academic computing
[ə-ˈka-də-mik kəm-ˈpyü-tiŋ]
noun
computação acadêmica
1. Computing and information technology services, infrastructure, and support provided by educational institutions to students, faculty, and researchers for teaching, learning, and research purposes.
The university's academic computing department manages student email accounts and provides technical support for coursework.
O departamento de computação acadêmica da universidade gerencia contas de e-mail dos alunos e fornece suporte técnico para tarefas do curso.
2. The use of computers and computational methods in scholarly research and academic disciplines across various fields.
Academic computing has revolutionized how researchers analyze large datasets in biology and physics.
A computação acadêmica revolucionou a forma como pesquisadores analisam grandes conjuntos de dados em biologia e física.
3. Computing resources, software, and platforms specifically designed or configured for educational use within academic institutions.
Students have access to specialized academic computing laboratories equipped with industry-standard software.
Os alunos têm acesso a laboratórios especializados de computação acadêmica equipados com software padrão da indústria.
In Brazil, academic computing is an essential institutional service, with most universities maintaining dedicated departments (Departamento de Tecnologia da Informação or Núcleo de Computação Acadêmica) to support the educational mission. In the USA and broader North America, it represents a significant sector within higher education IT services, often distinct from research computing facilities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
academic computing support
academic computing infrastructure
academic computing center
academic computing resources
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