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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 SCINet

    The SCINet Corner is a recurring virtual gathering to provide a space for people to meet and discuss SCINet-related items.

  • The Carpentries Unix, Git, and R Workshop

    The SCINet Office, in collaboration with ARS’s certified Carpentries instructors, is offering a Carpentries workshop that will teach participants the Unix command line, version control with Git, and R programming.

    • Unix command line and version control with Git - Nov 10 & 12, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
    • Programming with R - Nov 30 & Dec 2, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
  • 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!