The IACR Infrastructure group provides URI researchers access to cutting-edge computing equipment (AI/Data/HPC/Quantum), software and hands-on training, support and consultancy to enable computational research. The IACR’s Infrastructure group is led by Kevin Bryan and includes Cecile Cres and Christian Vye. A quick snapshot of the IACR resources is available here: IACR at-a-glance.
What’s New?
- Partnership with the Massachusetts Green HPC Center (MGHPCC)
- Distributed research computing support through trained GAs in each College
- Complete replacement of older URI HPC clusters
- Overleaf Professional subscription for Faculty and PhD student research use
- Campus-wide subscription to JMP Pro
- Research Computing Network (RCN)
- Partnership with the Open Storage Network
- Quantum computing services
Services & Resources
- Multiple HPC clusters (Unity, SeaWulf, coming soon: Harmony & Sanctuary)
- Cloud Computing
- High-performance servers, private servers
- Statistical Software, Services, and Resources (SAS, SPSS, R, JMP, MATLAB, Geneious, Atlas.ti, Qualtrics, Overleaf)
- NIH-STRIDES program
- Sample proposal documents (Facilities, DMP, etc.)
- University-wide software platforms (e.g. R Studio Server, JupyterHub, etc.)
- Training/consultation
- Web/database hosting and resources
- Data storage platforms at URI
Other Related Resources
Here are some services offered by various other URI departments and organizations, which often are relevant to researchers:
- URI Library AI Guide: Resources related to AI use, tools, etc. for faculty/staff are maintained by the URI Library.
- URI VPN Service: This is often needed for accessing some servers and services from off-campus and abroad. If you’re planning to travel abroad and need this service, it’s especially important to set this up ahead of time, before you leave — it’s quite difficult to set up while abroad.
- Consultation on related IT services (VPN, security, secure data transfers, SSL certificates, etc.)
- Safari (O’Reilly) Online Books and Videos: A great collection of technical reference books and some training videos on a wide variety of technical topics — e.g. programming, data science, artificial intelligence, etc. The URI Library has acquired access for anyone with a URI email address.
- URI ITS Training Courses: Periodically offered introductory courses covering a wide range of topics, including the Google Suite, draw.io, Excel, Video management and caption, and more!
Email us at iacr-group@uri.edu with questions, comments, suggestions — anything!
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