> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.solids.group/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.solids.group/readme.md).

# Solid Mechanics Group Wiki

This wiki collects internal guidance for members of the Solid Mechanics Research Group.

The public website is best for recruiting, news, publications, and outward-facing descriptions of the group. This wiki is for durable reference material: how to get started, how to use group computing resources, how to organize research output, and how to navigate common student processes.

## Start Here

New group members should begin with:

1. [Onboarding](/getting-started/onboarding.md)
2. [Server Access](/computing/server-access.md)
3. [SSH Public Keys](/computing/ssh-public-keys.md)
4. [Writing and Presentation Guidelines](/research-practices/writing-and-presentations.md)
5. [Student Research Guide](/research-practices/student-research-guide.md)
6. [Data Management](/research-practices/data-management.md)

## What Belongs Here

Use this wiki for:

* Group policies and expectations
* Technical setup instructions
* Research workflow documentation
* Publication, data, and reproducibility practices
* Student milestones and administrative procedures
* Reusable advice for current and prospective students

Keep the public website focused on:

* News
* Publications
* People
* Recruiting pages
* Research summaries for outside audiences
* Software project landing pages


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