Scaling up Ollama: Local, CyVerse, HPC

Mastering Generative AI Foundation Models for Research

When

1 – 2 p.m., Jan. 30, 2025

Where

Register for in-person and the Zoom link
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to deploy and scale large language models using Ollama across various computational environments—from laptops to supercomputing clusters—to master practical AI capabilities.

Dive deep into the world of generative AI foundation models, exploring their transformative potential across scientific disciplines through a hands-on, accessible approach.

Workshop Vision
Empowering researchers to leverage generative AI as a powerful, flexible research companion across scientific domains.
Key Skills Developed
 
  • Computational AI Infrastructure Management
  • Advanced Prompt Engineering
  • High-Performance Computing (HPC) Integration
  • Multimodal AI Applications
  • Practical AI Deployment Strategies
  • Code Generation and Optimization
  • Ethical AI Implementation
Core Focus: Foundation Models in Research
 
  • Understanding Foundation Models
  • Generative AI as a research catalyst

Target Audience

  • Graduate students across all disciplines
    Researchers seeking AI integration
  • Academics exploring computational technologies
  • Interdisciplinary innovation seekers

Key Workshop Modules

  • Prompt Engineering for Research
  • Multimodal AI Applications
  • Ethical AI and Responsible Use
  • Computational Infrastructure

Learning Outcomes

  • Confident foundation model utilization
  • Advanced research methodology skills
  • Computational thinking transformation
  • Practical AI deployment capabilities
     

SERIES: Mastering Generative AI Foundation Models for Research
When: Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM, January 30 - March 27, 2025 
Where: REGISTER for Zoom link  Weaver Science-Engineering Library, Rm 212 and on Zoom
Instructor: Enrique Noriega
YouTube: UArizona DataLab

Workshop Sessions:

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Contacts

Enrique Noriega
enoriega@arizona.edu