From: elc@world.std.com (Edward Council)
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Subject: Seminar - Fundamentals of Computer Graphics - Lathrop/Fichera
Date: 26 Sep 92 18:56:25 GMT
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		ANNOUNCING THE FALL 1992 SERIES

		PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS

		GREATER BOSTON CHAPTER OF THE ACM




	FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER GRAPHICS 
	with Olin Lathrop and Richard Fichera
	Saturday, October 3rd




		Held at: 
			Snell Engineering Center
			Northeastern University
			Boston, MA





  <details and registration form follow>

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Saturday, October 3

Fundamentals Of Computer Graphics

Olin Lathrop, Cognivision
Richard M. Fichera, Consultant


OVERVIEW

Computer graphics is playing an increasingly important role in
computing today. Graphical user interfaces, multi-media, scientific
visualization and document imaging are just a few of the many
application areas making heavy use of graphics. This seminar will
explain and demystify the fundamental concepts in the computer
graphics field. This seminar has been an extremely popular tutorial at
past ACM SIGGRAPH conferences.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Technical professionals who are vaguely familiar with the field of
computer graphics should attend this seminar. Some exposure to
computers and programming would be helpful.

SEMINAR TOPICS

This survey of the field of computer graphics will include

- A brief history of the field
- Modeling concepts, such as boundary representation and
  constructive solid geometry
- A detailed look at 3-D transforms
- Rendering concepts, including ray tracing, radiosity and
  texture mapping
- A look at the current market, standards and evaluating
  development tools

LECTURER

Olin Lathrop is co-founder and Vice President of Research at
Cognivision, Inc., a company specializing in data visualization
software and services. He previously worked at Apollo Computer on the
DN10000/VS graphics subsystem, and at Raster Technologies on 3-D
products such as the Model One/25-S and the Model One/380. He received
his bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1978 and 1980, respectively.

Richard Fichera has over twenty years of experience in the computer
industry. He has worked in fields such as software engineering,
hardware architecture, processor technology, scientific computing,
distributed systems technology, scientific visualization, and graphics
technology. Richard's education includes a combined operations
research, statistics, and computer science BS from the University of
California at Berkeley, and graduate studies in econometrics and
policy planning.

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                        General Information

LOCATION

All seminars are held at Northeastern University's Snell Engineering
Center, Boston, within walking distance of the MBTA Green Line (Arborway/E
Train) Northeastern station and the Orange Line Ruggles station. Free
parking is available, but limited.

SCHEDULE

     8:30 -  9:00 am - registration/continental breakfast
     9:00 - 12:15 pm - morning session, break at 10:30 am
    12:15 -  1:30 pm - lunch (provided on-site)
     1:30 -  4:30 pm - afternoon session, break at 2:30 pm

FEES

Included in the $70 fee are seminar materials, lunch, and refreshments; the
book for the November 14 Gray seminar is not included.  Registrants not
already members of the Greater Boston Chapter of the ACM are charged an
additional $10, and become members of the chapter for the year.  Surcharge
for on-site registration is $10.  Purchase orders cannot be accepted. 
Enrollment is limited, and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

REFUND POLICY

The full fee will be refunded if the PDS Chair receives written
notification before the day of the seminar, addressed to GBC/ACM, PO Box
465, Lexington MA 02173. Refund requests received after the seminar date
will be subject to a $15 administrative fee. The $10 membership fee will
not be refunded.

ANY QUESTIONS?

You may register using the form below; all GBC/ACM members should
also have received a PDS brochure, which contains a registration
blank. To obtain additional brochures, or if you need more
information, phone (617) 862-1181.


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GBC/ACM
P.O. Box 465
Lexington, MA 02173

Professional Development Seminar registration:

Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
October 3, 1992             $70              ____________

Product Usability: Survival Techniques
October 24, 1992            $70              ____________

Intro. to Distributed Transaction Processing
November 14, 1992           $70              ____________

Book for above seminar      $45              ____________

Please check if you prefer a vegetarian lunch __    lactose-free lunch __

GBC/ACM membership, new or renewal:
Dues at $10.00/year for ____ years           ____________
Membership is required for seminar registration

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Please make checks payable to GBC/ACM.
Members receive discounts at GBC/ACM-sponsored events, as well as 10
issues of the "Real Times". Members also have the privilege of voting
at the annual business meeting of the Greater Boston Chapter and
of participating at Executive Council meetings of the Chapter.

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