...from: http://www.westgrid.ca/about_westgrid
What Is WestGrid? WestGrid operates high performance computing (HPC), collaboration and visualization infrastructure across western Canada. It encompasses 14 partner institutions across four provinces. WestGrid was the first resource provider in Canada to adopt a grid-enabled system for its HPC, collaboration and scientific visualization resources. Within two years, this system has enabled WestGrid to build a user community across Canada in disciplines ranging from the sciences and engineering to arts and humanities. WestGrid has a cohesive team of technical staff and system architects to support these users.
Who is eligible for a WestGrid account? WestGrid facilities are designated for Canadian researchers or those collaborating on Canadian research projects. In general, any academic researcher from a Canadian research institution with significant high performance computing requirements to support his or her research may apply for an account on WestGrid.
WestGrid Seminar: Introduction to Grid Technologies
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: E2-568 EITC Building
Grid technologies are changing the way research is done. This seminar will explore what these technologies are and how researchers can benefit from using them. Current support for grid technologies in WestGrid will also be discussed.
WestGrid operates high performance computing (HPC), collaboration and visualization infrastructure across western Canada. The University of Manitoba joined WestGrid in April of 2006 and is one of 14 partner institutions across four provinces.
For those of you who are unable to attend, the seminar will be webcast live. A link to the webcast will be posted at www.westgrid.ca just before the start of the seminar.
Please RSVP to aronsson@cs.umanitoba.ca if you plan to attend.
For more information, contact: Jonatan Aronsson HPC Applications Analyst High Performance Computing aronsson@cs.umanitoba.ca Phone: (204) 474-6912 Fax: (204) 474-7609
