From: davids@gardener.lanl.gov (David G. Simmons)
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Subject: 1993 Computational Science Workshop
Date: 23 Dec 1992 01:52:29 GMT
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                 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:	CSI93@c3.lanl.gov
     **No electronic submissions of applications will be accepted.**


Remember These Dates:

Application Deadline: February 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