funding sources for high-performance computing systems do not provide associated funding for space and infrastructure.

A world-class data center will provide TACC with the infrastructure necessary to deploy the most current technologies and compete for future generations of advanced computing systems. In addition, an endowment to support data center operations and growth will provide sustainable funding to maintain facilities, upgrade hardware and software, install energy-efficient power and cooling systems, and incorporate clean-energy technologies.

Visualization Laboratory

The TACC Visualization Laboratory in the Applied Computational Engineering and Sciences (ACE) building on UT's main campus has recently undergone a complete transformation, emerging as a state-of-the-art facility for scientific visualization and collaborative research. The new lab is cutting-edge in both size and capability, and the technology supports research across all disciplines, from the sciences and engineering to economics, architecture, and the liberal arts. In addition, the TACC Visualization Laboratory enables groups of researchers to collaborate both in the lab and remotely.

To remain state-of-the-art and provide crucial support and expertise, the center must be able to upgrade the technologies in the TACC Visualization Laboratory as often as every 12 to 18 months and provide opportunities for students who assist faculty and other researchers. An endowment for scientific visualization will provide reliable funding for technology upgrades and student internships, ensuring that the TACC Visualization Laboratory remains one of the top facilities of its kind in the country.