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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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ARS scientists/collaborators:
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Upcoming Trainings and Events

  • Omics Webinar · Decoding Plant Complexity with Single-Cell Technology

    To recieve an invitation to upcoming webinars, fill out the Translational Omics Working Group registration survey.

  • Introduction to Bioinformatics

    This workshop provides an overview of bioinformatics covering applications, sequencing technologies, and basic workflows. Participants will also explore various file formats in bioinformatics and gain hands-on experience using NCBI’s BLAST web tool to perform sequence alignments and interpret results.

    • Tuesday, April 15, 1 – 4 PM ET
      • Registration: Register Here
      • Prerequisites:
        • Familiarity with basic command-line concepts.
  • Introduction to HPC Environments and Project Management and Organization

    This workshop provides hands-on training in using SCINet’s high-performance computing (HPC) clusters for bioinformatics workflows. Participants will learn how to access and navigate SCINet’s systems as well as command line basics for managing and analyzing bioinformatics data including running BLAST and handling FASTA and FASTQ files. The workshop also covers project management and organization strategies to improve data organization and workflow efficiency.

    • Thursday, April 17, 1 – 5 PM ET
      • Registration: Register Here
      • Prerequisites:
        • Familiarity with basic command-line concepts.