Link to Computational and Data Resources for Summer Research
Research Data Storage Options in a Post-Google World
For many years, users at institutions subscribing to Google’s suite of tools enjoyed effectively unlimited data storage within Google Drive. Seriously, there was a time when the only hard limit was 1 terabyte(!) per file. For researchers needing to store … Continue reading Research Data Storage Options in a Post-Google World
Making PDFs more accessible
Are you a student who’d like your PDF to be more accessible? Are you a faculty member who is unsure how to make the material you scanned pass the Moodle Accessibility File Scan? Making PDFs more accessible can be easy. … Continue reading Making PDFs more accessible
Strelka: The Year in Review
As 2023 comes to a close, it is worth reflecting on ways in which Strelka remains the focus of Swarthmore’s research computing infrastructure. Our flagship high-performance computing cluster has undergone substantial upgrades to its capabilities, and has also been used … Continue reading Strelka: The Year in Review
New SPSS version adds features, MacOS Sonoma compatibility
IBM SPSS Statistics 29, which is now available for the Swarthmore College community, includes new customer-requested linear ordinary least squares (OLS) regression and parametric accelerated failure time (AFT) model statistical procedures, improved open-source extension integration, UI enhancements, new data visualization … Continue reading New SPSS version adds features, MacOS Sonoma compatibility
Student Portfolios With Domain of One’s Own
Over the years, digital student portfolios have emerged as a viable option for students to showcase their academic journey and professional readiness. Unlike traditional resumes, digital portfolios offer a dynamic and comprehensive picture of a student’s capabilities, experiences, and personal … Continue reading Student Portfolios With Domain of One’s Own
Winter is Coming! End of the Semester Help for Faculty
Here are a few ideas from ITS to help with end-of-the-semester tasks. Timed Take-Home Exams If you plan to give a take home exam, you can now use either a Moodle quiz or Assignment to administer and collect the exam. … Continue reading Winter is Coming! End of the Semester Help for Faculty