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  • [RCAC Workshop] Fundamentals of Research Storage

    • STEW 279

    The Fundamentals of Research Storage workshop is a 1-day training event that covers the full spectrum of research storage systems available to RCAC users. It starts with basic concepts and the various advantages and disadvantages of different storage...

  • The Genomics Exchange

    • Teams Meeting

    "The Genomics Exchange," is a new recurring event designed to foster discussions, share insights, and build a vibrant genomics community. Each session will focus on a key topic in genomics, bringing together experts and enthusiasts alike f...

  • Purdue’s chapter of Women in High-Performance Computing (WHPC) group will host a virtual discussion on microaggressions on Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m.

    • Microsoft Teams

    This informal discussion will allow participants to share their experiences and thoughts on microaggressions, as well as brainstorm strategies with others. Participants may be interested in reviewing the following materials before the discussion: M...

  • Speeding Up Your MATLAB Code

    • STEW B001 (The Envision Center)

    Register Here for this workshop Are you interested in learning how to optimize your computations with MATLAB for faster performance? This course will teach you how to speed up your applications and scale them to clusters and clouds. You'll also learn...

  • Purdue’s chapter of Women in High-Performance Computing (WHPC) group will host a virtual discussion on imposter syndrome on Friday, October 18 at 10 a.m.

    • Microsoft Teams

    This informal discussion will allow participants to share their experiences and thoughts on imposter syndrome, as well as brainstorm strategies with others. Participants may be interested in reviewing the following materials before the discussion: o...

  • Purdue WHPC networking event to be held Aug. 27

    • Envision Center

    Purdue’s chapter of Women in High-Performance Computing (WHPC) will host a networking event on Aug. 27 from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Envision Center. This unique gathering is designed to empower, connect and inspire women in the HPC community. This event i...

  • Fundamentals of HPC

    • STEW B001

    Please register here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vNS4DYI3hsRoGy The Fundamentals of HPC in-person workshop takes researchers from scratch through basic cluster usage and necessary UNIX concepts and practices. The first day starts w...

  • Building and Maintaining Supportive Communities for Women in High Performance Computing

    • Virtual

    Join us for a first of its kind Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) event, co-hosted by the Northeast, Purdue, and Virginia WHPC chapters to engage in discussions about current challenges and opportunities for fostering a more diverse and incl...

  • Enhancing Generative AI with Retrieval Augmented Generation

    • MS Teams

    This intermediate workshop targets individuals with a foundational knowledge of AI and NLP. Participants will delve into Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using Llama 2 and Hugging Face, exploring text generation inference, word embeddings, and Ch...

  • Intermediate R Programming

    • MS Teams

    This intermediate workshop is designed for individuals with basic R knowledge, focusing on enhancing skills in statistical analysis and data manipulation. Suitable for students, faculty, and the professionals, the workshop covers advanced R technique...

  • Introduction to R for Research Computing

    • MS Teams

    Designed for beginners, this session is ideal for anyone looking to dive into the world of data science, including students, faculty, and professionals. We'll introduce you to the core aspects of R programming, covering its syntax, data types, and ba...

  • A Hands-On Introduction to Quantum Computing with NVIDIA’s CUDA Quantum

    • MS Teams

    Quantum computing leverages the quantum aspects of the physical world to introduce novel methods of information processing. These methods can be combined with classical high-performance computing to build scalable and performant applications. In this...

  • Generative AI Series Part 3: Tuning Custom Models

    • MS Teams

    In the final workshop of the Generative AI series, participants will learn about the advanced aspects of generative AI, focusing on customizing and tuning their models. Recommended for those who have attended the first two parts or have equivalent kn...

  • Research Storage 101

    • LWSN 1142

    This in-person workshop is for students, staff, and faculty interested in learning about options and services available for research data storage and sharing at Purdue (both on and off the clusters). No prerequisite knowledge is required. Topics cove...

  • Python Package Installation

    • MS Teams

    Note: This workshop will now be taking place on Microsoft Teams. The URL and registration links have been updated! This workshop is for students, staff, and faculty interested in learning how to install and run scientific Python applications on RCAC...

  • Envision Center 20 Year Anniversary Open House

    • Envision Center (Stewart B001)

    On April 17th, from 10 AM to Noon, the Envision Center will commemorate its 20th anniversary with an open house. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge collaborative virtual experiences firsthand and engage with the developmen...

  • RCAC at Purdue Spring Fest 2024

    • Lilly Hall

    Mixed reality visualization with Envision Center: View, share and explore 3d models together in a collaborative mixed reality environment using the Meta Quest 3 headset. From insects to supernova remnants, the Envision Center builds interactive data...

  • Generative AI Series Part 2: Underlying Architecture and Mechanics

    • MS Teams

    Part 2 of the Generative AI workshop series delves deeper into the technical underpinnings of generative AI. This workshop is intended for those who have either attended Part 1 or have a basic understanding of prompt engineering. Participants will ga...

  • RCAC ACCESS Anvil Open OnDemand

    • MS Teams

    RCAC ACCESS Anvil Open OnDemand is for students, staff, and faculty interested in transitioning from using local computing resources to using the ACCESS Anvil cluster via Open OnDemand. No prerequisite knowledge is required. Topic Overview: Backgrou...

  • Generative AI Series Part 1: Prompt Engineering

    • MS Teams

    In this initial RCAC Generative AI Series workshop, attendees will explore the art and science of prompt engineering in the realm of generative AI. This session is designed to provide practical insights into crafting effective prompts to generate mor...