Name:
Empowering Excellence: Proposal for High-Performance Computing Upgrade in Jupiter Computer Labs
FiscalYear:
2023
Audience:
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Jupiter
Submitter:
Stanhope, Bethany
Budget Manager:
Jaramillo, Silvana
Project Manager:
DeHass, Mark S
Narrative
Project Summary:
We are seeking funding to procure a set of high-performance computers that will significantly enhance the capabilities of our Jupiter Computer Labs. The existing standard computers in the labs fall short when it comes to running resource-intensive software applications, simulations, and data processing tasks. This hampers the productivity and creativity of our students and researchers. These high-powered computers will be instrumental in catering to the specialized needs of geomatics, digital artists, scientists, and various other academic disciplines.
Advantages to our campus:
Advanced Research: Geomatics, digital artists, scientists, and other researchers can conduct more complex simulations and data analysis, driving cutting-edge art and research
Enhanced Learning: Students across various programs will gain valuable experience with industry-standard software, better preparing them for the job market
Promoting Innovation: High-performance computers empower our digital artists to explore new dimensions of creativity, resulting in groundbreaking projects
Talent Attraction: Upgrading our computing facilities will make us more attractive to top-tier faculty and students, bolstering our reputation in academia and research
Budget:
The estimated cost for acquiring 18 high-performance computers is $40,323.10.
Conclusion:
Investing in high-performance computers for the Jupiter Computer Labs aligns with our commitment to providing exceptional educational and research opportunities. This initiative will have a lasting impact on our academic excellence and research capabilities. We invite further discussions and can provide additional information to support this proposal. Your support in this endeavor would be greatly appreciated.
In conclusion, we propose the allocation of funds for the acquisition of high-performance computers, an investment that will significantly enhance our campus's computing infrastructure and academic capabilities.
Hardware Requirements
Quote from FAU OIT attached.
LG 32BN67U-B - LED monitor - 4K - 32" - HDR
Intel Next Unit of Computing 12 Extreme Kit - NUC12DCMi7 - mini PC - Core i
WD_BLACK SN770 WDS100T3X0E - SSD - 1 TB - PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe)
Crucial - DDR4 - kit - 32 GB 2 x 16 GB - SO-DIMM 260-pin - 3200 MHz PC4-
PNY GeForce RTX 4070 12GB - VERTO Dual Fan Edition - graphics card - GeForc
18 high-performance computers
