Advanced Computing – Institute for Data Science & Computing

The U’s Computing Community Explored Future Tech at “Computing…

At the inaugural University of Miami Computing Day, students, faculty, staff, and alumni got together to learn about technology-driven projects happening at the University, as well as future possibilities in the field. There were ideas about how to create an entire hospital powered by artificial intelligence, a virtual reality experience to help patients with severe phobias rid themselves of anxiety from spiders and dogs, and career advice for students about to enter the technology field. Read more “The U’s Computing Community Explored Future Tech at “Computing Day”” →

You’re invited to the (virtual) IDSC Advanced Computing User…

IDSC is excited to invite you to join the Advanced Computing User Group founded on a “User-helps-User” approach and serving as a platform to promote interdisciplinary collaborations through computing and analytics across the UM enterprise. Join us via ZOOM on Thursday 4/27 from 1:00-2:30PM, no registration required. Read more “You’re invited to the (virtual) IDSC Advanced Computing User Group Meeting 4/27” →

Announcing Inaugural Computing Day at UM 4/14

Please join us for the University of Miami’s inaugural Computing Day, Friday April 14, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the new Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science building on the Coral Gables campus. Read more “Announcing Inaugural Computing Day at UM 4/14” →

Apply Now—Assistant Scientist, IDSC Advanced Computing (Data Science)

The Institute for Data Science & Computing has an open full-time position with the Advanced Computing team. This requires a doctoral degree in a natural science or engineering, or computer science/engineering. Read more “Apply Now—Assistant Scientist, IDSC Advanced Computing (Data Science)” →

Novel Glaucoma Study Applies IDSC Resources

A glaucoma specialist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has developed novel statistical models for disease progression using the advanced computing resources of the Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC). Read more “Novel Glaucoma Study Applies IDSC Resources” →

Bring your Questions to our Town Hall and Join…

As a follow-up to the January IDSC Town Hall showcasing our broadening computational resources and services, we invite you to attend another interactive Zoom session. This session will cover the IDSC unit business model and subsidy programs to assist new users and heavy users, plus, we’ll feature some guest users who will discuss their best practices, shared experiences, and recommended processes. Read more “Bring your Questions to our Town Hall and Join our User Community 3/1” →

Women in Academia Looks at Female Endowed Chairs

The Women in Academia Report (WIA Report) is a website that celebrates women’s progress in higher education and explores issues of gender equity at U.S. colleges and universities. The WIA Report monitors and reports trends concerning women in all areas of higher education, discusses important issues of gender equity, reports instances of gender discrimination, and identifies the leaders and laggards among colleges and universities in creating greater opportunities for women. Read more “Women in Academia Looks at Female Endowed Chairs” →

IBM Announces Flash System 5200 and Donation to COVID-19…

In a recent article on the launch of the new IBM FlashSystem 5200, a one-platform system that lets you seamlessly and securely manage data across your entire IT infrastructure, IDSC Director of Advanced Computing, Joel Zysman, is quoted. Read more “IBM Announces Flash System 5200 and Donation to COVID-19 Relief” →

The U’s Next-Gen Supercomputer Accelerates Research

What if massive data sets could be accessed and analyzed in just an hour, instead of a day? It could change the field of genomics, help researchers predict impacts of climate change more expediently, and help create a safer campus with faster analysis of security videos. These are some of the possibilities that lay ahead as the University’s new supercomputer was installed at the Equinix Network Access Point of the Americas, also known as “the NAP”, in downtown Miami. Read more “The U’s Next-Gen Supercomputer Accelerates Research” →

Advanced Computing Launches Website

IDSC Advanced Computing is excited to announce the launch of a newly redesigned website: ccs.miami.edu/ac With a focus on our platform cores, the new Advanced Computing website highlights services, research projects, and facilities. This release also debuts new documentation that features detailed, searchable user guides, and in-depth examples for systems and environments. Read more “Advanced Computing Launches Website” →