University of Nebraska-Omaha Milo Bail Student Center

June 04-05, 2024

12-5PM CST (5PM - 10PM UTC)

Instructors: Caughlin Bohn

Helpers: Ashton Graves, John Thiltges, Natasha Pavlovikj, Zhongtao Zhang, Garhan Attebury

General Information

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This is a pilot workshop, testing out a lesson that is still under development. The lesson authors would appreciate any feedback you can give them about the lesson content and suggestions for how it could be further improved.

Where: 308 Gallery Room, UNO Milo Bail Student Center, 6203 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE 68132. Get directions with OpenStreetMap or Google Maps.

When: June 04-05, 2024. Add to your Google Calendar.

Cost: FREE!!!

Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) with an up-to-date web-browser. They should have a few specific software packages installed (listed below).

Accessibility: We are committed to making this workshop accessible to everybody. For workshops at a physical location, the workshop organizers have checked that:

Materials will be provided in advance of the workshop and large-print handouts are available if needed by notifying the organizers in advance. If we can help making learning easier for you (e.g. sign-language interpreters, lactation facilities) please get in touch (using contact details below) and we will attempt to provide them.

Contact: Please email hcc-support@unl.edu for more information.

Roles: To learn more about the roles at the workshop (who will be doing what), refer to our Workshop FAQ.

Code of Conduct

Everyone who participates in Carpentries activities is required to conform to the Code of Conduct. This document also outlines how to report an incident if needed.

Schedule

This workshop is teaching a lesson in The Carpentries Incubator. Please check the schedule below for a list of lesson sections and estimated timings.

Day 1

Before Pre-workshop survey
12:00 Connecting and Setup
12:30 Introduction to Docker
14:00 Break
14:20 Introduction to Docker
14:30 Afternoon break
15:00 Introduction to Apptainer (Continued)
16:30 Wrap-up
16:45 Wrap Up - End of Day feedback

Day 2

12:00 Connecting and Setup
12:30 Introduction to Apptainer
14:00 Break
14:20 Introduction to Apptainer (Continued)
14:30 Afternoon break
15:00 Introduction to Apptainer (Continued)
16:30 Wrap-up
16:45 Wrap Up - End of Workshop feedback
The lesson taught in this workshop is being piloted and a precise schedule is yet to be established. The workshop will include regular breaks. Please Contact the workshop organisers if you would like more information about the planned schedule.

Setup

To participate in this workshop, you will need a laptop with up-to-date web browser.