Events
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This in-person workshop will give students, staff, and faculty an introduction to the research computing clusters at Purdue University. Attendees should have some knowledge of Linux prior to attending (resources available on the RCAC training page. T...
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ACCESS HPC Workshop: Machine Learning and Big Data
Purdue Research Computing will host a free two-day workshop for faculty, staff, and students looking to learn more about using Spark and Tensorflow to leverage the power of high-performance computing resources, including Purdue’s community clusters a...
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This webinar covers the basics of connecting to the Anvil cluster, managing the user environment, running jobs, and data management. Knowledge of basic UNIX commands and submitting batch jobs to a cluster will be helpful. Topics Overview: Anvil syst...
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Due to the weather conditions, we will offer this workshop in an online format today via MS Teams. The original description is included below. This in-person workshop will give students, staff, and faculty an introduction to the research computing cl...
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NVIDIA DLI Fundamentals of Deep Learning
Fundamentals of Deep Learning is offered by RCAC in collaboration with Nvidia's Deep Learning Institute for Purdue faculty, staff, and students. This in-person workshop provides foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in deep learning. Some ba...
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The RCAC Open OnDemand virtual workshop is for students, staff, and faculty interested in transitioning from using local computing resources to using HPC cluster resources via Open OnDemand. No prerequisite knowledge is required. Topic Overview: Bac...
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Software Installation 101 is for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of software installation on Linux/Unix-based high-performance computing systems. Prior experience with the command line and cluster computing will be helpful. Topics covered wi...
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Generative AI Series Part 1: Prompt Engineering
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...
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RCAC ACCESS Anvil Open OnDemand
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...
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Generative AI Series Part 2: Underlying Architecture and Mechanics
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...
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RCAC at Purdue Spring Fest 2024
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...
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Envision Center 20 Year Anniversary Open House
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...
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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...
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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...
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Generative AI Series Part 3: Tuning Custom Models
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...
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A Hands-On Introduction to Quantum Computing with NVIDIA’s CUDA Quantum
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...
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Introduction to R for Research Computing
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...
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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...
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Enhancing Generative AI with Retrieval Augmented Generation
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...
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Building and Maintaining Supportive Communities for Women in High Performance Computing
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...