Research

Pushing Boundaries. Farther.

From the outer edge of the universe to the interworking of atoms, researchers at NCSA constantly explore new worlds. Leveraging advanced computing and data-driven methods, NCSA accelerates interdisciplinary collaboration in every domain imaginable. Here are just a few shining examples.

Mapping the Earth’s Crops

University of Illinois researchers used satellite imagery and machine learning to monitor crops and regional food supplies. Learn how Delta accelerated this research from hours to minutes here.

The Ties That Find

Illinois Computes and NCSA helped a University of Illinois professor of anthropology connect families in U.S. and Africa through the results of the genetic testing. Learn how African Americans in Illinois will hopefully find connections to relatives in Africa.

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Teaching AI to Monitor Nuclear Energy Systems

Using the Delta system, NCSA and Illinois Computes collaborated in research aiming to improve the monitoring systems of nuclear energy production. Read the story.

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