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Midway1 is Being Decommissioned
Friday, December 28, 2018
In 2011, the Research Computing Center (RCC) launched the high-performance compute cluster, Midway1, to enable research and scholarship. After 7 years, the hardware is no longer under warranty and is beyond its expected lifespan. The RCC has started the decommissioning of Midway1 and plans to migrate all applications to Midway2. A multi-phased approach is being used to decommission Midway1 as to mitigate disruption.
The RCC Now Uses 2FA
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Two Factor Authentication is also known as 2FA, two-step verification, or TFA. It is an extra layer of security added to accounts that requires not only a password and username but also an extra code that the user generates on a device they have – most often their smartphone.
Researchers Find Simple Way to Massively Improve Crop Loss Simulations
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Researchers have found the most effective way to improve crop loss simulations is to add data on planting and harvesting in specific regions.
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By Louise Lerner
High Schoolers Dig Into Modern Techniques at First Digital Archaeology Day
Friday, November 16, 2018
To understand the culture and technology of the past, many archeologists now deploy the technology of the modern world, using drones, GIS, databases, and other digital tools to study ancient civilizations. On October 18th, 18 students from Kenwood Academy High School learned about these cutting-edge approaches from experts at the Oriental Institute (OI) and the UChicago Research Computing Center (RCC) during the inaugural Digital Archeology Day.
Interview with Dr. Paulette Krishack
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
RESEARCH COMPUTING CENTER
INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT ON AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IMMUNOLOGY FELLOW
DR. PAULETTE KRISHACK
Interviewed by Sarah Kirstine Lain, University of Chicago Research Computing Center