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 »Introduction to Stata
This workshop introduces the statistical software Stata, with a focus on basic commands for importing data, data management, data visualization and simple statistical analysis. This workshop is aimed at new ...
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 »Introduction to SPSS
This workshop introduces the statistical software SPSS, with a focus on basic commands for importing data, data management, data visualization and simple statistical analysis through its point-and-click interface and some ...
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 »Introduction to SAS
This workshop introduces the statistical software SAS, with a focus on basic commands for importing data, data management, data visualization and simple statistical analysis. This workshop is aimed at new ...
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 »Organizing Data using UCLA Health Box for Research Labs
In this session we will cover methods around organizing data in UCLA Health Box for research labs. This will include how to efficiently manage folder hierarchies and permissions to regulate ...
Find out more »Mapping Your Way to Success: Finding and Using Maps at the UCLA Library
Learn about the world-class map collection at the UCLA Library and how to incorporate maps in your research. We will discuss how to find and access maps, and then move ...
Find out more »Tips and Tools for Dealing with Large Datasets in R and Python
This session will cover some basic approaches to squeeze the most out of your local machine when dealing with larger* data sets. We’ll walk through some efficient command line tools, ...
Find out more »Opportunities to Leverage Technology to Assist with Research Recruitment
In this session, we will provide an overview of various technology resources available to assist with clinical research recruitment. These include self-service tools for de-identified cohort identification and data exploration, ...
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 »Cornerstone 1: Getting Started With Research Workshop
Learn how to get started with research and creative inquiry at UCLA including how to find opportunities, earn course credit for doing research or creative practice, and how to find ...
Find out more »Undergraduate Research Week Info Session
Learn all about Undergraduate Research Week (May 20-24, 2024), UCLA’s annual weeklong celebration of undergraduate research and creative inquiry, and how you can present your research or creative project at ...
Find out more »Abstract and Artist Statement Workshop
Interested in applying to present at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, Undergraduate Research Week‘s main event? First, you’ll need an abstract or artist statement! Find out how to write one at ...
Find out more »Abstract and Artist Statement Workshop
Interested in applying to present at the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase, Undergraduate Research Week‘s main event? First, you’ll need an abstract or artist statement! Find out how to write one at ...
Find out more »Getting Started with Embase
Embase is an important database in the health sciences, but it is frequently overlooked or skipped by researchers, students, and clinicians. This introduction to Embase will help you know when ...
Find out more »Understanding Bias in AI Tools
Generative AI is having a moment. As tools like ChatGPT, Bing, and DALL-E grow in popularity, how can we cut through the hype and engage them critically? In this workshop, ...
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 »Getting Started with PubMed
An introduction to searching PubMed perfect for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
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 »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 »Getting Started with CINAHL
An introduction to searching on CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) for first times users and experienced searchers looking for a refresher.
Find out more »Demystifying Publishing for Undergraduates
This workshop is designed for undergraduate students and all who are new to or interested in the prospect of academic publishing. We hope to demystify the research and publishing process ...
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