Accelerate your digital research Office of Advanced Research Computing Topics Data Data-driven analysis throughout the research lifecycle Computing High-performance computing, cloud computing, and scientific computing Visualization Charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and 3D or XR models Platform Development Custom mobile, web, and desktop applications for research Need personalized guidance? Our team of experts advise and collaborate with researchers from all disciplines. Contact an OARC Consultant Calendar Full Calendar Previous Next Oct 07 Introduction to Siteimprove Accessibility Software Part 1 10:30 am to 11:30 am 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... Oct 09 Learning Neural Network 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Zoom Neural networks are the "beating heart" of modern LLM-based AI systems, driving everything from image recognition to natural language processing. In this 2-hour lecture, we'll explore the foundational... Oct 13 Introduction to Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm Zoom This workshop introduces physics-informed neural networks (PINNs), a machine-learning approach that can complement or provide an alternative to traditional scientific computing methods such as finite... Oct 15 Disability Culture and Allyship 10:00 am to 11:30 am Zoom This session is part of the greater UCLA Disability Pride Week running from Oct 12-16. This session introduces participants to disability culture and the role of allyship in creating more inclusive... Oct 20 Docker Containerization for Reproducible Scientific Computing 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Zoom Installing and managing scientific software and its dependencies can be challenging in both local and high-performance computing environments. Container technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Apptainer help... Oct 22 Introduction to Digital Accessibility Testing 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Zoom This 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... Full Calendar By the Numbers 2025-2026 116M hrs computed on Hoffman2 HPC 86 researcher training workshops 1,210 research consultations