NSF to Transfer NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputer to Unknown Third Party Amid Reorganization Efforts
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The National Science Foundation will transfer the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputer's operations to an unspecified third party, impacting over 4,000 researchers from 575 universities. This decision follows the Trump administration's plan to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, raising concerns about the future of weather and climate research capabilities. Experts warn that this move could undermine U.S. weather prediction models critical for forecasting extreme weather events.
Feb 14, 2026, 2:35 PM
