Advanced Research Computing Training Program

CCAST is offering a free training program in advanced research computing to introduce faculty, staff, and students to high-performance computing (HPC). This program provides researchers with the basic knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to utilize HPC resources available at NDSU and elsewhere.

For Spring 2026, we will be offering three workshops in a mix of in-person and remote formats. For in-person workshops, please bring your laptop to participate in hands-on exercises. All remote workshops will be recorded, and recordings will be provided for those who cannot attend the live sessions.

Workshop 1: Introduction to High Performance Computing (HPC)

• Monday, January 26, 09:00–10:50 AM (in-person, SUGIHARA 252 )
• Monday, February 9, 09:00–10:50 AM (remote via Zoom, recorded)

Workshop 2: HPC Job Submission and Troubleshooting

• Wednesday, January 28, 09:00–10:50 AM (in-person, SUGIHARA 252)
• Wednesday, February 11, 09:00–10:50 AM (remote via Zoom, recorded)

Workshop 3: Using GPUs on CCAST (remote only)

• Friday, February 13, 09:00–10:50 AM (remote via Zoom, recorded) 

Workshops will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to HPC
• Anatomy of a supercomputer
• Logging into CCAST HPC clusters
• Interacting with a text-based terminal
• Basic Linux/UNIX commands
• Finding available scientific software
• Submitting jobs to run on HPC clusters
• Monitoring and troubleshooting HPC jobs
• Submitting GPU jobs on CCAST
• Monitoring GPU utilization
• Getting help

Register HERE

* CCAST provides advanced research computing resources, training, and consulting to faculty, students, and staff at NDSU and beyond. The research we enable spans a broad range of disciplines, including science, engineering, agriculture, public health, business, finance, etc.