Introduction to Immersive Annotated 360 Virtual Tours with Adobe Captivate
Most would agree that in terms of creating virtual experiences as part of research, more context is better. Contextual information allows for a bigger picture to be seen and can ...
Find out more »Hoffman2 Happy Hours: Connecting To the Hoffman2 Cluster via remote desktop / Data Transfer to and from the Hoffman2 Cluster
Opening a remote desktop on the Hoffman2 Cluster / Data transfer hands on Questions about this workshop can be directed to Raffaella D’Auria (dauria@oarc.ucla.edu). Register here: https://ucla.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lde2qpzIuGNJpOwJKHy04Z8ivrbFCWuEe
Find out more »Containers for HPC workshop
This workshop will go over how to use container on HPC resources. Containers are a great way to run scientific software on various HPC platforms. Users can create a ‘virtual’ ...
Find out more »Building Containers for HPC
This workshop is a follow-up to a previous workshop on “Using Containers on HPC Resources”. This workshop will focus on creating containers to be ran on HPC resources. We will ...
Find out more »Hoffman2 Happy Hour: Rstudio for HPC
The Hoffman2 Happy Hours Series: Using Rstudio on Hoffman2 is best with a Rstudio Server app. This Happy Hour shows an example of using a Rstudio Server with Apptainer. Questions ...
Find out more »Learning ChatGPT — Its Past, Present, and Future
Ever since its debut in November 2022, ChatGPT has become one of the most intriguing technological advancements of our time. Particularly within scientific communities, there’s a genuine interest in its ...
Find out more »Hoffman2 Happy Hours: Running Jupyter Notebooks on the Hoffman2 Cluster
How to connect to the Hoffman2 Cluster via Jupyter / how to run python, R, Julia, bash, etc. notebooks / creating interactive presentations / running jupyter notebooks in python or ...
Find out more »Introduction to the Command Line Interface
The most widely used way to interact with computers is through a graphical user interface, for example, the desktop interface of Microsoft Windows or Mac OS. However, you can also ...
Find out more »Creating GIS Route Networks with pgRouting and the Hoffman2 Shared Computing Cluster
Are you interested in making maps that show connections between places? Do you want to find the quickest or easiest way to get between two points? Do you want to ...
Find out more »Introduction to Shell Scripting
Shell scripts enable users to link together multiple Linux commands into a single executable program. They can save users from a lot of wasted time, effort, and headache. For example, ...
Find out more »Hoffman2 Happy Hours: Running interactive and batch jobs on the Hoffman2 Cluster
Requesting interactive sessions / loading and starting interactive applications /interactive versus non interactive (batch) jobs / submitting batch jobs to the scheduler / Running: serial – multithreaded – parallel jobs ...
Find out more »Harnessing the Power of HPC for Machine Learning: Tools and Techniques
In this engaging workshop, explore the symbiotic relationship between Machine Learning (ML) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), a collaboration that stands at the forefront of modern computational advancements. Participants will gain ...
Find out more »Hoffman2 Happy Hours: Running array jobs on the Hoffman2 Cluster / Running jobs on GPU nodes
Array jobs are a special class of batch jobs that use one submission script to execute multiple tasks, this is one of the most efficient ways of harnessing the computing ...
Find out more »Cloud Computing Workshops: GCP Compute Engine
Cloud computing service allows users to access various computing resources such as applications, servers, storage, databases, networking, analytics, and artificial intelligence through the internet. This workshop series aims to offer ...
Find out more »Cloud Computing Workshops: GCP Cloud Storages
Cloud computing service allows users to access various computing resources such as applications, servers, storage, databases, networking, analytics, and artificial intelligence through the internet. This workshop series aims to offer ...
Find out more »Spatial Humanities and High Performance Computing
As spatial data becomes more plentiful and available, there are new challenges for accessing it in scholarship. From point clouds with millions of entries to complex elevation maps, it is ...
Find out more »Learning ChatGPT: An Accessible Introduction
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has rapidly become one of the most intriguing technological advancements of our time. In the first session of our “Learning ChatGPT” workshop series, ...
Find out more »Introduction to Linear Regression in R
This workshop teaches the basics of the linear regression model, the foundation for most other regression models. Topics include understanding the model equation, continuous and categorical predictors, interpreting the model ...
Find out more »Annotate Digital Imagery: Theory, Applied Practice, and Tools for Research
Information systems since the advent of the World Wide Web have offered increasingly sophisticated and reliable tools for inquiry and scholarship based upon centuries-old practices of annotation. What are the ...
Find out more »Learning ChatGPT: A Deep Technical Dive
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has rapidly become one of the most intriguing technological advancements of our time. In the second session of our “Learning ChatGPT” workshop series, ...
Find out more »Zero-inflated and Hurdle models for Count Data in R
This workshop introduces zero-inflated poisson, zero-inflated negative binomial, and hurdle models for count data, which are two-part models used when more zeros are found in the data than expected with ...
Find out more »Introduction to Mediation Models in Mplus
This workshop will introduce mediation (i.e., causal) models using Mplus. Explanations of the syntax and output will be given, as well as some tips about reporting such analyses. Models with ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Intro to H2C (Hoffman2 Cluster)
The Hoffman2 Cluster is a powerful computational resource for the UCLA research community. Come and learn what is it and how you can get started using it. Instructor: Raffaella D’Auria ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Working at the UNIX shell & Environmental Modules on H2C
Knowledge of Linux is key to successfully using most HPC resources, including the Hoffman2 Cluster. This workshop introduces users to basic usage of the command line interface (CLI), basic file ...
Find out more »Data Visualization with Python I: Plotting Fundamentals
Python is a very popular language for computational and data science, and it has many powerful capabilities for visualizing data in the pursuit of understanding and conveying underlying patterns. The ...
Find out more »Introduction to Network Analysis Tools and Methodologies
Network analysis allows for the modeling of connections between people, places, concepts, and entities in nearly any field of study. We can visualize, describe, and even predict these connections by ...
Find out more »Data Visualization with Python II: Making Interactive Plots and Dashboards
Python is a very popular language for computational and data science, and it has many powerful capabilities for visualizing data in the pursuit of understanding and conveying underlying patterns. The ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Jupyter Notebooks/ JupyterLan on H2C
Jupyter Notebook and JupyterLab are a powerful tool for interactive computing and for proof of concept implementations. Come and learn how to open jupyter sessions on your local browser while ...
Find out more »Optimizing research with GPUs on Hoffman2
This workshop caters to computing professionals and researchers eager to push the boundaries of high-performance computing using GPUs. Tailored for an audience that ranges from novices to experienced users, the ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Interactive Computing on H2C
Learn how to perform interactive computing on the Hoffman2 Cluster. From requesting the computational resources needed for your interactive session to loading and starting TUI and GUI applications. Instructor: Raffaella ...
Find out more »High Performance Python for Data Analytics (1)
While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series, ...
Find out more »R Graphics: Introduction to ggplot2
This seminar teaches the “grammar” of graphics that underlies the ggplot2 package, allowing the user to build eye-catching, publication-quality graphics layer-by-layer. We will cover the basic elements of the grammar ...
Find out more »Cloud Computing Workshops: Build your own HPC cluster on the cloud
Cloud computing service enables users to access various computing resources such as applications, storage, databases, and even machine learning. This workshop will cover how to create your own high-performance computing ...
Find out more »High Performance Python for Data Analytics (2)
While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series, ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Batch Job Submission on H2C
Batch computing enables you to execute concurrently or independently a large number of simulations, practically scaling up your ability to conduct research. Come and learn the basics of how to ...
Find out more »Applies Survey Data Analysis in SPSS
The workshop will introduce the basic concepts and elements necessary to analyze data collected via a complex sampling design. The workshop will use SPSS Complex Samples to conduct descriptive analyses. ...
Find out more »Analysis and Visualization of interactions in R
In regression, we are often interested in an interaction, which is the modification or moderation of the effect of an independent variable by another. Understanding interactions involves interpreting the regression ...
Find out more »R Markdown Basics
R Markdown files integrate text, Markdown, and R code into dynamic documents that weave together plain text, formatted text, and the output of the R code. The resulting dynamic reports ...
Find out more »Applied Survey Data Analysis in Stata
This workshop will cover both the use of descriptive and inferential statistics with complex survey data in Stata. We will also discuss post-estimation commands, the analysis of subpopulations, and some ...
Find out more »Output tables in R
R is a powerful programming language specifically designed for statistical analysis. In this workshop, we will explore some of the tools and packages available in R to craft visually appealing ...
Find out more »Migrating Code Repositories into the UCLA Github Enterprise Account
Do you have Code Repositories that are scattered across multiple external platforms? If you are already using Github, are you paying for private repositories? Do you want to have your ...
Find out more »Markdown, Zotero, and Quarto for Academic Writing and Publishing
Are you tired of wasting precious time converting your research documents into public websites and presentations? Have you ever needed to change the format of your writing to fit a ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Intro to H2C (the Hoffman2 Cluster)
The Hoffman2 Cluster is a powerful computational resource for the UCLA research community. Come and learn what is it and how you can get started using it. Click here to ...
Find out more »New Platforms for Building Virtual 3D Environments: Replacement Platforms for Mozilla Hubs
Are you interested in creating and publishing 3D virtual environments on the Web? Would you like to be able to quickly spatially model multimedia assets? This workshop will introduce you ...
Find out more »Docker containerization: Fundamentals
Built on a hypervisor of the host operating system, a virtual machine (VM) provides an isolated virtual environment that allows for the execution of guest operating systems and applications. However, ...
Find out more »Disability Culture and Allyship
A training about disability culture at UCLA and the larger world. Learn about accessibility vs accommodations and how to best inclusive to people with disabilities at work and in the ...
Find out more »Intro to using Mobile Apps in Research Studies
Nearly 7 out of 8 billion of the world’s population uses mobile phones. Learn about several uses in research including information dissemination techniques, data (image/audio/video) collection, geo-tagged content and gamification. ...
Find out more »OARC AI Workshop with VAST & NVIDIA
Join the Office of Advanced Research Computing for an in-depth exploration of how GPU computing is revolutionizing AI and HPC workloads. Gain hands-on knowledge from experts in generative AI, large ...
Find out more »OARC AI Workshop with VAST & NVIDIA
Join the Office of Advanced Research Computing for an in-depth exploration of how GPU computing is revolutionizing AI and HPC workloads. Gain hands-on knowledge from experts in generative AI, large ...
Find out more »Docker containerization: Practice
Built on a hypervisor of the host operating system, a virtual machine (VM) provides an isolated virtual environment that allows for the execution of guest operating systems and applications. However, ...
Find out more »Intro to Digital Accessibility in Research
What is digital accessibility? How can the research enterprise be more prepared to be inclusive of people with disabilities. What should an IRB be evaluating in terms of digital accessibility?
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Working at the UNIX shell & Environmental Modules on H2C (the Hoffman2 Cluster)
Knowledge of Linux is key to successfully using most HPC resources, including the Hoffman2 Cluster. This workshop introduces users to basic usage of the command line interface (CLI), basic file ...
Find out more »Massively Parallel Computing with GPU
This workshop series offers an in-depth exploration of massively parallel programming with Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of parallel computing concepts, the distinctions between CPU ...
Find out more »Massively Parallel Computing with GPU
This workshop series offers an in-depth exploration of massively parallel programming with Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of parallel computing concepts, the distinctions between CPU ...
Find out more »Learning Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) at Hoffman2
As the excitement around ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) continues to grow, many are exploring how to leverage these technologies in their own domains to achieve more targeted ...
Find out more »Using GitHub for Collaboration and Project Management
Do you build software applications and use GitHub for your code versioning? In this workshop you will learn about GitHub Projects and how to create and resolve issues. You will ...
Find out more »Introduction to Mediation Models with the PROCESS macro in SPSS
This workshop will introduce the PROCESS Macro in SPSS (written by Andrew Hayes). Basic models will be demonstrated. Explanations of the syntax and output will be given, as well as ...
Find out more »Introduction to Mediation Models with the PROCESS macro in SPSS
This workshop will introduce the PROCESS Macro in SPSS (written by Andrew Hayes). Basic models will be demonstrated. Explanations of the syntax and output will be given, as well as ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Jupyter Notebooks/JupyterLan on H2C (the Hoffman2 Cluster)
Jupyter Notebook and JupyterLab are a powerful tool for interactive computing and for proof of concept implementations. Come and learn how to open jupyter sessions on your local browser while ...
Find out more »Research Study Design Considerations for Mobile Technology
Study designs that includes mobile apps requires planning, forethought, and awareness of the data needed to achieve your grant’s “specific aims”. Mobile devices are near ubiquitous but if you are ...
Find out more »Amazon Generative AI & Machine Learning Workshop
Join us for first of a series of AWS AIML Workshops led by experienced Senior Solution Architects from Amazon Web Services(AWS). This series is designed to elevate your cloud computing ...
Find out more »Introduction to Version Control with Git, Part 1
As a computational researcher, it can be essential to know how to use version control in order to run other people’s code or to develop code as part of a ...
Find out more »Learning Neural Network
Neural networks are the “beating heart” of modern LLM-based AI systems, driving everything from image recognition to natural language processing. In this 2-hour lecture, we’ll explore the foundational concepts of ...
Find out more »Planning for Accessibility in your Research Proposals
As you plan and budget for your research studies, keep in mind that making your research findings accessible should be a forethought and not an afterthought. If you are going ...
Find out more »Introduction to SPSS
SPSS is a very easy-to-use statistical package that runs on Windows, Macintosh and UNIX platforms. This class is designed for people who are just starting to use SPSS. The students ...
Find out more »Introduction to SPSS
SPSS is a very easy-to-use statistical package that runs on Windows, Macintosh and UNIX platforms. This class is designed for people who are just starting to use SPSS. The students ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Interactive Computing on H2C (the Hoffman2 Cluster)
Learn how to perform interactive computing on the Hoffman2 Cluster. From requesting the computational resources needed for your interactive session to loading and starting TUI and GUI applications. Click here ...
Find out more »Introduction to Version Control with Git, Part 2
GitHub is a web-based platform for software projects using Git. This workshop will continue the Git introduction by focusing on how to use the features of GitHub for accessing, managing, ...
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