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 »Research Data Storage Service and Data Management for UCLA Health Researchers
UCLA Health IT has rolled out a new Data Storage Service. This session will cover how to get the most from the service, and will offer some data management, storage ...
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 »CCPR Computing Orientation
Covers computing resources and data access for population research ie TS2, SSC-HPC.
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 »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 ...
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 »URFP and MMUF Scholarship Info Session – with Pizza!
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URSP) and the Mellon May Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF), as well as how to apply!
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write proposals for research and creative projects.
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 »Quantitative Research Methods Workshop
Learn quantitative methods for conducting north campus research.
Find out more »Interviewing Research Methods Workshop
Learn how to interview research subjects and design questions.
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 »Cornerstone 4: Collecting and Citing Sources Workshop
Learn how to create a customized library of resources for your project.
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 »Navigating Climate Change Mitigation and Economic Transition Risks
Speaker: Robert Fofrich, Ph.D. IDRE and UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow Institute of the Environment and Sustainability University of California Los Angeles Place: Virtual (Register here for the Zoom link) Abstract: ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write proposals for research and creative projects.
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W31: Spatial Transcriptomics
Spatial transcriptomics is an emerging field that bridges molecular biology and anatomy. Over the last decade, a battery of assays have been developed that profile gene expression in-situ, i.e, measuring ...
Find out more »URFP and MMUF Scholarship Info Session – with Pizza!
Learn all about the Undergraduate Research Fellows Program (URSP) and the Mellon May Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF), as well as how to apply!
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 »Cornerstone 5: Writing a Literature Review Workshop
Learn how to organize your research into a coherent and compelling literature review.
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 »W7: ChIP-seq Analysis
This workshop aims to provide skills needed to address principles of the assay, quality assessment, sequencing depth, data processing and functional downstream analyses of ChIP-seq datasets. Students will have opportunities to practice ...
Find out more »Research and Creative Proposal Workshop
Learn how to write proposals for research and creative projects.
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 »Cornerstone 6: Developing Your Research Plan Workshop
Plan your project from start to finish.
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 »GEO: Search, Use and Submit
NCBI’s Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) is an archive for gene expression and epigenomics studies that now contains over 233,000 studies. GEO’s content includes data from over 6000 organisms, with most of ...
Find out more »W21: Image Processing for Microscopy
The analysis of imaging datasets is both exciting and challenging. New and increasingly powerful techniques try to maximize the information derived from multi-dimensional imaging datasets. Yet, every dataset can be ...
Find out more »W37: Applications of Large Language Models
This 3-day interactive workshop introduces the overarching principles guiding generative modeling and specifically Large-Scale Language Models (LLM), their application in Python for inference, and specific use-cases in Genomics. Experience with ...
Find out more »GPU Programming Using OpenACC
The Office of Advanced Research Computing (OARC) is pleased to be one of the remote sites for the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) workshop on Using GPUs with OpenACC on November ...
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 »W32: GitHub/Docker
Learn how to make your applications ready for production and distribution. This workshop will give you your introduction to setting up version control and containerization for your applications to ensure ...
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, ...
Find out more »Aleph Journal Vol. 21 Release Party and Info Session
Learn all about Undergraduate Research Week 2024, including how to apply to the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Showcase event and for awards and prizes.
Find out more »Effect size measures for linear multilevel models in R
In 2019, Rights and Sterba introduced a set of effect size measures for linear multilevel models in the article Quantifying Explained Variance in Multilevel Models: An Integrative Framework for Defining ...
Find out more »Effect size measures for linear multilevel models in R
In 2019, Rights and Sterba introduced a set of effect size measures for linear multilevel models in the article Quantifying Explained Variance in Multilevel Models: An Integrative Framework for Defining ...
Find out more »W5b: RNA-Seq II Analysis
RNA-seq II aims to provide tools for analysis of gene expression data from read counts to biology using R. To facilitate learning, the workshop will use a real case study ...
Find out more »W33: Accessing Clinical Databases
The UCLA ATLAS Precision Health Biobank integrates genetic information and de-identified medical records to enable precision health research. This introductory workshop will cover the basics of extracting health-related phenotypes from ...
Find out more »HPC@UCLA: Batch Job Submission on H2C (the Hoffman2 Cluster)
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 »Overcoming Common Issues on Hoffman2 Cluster
In this workshop, we will explore several frequent challenges encountered when using the Hoffman2 cluster. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to address these issues independently, enhancing their efficiency ...
Find out more »Collecting Research Data on the Go
Mobile App Research allows for flexible collection of data. Being “in the field” can now happen anytime and anywhere. This is true across a broad spectrum of disciplines today including ...
Find out more »Panel Discussion on Applications of AI in Research Computing
Venue: Virtual (register here for the Zoom link) The IDRE Early Career Researchers (ECR) group is pleased to host a panel discussion on applications of AI technology in research computing. ...
Find out more »HPC Workshop: Message Passing Interface (MPI)
UCLA-IDRE, along with ACCESS and Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, is pleased to announce a workshop on the Introduction to Message Passing Interface (MPI). This workshop will give C and Fortran programmers a ...
Find out more »IRB Basics
This presentation will provide an overview of the types of submissions requiring IRB review via the UCLA IRBs' electronic submission system, BruinIRB. Guidance for data management, storage and sharing will ...
Find out more »Using GitHub for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
Do you write and version code in Github? In this workshop you will learn how to use Github Actions to automatically and securely deploy your source code across your infrastructure. ...
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 »Empowering Precision Medicine with Data: The All of Us Research Program
The All of Us Research Program, led by the NIH, seeks to advance precision medicine by enrolling one million diverse participants, with a focus on underrepresented communities and innovative use ...
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 »Hoffman2 Happy Hour: Using RStudio on Hoffman2
Join us for an engaging session in the Hoffman2 Happy Hour Series as we explore how to effectively use RStudio on Hoffman2. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate the use of ...
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 »Using Containers on HPC Resources
Containers are revolutionizing the way scientific software is run on High-Performance Computing (HPC) platforms by providing a ‘virtual’ OS that simplifies application installation and portability. This session will guide you ...
Find out more »RAG for Open Source LLMs
Learn how to reduce hallucinations and improve the quality of LLM responses using retrieval augmented generation.
Find out more »Building Containers for HPC
Building on the concepts introduced in Using Containers on HPC Resources, this session will focus on creating custom containers designed to run seamlessly on HPC platforms. Participants will learn how ...
Find out more »Introduction to Databases pt.1
Databases are central tools for organizing research. In addition to storing data, databases allow for data to be quantified in meaningful ways. The process of creating a database can also ...
Find out more »Using A.I. Tools Effectively and Ethically for Academic Research
UCLA undergraduate students and other UCLA students, faculty, and staff are invited to register for this hands-on workshop exploring the ethical and practical uses of A.I. text generation tools, led ...
Find out more »Planning for Accessibility in Research Proposals and Practices
In this training you will lean learn about the following topics: • Introduction to DCP and Services for Researchers • Training and Resources for Accessible Research • Accessible Research Tools ...
Find out more »Introduction to Graph Databases
Graph databases are at the frontier of data science, humanities, and AI computing. Built to handle dense, highly interconnected data, graph databases underpin many social networks, big data applications, and ...
Find out more »Introduction to Survival Analysis in R
Survival analysis models time-to-event outcomes. This workshop introduces usage of the survival package in R for some of the most commonly used survival methods. Topics include data setup, Kaplan-Meier estimates ...
Find out more »EHR Research Data Provisioning
A complete walkthrough of the UCLA EHR Data Provisioning Workflow Cycle. Descriptive talk of the full implementation of the Regulatory Requirements, the Technical Specifications, and the integration of Multiple Data ...
Find out more »Big Data on HPC
Unlock the potential of High-Performance Computing (HPC) for solving Big Data challenges in this introductory workshop. Designed for researchers and data enthusiasts, this session will focus on using Big Data ...
Find out more »High Performance Python for Data Analytics pt.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 »Introduction to Mediation Models using 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 »NIH Data Sharing Policies – Tips for Participant Protections and Data Security
Policy and how they harmonize with one another. This talk will delve into participant protections describing frameworks to consider when working with participant data, especially from American Indian or Alaskan ...
Find out more »Accessing and Activating Audiovisual Materials for Your Research
Through this workshop attendees will learn how to search, access, and activate audiovisual materials to help with their research. This includes step-by-step processes of searching through UCLA's expansive Special Collections ...
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