Last week, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) toured the Indiana University (IU) Technology Park and met with students and faculty. During his visit, IU Associate Vice President for Research Technologies, Matthew Link, gave the senator a tour of the IU Data Center, showcasing the physical hardware components that make up artificial intelligence compute. This visit gave Senator Young a deeper understanding of the technological advancements and research happening at IU.
Throughout the tour, Senator Young learned about Indiana University’s I-Light program, a high-speed fiber optic network connecting research and education communities across the state. He also visited Big Red 200, a supercomputer supporting advanced research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics at IU’s Data Center. The senator was amazed by the cutting-edge technology being used at IU to drive innovation and discovery.
The visit concluded with project updates from students and faculty in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering. Senator Young was impressed by the firsthand look at the AI innovation and research happening at Indiana University. He praised the contributions that students and faculty are making to Indiana’s leadership in AI and other emerging technologies. Overall, this visit was an invaluable opportunity for Senator Young to witness firsthand the groundbreaking work being done at IU.
In conclusion, U.S Senator Todd Young’s recent visit to Indiana University’s Technology Park provided him with insights into the technological advancements and research happening within its walls. Through his tour of IU’s Data Center, he saw firsthand how cutting-edge technology is being used to drive innovation and discovery at IU.
During his visit, Senator Young learned about several projects taking place in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing
