This presentation explores AWS latest developments in AI infrastructure and tools designed specifically for research communities. We'll examine the transformation of SageMaker Studio, the introduction of the Build on Trainium program, and the strategic positioning of Amazon Bedrock alongside SageMaker AI. This session will highlight how these integrated solutions address the evolving needs of researchers, from individual projects to large-scale collaborative efforts. Live demonstrations of SageMaker Studio and Bedrock API integration will showcase the practical application of these tools in research environments.
Perhaps management is in your future. Or you have recently been cast in that role and you would appreciate some suggestions. Attend this session to collect some useful references, and discuss the importance of our role and maximizing the impact of our teams
In the presentation, we would share info on topics such as metrics, our user survey, and some other approaches. As part of the talk, we would like to engender a discussion and exchange of info about what other sites do to measure the effectiveness of their HPC environments.
Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are gaining traction in research for their ability to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient computing across a range of domains—from machine learning and data analytics to signal processing and scientific simulations. However, integrating FPGA workflows into a shared university compute cluster presents unique challenges in terms of hardware management, toolchain support and user access. This session will explore the practical aspects of supporting FPGA applications in a multi-user academic environment. We will cover available FPGA platforms, commonly used development workflows (such as Xilinx Vivado and Vitis, Intel Quartus and OpenCL, and HLS), and the architectural and administrative considerations for cluster integration. Real-world use cases will illustrate how researchers and academics are leveraging FPGAs, and we’ll share lessons learned in enabling productive FPGA development. Attendees will gain insight into both the technical setup and the support models that foster a thriving FPGA user community on campus.
