An overview of GPUs and their use in supercomputers. This workshop will explain what GPUs are, and cover the basic ideas of GPU use in scientific computing. We will introduce several GPU programming frameworks, and demonstrate how to accelerate a solution of a science problem using a GPU. Python or C++ could be used for […]
Learn the basics of shared memory programming with OpenMP. In particular, we will discuss the OpenMP execution and memory model, performance, reductions and load balancing.Format: Virtual
In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the Python and R languages will be introduced, as well as the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students for performing scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into large […]
Do you want to develop your R skills to advance your data science skills? R is a popular open-source statistical programming language that is popular in academia and industry. This workshop gently introduces users to intermediate level tools in R including the dplyr package for data manipulation, if statements, for loops and functions. It is […]
This course is aimed at reducing your struggle in getting started with computational projects, and make you a more efficient computational scientist. Topics include well-established best practices for developing software as it applies to scientific computations, common numerical techniques and packages, and aspects of high performance computing. While we will introduce the C++ language, in […]
Research Connect is hosting a webinar with a focus on Dementia Research, a topic important to many investigators, researcher teams and caregivers. Dr. Pamela Jarrett (MD FRCPC FACP Geriatrician, Horizon Health Network Associate Professor of Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick) and Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou, BScN, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), FACP. Professor of Medicine, Divisions of Geriatric Medicine […]
Join Professor Karan Singh and the Innovations & Partnerships Office (IPO) for a candid discussion on bringing research to market. From accessing grants and getting industry pilots to creating an IP-based startup, the session will cover real-world best practices and pitfalls to avoid for U of T Inventors and Entrepreneurs. Q&A and networking will follow. […]
Whetheryou are new to project management, have heard a few of the terms, or are aseasoned administrator looking to improve the ways you integrate your knowledgeand tools to help researchers, we have you covered! This workshop will include: • An introduction to project management basics • An overview of a project life cycle and practicaltools […]
Are you curious about finding teaching materials to support student learning? Or perhaps you are interested in developing teaching materials that all students can access? Celebrate Open Education Week and learn how Open Educational Resources (OER) can be optimized for instructional use in this interactive workshop. OER reduces the financial barrier to access materials for […]
This session will provide participants with a foundational knowledge on how communication and language can create barriers to accessibility, and how to address these barriers. Participants will be (re-) introduced to AODA guidelines for accessible communication, language and terms that may be problematic, invited to consider how language changes over time, and to discuss how […]
