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We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2024 Compute Ontario Summer School! Jointly organized by the Centre for Advanced Computing, SciNet, SHARCNET, and in collaboration with the Alliance and RDM experts from across Ontario and Canada, this virtual event promises to be an enriching experience for all participants.

Taking place from June 3-21, 2024, the Compute Ontario Summer School offers a comprehensive curriculum packed with 40 courses. Delivered by experts in the field, these sessions cover a wide range of topics including Advanced Research Computing (ARC), High Performance Computing (HPC), Research Data Management (RDM), and Research Software (RS). With presentations and workshops available at introductory to intermediate levels, there is something for everyone.

All courses are delivered online and registrants can pick-and-choose the course(s) they want to attend. Courses range in length from 1.5 hours to three days, many with a hands-on component. Specific topics include: AI, machine learning, bioinformatics, GPU programming, advanced research computing basics, high-performance computing tools, programming languages, visualization, research data management, and more.

Please note that space is limited, so we encourage you to register for your desired course(s) as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

SHARCNET is issuing a call for proposals for Dedicated Programming Support Round XXIV. Applications are encouraged that satisfy the programme objectives and priority will be given to proposals that meet one or more of the following conditions:

• Propose an innovative project that will leverage the capabilities of the national systems, such as the “Graham” cluster or the cloud.
• Propose a programme of work that deals with the efficient processing of large, heterogeneous datasets using a variety of data mining, machine learning or other analytics software.

Applications are submitted via SHARCNET’s webportal and are due by May 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST. A consultation with a SHARCNET HPTC prior to submission is a programme requirement. Note that the application deadline has been extended to May 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.

For additional information, please refer to the application guidelines. Questions should be addressed to research-support@sharcnet.ca.

SHARCNET is issuing a call for proposals for Dedicated Programming Support Round XXIII. Applications are encouraged that satisfy the programme objectives and priority will be given to proposals that meet one or more of the following conditions:

• Propose an innovative project that will leverage the capabilities of the national systems, such as the “Graham” cluster or the cloud.
• Propose a programme of work that deals with the efficient processing of large, heterogeneous datasets using a variety of data mining, machine learning or other analytics software.

Applications are submitted via SHARCNET’s webportal and are due by December 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST. A consultation with a SHARCNET HPTC prior to submission is a programme requirement.

For additional information, please refer to the application guidelines. Questions should be addressed to research-support@sharcnet.ca.

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the highly anticipated 2023 Compute Ontario Summer School! Jointly organized by the Centre for Advanced Computing, SciNet, SHARCNET, and in collaboration with the RDM Network of Experts, this virtual event promised to be an enriching experience for all participants.

Taking place from June 12 to June 29, the Compute Ontario Summer School offers a comprehensive curriculum packed with nearly 30 courses. Delivered by experts in the field, these workshops cover a wide range of topics in Advanced Research Computing (ARC), High Performance Computing (HPC), and Research Data Management (RDM). With presentations and workshops available at introductory to advanced levels, there is something for everyone.

Highlights of Summer School include:

• Online workshops conducted five days a week, providing ample opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Six hours of immersive learning each day, allowing for a deep dive into the subject matter.
• Two parallel streams, ensuring flexibility and tailored learning experiences.
• Workshops and webinars on advanced research computing basics, high-performance computing tools, programming languages, machine learning, visualization, programming GPUs, bioinformatics, research data management, and more.
• Workshop difficulty levels ranging from beginner to intermediate to advanced, with prerequisites clearly outlined in each workshop description.

Whether you are interested in a specific topic or wish to explore multiple areas, you have the freedom to register for one, some, or all of the workshops available. However, please note that registration is limited, so we encourage you to secure your spot early to avoid missing out.

To register and learn more about the Compute Ontario Summer School, please visit our dedicated registration page. Be sure to act swiftly, as spaces are filling up quickly.

SHARCNET is pleased to announce the results of its Round XXI Dedicated Programming Support competition. The primary objectives of this program are to enable key research projects with the potential for exceptional and lasting impact that require significant programming support to proceed, and facilitate optimal exploitation of SHARCNET’s or the Digital Research Alliance of Canada’s computing infrastructure for internationally leading research.

In this Round, programmer allocations have been awarded to:

• Conrard Giresse Tetsassi Feugmo, Chemistry, University of Waterloo

SHARCNET plans to run another competition in the Fall of 2023. Please visit our DP website for more information.