The Holland Computing Center (HCC) is excited to host a webinar in on May 27th on leveraging the large distributed computing resources available through the National Research Platform (NRP) for use within a classroom. By utilizing Nautilus, the NRP HyperCluster, you can gain access to a vast array of cutting-edge GPUs, ideal for facilitating AI education and accelerated computing topics.

The webinar will cover the fundamentals of customizing and running JupyterLab for your class on the Nautilus (nrp.ai) HyperCluster. Participants will learn about the NRP, basic concepts of Kubernetes, customizing JupyterLab, tips and tricks for using Jupyter for your classroom and other ways Nautilus can help in your classroom.

Topics covered include:

  • What are notebooks/jupyterhub and what can they do for your classroom?

  • NRP Introduction/Setup

  • Helm/Kubernetes Overview

  • Setting up a Jupyterhub instance in Nautilus

  • Customizing Jupterhub

  • Tips/Tricks for using Jupyterhub for your classroom

  • Other classroom uses for Nautilus

Registration is now available. Space is limited.

When: May 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Where: Zoom (Participants will receive Zoom link shortly before event)

Website and Registration (https://hcc.unl.edu/gp-engine-using-national-research-platform-classroom)

What is the National Research Platform?


The National Research Platform (NRP) (nrp.ai) is a partnership of more than 50 institutions, led by researchers at UC San Diego, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and MGHPCC and includes the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and multiple research universities in the US and around the world.