Research Computing News

Public Policy, Governance, and Data-Driven Research

Audrey DongWhen entering the University’s datacenter, it’s natural to wonder about the seemingly infinite sources of information being computed there. Could these systems be performing cutting-edge thermodynamic modeling?  Or, perhaps are they helping to unravel some of the mysteries of quantum chemistry?  That said, would your curiosity would change if the source of this data were closer to home?  In fact, it’s much closer to home: the US Census Bureau or the Social Security Administration.

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Targeted Training for Researchers

Building a Firm Foundation – Training Resources for Researchers

Lynda.com is an online library of high-quality video tutorials teaching a wide variety of software tools and skills. The full range of these tutorials are available freely to current Syracuse University faculty, students and staff. Continue Reading

Bridging the Gap Between Researchers and Resources

Introducing Larne Pekowsky, Syracuse University’s Cyberinfrastructure Engineer (CIE)

Successful research requires a deep knowledge of one’s subject area and is often aided when the researcher is fluent with the available computing resources.  Continue Reading