Computing

Computing

The University of Washington and the Department of Chemistry provide a broad range of computing resources and support for these resources.

Resources

Computers are available for student use in the General and Organic Chemistry Study Centers, located on the 3rd floor of Bagley, which are equipped with software typically used in chemistry courses.
WiFi is available throughout campus and can be accessed through either the University of Washington (unencrypted) or eduroam (encrypted) networks. Whenever possible, users should use eduroam.
Wired gigabit Ethernet is available throughout the Chemistry buildings. In rooms with multiple ports, not all of them may be active; please contact support@chem.washington.edu for assistance. Static IP addresses and DNS assignment are also available on request when needed, both on the internal and (with limited availability) external networks.
Secure remote access to the campus network through Husky OnNet
Printing: The department maintains an array of copiers/printers, which can be used locally or printed to remotely. Copiers in BAG 129A and CHB 304L can also scan to PDF.
Chemistry-related site licenses:

The Chemistry IT support team is able to assist with most problems. Please contact support@chem.washington.edu.
The UW-IT Help Desk is also available, and handles campuswide issues such as forgotten NetID passwords. UW-IT provides extensive online help.

Hyak - The University of Washington’s shared cluster supercomputer. Chemistry department members typically access this resource through -

Smaller jobs can run on the older, department-owned Stuart cluster (contact support@chem.washington.edu for assistance and access)

Obtaining temporary sponsored NetIDs
Student Technology Loan Program: Funded through the Student Technology Fees, University of Washington students can borrow computers, tablets and other electronics
General UW computing support
2 factor/Duo authentication - required for Workday login