CUBSS
CUBSS (Computational Unit for Behavioral and Social Sciences) is a state-of-the-art Windows-based high-performance server provided by Penn State's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), specifically developed to support the demanding computational needs of social scientists. This robust server is adept at handling intensive tasks with substantial storage capacity, advanced GPUs, and a variety of specialized software. Among the most prominent software available are SPSS, Stata, and ArcGIS. Additionally, CUBSS facilitates secure data transfer through methods like OneDrive synchronization and mapped network drives. Its versatility and power make CUBSS an invaluable asset for researchers looking to push the boundaries in behavioral and social sciences, encapsulating SSRI’s commitment to supporting high-caliber scientific research.
For more information see https://ithelp.ssri.psu.edu/guides/cubss.
IT Office Hours
SSRI IT hosts virtual office hours every Tuesday from 11am to Noon EST. Please stop by if you have any outstanding IT issues, a question about what’s happening in IT (PSU or SSRI), need advice regarding an IT issue, or just to say hi to the IT team. Check your email for the Zoom link.
Welcome to the Social Science Research Institute's Information Technology Helpdesk. You can use this site to find articles on using the various IT services that SSRI provides, as well as helpful information about other Penn State IT systems.
The menu links will help you find help articles specific to your unit within SSRI. Or, try searching for the specific term or topic in the Search box in the top right corner. The most common help topics will be listed to the right under Frequently Used Guides.
If you need further assistance, please contact Social Science Research Institute IT at ssri-it@psu.edu.
Please note: If you are not affiliated with one of the units in the Social Science Research Institute, please contact the central Penn State IT Service Desk at itservicedesk@psu.edu or https://www.it.psu.edu/support/.