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The Georgia Advanced Computing Resources Center (GACRC) now has a dedicated trainer for researchers using GACRC resources.

Dr. Zhuofei (Moses) Hou will offer one-on-one and group training sessions for researchers using GACRC resources. Researchers who will be using the GACRC’s new high-performance cluster, called Sapelo, are required to complete training.

Dr. Hou earned his Ph.D. in computational condensed-matter physics and his master’s degree in statistics from the University of Georgia.

Addditional GACRC training opportunities will be announced as they become available.

For more information, please contact Guy Cormier gcormier@uga.edu.

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MATLAB will be available on a campuswide license later this fall. MATLAB is a high-level language for numerical computational, visualation and application development tool that provides an interactive environment for iterative exploration, design, and problem solving.

Currently, there are about 175 individual licenses to MATLAB and its associated toolboxes among units across the University. The single campus license will give universal access to MATLAB and about 50 toolboxes for all UGA faculty and staff, as well as students in a lab environment. EITS is working with MathWorks, the provider of MATLAB, to transition existing MATLAB licenses at UGA to the campus-wide license. Additional details will be provided to participating units when available.

For more information about MATLAB, please contact Mike Lucas at mlucas@uga.edu by email.

EITS has produced a new technology orientation Web site that includes information that can help new faculty ramp up their use of key technology services.

The “New to Campus” website includes information on everything from establishing a UGA MyID, setting up UGAMail, cloud-based printing; protecting your computer; as well as services specifically for faculty and staff, such as voicemail,  conference calls, and other telephone services; working off campus via remote access VPN; and the Georgia Advanced Computing Resource Center

IT also includes a “tech checklist” for new students.

In addition to these online resources,  faculty, staff and students are encouraged to contact the EITS Helpdesk at helpdesk@uga.edu with questions or requests for support with UGA technology services.

EITS launched a new UGA wireless network for campus visitors, “Welcome to UGA,” which provides visitors with information on how to access UGA wireless Internet services.

The previous wireless service used by UGA guests, “PAWS,” was discontinued in July.

People without a MyID, such as visiting scientists, seminar speakers, or vendors, will be asked to contact the EITS Help Desk to receive a temporary guest account and password to access “Welcome to UGA.”

Units should consider routinely making such requests on behalf of visitors just before arrival so that they can get immediate access to the network while they are on campus.

Students, faculty and staff  are now directed to “PAWS-SECURE” for wireless Internet service that is more secure and more reliable.  PAWS-Secure requires just a one-time registration for any device. To access PAWS-Secure, provide a valid UGA MyID and password (the same as a UGAMail login and password).

The wireless network changes on July 19 will also affect users at UGA’s extended campuses in Griffin, Buckhead and Gwinnett. At the Health Sciences Campus, MedPAWS will no longer be available. Those with a MyID are encouraged to use MedPAWS-Secure at the HSC.

More information.