If you follow StorageReview regularly, you might have seen the piece on the OSU Ocean Study in real time. We spoke with Chris Sullivan, Director of Research and Academic Computing at Oregon State University, to better understand how technology helps researchers study ocean life and how that impacts the global environment.
Brian met up with Chris at SC25 to discuss the topic further. It's rare for us to write about how technology is used in real-world situations such as OSU's plankton research, so this feature and the podcast gave us that opportunity. As Brian and Chris discuss the research being conducted at OSU, there's genuine excitement about how technology is advancing to support ongoing oceanic studies. Chris has been with Oregon State University for over 24 years and has served as director of biocomputing for the past three years. This live podcast showcases Chris's excitement for science and technology. He called SC25 "candy land." This is a lively and honest discussion (with