Knowledge Base Resources

• HPC University Resources

A comprehensive list of training resources from the HPC University. HPCU is a virtual organization whose primary goal is to provide a cohesive, persistent, and sustainable on-line environment to share educational and training materials for a continuum of high performance computing environments that span desktop computing capabilities to the highest-end of computing facilities offered by HPC centers.

• CCMNet Launch Presentation Template
• CCMNet Wrap Presentation Template

These are the templates for the launch and wrap presentations used by the Cyberinfrastructure Community-Wide Mentorship Network

• Long Tales of Science

A series of interviews with women in the HPC community

This presentation gives a detailed breakdown of the outcome of my master's thesis which was focused on making HPC Clusters accessible across all disciplines in a university setting "Our Case Study was the university of Cincinnati".

• The Manager's Handbook

A concise digital book covering all the foundational concepts of management.

• How to Build a Great Relationship with a Mentor

Emphasizes benefits of being mentored. Describes how to identify and choose a mentor. Suggests a path forward. Not mentor or two-way focused.

• United National Mentor Handbook

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization comprising 193 Member States, including the United States. As a global organization, the UN is the one place on Earth where the world's nations can gather to discuss common problems and find shared solutions that benefit all humanity. This handbook has been produced for UN staff of all backgrounds and levels and provides an overview of how to approach your participation in a mentorship program. This resource is quickly digestible and provides a basic structure that will be helpful to review before the first meeting with your mentee.

• one-mentor-isnt-enough-heres-how-i-built-network-mentors

An article from Science Adviser. An easy read on mentoring tips in the science community.

• Events and Training

Listing of upcoming ACCESS related events and training activities.

• Python Courses Online

Learn Python online with these distance learning courses.

• The Plank Center Mentorship Guide

Backed by collegiate white papers, top industry professionals, and researchers, The Plank Center’s Mentorship Guide offers basic tips and tricks on how to get the most out of a mentorship relationship. This easy-to-follow guide supplements mentorship programs, lesson plans, and professional relationships.

• HPC-AI Resources for STEM and Non-STEM Researchers

This repository offers accessible resources and workshops on AI and high-performance computing (HPC), designed for both STEM and non-STEM majors. The materials are presented in simple language, requiring no prior technical background, making them suitable for a wide range of learners. The focus is on bridging the AI digital gap and enabling participants to harness the power of AI and HPC for research, innovation, and discovery.

• CaRCC

CaRCC – the Campus Research Computing Consortium – is an organization of dedicated professionals developing, advocating for, and advancing campus research computing and data and associated professions. Vision: CaRCC advances the frontiers of research by improving the effectiveness of research computing and data (RCD) professionals, including their career development and visibility, and their ability to deliver services and resources for researchers. CaRCC connects RCD professionals and organizations around common objectives to increase knowledge sharing and enable continuous innovation in research computing and data capabilities.

• RMACC Sys Admin Workshop '24 Slides

A compilation of the slides from this year's RMACC Sys Admin Workshop. RMACC Sys Admin Workhop Schedule: Tuesday 12:00 PM Sign-in 1:00 PM Introductions 1:30 PM Lightning Talk - HPC Survival guide 2:00 PM Node Management - Scott Serr 2:30 PM Lightning Talk - Warewulf 3:00 PM Urgent HPC - Coltran Hophan-Nichols and Alexander Salois Wednesday 9:00 AM Breakfast 10:00 AM Round table Sites - BYU, INL, UMT, ASU, MSU 11:00 AM Open OnDemand setup - Dean Anderson 11:30 AM Lightning talk - Long term hardware support 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM HPC Security - Matt Bidwell 2:00 PM Lightning talk- Security 2:30 PM ACCESS resources - Couso 3:00 PM Easybuild tutorial - Alexander Salois 3:30 PM General Q & A Thursday 9:00 AM Breakfast 10:00 AM Lightning Talk- Containers and Virtual Machines 11:00 AM University of Montana - Hellgate Site Tour 11:30 AM Closing Remarks

• Campus Champions Home

Campus Champions foster a dynamic environment for a diverse community of research computing and data professionals sharing knowledge and experience in digital research infrastructure.

• Why Mentoring Matters and How to Get Started

Describes effective mentorship (both ways).

• phenoACCESS-24: Workshop on Research Computing and Plant Phenotyping

phenoACCESS-24: Workshop on Research Computing and Plant Phenotyping High-throughput plant phenotyping is computationally intensive, requiring data storage, data processing and analysis, research computing expertise, and mechanisms for data sharing. This workshop is aimed at research computing workforce development by addressing questions such as what is plant phenotyping; what types of data are collected; what are the preprocessing and analytical needs; what tools and platforms exist for data capture, management, analysis, and storage; and how best to collaborate and engage with phenotyping researchers. The full-day agenda will include speakers (scientists and research compute staff); panel discussions (how to work with research computing staff and facilities; how to engage with phenotyping scientists), and networking opportunities (meet-and-greet, ice breakers, small group discussions). The videos and slide decks for the talks are included on the linked page.

• Developer Stories Podcast

As developers, we get excited to think about challenging problems. When you ask us what we are working on, our eyes light up like children in a candy store. So why is it that so many of our developer and software origin stories are not told? How did we get to where we are today, and what did we learn along the way? This podcast aims to look “Behind the Scenes of Tech’s Passion Projects and People.” We want to know your developer story, what you have built, and why. We are an inclusive community - whatever kind of institution or country you hail from, if you are passionate about software and technology you are welcome!

• Master’s in Cybersecurity Degree
• Take the lead: Find Online Cybersecurity Master’s Programs

Offers comprehensive information on various master's degree options in cybersecurity, including program details, admission requirements, and career opportunities, helping students make informed decisions about pursuing an advanced degree in cybersecurity.

• The right mentor can change your career. Here's how to find one.

Pluses and challenges of mentor selection. Offers tips for acquiring a mentor (finding, asking). And how to be a good mentee. SMART framework mentioned. Discrimination mentioned. Difference between mentor and sponsor underlined. More than one mentor encouraged. Good tips.

• CyberAmbassador Program

The CyberAmbassadors project was funded through a workforce development grant from the National Science Foundation (Award #1730137). Starting in 2017, the initial focus of this project was to develop, test, and refine new curriculum to help CyberInfrastructure (CI) Professionals strengthen their communications, teamwork and leadership skills. With support and collaboration from a number of academic and professional organizations, the CyberAmbassadors project was expanded to offer professional skills training to college students and professionals working across STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) disciplines.