ITS-Research Services encourages the use of the Argon HPC system for coursework.

Instructors may use dedicated investor resources purchased by colleges, departments, or other groups, the UI and all.q, or request dedicated resources on a semester basis. A 1TB class file share is also available.

Request Argon resources for class-use

HPC Resources & Documentation for Coursework

  • University of Iowa HPC Wiki - New user information as well as the authoritative documentation for our local HPC systems
  • Intro to Linux on HPC Guide (Texas Advanced Computing Center)
  • Introduction to HPC Seminar - A 2-hour introductory seminar taught by ITS-Research Services approximately every other month
  • Guest Lectures - ITS-Research Services is happy to participate in the classroom through guest lectures on request.
  • Support - Classes may contact ITS Research Service through the standard support.

  • 1-1 Consultation - Instructors are encouraged to contact the HPC team in advance of courses for a consultation about how HPC can be used most effectively. Additionally, 1-1 consultations are available on a time-available basis in support of class activities. 

    Please contact the Research Services support team either through the IT Self-Service Portal or email its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu.