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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

  • SCINet Corner · Introduction to plotting with ggplot2

    • Accessing RStudio through Open OnDemand
    • Graphing concepts in creating basic plots using the gapminder data set
  • SCINet · Software Package/Environment Management Workshop

    In this workshop, we will cover best practices for managing software packages and computing environments on SCINet’s supercomputers. This will be a hands-on workshop that will provide you with the practical knowledge and skills you need to spend less time worrying about package management and more time focusing on your research!

  • Multispectral UAV Imagery Workshop

    This workshop will focus on processing multispectral imagery from unoccupied aerial vehicles (UAVs) and extracting zonal statistics for geospatial modeling using OpenDroneMap on SCINet systems.

    • October 9-10, 1-5 PM ET
      • Registration: Register Here
      • Prerequisites:
        • Familiarity with the Python programming language
        • Experience with the command line will be very helpful for working through the exercises
        • Some basic knowledge about remote sensing (i.e., digital numbers vs reflectance, vegetation indices) and geospatial (i.e., zonal statistics) concepts will be beneficial.