Social Science Computing Core

Updates Complete

All software on the SSCC’s servers has been updated.

Python users, consider any issues related to the update a reminder to set up conda environments for your projects. R users may need to reinstall your packages.

RStudio now includes support for Posit Assistant, a version of Claude designed to work within the RStudio environment. You are welcome to use it on SSCC’s servers, but you’ll need to buy your own subscription. It’s very powerful–be careful!

Supporting Statistical Analysis for Research

Support

The SSCC’s staff is here to answer your questions, help you use our services, and solve your computing problems. The SSCC Help Desk is your first point of contact whether you need help logging into Winstat, a fix for your computer, or statistical advice.

Computing Resources

The SSCC provides powerful Windows and Linux servers with the most popular statistical software, plus a secure computing environment for working with HIPAA and other sensitive data.

Statistics and Data Science

The SSCC’s statistical consultants provide consulting and training for social science researchers on statistical and data science topics. They’ve also created an extensive statistical computing knowledge base.

Getting Started

If you’re new to the SSCC, start here to request an account, set it up, and learn about what we provide.

Students and Instructors

If you’re taking a class that uses SSCC’s resources, you can use our computer lab or log in to servers from home. You can also get help using statistical software from our consultants. Instructors, start here to learn about our support for instruction, request accounts for your students, or sign up to use our computer classroom.

Solution Center

Problem with your computer? Need to set something up? Solution Center is your quick and easy guide to the most common problems SSCC members run into and their solutions.

News

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