UCLA Digital & Technology Solutions is hosting a three-part virtual researcher enablement series to help UCLA researchers use AI and cloud tools available through BruinCloud. BruinCloud is UCLA’s platform for accessing industry-leading cloud service providers, including Google Cloud Platform.
The series is designed for faculty researchers and research staff who want to build awareness of available tools, understand how to access them, and learn how they can be applied to research workflows.
Session 1 focuses on getting started with Google Cloud Platform and Gemini, including access, available services, and examples from UCLA researchers.
What to Expect
- Overview of AI and cloud tools available to UCLA researchers
- Guidance on accessing and setting up Google Cloud through BruinCloud
- Demonstrations and use cases from UCLA researchers
- Practical next steps and support resources
Logistics
- Date and time: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am
- Format: Virtual
- Length: Approximately 2 hours
How to Participate
Zoom details will be provided via email to all registered attendees prior to the session. For questions in advance, please contact engagement@it.ucla.edu.
About the Series
The BruinCloud Researcher Enablement Series is a three-part virtual series focused on creating awareness and practical understanding of AI and cloud tools available to UCLA researchers.
Session 1 (April 30)
Get started with Google Cloud and Gemini, including access, tools, and UCLA use cases
Session 2 (Week of May 11)
Explore advanced AI models, GPUs and TPUs, and hands-on workflows for computational and data-intensive research
Session 3 (Week of May 25)
Learn how to work with large datasets and apply AI tools to research workflows using services such as BigQuery and Vertex AI
