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SUMMARY:Testing and Code Review Practices in Research Software Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION: MICDE’s Center for Scientific Software Infrastructure encourages you to check out this webinar! \nThis webinar is part of the HPC Best Practices webinar series. This series address issues faced by developers of computational science and engineering (CSE) software on high-performance computers  (HPC). \nSoftware quality in a research context is essential because research software is used in mission-critical situations\, decision making\, and computation of evidence for research publications. This webinar will cover the use of two software quality practices in the development of research software: software testing and peer code review. These practices in software development can lead to both improved scientific results through higher quality software in the short term and more maintainable software in the long term. While these practices are essential for any type of software\, developers of research software typically do not use peer code review and software testing as frequently as they could for maximum impact. \nThe presenter\, California Polytechnic State University Assistant Professor Nasir Eisty\, will discuss the motivation\, challenges\, barriers\, and necessary improvements to make the practices effective for research software development\, based on studies of the research software community conducted via interviews\, surveys\, workshops\, and tutorials. \nParticipation is free and open to the public\, however registration is required for each event. This series is designed for HPC software developers who are seeking help in increasing their team’s productivity\, as well as facility staff who interact extensively with users. \nThese webinars have been organized by the IDEAS project in collaboration with the DOE/ASCR computing facilities (ALCF\, NERSC\, and OLCF)\, and the Exascale Computing Project (ECP).
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/testing-and-code-review-practices-in-research-software-development-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200916T100000
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SUMMARY:Basics of SPSS
DESCRIPTION:Each section will go over one chapter from the materials at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-spss/ \nSection 1: Basics of SPSS (9/16\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 2: Variables (9/23\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 3: Data Management (9/30\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 4: Basic Statistical Analysis (10/7\, 10am – 12pm) \nIt is strongly encouraged to have SPSS installed on your machine. If you are accessing SPSS through AppsAnywhere on Virtual Sites\, then you will need to set up a link to your Google Drive\, Box\, or Dropbox storage.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/basics-of-spss/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
CREATED:20230905T171253Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to QGIS
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide a gentle introduction to GIS concepts and implementation in QGIS. We will cover introductory GIS concepts and will explore the functionalities of QGIS for manipulating and analyzing vector GIS data. The workshop will be especially useful for participants with little or no exposure to GIS. Participants will also learn to generate production quality maps.  No familiarity with QGIS is required. \nThis workshop is virtual. The presenter will be in touch with more information after you register.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-qgis/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
CREATED:20230905T171253Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Python's NumPy library
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce you to the NumPy library in Python\, which is useful in scientific computing. We will cover NumPy’s n-dimensional array object and associated functions in depth\, along with related linear algebra and random number capabilities. Some familiarity with Python is expected. The workshop will be done online via BlueJeans. We will run the code using Google Colab\, which requires a Google account.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-pythons-numpy-library-3/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Linux Command Line
DESCRIPTION:This course will familiarize the student with the basics of accessing and interacting with Linux computers using the GNU/Linux operating system’s Bash shell\, also generically referred to as “the command line”. Topics include: a brief overview of Linux\, the Bash shell\, navigating the file system\, basic commands\, shell redirection\, permissions\, processes\, and the command environment. The workshop will also provide a quick introduction to nano a simple text editor that will be used in subsequent workshops to edit files. \n​ \nPRE-REQUISITES \nNone. \nINSTRUCTOR \nKenneth Weiss\nIT Project Senior Manager \nHITS Academic IT – HPC team \nKen is a High Performance Computing Consultant with the Health Information Technology & Services (HITS) Academic IT – HPC team at the University of Michigan. He works with a team of IT specialists to provide high performance computing support and training for the Medical School. Prior to this\, he spent 21 years managing research computing\, including an HPC cluster\, for Dr. Charles Sing in the Human Genetics Department. \nMATERIALS \n\nLecture Notes\nReference text: William E Shotts\, Jr.\, “The Linux Command Line: A Complete Introduction\,” No Starch Press\, January 2012 .http://linuxcommand.org/tlcl.php\nDownload Creative Commons Licensed version at http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/linuxcommand/TLCL/13.07/TLCL-13.07.pdf\n\n\nCOURSE PREPARATION \nYou will need VPN software to access the U-M network.  If you do not have VPN software already installed\, please download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN software following these instructions.  You will need VPN to be able to use the ssh client to connect to training host. Please use the ‘Campus All traffic’ profile in the Cisco client. \nYou will need an ssh client to connect to the training host. Mac OS X and Linux platforms have this built-in. Here are a couple of choices for Windows platforms: \n\nDownload and install U-M PuTTY/WinSCP from the Compute at the U website. This includes both the PuTTY ssh client and terminal emulator and a graphical file transfer tool in one installer.  This document describes how to download and use this software.  A demonstration of this software will be given during class.  You must have administrative authority over your computer to install this software.\nDownload PuTTY directly from the developer. Download the putty.exe application listed under “Alternative binary files\,”\, then execute the application.  You do not need administrative authority over your computer to use this software.\n\nDuring class you will be given the name of the training host to be able to participate in the hands-on activities. \nA Zoom link will be provided to the participants the day before the class. Registration is required.  Please note\, this session will be recorded.   \nInstructor will be available at the Zoom link\, to be provided\, from 12-1 PM for computer setup assistance. \n\nIf you have questions about this workshop\, please send an email to the instructor at kgweiss@umich.edu
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-the-linux-command-line-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T120000
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SUMMARY:SPSS: Variables
DESCRIPTION:Each section will go over one chapter from the materials at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-spss/ \nSection 1: Basics of SPSS (9/16\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 2: Variables (9/23\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 3: Data Management (9/30\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 4: Basic Statistical Analysis (10/7\, 10am – 12pm) \nIt is strongly encouraged to have SPSS installed on your machine. If you are accessing SPSS through AppsAnywhere on Virtual Sites\, then you will need to set up a link to your Google Drive\, Box\, or Dropbox storage.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/spss-variables/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
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SUMMARY:Using GPUs with Python
DESCRIPTION:Python is the Lingua Franca of Data today and is being increasingly used in scientific computations. This workshop introduces Python GPU tools for porting and writing code that runs on GPUs. The primary tools\, Numba and CuPy\, are presented with examples. This workshop is presented by Kristopher Keipert of NVIDIA. \nThis event is open to students\, faculty\, and staff within the University of Michigan community. A Jupyter notebook is used along with a set of lecture slides. The workshop will use online tools\, so there is no need to install any software ahead of time. \n  \nThis event is brought to you by the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering\, and Consulting for Statistics\, Computing & Analytics Research at the University of Michigan in partnership with NVIDIA. \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/using-gpus-with-python-workshop-by-nvidia/
LOCATION:Zoom Event
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
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SUMMARY:Using GPUs with Python
DESCRIPTION:Python is the Lingua Franca of Data today and is being increasingly used in scientific computations. This workshop introduces Python GPU tools for porting and writing code that runs on GPUs. The primary tools\, Numba and CuPy\, are presented with examples. A Jupyter notebook is used along with a set of lecture slides. \nThe workshop will use online tools\, so there is no need to install any software ahead of time.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/using-gpus-with-python/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200924T170000
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SUMMARY:R I: Data Wrangling
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will delve into common data processing and exploration techniques using R. The main focus will be on constructing and manipulating R data objects\, and using packages that enhance and facilitate operations that typically arise when dealing with data\, including faster I/O\, variable creation and manipulation\, and grouped operations\, especially as a prelude to visualization. \nLink: https://m-clark.github.io/data-processing-and-visualization/
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/r-i-data-wrangling-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
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SUMMARY:Student Hackathon: creating a hybrid simulation system using the Simple Run Time Infrastructure Software
DESCRIPTION:The hackathon’s goal is to introduce the Simple Run-Time Infrastructure software toolkit (SRTI) to the participants\, and provide a template project consisting of multiple simulators\, each with a specialized purpose\, relating to a natural-disaster scenario. \nThis is a free event and all students from any school/institution are welcome. You need basic coding skills to participate. \nThe first\, second and third place winners will received monetary prizes of $1000\, $600 and $400. \nThe hacakthon is part of the 2020 MICDE Symposium and is sponsored by MICDE and the Civil and Environmental Engineering department. \nFor more information https://live-umor-micde.pantheonsite.io/symposium20/
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/student-hackathon-creating-a-hybrid-simulation-system-using-the-simple-run-time-infrastructure-software/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200929T163000
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SUMMARY:Intro to SQL
DESCRIPTION:Ever want to know how to communicate with a database? You need to know SQL\, a standard programming language for working with relational database management systems in data warehouses or just Microsoft Access. This workshop will cover the basic syntax of SQL. Material will focus mainly on how to query databases. A web-based tool will be used for the tutorial.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/intro-to-sql-7/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
CREATED:20230905T171252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T171252Z
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SUMMARY:SPSS: Data Management
DESCRIPTION:Each section will go over one chapter from the materials at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-spss/ \nSection 1: Basics of SPSS (9/16\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 2: Variables (9/23\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 3: Data Management (9/30\, 10am – 12pm) \nSection 4: Basic Statistical Analysis (10/7\, 10am – 12pm) \nIt is strongly encouraged to have SPSS installed on your machine. If you are accessing SPSS through AppsAnywhere on Virtual Sites\, then you will need to set up a link to your Google Drive\, Box\, or Dropbox storage.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/spss-data-management/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T035639
CREATED:20230905T171254Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced research computing on the Great Lakes Cluster
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n\n\nThis workshop will cover some more advanced topics in computing on the U-M Great Lakes Cluster. Topics to be covered include a review of common parallel programming models and basic use of Great Lakes; dependent and array scheduling; workflow scripting using bash; high-throughput computing using launcher; parallel processing in one or more of Python\, R\, and MATLAB; and profiling of parallel code using Allinea Performance Reports and Allinea MAP. \nPRE-REQUISITES\nThis course assumes familiarity with the Linux command line as might be got from the CSCAR/ARC-TS workshop Introduction to the Linux Command Line. In particular\, participants should understand how files and folders work\, be able to create text files using the nano editor\, be able to create and remove files and folders\, and understand what input and output redirection are and how to use them. \nINSTRUCTORS\nDr. Charles J Antonelli\nResearch Computing Services\nLSA Technology Services \nCharles is a member of the LSA Technology Services Research team at the University of Michigan\, where he is responsible for high performance computing support and education\, and was an Advocate to the Departments of History and Communications. Prior to this\, he built a parallel data ingestion component of a novel earth science data assimilation system\, a secure packet vault\, and worked on the No. 5 ESS Switch at Bell Labs in the 80s. He has taught courses in operating systems\, distributed file systems\, C++ programming\, security\, and database application design. \nJohn Thiels\nResearch Computing Services\nLSA Technology Services \nMATERIALS\n\nLecture Notes\nGreat Lakes Slurm HPC cluster\nGreat Lakes User Guide\nTwo-page Cheat Sheet\nMPI Profiling with Allinea MAP\n\n\nCOURSE PREPARATION\nIn order to participate successfully in the workshop exercises\, you must have a user login\, a Slurm account\, and be enrolled in Duo. The user login allows you to log in to the cluster\, create\, compile\, and test applications\, and prepare jobs for submission. The Slurm account allows you to submit those jobs\, executing the applications in parallel on the cluster and charging their resource use to the account. Duo is required to help authenticate you to the cluster. \nUSER LOGIN\nIf you already have a Great Lakes user login\, you don’t need to do anything.  Otherwise\, go to the Great Lakes user login application page at: http://arc-ts.umich.edu/login-request/ . \nPlease note that obtaining a user account requires human processing\, so be sure to do this at least two business days before class begins. \nSLURM ACCOUNT\nWe create a Slurm account for the workshop so you can run jobs on the cluster during the workshop and for one day after for those who would like additional practice. The workshop job account is quite limited and is intended only to run examples to help you cement the details of job submission and management. If you already have an existing Slurm account\, you can use that\, though if there are any issues with that account\, we will ask you to use the workshop account. \nDUO AUTHENTICATION\nDuo two-factor authentication is required to log in to the cluster. When logging in\, you will need to type your UMICH (AKA Level 1) password as well as authenticate through Duo in order to access Great Lakes. \nIf you need to enroll in Duo\, follow the instructions at Enroll a Smartphone or Tablet in Duo. \nPlease enroll in Duo before you come to class. \n\nLAPTOP PREPARATION\nYou will need VPN software to access the U-M network.  If you do not have VPN software already installed\, please download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN software following these instructions.  You will need VPN to be able to use the ssh client to connect to Great Lakes. Please use the ‘Campus All traffic’ profile in the Cisco client. \nYou will need an ssh client to connect to the Great Lakes cluster. Mac OS X and Linux platforms have this built-in. Here are a couple of choices for Windows platforms: \n\nDownload and install U-M PuTTY/WinSCP from the Compute at the U website. This includes both the PuTTY ssh client and terminal emulator and a graphical file transfer tool in one installer.  This document describes how to download and use this software\, except please note you will be connecting to greatlakes.arc-ts.umich.edu instead of the cited host.  You must have administrative authority over your computer to install this software.\nDownload PuTTY directly from the developer. Download the putty.exe application listed under “Alternative binary files\,”\, then execute the application.  You do not need administrative authority over your computer to use this software.\n\nOur Great Lakes User Guide in Section 1.2 describes in more detail how to use PuTTY to connect to Great Lakes. \nPlease prepare and test your computer’s ability to make remote connections before class; we cannot stop to debug connection issues during the class. \n\nA Zoom link will be provided to the participants the day before the class. Registration is required.Please note this session will be recorded.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/advanced-research-computing-on-the-great-lakes-cluster-4/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Great Lakes,High Performance Computing,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200930T160000
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SUMMARY:CoreLogic property data
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan library system has licensed a large data set containing real estate transactions\, deeds\, and property tax records for the United States.  The data were collected by the commercial vendor CoreLogic\, and our license allows UM researchers to use the data for research purposes.  These data are of potential interest to researchers in many fields\, as they capture spatial and temporal real estate market conditions\, taxing practices\, and the physical states of millions of residential structures in the US.\n\n \nIn this workshop\, participants will learn to create geographical subsets of the data\, seamlessly integrate it in workflow\, and see examples of research questions where the data can be useful. Participants should know Python and R.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/corelogic-property-data/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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