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High-Performance Computing.
Training.
High-Speed Networking.

What 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.

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Upcoming Trainings and Events

  • Transfer Learning

    This workshop provides the foundational concepts and practical applications of transfer learning, a powerful technique in deep learning that allows AI models to leverage pretrained knowledge to improve performance on new tasks. The sessions will cover different types of transfer learning techniques, such as feature extraction and fine-tuning. This includes hands-on experience in applying these techniques to computer vision and language models.

  • Data Preparation and Quality Assessment in Genome Assembly

    This workshop provides a hands-on introduction to data preparation, genome assembly, and quality assessment. Participants will explore different assembly approaches and techniques for evaluating the accuracy and completeness of genome assemblies, helping attendees understand key metrics and statistical methods used to assess the quality of genomic data.

    • Tuesday, April 29, 1 – 5 PM ET
      • Registration: Register Here
      • Prerequisites:
        • Familiarity with basic command-line concepts.
  • Genome Assembly Validation and Improvement

    In this workshop, participants will learn how to understand and validate a genome assembly. The participants will appreciate why genome assembly is often an iterative process, where you start with a draft and constantly improve using techniques such as polishing and scaffolding. Participants will also be introduced to gene annotation.

    • Thursday, May 1, 1 – 5 PM ET
      • Registration: Register Here
      • Prerequisites:
        • Familiarity with basic command-line concepts.