AI Makerspace Hours

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AI Makerspace Hours

Join us for AI Makerspace Hours, a recurring event open to all students, staff, and faculty. 

Happening every other Friday, from 1-4 pm. Here are the dates for our next events:

  1. January 24th
  2. February 7th
  3. February 21st
  4. March 7th
  5. March 21st

     

*NOTICE: Makerspace Hours will break at the end of the semester and return on January 24, 2025

 

Gain practical experience with AI on a state-of-the-art High-Performance Computer (HPC). Our MSI staff will be available to assist with everything from basic coding to training advanced generative AI models. Access dedicated HPC nodes and comprehensive resources, including tutorials on Python programming, running neural network models, and training generative AI models. 

Please bring your own laptop (it doesn't need to be a high-performance one). A few laptops will be available for loan.

RSVPs are not required but highly recommended. If you don't RSVP, please allow a few minutes to create an account on the HPC.

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