Manufacturer to bring 150 new jobs, $50M investment to Dayton region (Dayton Business Journal) – An Illinois based auto parts manufacturer has announced that it will be constructing a new $50M facility in Monroe, OH which will create at least 150 new jobs for the city.
Clemson Receives $5.3M NSF Grant for Cyberinfrastructure Research (HPC Wire) – With a $5.3M grant from the NSF Clemson University is forming a consortium of higher education institutes to help improve research done using cyberinfrastructure, including sharing computing resources across campuses.
Library iPads help kids bridge digital literacy divide (WBAL) – The Hartford library system in Maryland has launched a program to teach young students digital literacy skills using iPads that have been preloaded with age appropriate educational apps.
Centaurus Energy Donates IBM Supercomputer to NSU (HPC Wire) – Nova Southeastern University in Florida will be receiving an IBM supercomputer to aid in its research projects. The system will be housed in a new $80M research facility that NSU is constructing.
Many bail on No. 1 college due to expense (The Columbus Dispatch) – According to an annual survey, more students nationwide are turning down offerings from their top choice university in favor of more affordable options.
