WestGrid Courses

GPU Computing with Chapel

Explore GPU computing using Chapel, learning techniques to harness parallel processing power for enhanced computational performance.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding Emacs Modes

Explore Emacs modes to enhance text editing efficiency and customize your workflow. Learn to leverage powerful features for improved productivity.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Running Parallel Ray Workflows on HPC Clusters

Discover how to leverage Ray for parallel workflows on HPC clusters, optimizing computational tasks and maximizing cluster resources for enhanced research computing performance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modern Shell Utilities for Research Computing

Discover powerful alternatives to traditional shell commands and enhance your command-line productivity with modern utilities for efficient system administration and development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nextflow and Julia for Scalable Computation

Discover powerful computational tools for scalable data processing, combining Nextflow's workflow management capabilities with Julia's high-performance computing features.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AI Pair Programming and LLM Chats in Emacs

Discover AI pair programming and LLM chat integration within Emacs for enhanced coding workflows and productivity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to the Fir Cluster

Discover how to navigate and utilize the Fir cluster for high-performance computing tasks and research applications.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Workflow Hacks for Large Datasets in HPC

Discover practical workflow strategies for efficiently managing and processing large datasets in High Performance Computing environments.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Managing Python Packages, Versions, and Projects with UV

Discover how to efficiently manage Python packages, versions, and projects using uv, a powerful tool for streamlining your Python development workflow.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Globus CLI for File Transfer

Master command-line file transfers using Globus-cli for efficient research data management and secure transfers between computing systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Best Practices in HPC and HTC Environments

Discover best practices for optimizing performance in High Performance and High Throughput Computing environments.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bayesian Inference in JAX - Introduction to Probabilistic Programming

Master probabilistic modeling and Bayesian inference techniques using JAX framework, exploring efficient implementation methods for statistical computations and machine learning applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Compliance or Chaos: A Research Assessment Survival Guide

Discover essential strategies for navigating research assessment compliance challenges and avoiding chaos in your academic projects.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Globus

Discover how to use Globus for efficient data transfer and sharing in research computing environments, with practical demonstrations and best practices.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cybersecurity Hygiene

Discover essential cybersecurity practices to protect your digital assets and maintain secure computing environments in this practical guide to cybersecurity hygiene.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video