Oct. 7 — Engineers at the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) have just launched the Ruby Cluster and are now planning to build a newer, even more powerful system in the 2015-16 academic year. The new supercomputer will help researchers in their quest to make amazing discoveries and important innovations.
What our new supercomputer can’t do, though, is give itself a name. That’s why we’re asking you to submit ideas to name our newest system. OSC leaders will choose a name from the top ten entries. The winner will win a small tablet computer and K-12 students can compete for another tablet and a expert presentation about supercomputers.
The name should:
- Reflect a strong connection to the State of Ohio.
This can be a person who lived, worked, performed or otherwise developed a reputation that is related to the Buckeye State. To keep things simple, we would prefer the name of a historical figure rather than a living person.
- Communicate a positive, innovative and pioneering spirit.
In the recent past, OSC has named systems after astronauts John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, sharpshooter and social activist Annie Oakley, computer artist Charles “Chuck” Csuri and actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee.
- Be easily pronounced and understood.
We will be talking and writing about the new system hundreds of times each day.
- Be one-of-a-kind.
The name must distinguish the system from named systems at OSC and other supercomputer centers, so that it’s not confusing when we talk with our clients and colleagues.
Click here to submit your suggestion.
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Source: Ohio Supercomputer Center