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Computing for Humanity provides researchers with supercomputing power.More research more discoveries! Research doesn´t know frontiers. Stay tuned for more!

As part of our rebranding, The Supercomputer for Cancer Research, known as Cancer Computer has changed its name to Computing for Humanity, implementing a broader mandate to find treatments for diseases, develop new technologies, and solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. This mission strives to provide high performance computing resources for researchers. Computing for Humanity recycl

es donated hardware from our cherished partners, refurbishes the gear to high performance industry standards (often near 80% of its original lifespan) and donates the machines to researchers. In order to accomplish this, we upgrade the memory, change the drives and optimize the system. Our partnerships with our donors and partners are key to giving support to our endeavors. We have provided over 258,352,800 core computing hours since the project began in 2015. Currently, we are serving 18 universities and 5 research centers with 31 projects across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Japan. Learn more about our programs and apply for research opportunities by visiting our coming updated website.

08/21/2025

"Passionate volunteers and experts who share our excitement for discovery." – Dr. James Green

🌍💡 At Computing for Humanity, we’re proud to support researchers like Dr. Green, who are using technology and collaboration to tackle urgent global challenges, from COVID-19 to cutting-edge machine learning and bioinformatics.

Discover the full story and see how these breakthroughs are made possible ➡️ www.computingforhumanity.com/news/james-green

08/20/2025

💡💡Too many great ideas in Canada never get tested. We believe anyone with a promising project should have the tools to bring it to life, no expensive memberships, bottlenecks, or special connections.

💻 myresearchcloud by Computing for Humanity gives Canadian researchers & citizen scientists free or low-cost access to virtual machines, GPU compute, and secure Canadian servers. From AI and bioinformatics to climate science or medical discoveries. Run your projects quickly and affordably!

✨ ⏳Stay tuned, launch is coming soon!

05/23/2025

💊 AI, Drug Discovery & Heroines in STEM
Meet Dr. Shiva Amiri — scientist, innovator, and a leader transforming how we discover and develop impactful futures for science and society.

As Head of AI & Data Intelligence at Pivotal Life Sciences and a board member at Computing for Humanity, Shiva is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in drug discovery with AI, while championing inclusion in tech.

From using high-performance computing to simulate proteins in minutes (not months!) to becoming a reference to the next generation of women in STEM, she’s building a future where science is fast, fair, and for everyone.

✨ Dr. Shiva Amiri’s story is a reminder that technology is not just about tools—it’s about people, equity, and possibility.

📍 More on our website — link in bio
(EN) https://www.computingforhumanity.com/news/breaking-boundaries-in-ai-and-drug-discovery-a-conversation-with-dr-shiva-amiri

(FR) https://www.computingforhumanity.com/nouvelles/repousser-les-limites-de-lia-et-de-la-dcouverte-de-mdicaments-une-conversation-avec-le-dr-shiva-amiri

05/20/2025

🧠💻 AI, compassion, and the future of health care.

At , Dr. Jim Green is reimagining what’s possible in biomedical research—from predicting protein interactions to building privacy-first technologies that help older adults live independently and safely.

His secret? 🚀 High-performance computing (HPC) and a strong belief in ethical, human-centered AI.

But there’s a challenge: students and researchers often don’t have the dedicated hardware they need to experiment, test, and innovate at scale.

That’s where we come in.

At Computing for Humanity, we connect researchers with the advanced computing power they need to push science forward—responsibly and sustainably.

Because the future of AI isn’t just about data.
It’s about dignity.
It’s about people.
And it starts with access.

💡 Let’s power ethical innovation—together.

Visit our website to read the article (English and French version):
https://www.computingforhumanity.com/news/reimagining-research-infrastructure-ai-data-sovereignty-and-the-future-of-health-tech

https://www.computingforhumanity.com/nouvelles/rimaginer-linfrastructure-de-recherche-lia-la-souverainet-des-donnes-et-lavenir-des-technologies-de-la-sant

05/15/2025

🌍 Indigenous Intelligence in the Digital Age: Lessons We Must Carry Forward

At the last World Economic Forum meeting in 2025, global leaders discussed how Indigenous knowledge provides valuable insights in addressing climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation. A key takeaway for us at Computing for Humanity was the strong message that solutions grounded in Indigenous intelligence are not only relevant—they are essential.

Indigenous communities have long understood the importance of living in harmony with nature and one another, offering lessons in ethical data governance and climate resilience. Indigenous leaders emphasized, “We need to live with this planet, not from this planet.”

As AI continues to shape the future of science and data, leaders called on us to learn from past mistakes, stressing the importance of data rights and digital sovereignty—particularly for historically marginalized voices.

We are inspired to support Indigenous researchers and initiatives that focus on Indigenous communities, working towards an inclusive digital infrastructure that incorporates Indigenous knowledge, language, and values into innovation—from climate models to AI ethics.

🧠 Let’s listen. Let’s learn. Let’s build a better future—together.

05/01/2025

Are you passionate about science, innovation, and social good?

Join Computing for Humanity and help us turn powerful computing into a force for global impact — from accelerating health research to advancing climate science. 🌍💻

As our Fundraising Strategist, you’ll:

✨ Shape strategy and campaigns
🤝 Build donor relationships
🌱 Fuel a movement where tech meets humanity

Bring your skills to a purpose-driven team and help us scale solutions that matter.
🕒 5-10 hrs/month (remote & flexible)
📬 Apply: jmpalacios@computingforhumanity.com

Let’s raise the future, together.

04/08/2025

🇨🇦🤖 Canada’s AI Talent is World-Class—𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗨𝗽?

Canada is home to 10% of the world’s top-tier AI researchers, ranking second globally. AI innovation is thriving—Canadian AI patent filings surged by 57% in 2022-23, nearly three times the G7 average.

Yet, despite our leadership in talent, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 between 2021 and 2023. As global demand for high-performance computing (HPC) soars—𝗨𝗦$𝟰𝟲𝗕 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗣𝗖 & 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗦$𝟳𝟳.𝟲𝗕 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳—access to computing power is becoming a major barrier to AI research.

At Computing for Humanity, we’re bridging this gap by repurposing enterprise-grade HPC servers for students and researchers who need them most. AI talent shouldn’t be held back by a lack of compute power.

🔗 Join us in supporting the future of AI research. https://www.computingforhumanity.com/for-donors

04/02/2025

What do High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Studio Ghibli have in common?

The rise of Ghibli images has taken social media by storm, with millions of users using ChatGPT to generate AI pictures of themselves. At first glance, supercomputers and hand-drawn animation seem worlds apart. But both rely on incredible precision, creativity, and computing power to bring ideas to life.

Think about the breathtaking landscapes in Ghibli films—the way the wind moves through the trees or how water flows so naturally. While much of that magic comes from human artistry, modern animation studios use HPC clusters to simulate physics, process high-resolution frames, and create the seamless movement we admire.

In academic research, HPC plays a similar role:

🔬 Simulating complex environments – from climate models to molecular structures.

🧠 Processing massive datasets – in neuroscience, genomics, and AI research.

🌱 Optimizing sustainability efforts – reducing waste, improving energy efficiency, and advancing green tech.

By repurposing enterprise-grade servers for students and researchers, we’re helping the next generation push the boundaries of what’s possible—whether that’s discovering a new drug, modeling climate change, or creating the next Ghibli-inspired masterpiece.

HPC isn’t just for big corporations; it’s a tool for human progress. How would you use it?

03/14/2025

🔬 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? 🧬💡

The Health of Canadians Report 2024 (released March 5, 2025) highlights the leading causes of death—cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions—all linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking, alcohol, diet, and inactivity.

At Computing for Humanity, we power life-saving research by providing high-performance computing (HPC) resources to academic projects tackling cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and more.

These stats prove one thing: Innovation is essential. Research saves lives. 🏥✨

Let’s keep pushing for progress!

03/10/2025

Missed the AI Action Summit? Here’s what you need to know! 🚀

The AI Action Summit (Feb 12-13, 2025) sparked major discussions on Public AI—the idea that governments should invest in AI for social good, not just leave it to big tech.

🌍 Why does this matter? Public AI could mean open, ethical AI models, accessible computing power for researchers, and AI that serves people—not just profits.

But will governments take action? 🤔There is a lot of discussion on this topic and we would like to know your thoughts.

Reference: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/02/public-ai-infrastructure-a-media-leader-explains/

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Cancer Research Faces a Problem

All around the world cancer researchers, scientists and academic organizations are changing the face of cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, possible advances are put on hold while researchers wait months or even years for a slice of time on a supercomputer.

These long wait times for computing power delay possible breakthroughs to finding a cure that could save the life of a friend or loved one.

Scientists need timely access to the right technology – that’s where we come in.

How We Help

The Supercomputer for Cancer Research, known as Cancer Computer, was founded in 2015 to help provide leading scientists and cancer researchers with the supercomputing power they need to help find a cure for cancer.

Our team of volunteers fully refurbish end-of-life supercomputers that are donated to us by individuals or businesses. We breathe new life into these machines, diverting them from landfills and instead setting them up at our partners’ data centres to power cancer researchers #ComputingForTheCure!

Our goal is to ensure that cancer researchers have fast, subsidized, and in many cases free, access to the computer hardware, processing capacity and technical support they need to save lives. In short, they bring the research, we bring the supercomputers.

How You Can Help

A cure could be waiting in line for research time. With your support, we can continue to help cancer researchers #ComputingForTheCure!

Learn more at cancercomputer.com

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