UW Computing Resource Fair to Showcase Campuswide Digital Innovation

The University of Wyoming will host a Computing Resource Fair Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 3-5 p.m. in the Information Technology Center atrium, 1710 E. Sorority Row.

The event is open to all UW students, faculty, staff and research professionals interested in exploring the information technologies and tools, computational resources, and collaborative opportunities available across campus.

Organized by UW's School of Computing, the Division of Information Technology and the Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC), the Computing Resource Fair is designed to connect researchers and educators with the infrastructure and expertise that support innovation at UW. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about high-performance computing systems; big data research capabilities; artificial intelligence tools; geospatial technologies; interdisciplinary innovation centers; and more.

The School of Computing serves as a hub for computing at UW, advancing interdisciplinary research and fostering innovation at the intersection of digital technology and real-world challenges. Through partnerships with faculty, students and industry collaborators, the School of Computing helps drive discovery and impact across a broad range of fields -- from environmental science and agriculture to humanities, health and the arts.

The Division of Information Technology provides a wide range of services for students, faculty and staff, including help desk support, computer labs, device checkout, training and access to specialized software and systems. Standard offerings also include Microsoft Office 365; email; Zoom and Teams video conferencing; Qualtrics; and support for enterprise and specialty applications.

ARCC is the primary research computing facility for the university, serving campus through the Research and Economic Development Division. ARCC deploys and maintains in-house scientific computing resources that include high-performance computing clusters, high-speed research storage and the hosting of specialized research related services. The center strives to support and enhance UW's research mission and serve as a gateway to other research entities.

"This event is a great opportunity for anyone involved in research, teaching or campus innovation to connect with UW's computing community," says Beth McMillan, academic coordinator at the School of Computing. "Whether you're curious about integrating artificial intelligence into your research, need access to data visualization tools or are looking for collaboration spaces, this fair will help you discover what's available and who to talk to."

Light refreshments and door prizes will be available, along with a grand prize drawing. No RSVP is required.