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SUMMARY:3D Visualization Software: Introduction to Unity3D and C# (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of workshops covering 3D game engines and animation software for research and data visualization. Registration to all parts of this series is not required\, but each workshop will expect a different level of experience\, which will be acquired if the viewer attends all events. \nUnity3D is a popular game engine among schools and independent developers. It is also increasingly used for “serious” applications that require interactive 3D graphics\, from mobile apps\, virtual and augmented reality\, computer vision and artificial intelligence\, and real-time CGI film production. It offers a free option to download for non-commercial projects\, and can export projects to run on a large variety of platforms. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll introduce the Unity3D workspace from a beginner’s perspective\, and prepare a simple game demo with the interface and through C# scripting. Users will gain a basic understanding of the software\, and be prepared for future\, more advanced workshops on it dedicated for data visualization. \nA basic familiarity with any computer programming language (C# will be used during the session) is recommended to get the most out of the workshop. To take part\, users will be responsible to use their own laptop with Unity3D (available for Windows\, Macintosh and Linux) pre-installed. Additional project files will be provided to registered users ahead of the workshop date. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/3d-visualization-software-introduction-to-unity3d-and-c-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211011T130000
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SUMMARY:3D Visualization Software: Data Visualization with Unity3D and C# (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This is part of a series of workshops covering 3D game engines and animation software for research and data visualization. Registration to all parts of this series is not required\, but each workshop will expect a different level of experience\, which will be acquired if the viewer attends all events. \nUnity3D is a popular game engine among schools and independent developers. It is also increasingly used for “serious” applications that require interactive 3D graphics\, from mobile apps\, virtual and augmented reality\, computer vision and artificial intelligence\, and real-time CGI film production. It offers a free option to download for non-commercial projects\, and can export projects to run on a large variety of platforms. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll use Unity3D to render 3D visualizations of a dataset. Users will have a prototype that they build from for real applications. \nA basic familiarity with any computer programming language (C# will be used during the session) and the Unity3D interface is recommended to get the most out of the workshop. To take part\, users will be responsible to use their own laptop with Unity3D (available for Windows\, Macintosh and Linux) pre-installed. Additional project files will be provided to registered users ahead of the workshop date. \nPlease register at least 48 hours in advance.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/3d-visualization-software-data-visualization-with-unity3d-and-c-part-2/
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CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211012T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to performance analysis of scientific software\, or "Why is my program slow?"
DESCRIPTION:We all had this: “My program is too slow”. We all have heard: “Use Fortran and C++\, they are fast.”  But will it really help? We all have heard also: “Don’t bother\, use Python and R on a better computer”\, and “HPC clusters are fast”.  But what does “better” and “fast” even mean?   In this workshop\, we will observe\, measure and discuss performance behavior of various scientific workloads\, and learn about typical performance classes and basic performance measuring methodology.  In the end\, you will be able to classify your expected workload and make an educated guess whether changing the programming language\, upgrading the computer\, or applying for cluster computing time would likely be advantageous. \n  \nParticipants are expected to know the basics of programming in some (any!) programming language. Some familiarity with the Unix command line would be helpful\, but is not required. If you wish to follow hands-on demonstrations\, you will need to use your own computer and have a UMich account.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-performance-analysis-of-scientific-software-or-why-is-my-program-slow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211014T160000
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SUMMARY:Machine Learning on Great Lakes
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n\n\nThis workshop will go over methods and best practices for running machine learning applications on Great Lakes. We will briefly outline machine learning before stepping through a hands-on example problem to load a project and submit a job to the HPC cluster. Participants are expected to be familiar with Python\, the command line\, and basic Great Lakes functionality (logging in and navigating the directory structure). Participants must create a user account on Great Lakes prior to the workshop and are required to pre-register to gain access to a training account. \nINSTRUCTORS\nMeghan Richey\nMachine Learning Specialist\nInformation and Technology Services – Advanced Research Computing \nMeghan Richey is a machine learning specialist in the Advanced Research Computing (ARC) department at the University of Michigan. She consults on several faculty and student machine learning applications and research studies\, specializing in natural language processing and convolutional neural networks. Before her position at the university\, Ms. Richey worked for a defense contractor as a software engineer to design and implement software solutions for DoD-funded artificial intelligence efforts. \nA Zoom link will be provided to the participants the day before the class. Registration is required.\n\n\nInstructor will be available at the Zoom link\, to be provided\, from 1:00-2:00 PM for computer setup assistance. \nPlease note\, this session will be recorded.   \nTo register and view more details\, please refer to the linked TTC page. \n\nIf you have questions about this workshop\, please send an email to the instructor at richeym@umich.edu
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/https-ttc-iss-lsa-umich-edu-ttc-sessions-machine-learning-for-great-lakes/
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CATEGORIES:Data Science,Great Lakes,High Performance Computing,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211015T163000
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SUMMARY:GIS and Spatial Analysis Fundamentals – III (Geocoding)
DESCRIPTION:This is the third workshop about the fundamentals of GIS and spatial analysis this semester. Each workshop covers one or two key elements and is self-contained. The focus is on conceptual details that can provide sufficient preparation for applications\, but we will also touch upon the technical aspects. Most workshops will have at least one hands-on exercise. Typically\, each workshop is divided into one hour of lecture-style presentation and half an hour of hands-on exercises.  \n  \nGeocoding (or sometimes reverse geocoding) is often a very first step in many geospatial analyses. There are many options available for geocoding with different degree of accuracy. A basic understanding of the process helps you in choosing the best option. The workshop will cover basic concepts in geocoding\, different open-source and proprietary options available\, accuracy and reliability in geocoding\, and best practices. We will use R and ArcGIS.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-and-spatial-analysis-fundamentals-iii-geocoding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211020T113000
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with the Python Multiprocessing Package
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\nThis workshop will provide a gentle introduction to using the multiprocessing package in Python for parallelizing and speeding up code. We will use hands-on programming exercises to demonstrate how to quickly get started with commonly used components of the multiprocessing package. Note that a Great Lakes account is optional for this workshop\, but you must have an account before the start of the workshop if you wish to use Great Lakes. See below for account request information. If you do not wish to use Great Lakes\, you must have python installed on your computer before the start of the workshop. \nINSTRUCTOR\nArmand Burks\nResearch Data Scientist Intermediate\nInformation and Technology Services – Advanced Research Computing \nArmand Burks\, Ph.D.\, is a research data scientist intermediate for Advanced Research Computing – Technology Services (ARC-TS)\, a division of Information and Technology Services (ITS). Armand helps researchers with establishing data workflows\, transforming data between different formats\, programming support\, optimizing/parallelizing code\, cloud computing with Hadoop\, and developing custom code (C++\, Java\, Python). He earned a B.S. in computer science from Alabama State University in 2008\, an M.S. in computer science and engineering from Michigan State University in 2010\, and a Ph.D. in computer science from Michigan State University in 2017. \nMATERIALS\nPrerequisites: Familiarity with connecting to the Great Lakes cluster via SSH/PuTTY and UMVPN\, Basic Linux command line familiarity\, basic programming experience in Python\, and an understanding of loops and basic data structures such as lists are all necessary for this hands-on workshop. \nFor more information on The Great Lakes cluster\, click here. \nClick here to fill out an account request form\nNote: 3 business days are needed for creation of accounts\nStudents should fill in “Workshop” in the “Advisor” section. \nCampus VPN access is required for off-campus access to Great Lakes but not from on campus. An SSH client\, and Duo will be required during the workshop in order to use Great Lakes.  If you do not have this software already\, please download and install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN software following these instructions: https://its.umich.edu/enterprise/wifi-networks/vpn/getting-started You will need this to be able to use the ssh client. You will need to use the ‘Campus All traffic’ profile in the Cisco client. \n  \nRegister here \nA Zoom link will be provided to the participants the day before the class. Registration is required. \nPlease note\, this session will be recorded. \nIf you have questions about this workshop\, please send an email to the instructor at arburks@umich.edu \n\n\n\nArmand R. Burks\, Ph. D. \nResearch Data Scientist\nAdvanced Research Computing\nSchool of Information\nUniversity of Michigan
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/https-ttc-iss-lsa-umich-edu-ttc-sessions-getting-started-with-the-python-multiprocessing-package/
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CATEGORIES:Data Science,Data Science Skills Series,Great Lakes,High Performance Computing,hpc-events,Info Session,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211020T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Linux Command Line
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\nThis 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  \nTo register and view more details\, please refer to the linked TTC page
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-the-linux-command-line-27-2-2-2-3/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Advanced Research Computing":MAILTO:arc-contact@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211021T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T201413Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Research Computing on the Great Lakes Cluster
DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\nThis workshop will introduce you to high performance computing on the Great Lakes cluster.  After a brief overview of the components of the cluster and the resources available there\, the main body of the workshop will cover creating batch scripts and the options available to run jobs\, and hands-on experience in submitting\, tracking\, and interpreting the results of submitted jobs. By the end of the workshop\, every participant should have created a submission script\, submitted a job\, tracked its progress\, and collected its output. Additional tools including high-performance data transfer services and interactive use of the cluster will also be covered. \nTo register and view more details\, please refer to the linked TTC page.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-research-computing-on-the-great-lakes-cluster-4-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211022T160000
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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. \n\nTo register and view more details\, please refer to the linked TTC page.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/advanced-research-computing-on-the-great-lakes-cluster-7-2-2-2-3/
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CATEGORIES:Great Lakes,High Performance Computing,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Advanced Research Computing":MAILTO:arc-contact@umich.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T115109
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: The Basics of Stata
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (2/22 2-3:30)\nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (2/24 2-3:30)\nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (2/26 2-3:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-the-basics-of-stata-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T115109
CREATED:20210923T202754Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: Data Management
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (10/25\, 1-2:30) \nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (10/27\, 1-2:30) \nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (10/29\, 1-2:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-data-management-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260606T115109
CREATED:20210901T153513Z
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SUMMARY:GIS and Spatial Analysis Fundamentals – IV (Map visualization)
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth workshop about the fundamentals of GIS and spatial analysis this semester. Each workshop covers one or two key elements and is self-contained. The focus is on conceptual details that can provide sufficient preparation for applications\, but we will also touch upon the technical aspects. Most workshops will have at least one hands-on exercise. Typically\, each workshop is divided into one hour of lecture-style presentation and half an hour of hands-on exercises. Unless mentioned otherwise\, we will use R and/or QGIS. \n  \nThis workshop will focus on basic cartography principles for map-making and explore the functionalities of R and QGIS for making production-quality single- and bi-variate static and dynamic choropleth map. We will also explore the functionalities of leaflet\, a powerful JavaScript library\, to create web maps and add extra information via elements such as pop-ups. \n  \nParticipants should have some familiarity with R\, but exposure to QGIS is not required.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/gis-and-spatial-analysis-fundamentals-iv-map-visualization/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T115109
CREATED:20210923T203358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T203358Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Stata: Data Manipulation
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of workshops designed to introduce participants to the Stata software. No prior experience with Stata is required. The sections are: \nSection 1: The Basics of Stata – Interacting with Stata and working with data sets. (10/25\, 1-2:30) \nSection 2: Data Management – The basics of maintaining and exploring a data set. (10/27\, 1-2:30) \nSection 3: Data Manipulation – Creating and modifying variables and other ways of manipulating your data. (10/29\, 1-2:30) \nYou do not need to attend all sessions; however\, the sessions build on each other and it will be assumed you are familiar with the material in earlier sessions. The workshop materials can be found at https://cscar.github.io/workshop-stata-intro/ for review. \nIt is strongly encouraged that you have Stata available on your local computer\, though not required. You may access Stata through midesktop (https://midesktop.umich.edu/) if needed.
URL:https://micde.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-stata-data-manipulation-2/
LOCATION:Your Desktop
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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