Training and Opportunities

Research computing is powered by rapidly evolving technologies that are transforming the field. This page is dedicated to keeping the WLU community informed about upcoming training sessions, as well as valuable opportunities such as grants, conferences, internships, and competitions. We regularly update this page with the latest opportunities, so be sure to check back often! If there are specific areas you’d like us to cover, feel free to reach out to Tom Marcais at tmarcais@wlu.edu with your suggestions for future content.

ByteBoost - Learn and Innovate with Cutting-Edge Computing

We are thrilled to announce the second year of the ByteBoost Cybertraining Program. This groundbreaking program is driven by the imperative to enhance researchers’ proficiency and productivity when navigating cutting-edge, specialized computing technologies. By offering experiential learning opportunities on modern computing technologies, ByteBoost will empower researchers to make the best computing choices in the ever-changing landscape of computational technology. This initiative will focus on supporting researchers to use the technologies of three NSF supported computing testbeds.

Find out more about ByteBoost 2.0.

ESRI Southeast User Conference

The future begins with location! Expand your knowledge and skills in ArcGIS. Engage with the GIS community and discover the power of location, GeoAI, and big data.

Find out more about the Esri Southeast User Conference.

CyberInfrastruture-Enabled Machine Learning (CIML) Summer Institute

The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) Cyberinfrastructure-Enabled Machine Learning (CIML) project is focused on teaching researchers and students the best practices for effectively running machine learning (ML) and data science applications on advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) and high-performance computing (HPC) systems.

The CIML Summer Institute introduces machine learning (ML) concepts to researchers, developers and educators techniques and methods needed to migrate their ML applications from smaller, locally run resources, such as laptops and workstations, to large-scale HPC systems, such as the SDSC’s Expanse supercomputer. Participants will have the opportunity to accelerate their learning process through highly interactive classes with hands-on tutorials using SDSC’s Expanse.

Find out more about CIML.

HPC and Data Science Summer Institute

The SDSC Summer Institute is a week-long workshop hosted annually by the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego, focusing on introductory-to-intermediate topics in High Performance Computing (HPC), Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Designed for researchers and educators in academia and industry, the program equips participants to solve scientific challenges exceeding local computing capabilities.

The purpose of the Summer Institute is to give the attendees an overview of topics in High Performance Computing and Data Science and accelerate their learning process through highly interactive classes with hands-on tutorials on the Expanse Supercomputer. Moreover, the attendees will have many opportunities to meet one-on-one with SDSC’s experts to discuss in detail the best techniques to solve their specific scientific problems. In order to benefit from the classes, the attendees are required to have familiarity with the UNIX/Linux shell. Basic programming skills (in any programming language) are strongly recommended.

Find out more about the HPC & Data Science Summer Institute.

ESRI User Conference

The Esri User Conference (Esri UC) is the premier place for GIS professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect through the shared perspective of geography. Explore training for all levels, discover new insights and innovative technology, and connect with peers and experts.

Find out more about the Esri User Conference.

POSIT::CONF Conference

This annual conference focuses on the R and Python programming languages and their applications in data science. The conference features a variety of workshops, talks, and networking opportunities for attendees, with a particular emphasis on fostering a sense of community among data science professionals. In addition to providing opportunities for learning and professional development, posit::conf also aims to create a fun and engaging atmosphere that encourages attendees to connect with one another and explore the latest trends and technologies in the field.

Find out more about posit conf.

US-RSE Conference

USRSE is the annual US Research Software Engineering Conference. It is hosted by the US Research Software Engineer Association (US-RSE). 

Find out more about USRSE.

SC Conference

SC is the premiere international conference for high-performance computing (HPC), networking, storage and analysis. SC is known for: a dynamic technical program, an engaging exhibit show floor, an incredible SCinet capability, and enriching student and community engagement programs aimed to foster the next generation and ensure theconference is a welcoming environment for everyone.

Find out more about the SC Conference series.