U.S. Senator Jack Reed and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner joined the University of Rhode Island community Monday to celebrate a significant $795,000 federal earmark aimed at upgrading the university’s secure computing and data infrastructure. This federal funding will support high-performance computing (HPC) enhancements, advancing research in undersea vehicle technology and various other disciplines at URI.
The earmark, secured by Reed and Magaziner, is part of the “RI-SEC: Secure Computing & Data Infrastructure for the University of Rhode Island” project. It will enhance URI’s capacity to remain competitive in an increasingly tech-driven academic landscape and further strengthen its partnerships with the U.S. Navy and Electric Boat, key players in undersea vehicle technology.
“As Rhode Island’s flagship public research institution, URI needs cutting-edge technology to keep pace with developments across academic fields,” said Senator Reed, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee. “This funding will enable URI to make crucial upgrades and foster stronger collaborations with the U.S. Navy and Electric Boat, positioning the university for exciting advancements that benefit students, researchers, and the state.”