Academic Research Computing
Academic Research Computing (ARC) delivers advanced research and curricular technology solutions for the GVSU community. The team manages virtual computer labs, specialized academic software, and the High-Performance Computing Cluster, ensuring these resources remain secure, scalable, and aligned with emerging needs. ARC partners with faculty and students to design, enhance, and implement technologies that strengthen research, teaching, and data-driven discovery.
Value to Students, Faculty, and Staff
Students benefit from reliable access to virtual labs and high-performance computing resources that support coursework, research, and experiential learning. Faculty and staff receive collaborative guidance on hardware, software, and academic technology needs, enabling innovative research and high-quality instruction. ARC’s work ensures that the university’s academic and research computing environments remain capable, sustainable, and strategically aligned with long-term goals.
High Performance Computing Cluster
Grand Valley State University provides a high performance computing (HPC) resource that empowers researchers with the advanced computing capabilities needed to accelerate discovery, solve complex problems, and advance innovative research.
NSF Access Resources
Need advanced computing or storage for your research or classroom? The ACCESS program, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, provides researchers and educators with free access to advanced computing systems and services. Explore the resource catalog to find the tools that best support your work.
REDCap
REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure, web-based platform for collecting and managing data for research studies and clinical operations. It provides an easy-to-use interface for building and managing online surveys and databases.
RStudio
RStudio (now part of Posit) is a leading integrated development environment (IDE) for R, providing researchers, data scientists, and analysts with tools for data analysis, visualization, and statistical computing.
HPC Cluster
How we leverage the HPC Cluster
Researchers at GVSU utilize the HPC environment for genomic research, Artificial Intelligence Software for Pharmacogenomics, hydrological modeling, global climate modeling, and teaching courses specific to High Performance Computing.
A group of students is utilizing our High-Performance Cluster for a groundbreaking health research project. With the cluster's computational prowess, they swiftly process health parameters to identify potential diseases. This project showcases the cluster's pivotal role in advancing personalized medicine.
Other students harness the power of our High-Performance Cluster for running R and Python scripts. This enables efficient data analysis, underscoring the cluster's versatility in supporting diverse research endeavors.