WORKSHOP SCHEDULE & DEADLINE
Computational Science
*ATTENTION INTERESTED APPLICANTS*
We have had to postpone the meeting of the Computational Science
Workshop Selection Committee, and have therefore decided to extend
the deadline for applications even further, until the Committee
can meet to review applications. The original meeting, scheduled
for late February, has been postponed to early March, allowing us to
extend the application deadline to *MARCH 1, 1993*.
Unfortunately, while the selection committee postponed its meeting,
allowing us to postpone our deadline, the DOE deadline for approval
of Permanent Resident Alien Visitors has already passed. Therefore,
the extension of the application deadline ONLY APPLIES TO US CITIZENS.
We hope that this further extension of the deadline will allow you to
submit your complete application package, and we look forward to reviewing
your application.
Due to the further extension of the deadline, and the short time available
to apply, we will be accepting electronic submissions of applications.
However, **ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN ASCII OR POSTSCRIPT FORM**. For an
electronic version of the application form, please email cs...@c3.lanl.gov.
Below is a list of talks scheduled for the Spring session of the Computational
Science Workshop. We anticipate that the Summer Session will closely
match that of the Spring Session, though some talks and/or speakers may be
different.
SPRING 1993 COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE WORKSHOP
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Day 1:
*Introduction/Welcome: Bonnie Yantis, Andy White, Bruce Wienke (LANL)
*High Performance Computing: Joan Francioni, Univ. SW Louisianna
*Programming High-Performance Computers I:Greg Heileman, Univ of New Mexico
Day 2:
*Parallel Architectures I: Greg Heileman, Univ. of New Mexico
*Parallel Architectures II: Greg Heileman
*Introduction to Distributed Computing, David Forslund, LANL
*Scientific Visualization: Ed Angel, Univ. of New Mexico
*Performance Optimization: Joan Francioni,
*Keynote Speaker: Andy White, Director, Advanced Computing Lab, LANL)
Day 3:
*Iterative Methods I: Tom Manteuffel, Univ. of Colorado
*Iterative Methods II: Tom Manteuffel
*Industrial Initiatives in High-Performance Computing: David Cartwright, LANL
*Parallel Implementation I: Dan Quinlan, Univ. of Colorado
*Parallel Implementation II: Dan Quinlan
Day 4:
*Parallel Linear Algebra: Pete Stewart, Univ. of Maryland
*Parallel Algebra II: Pete Stewart
*PDE Applications in Parallel Environments: Jeff Saltzman, LANL
*Parallel FFTs I, David Bailey, NASA-Ames
*Parallel FFTs II, David Bailey
*Scientific Applications of Parallel FFTs: John Middleditch, LANL
Day 5:
*PDE Applications in Parallel Computing, John Dukowicz, LANL
*Stochastic Methods: Jim Gubernatis, LANL
*Lattice Methods: Jim Sterling, Center for Non-Linear Studies
TUTORIALS
Week 2:
Tuesday - Friday
*TMC Tutorial on CM-2 and CM-5 Architecture, Optimization
C*, CM Fortran and other topics, with lab
Week 3:
Monday - Thursday
*Cray Research Tutorial on Cray Y-MP Architecture, Optimization,
Vectorization, Debugging and other topics, including lab
Please Note: The Application Deadline HAS BEEN EXTENDED to March 1, 1993
The Computational Science Workshop
Invitation to Participate
The High-Performance Computing Research Center (HPCRC) and the
Computational Testbed for Industry at Los Alamos National Laboratory
invite scientists and engineers to participate in the summer session
of the 1993 Computational Science Workshop. The Workshop provides
an enriched environment that allows professionals to explore the
application of high-performance computing to current scientific and
industrial problems.
Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a research atmosphere designed
to foster high-performance computing methodologies and innovative
multidisciplinary collaborations. Los Alamos is a leader in high-
performance computing; many of the nation's scientific "grand-challenge"
problems--fundamental problems with broad economic and scientific
impact--are being addressed by researchers at the Laboratory.
Interaction between participants and these scientists is encouraged
through the Workshop seminar series, Laboratory technical colloquia,
and a mentorship program for student participants.
The Workshop offers an excellent computing environment. Through the
HPCRC, participants will have access to high-performance workstations
and innovative computer architectures, including leading technologies
from Thinking Machines Corporation; Cray Research, Inc.; Motorola; IBM;
Silicon Graphics, Inc.; and Intel.
Workshop attendees are offered three progressive levels of participation.
Applicants may register for the one-, three- or twelve-week options. The
three-week and twelve-week options include hands-on experience.
One Week (June 15 - 20): Overview
The series begins with an intensive overview presenting the technologies,
methodologies, and applications of high-performance computing. Specific
topics that will be addressed include:
Advanced Architectures Parallel Numerical Methodologies
Scientific Visualization Grand Challenge Applications
Distributed Computing Performance Analysis and Optimization
Three Weeks (June 15 - July 2): Overview plus Tutorials
Following the initial overview, participants may continue the study of
high-performance architectures with a two-week hands-on tutorial focusing
on high-performance computing platforms from Cray Research, Inc. and
Thinking Machines Corporation.
Twelve Weeks (June 15 - September 3): Extended Workshop
(includes Overview and Tutorials)
Fifteen participants will remain at the Laboratory for nine more weeks to
further their own research and attend additional Workshop seminars. The
extended seminars will provide detailed descriptions of innovative
architectures; highlight selected visualization tools such as Khoros and
AVS; contrast several language paradigms; and provide in-depth coverage
of debugging, optimizing, and executing parallel codes on specific parallel
architectures. This seminar series constitutes a significant time
commitment, and high motivation, self-discipline, and initiative are
critical for participants to benefit from the extended program at the
Workshop. Emphasis will be placed on enabling participants to effectively
pursue their specific areas of interest through applied research and
collaboration.
Prerequisites:
To qualify for the Workshop, you should have the following:
Strong foundation in physical or engineering sciences
Programming experience or course work in Fortran or C
Familiarity with UNIX
Who May Apply:
The Workshop is open to US citizens and permanent resident aliens only.
Participants will be selected from industry, government and academia.
Application Process:
Your application package must include all of the following items:
Completed application form
Short statement of research interests
Three letters of reference
Curriculum vita
Current transcripts (required only of students)
How to Apply:
For complete application materials, please contact:
Marilyn Foster or David G. Simmons
Computational Science Workshop
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mail Stop M986
Los Alamos, NM 87545
Voice: (505) 665-5636
Fax: (505) 665-5638
Email: CS...@c3.lanl.gov
Remember These Dates:
Application Deadline: February 1, 1993 ***EXTENDED TO MARCH 1, 1993***
Overview: June 14-18, 1993
Overview & Tutorial: June 14-July 2, 1993
Extended Workshop: June 14-September 3, 1993
Workshop Fees:
No tuition or fees are associated with the Workshop. Limited financial support
may be available to attendees. Please indicate on the application form if you
need financial assistance.
About the Area:
Los Alamos is a small alpine community located in the southern Rocky Mountains.
At an altitude of approximately 7,200 feet above sea level, Los Alamos
is surrounded by the Santa Fe National Forest and Bandelier National Monument.
Summers are pleasantly sunny and cool with brief afternoon showers common to
mountain communities. Miles of hiking trails are easily accessible. Los Alamos
is only a forty minute drive from the southwestern charm of Santa Fe, the "City
Different." Founded in 1610, Santa Fe is renowned for its multicultural ambiance,
internationally famous opera and arts community, unique shopping and excellent
restaurants.
Corporate sponsors for this Workshop are
Cray Research, Inc.
Sun Microsystems
Thinking Machines Corporation
The Computational Science Workshop is a DOE High-Performance
Computing and Communications Initiative
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Kent Irwin
material that superfluid He-4 would not wet. This would have important
practical implications, as it would allow the construction of dilution
refrigerators without film burners, etc.
I think the material may have been cesium, but I do not remember for sure.
Does anyone know whether this result has been confirmed or denied?
- Kent Irwin