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IT Resources
General instructions for ICERM IT resources, including Brown IDs, wireless internet, and printing.
Oscar
Oscar is Brown's high-performance computing cluster managed by the Brown Center for Computation and Visualization (CCV). Long-term visitors to ICERM with a Brown sponsored ID are provided with an exploratory account on Oscar upon arrival. Oscar access may also...
Cube
User guide for ICERM's Application and Visit Management System Cube.
Policies
Policies for using audio-visual and information technology resources at ICERM.
Step-by-Step Printing Setup Instructions
This section provides detailed OS-specific setup instructions for installing ICERM printers on your laptop.
Oscar Software Modules
List and instructions for software modules available on the Oscar cluster.
Zoom Video Conferencing
Zoom is the official video conferencing service of ICERM and Brown University. ICERM uses both Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinar for our events.
Cube for Event Organizers
AV Systems
Various rooms/systems available
Virtual/Hybrid Events
Recording & Live Streaming
Welcome to ICERM's Documentation Website!
This site is our centralized repository of documentation and user guides for all of ICERM's technical systems, including internet access, printing, and computing resources. If you are just arriving to ICERM, please take a moment to read through the rest of th...
Wireless Access at ICERM
Brown has three wireless internet networks available on campus: Brown, Brown-Guest, and eduroam. The Brown-Guest network is the network available for all short-term and workshop visitors. No password is required, but you must accept the terms of use when co...
Activate and Manage your Brown ID
Long-term visitors who are at ICERM for at least two weeks will be issued a Brown Sponsored ID card. This ID provides elevator access to the ICERM facility. In addition, your card will allow you to activate your Brown User Account which provides access to Brow...
Printing at ICERM
We have three public printers here at ICERM. All printers are available via wireless on Brown, Brown-Guest, and Eduroam. All printers support duplexing (double-sided printing). Wipes are located at all printing stations. Please wipe down printers before and a...
Printing on macOS
Before setting up your printers, please review the overview of Printing at ICERM. The following instructions assume you are connected to the Brown University network via wireless (Brown, Brown-Guest, or eduroam). Setup Instructions These photos are for macO...
Printing on Linux
Before setting up your printers, please review the overview of Printing at ICERM. The following instructions assume you are connected to the Brown University network via wireless (Brown, Brown-Guest, or eduroam). Setup Instructions 1. Open the New Printer d...
Igel Thin Clients
ICERM provides thin clients in the common areas for visitor use. The thin clients run a custom thin version of Linux and provide open access to a web browser, SSH terminal and printing capability. The IGEL Linux Desktop This is the standard desktop screen ...
Office Phones
To determine your office phone number Each phone displays its direct number on its display screen Outbound Calls Dial “8” for an outside line Access limited to local calls only (however you can receive calls from a long distance number) ...
Overview of Oscar
Long-term visitors to ICERM who receive a Brown ID are provided with an exploratory account on the Oscar high performance computing cluster maintained by Brown's Center for Computation and Visualization. Oscar access may also be provided to short-term visitors...
SSH Access to Oscar
1. Open a terminal prompt. On the ICERM thin clients, enter the username user and the password icerm to log in to the terminal. 2. In the terminal, type ssh <your ccv username>@ssh.ccv.brown.edu. If you are asked to verify the authenticity of the host 'ssh.cc...
Currently Available Modules
If you require a software package that is not currently available on the Oscar cluster, please contact ICERM's IT staff and we will work with CCV to get the software installed. This list is current as of November 10, 2021. To see the most up to date list of s...
Oscar: MATLAB
Loading and Launching MATLAB 1. Open the Terminal and use the following commands at the command line. 2. module avail matlab to list all the available matlab versions. 3. module load matlab/R2018a to load matlab. This command should return the confirmation ...
Oscar: Mathematica
Loading and Launching Mathematica 1. Open the Terminal and use the following commands at the command line. 2. module avail mathematica to list all the available mathematica versions. 3. module load mathematica/11.0 to load mathematica. This command should r...
Oscar: Sage
Loading and Launching Sage 1. Once authenticated to Oscar, use the following commands at the command line. 2. Start an interactive job by using the interact command. This command can take additional parameters to extend the resources and time allotted to the...
Virtual Collaboration Tools
ICERM's IT staff supports a wide variety of virtual collaboration tools, software, and platforms. We encourage organizers to contact IT staff before your workshop in order to assure we are ready to support your virtual events. Zoom Video Conferencing ICERM u...
ICERM's Best Practices for Virtual Events
What follows is a list of best practices for hosting virtual events based on lessons ICERM has learned from our experiences. These points may seem obvious to some, and indeed, they follow ICERM’s general operating philosophy. However, we list them here in the ...
Virtual Workshop Session Formats
Standard Lecture Talk A standard lecture talk by a presenter delivered via Zoom. Usually scheduled for 45 minutes plus 15 minutes Q&A. Technical Needs/Constraints Software: Zoom Meeting. Sessions can be recorded and posted afterwards to our video...
Overview of Zoom at ICERM
Zoom is the official video conferencing service of ICERM and Brown University. ICERM uses both Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinar for our events. Downloading Zoom The Zoom Meetings client is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux from the Zoom website. ...
Zoom Meetings Guide
This guide contains ICERM's general guidelines and tips for workshop talks, classes, working groups, and meetings via Zoom Meetings. We recommend all Zoom participants read and follow these guidelines to ensure the best experience for all participants. Genera...
Zoom Webinars Guide
This guide contains ICERM's general guidelines and tips for formal ICERM virtual talks delivered via Zoom Webinar. We ask that all participants, speakers, and session chairs read and follow these guidelines to ensure the best experience for all participants. ...