ACENET Basics: Introduction to High Performance Computing
What is High Performance Computing (HPC) and what can it do for me? How can ACENET help? Used by researchers across many disciplines to tackle analyses too large or complex for a desktop, or to achieve improved efficiency over a desktop, this session takes participants through the preliminary stages of learning about high performance computing (HPC) and computing clusters, and how to get started with this type of computing. It then reviews software packages available for applications, data analysis, software development and compiling code.
ACENET: Basics of Computers
Most of us have experience using a computer, whether for school, work, or entertainment, but how many of us have actually had an expert teach us how to use it? It doesn't need to be (quite) this way. This talk won't teach you how to troubleshoot everything, but will give you insight to how media, programs and data are encoded and used by computers, so you can make more sense of why computers behave the ways they do, and solve some of your problems with greater efficiency and less frustration.
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What brought you to UPEI? Why did you choose to study here?
I was born and raised in Damascus, the capital city of Syria. I arrived with my family in Canada almost five years ago, and have been living on Prince Edward Island ever since. I have always been interested in pursuing a career in engineering, and upon learning about the program and receiving positive feedback from friends and family members, I was excited to have the opportunity to earn a degree in this field.
2023 Distinguished and Inspiring Young Alumni Awards Celebration
The UPEI Alumni Association invites interested students, staff, faculty, and alumni to join us as we celebrate and recognize the following 2023 Alumni Award recipients:
Distinguished Alumni
- Dr. Mary Goodfellow, SDU '65
- Monica Elaine Campbell, BSc '78
- Roger Sinclair, BBA '79
Inspiring Young Alumni
UPEI researchers awarded over $1.6 million in funding from NSERC
Eight researchers at the University of Prince Edward Island have been awarded over $1.6 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) 2023 discovery grant and research tools and instruments grant competitions.
UPEI writer-in-residence, Harry Thurston to deliver poetry reading and workshops
Award-winning poet, nature and environmental author, conservation activist, and the 2023 UPEI writer-in-residence Harry Thurston will read from his new poetry collection, Ultramarine, on Wednesday, September 27, at 7:30 pm at the Gallery Coffee Shop and Bistro, 82 Great George Street, Charlottetown. This free event is sponsored by the UPEI Faculty of Science and Faculty of Arts and The Bookmark.
Research Breakfast - Fall 2023
UPEI is thrilled to bring back Research Breakfast to provide opportunities to network and learn more about the insights, possibilities, and expertise within our research community.
Speakers:
SEASON PREVIEW: Women’s Soccer Panthers ready to chase 2023 playoff spot
As they enter the 2023 season, the UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers are optimistic that this year their playoff hopes and dreams will become reality.
“We’re really hungry for that playoff spot this year,” said third-year centre back Roselyn Kushko. “We worked on a few things towards the end of last season that we’re applying this year, and so far it’s been working well for us.”
That’s an encouraging sign for the Panthers, who begin their journey Friday evening versus the Mount Allison University Mounties.
UPEI Panthers at Home (September 1–3, 2023)
The UPEI Panthers women’s and men’s soccer teams are looking forward to its first homestand of the season this weekend at the UPEI Artificial Turf Field.
Friday, September 1
5:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers host the Mount Allison University Mounties for their season home opener.
7:15 pm: The UPEI Men’s Soccer Panthers host the Mount Allison University Mounties for their season home opener.
Sunday, September 3
1:00 pm: The UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers host the Acadia University Axewomen.
Game Night with Campus Life
We're back with another Game Night as part of the UPEI Campus Life's NSO line-up! If you joined us for the first Game Night, or if it's your first experience, you're in for a treat. Dive into a mix of games and laughter, forging new connections along the way. This evening is set to be a memorable end to a series of spectacular Campus Life NSO events.
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