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NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center to get new operator
National Science Foundation to transition management and operations to unnamed third-party
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The National Science Foundation announced on Thursday that the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center, currently operated by the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Cheyenne, Wyoming, will soon transition to a new unnamed third-party operator. The supercomputing center supports Earth system sciences research by providing computing resources to over 1,500 users at universities and research institutions.
Why it matters
The NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center is a critical piece of scientific infrastructure that enables advanced research in climate, weather, and other Earth system sciences. Its transition to a new operator raises questions about the future direction and priorities of the facility, which serves a wide range of researchers across the country.
The details
The National Science Foundation, which funds the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center, said it will share more information about the transition as it becomes available. Neither NCAR nor NSF provided immediate comment on the reasons behind the change in operations. The supercomputing center currently provides computing power, data services, and research support to over 1,500 users at more than 500 universities and research institutions.
- On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the National Science Foundation announced the transition.
- The transition to a new unnamed third-party operator will occur in the near future, though an exact timeline was not provided.
The players
National Science Foundation
The independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education in science and engineering.
National Center for Atmospheric Research
A federally funded research and development center that operates the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center.
NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center
A high-performance computing facility that supports Earth system sciences research by providing computing resources to over 1,500 users at universities and research institutions.
What’s next
The National Science Foundation said it will share more details about the transition to a new operator as the information becomes available.
The takeaway
The transition of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center to a new operator raises questions about the future direction and priorities of this critical scientific infrastructure, which supports a wide range of Earth system research across the country.
