Computing

LINUX Computing and Cluster Computing: "Beyond the Laptop" UNIX-based computing is supported in the Theorodrome by 10 Linux/Windows HP workstations similar to faculty workstations. This is complemented by two Math Department Linux compute servers (clive, derek), three labs with various operating systems in our sister department, Computer Science and Software Engineering, located on the top floor of Moench Hall. The Linux platform allows for more intensive computation with the above software, and some additional packages such as SAS, R, and Cplex. These facilities are available from anywhere on campus via SSH/SFTP or X-windows sessions from a laptop or desktop. For more detailed information see the math computing page.

These computing facilities are complemented by a Beowulf-style cluster with the Portland Group compilers running on top of Linux. In addition, the Matlab Distributed Computing System is installed.The cluster is a shared facility of all academic departments, hosted by the computer center. For more detailed information see the cluster home page. Or visit the Technical Services Center home page.

Laptops and Workstations: All students workstation class laptop computers come with a substantial software suite, including word processor, spreadsheet, browser, email and networking software; Maple, Matlab, Minitab; and Magma, Java, and C if needed; and a number of other scientific and engineering software packages. In addition to these packages, faculty have access to Scientific Workplace (TeX), and manyhave Linux workstations.

The campus is extensively networked; over 30 classrooms have an average of 35 connections each, and all residence halls are networked. In addition to the department's standard laser printers and high volume photocopier, there are high volume laser printers distributed throughout the institute.

Other Facilities

Eigenspace -- Our casual study space offers a coffee-shop atmosphere (BYOC), with tables, small reference library, and whiteboard, where spontaneous eruptions of mathematical discussion have been known to break out. Our building is the one closest to the Logan Library, with its electronic resources complemented by a complete coffee shop.
The small size of the school affords proximity to other departments, and we leverage this to provide collaborative opportunities and to share facilities with multiple departments. For example, we share the Imaging Systems Lab with the Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Physics and Applied Optics departments.

The Center for Technological Research with Industry at the John T. Meyers Building houses specialized facilities of interest to math folk:  a 3D printer (rapid prototyping plastic modeler) and a 3 ft. wide colour printer.