SPS-IT: Resources for Faculty & Research
School of Physical Sciences IT (SPS-IT) is an innovative collaboration of UCSD service providers, with the Physics Computing Facility (PCF) at its core.
Alongside UCSD Information Technology Services (Research IT - ITS), the Office of Engineering Computing (OEC) and services from the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), SPS-IT delivers seamless IT services to research and academic computing customers in the School of Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and the School of Medicine.
Full Service - One Contact
Email us at sps-it@ucsd.edu, and we’ll make sure your request reaches the right team to get you the help you need—quickly and efficiently
Need Help? sps-it@ucsd.edu
Want to stop by for in-person support?: Mayer Hall 3405
(Same day appointments M-F 8:00-3:00PM)
Collaboration Team
Physics Computing Facility (PCF)
Brendan Dennis - System Integration Engineer
Matt McCoy - System Administrator
Kevin Smith - Director, SPS Research IT
Office of Engineering Computing
Rachel Hassett - Director, Office of Engineering Computing
Nate Julio - Manager of Production Computing
Research-IT ITS
Cyd Burrows - Director, Research-IT
Wilson Cheung - System Administrator
Stefan Kessler - System Integration Engineer
Ian Kaufman - System Integration Engineer
Principal Goals
1. Integrated Service Delivery: SPS-IT ensures researchers have streamlined access to comprehensive IT resources, eliminating redundancies and enhancing efficiency.
2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: By fostering an IT infrastructure that supports seamless data sharing and communication, SPS-IT enables collaborative research across various scientific domains. This includes organizing seminars, events, and services designed to increase collaborative research activities.
3. Advanced Research Computing: PCF spearheads the provision of high-performance computing infrastructure and advanced data storage solutions, empowering researchers to process large datasets and run complex simulations with precision.
4. Comprehensive Support: SPS-IT offers extensive support services, from technical troubleshooting to training on new technologies, allowing researchers to focus on their scientific work.
5. Infrastructure and Networking: SPSIT is dedicated to re-engineering infrastructure and networking to enhance collaboration. This includes adopting best practices for network security and performance, ensuring that research data is both accessible and secure. Impact on Research Community Researchers benefit from a unified IT ecosystem that boosts productivity and fosters innovation. SPSIT’s collaborative approach leads to a dynamic research community where ideas are freely exchanged, and new partnerships are formed.