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High Performance & Scientific Computing
Overview
The High Performance & Scientific Computing group provides research computing resources and services to the University community. The resources provided include the Infrastructure for Scientific Applications and Advanced Computing, or ISAAC for short. ISAAC includes resources for research involving non-sensitive information (ISAAC Legacy and ISAAC NG) and sensitive information (Secure Enclave).
Support for use of ISAAC resources include system administration support, scientific computing support, documentation, training, software installation and maintenance, and other support services.
Access general information about HPSC resources and services by selecting OVERVIEW in the left menu under EXPLORE.
The HPSC Overview section covers things like requesting an account, using the ISAAC portal; node and storage investments for researchers with research funds; system usage information, and much more.
Our purpose (the mission)
We partner with researchers and industry partners to solve complex computational challenges. Our team provides trusted expertise and right-sized solutions, empowering faculty to advance bold research from computational planning to publication-ready results.
Our aspiration (the vision)
To make advanced computing an integral part of UT’s research culture, empowering every discipline to accelerate discovery and solve impactful problems.
The strategic value we bring to the university
Right-Sized Computing Solutions:
HPSC saves the university money and improves research outcomes by connecting faculty to appropriate resources empowering them to make more informed decisions that optimize their research capabilities with respect to funding.
Research-Level Technical Partnership:
HPSC staff includes computational scientists with advanced degrees who collaborate with faculty on research problems, not just technical implementation.
Compliance-Ready Secure Computing:
The Secure Enclave provides NIST 800-53 and CMMC Level 2 readiness and handles regulated data requirements, enabling UT to compete for federal research contracts that require sophisticated security infrastructure.
Unified Research Computing Ecosystem:
HPSC manages three computing environments—ISAAC Next Generation for general research, ORI for specialized projects, and the Secure Enclave for sensitive data—under one program. This eliminates the fragmentation that typically forces faculty to navigate multiple systems and support structures.