High-Performance Computing. Training. High-Speed Networking.
Learn MoreWhat is SCINet?
The SCINet initiative is an effort by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to grow USDA’s research capacity by providing scientists with access to high-performance computing clusters, high-speed networking for data transfer, and training in scientific computing.
Upcoming Trainings and Events
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Carpentries · Software Carpentry with Python (Including Git)
Course will be conducted over 4 days in 4-hour sessions.
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Carpentries · Software Carpentry with R (Including Git)
Course will be conducted over 4 days in 4-hour sessions.
Featured Stories
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Guidemaker: software for CRISPR based gene function discovery
CRISPR-Cas is a powerful tool for gene editing. CRISPR can also be used to discover gene function by disrupting every gene in the genome and screening millions of cells in parallel.
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SCINet accelerates development of a big-data driven and inter-disciplinary technology platform for soybean post-genomic research
Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is a versatile, nutrients-laden, economically invaluable crop with capacity to restore soil fertility through atmospheric nitrogen fixation. It holds great significance in ensuring adequate global nutritional food security and environmentally friendly sustainable agriculture.
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Putting flowers on the map: Quantifying spatio-temporal patterns in floral resources for pollinators
Flowers provide critical nectar and pollen resources to support foraging, learning and memory, and reproduction of pollinating insects, but there are very few large-scale maps of floral resources for pollinators.
Find out how SCINet can enable your Research
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Working Groups
Information about how our collaborators currently use SCINet
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Fellowship Opportunities
SCINet-funded research fellowship opportunities for PhD and MS level graduates
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How to Use SCINet
Quick Start guide to getting up and running with SCINet
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Running Analyses
Guides for running different analyses
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions asked about SCINet
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Contact Us
Find who you need to contact for specific issues or requests