- By:
- Posada Correa, Edwin F; Berger, Richard
- Book Title:
- US Research Software Engineering Conference 2025 (USRSE'25) Proceedings
- Publication Date:
- March 12, 2026
- Publisher Location:
- Zenodo, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Conference Name:
- US Research Software Engineering Conference 2025 (USRSE'25)
- Conference Location:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Conference Sponsor:
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
- View DOI Listing:
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17252661
Abstract
This paper presents the design, methodology, and outcomes of the High-Performance Computing Technologies (HPCT) course, a hands-on training program focused on the system-side of HPC cluster deployment and administration. Delivered as part of the Master in High Performance Computing (MHPC) program, the course introduces students to key concepts in cluster configuration, including networking, software stack provisioning, job scheduling, and monitoring. Initially taught in person, the course was transitioned to an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift led to the development of openly available instructional material and a flipped-classroom approach that continues to support both in-person and hybrid delivery. All course materials are publicly available at www.hpc.temple.edu/mhpc/hpc-technology/index.html. By documenting the structure, infrastructure, and evolution of HPCT, this paper offers a model for accessible HPC system training that supports workforce development in computational science.
