Scientific Computing & Infrastructure
Sciences IT provides secure, reliable infrastructure and specialized computing support for College of Sciences faculty, students, and research staff. Our services include Linux and high-performance computing (HPC) support, hosting and managing physical hardware in college server rooms, and custom support for applications and data.
Linux, HPC & Scientific Computing
We offer support for scientific computing environments across the College of Sciences, including advanced Linux and HPC support for researchers.
What We Can Help With
- Linux support and configuration
- HPC purchase consultation, configuration and management
- Scientific computing workflows
- Connecting you to campus research computing resources
Sciences IT maintains a JupyterHub server that allows students and faculty to use Jupyter notebooks. Check out our JupyterHub page to learn more!
Server Hosting and Management
Sciences IT supports multiple server rooms across the College, offering a secure location to house server class equipment. These spaces have enhanced cooling, power, and networking and are monitored by Sciences IT.
If you need to procure or stage servers and related equipment, you must first meet with a Sciences IT Infrastructure specialist. Do not procure any hardware prior to meeting with us, as server spaces have varying power, cooling, and rack mount options available.
Application & Data Support
We host and manage a variety of College services, custom, and 3rd party applications, for teaching, research, and administrative uses. All requests to host applications are considered special projects and subject to resource availability and approval. Requests may be subject to standard costs, including OIT hosting rates.
High-Performance Computing
Researchers can request access to the BRC’s Linux-based HPC cluster, which supports genomics and bioinformatics workloads using SLURM job scheduling and a wide range of pre-installed analysis tools. GPU and high-memory partitions are available for specialized workloads. New users can find setup instructions, login steps, and job submission guides in the cluster documentation, or get started through the BRC’s training and outreach resources, including the HPC Crash Course.
Backup Options
Users are responsible for making sure their data is properly backed up. Visit our Data Storage and Backup page for more information, or reach out for consultation.
