Name: High-Performance Mesh Generation for Scientific Computing and Graphics
Start: 2026-04-23T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-23T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Zoom

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February 2026
Machine Learning for Atomic-Scale Materials Modeling and Simulation

Early Career Researchers (ECR)

February 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

This workshop will introduce researchers to cutting-edge machine learning (ML) methods that are transforming computational chemistry and materials science. Participants will learn how ML models can accelerate atomistic simulations, bridging the gap between quantum-level accuracy and realistic system sizes. The session will highlight practical workflows, including training potentials on quantum mechanical data, developing ensembles of...
Introduction to Siteimprove Accessibility Software

Office of Advanced Research Computing

February 11, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - February 12, 2026 @ 1:00 pm

Zoom

This training introduces participants to Siteimprove, UCLA’s automated accessibility evaluation platform. Attendees will learn how to navigate the main accessibility dashboard, review accessibility issues across their websites, and use the platform’s menus and tools effectively. The session will also cover strategies for prioritizing accessibility issues identified by Siteimprove, helping participants understand which fixes have the...
Digital Accessibility Basics

Office of Advanced Research Computing

February 19, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

This interactive session introduces the fundamentals of digital accessibility and why it matters at UCLA. Participants will learn what accessibility means in a digital context, gain insight into disability culture, and see a live screen reader demonstration. The training will also cover practical tips for creating accessible documents, websites, and media, including proper use of...
High Performance Python Interpreter for Data Analytics

Office of Advanced Research Computing

February 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

While Python has been the most popular programming language since 2019, data scientists often critique its slow speed and limited capabilities in handling big data scenarios. In this workshop series, we'll tackle how to enhance Python's performance in data science by diving deep into its workings and leveraging technologies to transform Python into an effective...
Using Messaging for Custom Research Mobile Apps

Office of Advanced Research Computing

February 20, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

This 1-hour, non-technical workshop will introduce researchers to UCLA Messaging, a campus service that can send study-related notifications directly to participants through custom mobile apps. Using the NIH-funded UCLA Oralytics oral health app as an example, we’ll show how messages like reminders, tips, and “just-in-time” behavioral nudges can help participants stay engaged between visits and...
Introduction to Document Accessibility (Google docs, Word, PDF)

Office of Advanced Research Computing

February 24, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Zoom

This session provides an introduction to creating accessible documents in Google Docs, Microsoft Word, and PDFs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital accessibility, including how to use proper heading structure, write effective alt-text for images, create descriptive links, and ensure sufficient color contrast. The training will also demonstrate how to use built-in and automated...
Image Processing Pipelines Using AWS Microservices – A Satellite Analysis Reveals Why Structures Burn While Neighbors Survive Disaster

Office of Advanced Research Computing

February 27, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Zoom

In this workshop you will learn how to build image processing pipelines using AWS Generative AI Services and Serverless Infrastructure. Using a real-world example from the LA Wildfires of 2025, you will learn how to combine image segmentation models and generative AI models to provide an in-depth analysis of the supplied dataset and how to...
March 2026
Analysis and Visualization of Interactions in R

Office of Advanced Research Computing

March 2, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Zoom

n regression, we are often interested in an interaction, which is the modification or moderation of the effect of an independent variable by another. Understanding interactions involves interpreting the regression coefficients, estimating and testing simple effects and their differences, and visualizing the interaction. This workshop will teach you how to do all of these thing...
Introduction to Digital Accessibility Testing

Office of Advanced Research Computing

March 5, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

Audience: UCLA web editors, content creators, IT staff, and program managers Tools Covered: WAVE Chrome plug-in, Siteimprove Accessibility, manual keyboard testing By the end of this training, participants will: Understand the basics of digital accessibility and UCLA’s WCAG 2.1 AA compliance requirements. Learn how to use WAVE for page-by-page testing. Learn how to use Siteimprove...
UX Design for Research Apps: Turning Ideas into Effective Experiences

Office of Advanced Research Computing

March 6, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

This workshop explores how human-centered UX design can drive the creation of effective mobile apps and web platforms for research studies. Lauren will provide insight into the complete UX design process, including how to implement the discovery, design, and validation phases to create an intuitive experience. Through examples and practical demonstrations, Lauren will show how...
Introduction to Survival Analysis in R

Office of Advanced Research Computing

March 9, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Zoom

Survival analysis models time-to-event outcomes. This workshop introduces usage of the survival package in R for some of the most commonly used survival methods. Topics include data setup, Kaplan-Meier estimates and curves, log-rank tests, fitting the Cox proportional hazards model, assessing the proportional hazards assumption, and modeling time-varying covariates. Experience in both survival analysis and...
AI for Biomedical Microscopy Data Reconstruction

Early Career Researchers (ECR)

March 9, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

OARC Portal MS 5628 5628 Math Science Building, UCLA

This workshop will explore how artificial intelligence is used to reconstruct biomedical microscopy data, emphasizing both the opportunities and the risks of these approaches. While AI has enabled remarkable advances in virtual staining, super-resolution, and image translation, biomedical imaging presents unique challenges that make hallucinations far more consequential than in other domains. A false structure...
Docker: Building Isolated Computing Environments for Scientific Packages

Office of Advanced Research Computing

March 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

Installing scientific software packages often introduces complex and time-consuming dependency conflicts in both local and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Container technologies, such as those built with Docker, address these challenges by providing isolated, self-contained environments for applications. This isolation ensures that the container remains unaffected by additional software installations or configuration changes on the host...
From Docker to Apptainer: Deploying Containers on the HPC Cluster

Office of Advanced Research Computing

March 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Zoom

This session builds on the Docker fundamentals introduced in the previous workshop and focuses on deploying containerized applications on an HPC cluster. Participants will explore advanced techniques for creating Docker containers tailored to common scientific computing environments, including efficient installation of Python and R packages. Because containers on the HPC cluster must be executed using...
Learn Spec-Driven Development using AWS Kiro

Office of Advanced Research Computing

March 20, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Zoom

In this workshop you will learn how to use AWS Kiro, a VS-code AI Powered Integrated Development Environment (IDE) to build software applications, turning generative Ai prompts into structured software specifications and ultimately into full-blown software applications.
Physic-informed diffusion models for medical imaging

Early Career Researchers (ECR)

March 26, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Zoom

This workshop will introduce the UCLA research community to the application of diffusion models for medical imaging problems, with a focus on MRI. Participants will learn both the fundamentals of diffusion and how it can be adapted to physics-constrained scenarios, such as k-space undersampling in MRI. Demonstrations will be given using publicly available datasets (e.g.,...
April 2026
High-Performance Mesh Generation for Scientific Computing and Graphics

Early Career Researchers (ECR)

April 23, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Zoom

This workshop introduces core methods for generating high-quality meshes used in large-scale simulation, scientific computing, and computer graphics. We will explore how Voronoi tessellation and Delaunay triangulation form the foundation of modern meshing algorithms, how parallel computing enables scalable geometry processing, and how emerging learning-based approaches can learn to generate meshes directly from data. The...

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