From: donna@theory.TC.Cornell.EDU (Donna Smith)
Subject: PVM Workshop (Distributed Computing)
Organization: Cornell Theory Center
Distribution: ny
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 13:29:48 GMT


*************************      WORKSHOP     ********************************

                        Introduction to
               Distributed Memory Parallel Computing
               using Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM)

************************       WORKSHOP     ********************************

The Cornell Theory Center's Cornell National Supercomputer Facility
(CNSF) will hold a workshop October 19 - 21, 1992 to train
researchers and programmers in the use of PVM.  PVM, public domain
software developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, provides the
means to run parallel code on a heterogeneous collection of machines
connected by one or more networks.  PVM is the parallel programming
environment on the Theory Center's cluster of IBM RISC System/6000
workstations.  In addition, its portability and simplicity make it
an ideal introduction to distributed-memory, message-passing
programming in general.

The first two days of the workshop will offer instruction and lab
time on the Theory Center's IBM RISC System/6000 cluster.  The third
day is optional ime for code development, with in-depth consulting
help from Theory Center staff.

Topics covered by the workshop will include:

     * Distributed memory parallel programming concepts, terminology,
       and programming models

     * PVM basics, including use of PVM libraries and discussion of template
       codes

     * PVM performance expectations

     * Tools for development, analysis, and optimization of parallel code

     * User experiences with PVM

     * Design of the PVM daemon and libraries

Prerequisites are experience with the UNIX operating system and with
the C or FORTRAN programming language.  The workshop will be held in
the training facility on the fourth floor of the Engineering and
Theory Center Building on Hoy Road on the Cornell University campus
in Ithaca, New York.

Accommodations

Blocks of rooms will be held at the hotels listed below until dates
specfied.  Attendees are responsible for their own reservations and
meals.  Paid parking is available on campus, but walking or use of
the shuttle or bus service, where available, is recommended.

Collegetown Motor Lodge
312 College Avenue, Ithaca 607-273-3542, 800-745-3542
Rates start at $56/night.  Located just off campus, a 10-minute walk
to the Engineering and Theory Center Building.  Must confirm
reservations by September 17, 1992.

Best Western University Inn
East Hill Plaza, Rt. 393 and Judd Falls Road,
Ithaca 607-272-6100
Rates start at $55/night.  Free airport limousine and shuttle
service to Cornell provided.  Must confirm reservations by October
4, 1992.

Other nearby hotels (Note- room blocks NOT reserved):

Sheraton Inn
One Sheraton Drive, Ithaca 607-257-2000
Rates start at $59/night.  Located a off campus, a five-minute drive
to the Engineering and Theory Center Building.

Statler Hotel
Cornell University campus 607-257-2500 Rates start at $95/night.
Located one block from the Engineering and Theory Center Building.
Free airport limousine provided.

To Apply

Due to restricted space, registration for this workshop is limited.
Preference will be given to those users who have already received an
allocation at the Theory Center.  To apply, the completed
application form, along with payment, must be received by September
14, 1992.  Applications will be accepted after this date if openings
still remain.  The workshop fee includes all workshop materials.
Local users may charge the registration fee to the appropriate
Cornell University account number.  Applications which do not
include payment cannot be accepted.  Payment checks will be returned
promptly to applicants not accepted due to over-enrollment.

Payment scale, payable to Cornell University:

Academic participants: $60
Corporate Research Institute members: $250
Other corporate participants: $500

Applicants should receive notification by September 21, 1992.

Application Form
PVM Workshop

Name

Institution

Address

Telephone

Fax

Preferred electronic mail address

Eagle/Cornellf userid?    no      yes; it is:
RS/6000 cluster userid?   no      yes; it is:
KSR userid?               no      yes; it is:

Social Security Number (requested to set up new supercomputer accounts)

List special needs (e.g., mobility impaired)

Account number to charge (Cornell applicants only)

Academic discipline (for example, mathematical sciences, biological sciences,
geosciences, chemical engineering)

__ I plan to attend the optional third day of code development.
__ I do not plan to attend the optional third day of code development.

Status (check all that apply):
Academic
__ Undergraduate Student
__ Graduate Student
__ Post-doctoral
__ Faculty
__ Smart Node Consultant
__ Smart Node Advisor
__ Other (explain) ____________

Corporate/Commercial
  Research staff __
  Other (explain) ______________
  Name of Firm: __________________

Indicate which of the following best describes you (optional):

African American ___
Caucasian ___
Asian American ___
Hispanic American ___
Native American or Alaskan Native___
Other (please specify) ____________________

This application form and payment must be received by September 14,
1992.  Send to:

Donna Smith
Conference Coordinator
Cornell Theory Center
422 Engineering and Theory Center Building
Ithaca, NY 14853-3801
(607) 254-8686
donna@tc.cornell.edu

Applicants should receive notification by September 21, 1992.

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