UMass Amherst Research Computing & Data (RCD) supports the university’s research community by providing advanced computing infrastructure, data management services, and expert consultation.

The office manages the university's central HPC environment, which includes hundreds of compute nodes and thousands of CPU cores, designed to handle the demands of large-scale, data-intensive research. RCD also provides support for specialized computing needs, such as access to GPU computing for parallel processing and AI applications. The UNITY Cluster is a high-performance computing (HPC) resource supporting over 500 researchers across various disciplines. Featuring over 10,000 CPU cores, 100+ GPU nodes, and more than 3 petabytes of data storage, UNITY enables large-scale data analysis, simulations, and machine learning, providing robust computational power and flexibility to accelerate discovery and innovation across the university's academic community.

In addition to technical resources, RCD provides hands-on training, workshops, and consultation services to help researchers develop skills in scientific programming, data management, and the effective use of computational tools. The group works closely with faculty and research teams to optimize their workflows, providing tailored solutions that enhance productivity and research outcomes.

RCD is also responsible for ensuring that research data is stored and managed securely, meeting compliance requirements for sensitive data. Through these services, UMass Amherst RCD empowers researchers to advance discovery, innovation, and scholarship across diverse academic disciplines.