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CLASS Community Resources

CLASS builds on Internet2’s network of experts and members to build an inclusive and collaborative community.

Upcoming CLASS Events

Enroll in an upcoming CLASS event. We run day-long workshops, free webinars, and immersive courses, all led by expert instructors from research and higher education.

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Past CLASS Events

Check out our archive of previous CLASS events. Do you see an event we’ve run in the past that you would like us to bring back? Let us know!

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CLASS Webinar Series and Presentations

The CLASS Continuing Learner Engagement is a series of webinars and experiences from leading campus and research IT professionals.

The webinar series includes discussions on cutting-edge technologies, challenges, and solutions related to cloud computing, data science, big data, and artificial intelligence.

2024 Past Events

November

Topics: Networking, Cloud
Cost: Free for Internet2 members
Instructor: Scott Taylor, Internet2 Network Services
Time: 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. EST
Format: Online

Insight Console is a web-based interface that empowers users to visualize, manage, and troubleshoot Internet2 network services. The Insight Console Virtual Networks feature helps members extend their infrastructure to expand anywhere within the Internet2 global networks reach.

This workshop will teach participants how to utilize Internet2 Cloud Connect to build connectivity between cloud providers. Learn new cloud networking skills through expert instruction and hands-on labs.

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October

- Title: Enabling AI in Higher Education with Vocareum
- Cost: FREE
- Instructor: Vocareum and Research Institution Partners
- Time: 12 p.m. ET – 1 p.m. ET
- Duration: 1 hour
- Format: Online
Join Michael Evans, Director of Computing Operations at the University of Delaware, as he shares his institution’s evolving vision for AI on campus. He will discuss how AI has the potential to transform learning and operations and the challenges and opportunities ahead for higher education.

Following his talk, Vocareum will demonstrate how their AI Gateway and AI Notebook can support Delaware’s AI initiatives by providing managed access to generative AI models, centralized governance, and secure budget controls. Discover how Vocareum’s flexible and scalable solutions can help your institution integrate AI effectively. This is a unique chance to learn from a university exploring AI innovation and see how Vocareum can turn that vision into reality.

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- Title: Transforming Scientific Discovery with AI/ML and the Power of Globus
- Cost: FREE
- Instructor: Kyle Chard, University of Chicago
- Time: 12 p.m. ET – 1 p.m. ET
- Duration: 1 hour
- Format: Virtual via Zoom
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Topics: AI, Cloud, Research IT, Campus IT
Cost: $300 for NET+ AWS and GCP Subscribers; $400 for Internet2 members; $500 for non-members
Instructor: Sujee Maniyam, founder and principal consultant at Node 51
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT
Format:Virtual via Zoom

Large Language Models (LLMs) are reshaping how we approach knowledge discovery, data processing, and personalized learning. This course is designed specifically for research and higher education professionals interested in harnessing AI’s power to improve teaching and learning and advance institutional innovation.

Participants will explore the core principles behind LLMs and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), gain hands-on experience building AI-driven tools, and learn how to scale these applications using cloud platforms. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create intelligent applications that accelerate research, personalize education, and leverage real-time data—all while staying aligned with the latest AI and cloud trends.

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September

Topics: Cloud, Security, Campus IT
Cost: $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: James Smith, University of Notre Dame
Time: TBD
Format: Online

Utilizing the cloud can be overwhelming from a security perspective. This six-week self-paced learning program will provide guidance on securing an institutional Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment and some insight into key decision points when deciding to utilize AWS. Participants can expect to commit roughly 5-7 hours per week during the course and will be expected to attend and participate in cohort activities, including weekly virtual video check-in sessions.

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August

Topics: Cloud, Campus IT
Cost: $350 for Internet2 members; $450 for non-members
Instructor: Sharif Nijim, University of Notre Dame
Time: TBD
Format: Online

Participants build and strengthen foundational cloud computing knowledge using hands-on labs to help prepare them for becoming certified AWS Solutions Architect–Associates. This is a good way to increase your expertise in architecting and managing your cloud infrastructure. Participants can expect to commit roughly 5-7 hours per week during the ten-week course and will be expected to attend and participate in cohort activities, including weekly virtual video check-in sessions.

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May

Title: CLASS Advanced Spring 2024 Final Presentation
Date: May 10, 2024
Speakers: Various

Participants from the 2024 CLASS Advanced Spring cohort talked about the outcomes of their final projects, including how they worked together to create a research computing playbook and community templates for cloud solutions. This was an opportunity to learn more about the CLASS program and how participants from various institutions collaborate to further research on their campuses.

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Title: Introduction to Jetstream
Date: May 9, 2024
Speaker: Jennifer Taylor

Jetstream2 strives to increase equity and inclusivity in scientific discovery by broadening the reach of cyberinfrastructure. With its flexible, user-friendly cloud computing environment, Jetstream2 is designed for everyone from researchers with minimal high-performance computing experience to software engineers looking for the latest in cloud-native approaches.

In this informative session, Jennifer Taylor from the Research Cloud Services at Indiana University presented details about Jetstream2, including information about the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support (ACCESS) program, which supports Jetstream2 so it can be offered to users at no cost. We also discussed the basics of Jetstream2 and benefits of cloud computing, potential use cases, basic steps for getting started, and best practices for instance management.

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Title: Orchestrating a Successful AI Initiative on Campus
Date: May 8, 2024
Speaker: Brandon Rich

Participants got their pressing campus AI governance, terminologies, and higher ed AI landscape questions answered in this facilitated discussion led by Brandon Rich, Associate Director of Enterprise Data & Integration Services at the University of Notre Dame.

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Title: Project Eureka and Adaptive Computing at Scale
Date: May 6, 2024
Speaker: Boyd Wilson

Boyd Wilson, CEO at Omnibond and former Software CTO and Executive Director of Computing Facilities and Operations at Clemson University, gave an overview of HPC capabilities and tools in the cloud and how Project Eureka can make large-scale computing for research easier.

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