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Talon Training, Spring 2026

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Join the UND research community this spring as we explore new ways to use the Talon supercomputer more effectively. The UND Computational Research Center (CRC) will host a series of one-hour, hands-on workshops designed to provide practical training, collaborative learning, and guidance for both new and experienced Talon users. All sessions will take place in […]

Native Dancer Jingle Update

Native Dancer: Jingle Updates Feb 2026

Categories: In and Around CRC

Native Dancer Jingle Update

Author: Ariann Rousu – Native Dancer Digital Artist Summary The Native Dancer: Jingle Dress character has made significant progress over the last few months. Since the last update in mid‑summer, the new jingle dress shape has been fully developed and refined. The gown has been redesigned, equipped with 365 jingles, re-meshed, and textured in Substance 3D. The […]

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NVIDIA/UND CRC Workshop

Categories: Collaboration & Outreach, CRC Events

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NVIDIA and the UND Computational Research Center are pleased to invite you to attend an upcoming free, hands-on technical training workshop. This training is offered exclusively to verifiable academic students, staff, and researchers. About This Workshop: Businesses worldwide use artificial intelligence to solve their greatest challenges. Healthcare professionals use AI to enble more accurate, faster […]

Space Suit scan 2025

Native Dancer: Spacesuit & Other DREAM Lab Projects

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Space Suit scan 2025

Author: Ariann Rousu – Native Dancer Digital Artist Summary In addition to ongoing work with the Native Dancer project, The DREAM Lab supports various research projects across campus with broad creative and technical goals. Some of these include creating general use character models. Another project I have been a part of is scanning then cleaning up and […]

Talon Workshops in December

Categories: CRC Events

The UND CRC will present two in-person workshops for users of the Talon supercomputer. The workshops will be held at the Chester Fritz Library, 301 Learning Space, at 4:00pm. There two workshops for beginning and intermediate users. The workshops for December are: Requirements These are hands-on workshops where participants will access Talon using their web […]

UTTC Booth and Jingle Dress update

The Native Dancer Project: UTTC Tribal Leaders Summit Recap 2025

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UTTC Booth and Jingle Dress update

Author: Ariann Rousu – Native Dancer Digital Artist Summary Earlier this month, the UND DREAM Lab had the honor of participating in the United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) Summit. An event that continues to grow in its celebration of Indigenous innovation, education, and creativity each year. The Native Dancer Project has been attending this event for the […]

New Jingle Shape, Created in Marvelous Designer

Native Dancer: July 2025 General Updates

Categories: In and Around CRC

New Jingle Shape, Created in Marvelous Designer

Author: Ariann Rousu – Native Dancer Digital Artist Summary The progress on Native Dancer this month has been more behind-the-scenes, as I have been focusing on other time intensive projects. Still, the work continues, mostly on the intricate challenges still being faced with the Jingle Dress Design. This month I took time to backtrack again, and slow […]

Native Dancer Grass Dancer Character Poster

Native Dancer: Spring 2025 Highlights

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Native Dancer Grass Dancer Character Poster

Author: Ariann Rousu – Native Dancer Digital Artist Summary It’s been a busy and exciting season for the Native Dancer team as we’ve been sharing our work, diving deeper into research, and continuing to build out the experience. From major conferences to community events, this blog serves as an overview of those experiences with what’s to come […]

GamesBeat Summit 2025

Native Dancer: Reflections from GamesBeat Summit 2025

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GamesBeat Summit 2025

Author: Ariann Rousu – Native Dancer Digital Artist Summary Attending the GamesBeat Summit was a powerful experience for the Native Dancer team. It gave us a chance to step outside our development bubble and see how our work fits into the broader landscape of the gaming industry. From panels on inclusive design to conversations about emerging tech, […]

UND Dream Lab Staff At Nvidia

Native Dancer: UND DREAM Lab at GTC

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UND Dream Lab Staff At Nvidia

Author: Ariann Rousu – Native Dancer Digital Artist Summary This past March, members of the Native Dancer team and others from the UND DREAM Lab were invited to attend NVIDIA’s GTC AI Conference, an event that brought together innovators, researchers, and creators from across the globe. Experiencing the Future of Tech GTC gave us the chance to […]