Delta: Accessible HPC Workshop Series

03/30/26 - 11:00 AM to 04/01/26 - 12:30 PM EDT

Location

Virtual

Join us for a comprehensive three-part workshop series designed to introduce researchers and practitioners with disabilities to the NCSA Delta high-performance computing cluster. This hands-on series prioritizes command-line proficiency, clear verbal instruction, and practical problem-solving approaches that work for all users.

  • Gain confidence connecting to and navigating the Delta supercomputing cluster through hands-on practice with essential command-line tools. 
  • Learn to create computational scripts and submit your first jobs to the Delta cluster using the Slurm job scheduler. 
  • Explore Delta's software ecosystem and learn the essentials of version control for reproducible research. 

Who Should Attend: New HPC users, researchers with disabilities, and anyone seeking inclusive computing skills.

Series Philosophy:

  • Learner-centered and problem-focused approach
  • Command-line first, with GUI as a complement
  • All instruction assumes a non-visual context
  • Community building and peer support

Optional: Participants have the opportunity to contribute to accessibility research by completing optional surveys before and after the workshop series.  

Workshop Curriculum: For more details, please view the workshop's Learn@NCSA course.

Register now to reserve your spot and get setup instructions!