Introduction to the Center for Research Computing - Services and Resources
This workshop provides a schematic overview of remote computing systems and services at Rice.
Data @ Rice
The Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering
Overview:
This workshop is designed to equip students with the skills needed to effectively interact with ChatGPT. We will cover how to craft prompts that maximize the model's utility, including practical examples and templates tailored to various tasks.
This workshop will be led by Fondren Fellow Waverly Huang.
Registration:
Register at https://tinyurl.com/fondrenchatgpt
Contact information:
Demystifying ChatGPT: Understanding the Technology Behind It
Overview:
This session aims to introduce students to the foundational concepts of ChatGPT, including an overview of artificial intelligence, a deep dive into neural networks and Large Language Models, and an explanation of the model fine-tuning process.
This workshop will be led by Fondren Fellow Waverly Huang.
Registration:
Register at https://tinyurl.com/fondrenchatgpt
Contact information:
Intro to Rice’s Private Cloud Computing (ORION) and Rice’s Private Storage (the RDF)
Prerequisites:
None
Overview:
Rice has its own cloud computing service. If you need more computing than your laptop can provide, or an intermittent job that needs a server behind the firewall, we provide virtual machines that can help you do medium-sized computing jobs in a flexible environment. Come to this workshop to learn more about Rice's virtual machines / private cloud computing farm.
Intro to the Center for Research Computing (and Our Services!)
This workshop provides a schematic overview of remote computing systems and services at Rice.
Python for Absolute Beginners - Part 2
Prerequisites:
Python for Absolute Beginners - Part 1
Overview:
This is a continuation of our two-part Python for Absolute Beginners series. This hands-on workshop introduces additional features of Python. Topics include uses of lists and dictionaries, Boolean values, for and while loops, and an introduction to libraries.
If you have experience with Python, please consider our other Python offerings.
Fondren Data Visualization Short Course Showcase
Are you…
- Ready to sharpen your research skills?
- Interested in learning about tools for analyzing and visualizing data?
- Curious about Fondren’s short courses but unsure which to attend?
Join the Digital Scholarship Services team for a workshop showcasing Fondren’s data-focused short courses. In this workshop, we will demonstrate and compare four tools for working with data: Excel, ArcGIS, Tableau Public, and R. We will also share additional opportunities for learning these tools in depth.
Python for Everyone - An Introduction to Fundamentals
Prerequisites:
None
Overview:
Interested in learning Python but aren't sure where to start? This introductory Python workshop presents the fundamentals for those with little to no programming experience. Get ready to learn about basic operations and functions through a problem-solving approach.
Contact information:
Questions? Contact cb88@rice.edu for more information.
Python for Everyone - An Introduction to Fundamentals
Prerequisites:
None
Overview:
Interested in learning Python but aren't sure where to start? This introductory Python workshop presents the fundamentals for those with little to no programming experience. Get ready to learn about basic operations and functions through a problem-solving approach.
Contact information:
Questions? Contact cb88@rice.edu for more information.
Storing, managing, and moving research data at Rice
Prerequisites:
None
Overview:
Come to this workshop to learn how to store and use your research data better and in a more scalable way. This workshop will focus on Rice's research data storage platforms and techniques for moving and managing your research data. Topics will include: