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Mastering the Art of the Game

Researchers use their time on NCSA’s DeltaAI supercomputer to train AI agents more effectively by pitting them against each other in flying competitions.
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EOH 2026 at NCSA

Poster presentations, crafts and hands-on discovery were all part of NCSA’s participation in this year’s Engineering Open House.
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NCSA’s Delta, DeltaAI Simulate Nanocarbon Structures

Researchers used advanced computing at NCSA to determine how carbon atoms behave under different pressures and temperatures.
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MechSE, NCSA Solve Unsolvable Material Design Problem with Generative AI

Researchers used DeltaAI to help design metamaterials in a unique way.

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