Workshops, seminars, and training events for researchers
The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is pleased to present an OpenACC GPU programming workshop. OpenACC is the accepted standard using compiler directives to allow quick development of GPU capable codes using standard languages and compilers. It has been used with great success to accelerate real applications within very short development periods. This workshop assumes knowledge of either C or Fortran programming. …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsLearn basic programming in R through practical data pre-processing tasks. Participants will learn how to use R to import, inspect, clean, transform, summarize, reshape, and export messy datasets. The session will include guided demonstrations and hands-on exercises where attendees practice writing R code using common tools and packages. Learning outcomes: - Introduction to R - Importing and inspecting data - Cleaning column …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsStructured Query Language (SQL) is used for data retrieval, searching, modification, and reporting by relational database systems. This workshop is an introductory level course aimed at researchers and students new to databases. You will learn how to explore data stored in databases like Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, mySQL, Oracle, and SQLite using SQL. You will gain hands-on experience querying, …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsIf you are starting your Overleaf journey and looking for a clear, beginner‑friendly introduction to LaTeX, this workshop is designed for you. Overleaf is a collaborative, cloud‑based platform that streamlines the process of creating professional documents using LaTeX—an essential tool for producing research papers, theses, posters, and technical reports.Learning outcomes:- Overleaf and LaTeX Basics- Creating a new project- Using Visual …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsThis advanced Overleaf workshop is designed for participants who are already familiar with the basics of LaTeX and are ready to develop more sophisticated document‑authoring skills. This workshop will be conducted by a specialist form the Overleaf team. There will be time for questions and discussions with the presenter.Learning outcomes:- Best Practices For Document Structures- Cross-referencing- Math Typesetting- Creating Complex …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsPrompt engineering is the practice of writing clear and effective instructions to get better responses from large language models (LLMs). This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basic ideas of prompt engineering and shows how small changes in a prompt can improve the quality, accuracy, and usefulness of AI-generated responses.Participants will learn simple and practical techniques such as giving clear instructions, assigning …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsThe "shell" in Unix is a generic term for the program that provides the basic user interface to the system. Typically, this would be a command line interface, but might also include a graphical interface (e.g., "gnome shell"). This workshop will cover commands common to most variations of Unix and Unix command line interface shells.The second half of this workshop …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsHealthy data management provides a foundation for strong research. This session will introduce participants to the components of a data management plan, data management processes, the DMPTool, and data repositories. Topics include data expectations, data and metadata standards, access and sharing considerations, and data storage and preservation.This event will not be recorded. Any materials provided by the presenter will be …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsResearch involving human subjects carries obligations that extend well past IRB approval — they follow the data through collection, storage, sharing, and retention. This 60-minute virtual session brings the IRB and Information Security together to walk researchers through what those obligations look like in practice, and how to meet them without slowing a project down.The IRB portion covers what reviewers …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsLaTeX is a document preparation system widely used in academic and research communities for creating journal articles, thesis, technical reports, presentations, and other scientific documents. This hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of LaTeX and is intended for participants with little or no prior experience.Learning Outcomes:- Navigate Overleaf and create a new LaTeX project.- Understand the basic structure and syntax of …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsLearn how to create clear, accurate, and effective data visualizations using Python. Participants will explore key principles of visualization design, including how to choose appropriate chart types, use color effectively, and avoid common plotting mistakes involving scales, axes, ordering, labels, and other design choices. The session will also introduce three widely used Python visualization libraries, (Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly), and discuss …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsMATLAB EXPO Online is a technical conference for engineers, scientists, researchers, and educators to hear about industry trends, learn about the latest features and capabilities in MATLAB and Simulink, and network with peers and industry leaders. Join MATLAB EXPO Online 2026 to connect with MathWorks and industry experts to learn about the latest trends and advancements in engineering and science. You …
UCF Research Cyberinfrastructure EventsMATLAB EXPO Online is a technical conference for engineers, scientists, researchers, and educators to hear about industry trends, learn about the latest features and capabilities in MATLAB and Simulink, and network with peers and industry leaders. Join MATLAB EXPO Online 2026 to connect with MathWorks and industry experts to learn about the latest trends and advancements in engineering and science. You …
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