Skills-Based Workshops and Short Courses
To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and professional technical proficiency, the WAVE HPC Center offers a variety of skills-based workshops and short courses. These programs are designed to equip the Â鶹´«Ã½ community with the practical tools required to effectively utilize our high-performance computing environment. Initially established with support from the Fletcher Jones Foundation, these courses provide flexible, hands-on training for users across all academic levels.
Who These Workshops Are For
WAVE training programs are open to members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community across disciplines. Participants include:
- Undergraduate and graduate students beginning computational research
- Faculty integrating HPC into their teaching or research
- Researchers working with large datasets or simulations
- Staff supporting data analysis and research computing
These workshops help ensure that the Â鶹´«Ã½ community can confidently utilize WAVE’s computing infrastructure for coursework, research, and professional development.
Core Training Topics
Workshops focus on practical, hands-on skills that help participants work effectively in a high-performance computing environment. Topics commonly covered include:
- Navigating Linux environments and remote HPC systems
- Managing files and large datasets on HPC storage systems
- Submitting and monitoring jobs using SLURM job scheduling
- Using Python and Jupyter Notebooks for computational analysis
- Running machine learning and AI workflows on GPU clusters
- Developing efficient command-line and automation workflows
These skills allow participants to scale their computational work beyond the limitations of standard laptops or desktop systems.
Example Workshops
WAVE regularly offers workshops covering a range of computational topics, including:
Introduction to Machine Learning and AI with Python on the HPC
A foundational workshop introducing machine learning concepts and demonstrating how to scale Python-based workflows using high-performance computing resources.
Introduction to High Performance Computing
An entry-level workshop covering essential HPC skills such as Linux navigation, efficient file management, and job scheduling with SLURM.
Leveraging Jupyter Notebooks to Introduce Computational Skills to Non-CS Students
A workshop designed to help students analyze data and develop programming skills using an accessible Jupyter Notebook environment.
Efficiency-Driven Command Line Skills for High-Performance Computing
An advanced training session focused on improving productivity through command-line techniques, workflow automation, and efficient research practices.