Sep 03, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
North Dakota State University (NDSU) has been awarded $3.85 million to acquire and deploy an AI supercomputer named Bison, which will be housed in the university’s Center for Computationally Assisted Science and Technology (CCAST) data center and is expected to come online in the summer of 2026.
The funding was provided under the Major Research Instrumentation program, and the supercomputer will support the university’s forthcoming AI research initiative across science and engineering use cases, including fluid dynamics, materials science, and civil and environmental engineering, NDSU said.
NDSU president David Cook said: “This investment positions NDSU at the leading edge of AI and high-performance computing. The Bison supercomputer will enable our faculty, staff, and students to explore new frontiers of discovery and innovation, while deepening partnerships across North Dakota and beyond.
“Bison will transform research at NDSU and expand access to advanced computing across campuses and tribal colleges statewide, opening a broader horizon of opportunity for all.“
