Calendar of Research Computing & Data Workshops for Researchers

Upcoming Events

  • Introduction to Pytorch: A quickstart workshop in running ML jobs on ACCESS

    Virtual

    In this workshop, participants will leverage national compute resources within the NSF-funded ACCESS ecosystem to run simple machine learning experiments and familiarize themselves with Pytorch. Designed as a concise introduction to the use of Pytorch, the presenter will share their experience using Pytorch for research. Topics we will cover include environment setup, various machine learning pipelines, loading pretrained models, and …

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  • Introduction to Research on AWS

    Virtual

    This hands-on AWS workshop is designed for researchers that are new to AWS and leveraging the cloud for research. You will learn how to launch EC2 compute instances and work with data stored in Amazon S3 using both the AWS Console and command line. You will also be introduced to Lightsail for Research and SageMaker Notebooks, two AWS services that …

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  • Introduction to Overleaf: Advanced Features

    Virtual

    The Intro to Overleaf Part III webinar is ideal for you if you want a deep insight into advanced features within Overleaf and how to make the most of your account access or subscription. You’ll have the chance to hear from an Overleaf representative, ask questions about theplatform and learn firsthand about using Overleaf / LaTeX.This webinar will be covering:- …

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  • Streamlining Custom Research App Development with Amazon Q Developer

    Virtual

    L200 – Recommended for researchers with coding experienceThis hands-on coding workshop is tailored for researchers aiming to accelerate theirdevelopment of research tools and applications. You'll explore the full potential of Amazon Q Developer, an AI coding assistant that goes beyond code generation. Learn how this tool can assist in planning your application architecture, optimizing AWS resource utilization, and even troubleshooting …

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  • Intro to Julia and examples

    Virtual

    Julia is a new language specifically designed to be fast and replace Matlab, R, and Python. Julia behaves like an interpreted language but is just in time compiled to maximize performance, sometimes exceeding the speed of C and C++.This session will give an overview of basic julia features and demonstrate some of its capabilities. Presented by Steven Dick

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  • Customizing LLMs for Research Using Amazon Bedrock

    Virtual

    L200 – Recommended for researchers with foundational GenAI knowledge This workshop focuses on techniques for customizing Large Language Models (LLMs) using Amazon Bedrock. Participants will explore four key areas: (1) Knowledge Bases and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), a method to enhance LLMs with external information; (2) LLM Customization through Fine-Tuning and Continued Pre-Training, allowing researchers to tailor models for specific …

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  • Prompt Engineering 101

    Virtual

    In this demo, participants will dive into the world of prompt engineering—a crucial skill for effectively interacting with AI models like ChatGPT. Tailored for beginners to intermediates, this session will explore the art and science of crafting prompts that yield accurate, creative, and useful outputs. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a solid understanding of prompt structuring …

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  • Building Chatbots in Azure using OpenAI

    Virtual

    Dive into the world of conversational AI in our workshop, where participants will gain exposure to building intelligent chatbots using the powerful combination of Microsoft Azure and OpenAI services. This session provides a practical exploration of creating intelligent chatbots without the need for extensive coding expertise. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding of chatbot development using OpenAI! Presented …

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