Information via e-mail about NA-NET: Mail to na.help@na-net.ornl.gov.
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From: Tim Davis <davis@cise.ufl.edu>
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 17:50:58 -0800
Subject: BLAS with 64-bit Integers
Are there plans for a BLAS standard that uses 64-bit
integers? The CBLAS just uses int's, not long's.
Sun has their own standard for BLAS with 64-bit integers,
and SGI has another (which is different). So does Compaq.
For example, Sun's 64-bit dgemm is called dgemm_64.
The Fortran interface takes integer*8 arguments.
The C interface takes "long" arguments.
32-bit ints are getting limiting, since with
signed pointer arithmetic and integer indexing,
only 2GB of memory can be used. But there seem to be
no standard way of addressing this issue in the BLAS.
Each vendor is going their own direction, which makes
porting rather interesting ...
Tim Davis
Univ. of Florida, on sabbatical at Stanford Univ.
and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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From: Rob MacLeod <macleod@cvrti.utah.edu>
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:09:01 -0700 (MST)
Subject: New Release of SCIRun/BioPSE
The Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute and the NIH NCRR
Center for Geometric Modeling, Simulation and Visualization in Bioelectric
Field Problems are pleased to announce the release of one of our software
projects.
SCIRun is an integrated problem solving environment with applications in
visualization and simulation of a wide variety of computational problems.
BioPSE is a set of SCIRun modules specifically for solving and visualizing
bioelectric field problems using finite element methods and inverse
solution techniques.
SCIRun/BioPSE currently runs on Silicon Graphics (Irix) and Intel (Linux)
computers with a port for Macintosh (OSX) available very soon. Download
and use are free for all academic users.
For more information, see the latest release features at
http://software.sci.utah.edu/scirun-biopse_1_8.html
Development of the BioPSE software is supported by the NIH National Center
of Research Resources grant #1P41RR12553 and hosted by the University of
Utah and Northeastern University.
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From: Robin Lougee-Heimer <robinlh@us.ibm.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 16:14:39 -0500
Subject: COIN-OR Open-Source Coding Contest
The COIN-OR Open-Source Coding Contest: Win an IBM ThinkPad.
At the 2000 International Symposium for Mathematical Programming (ISMP),
COIN-OR (http://www.coin-or.org) was launched by IBM Research with the goal
of promoting "open-source" software for operations-research professionals.
Our lofty mission was to explore an alternative means for developing,
managing, and distributing OR software so that OR professionals could
benefit from peer-reviewed, archived, openly-disseminated software (much in
the same way we already benefit from theory). In November 2002, a
milestone toward the project's long-term objectives was reached when the
INFORMS board unanimously accepted a proposal to become the new host of the
COIN-OR initiative. To celebrate, we're throwing a contest!
Visit http://www.coin-or.org/contest.htm to find out how you can win an
IBM ThinkPad. Prizes will be awarded August 2003 at the 2003 ISMP in
Copenhagen, Denmark.
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From: Peter Deuflhard <deuflhard@zib.de>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 14:28:45 +0100
Subject: Textbook, Numerical Analysis in Modern Scientific Computing.
Dear Colleagues,
May I draw your attention to the recent revised edition of the textbook
Numerical Analysis in Modern Scientific Computing.
An Introduction
by Peter Deuflhard and Andreas Hohmann.
The book directs the reader to a selection of useful elementary
numerical algorithms on a reasonably sound theoretical basis, which
is built up within the text. The primary aim is to develop
algorithmic thinking -- emphasizing long-living computational
concepts over fast-changing software issues. The guiding principle is
to explain modern numerical analysis concepts applicable in complex
scientific computing at much simpler model problems. For example, the
two adaptive techniques in numerical quadrature elaborated there
carry the germs for either extrapolation methods in ODEs or multigrid
methods in PDEs, none of which are actually treated in the book.
Wherever appropriate, the presentation draws on geometrical
intuition, supported by a large number of illustrations. Numerous
exercises are included.
The text will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students as well
as researchers in mathematics, computer science, science, and
engineering. It is definitely also addressed to practical
computational scientists who, via self-study, wish to become
acquainted with modern concepts of numerical analysis and scientific
computing on an elementary level. The sole prerequisite is
undergraduate knowledge in linear algebra and calculus.
Contents:
1. Linear Systems
2. Error Analysis
3. Linear Least-Squares Problems
4. Nonlinear Systems and Least-Squares Problems
5. Linear Eigenvalue Problems
6. Three-Term Recurrence Relations
7. Interpolation and Approximatikon
8. Large Symmetric Systems of Equations and Eigenvalue Problems
9. Definite Integrals
More information, such as the Preface, Outline, and detailed Contents
can be downloaded from
http://www.zib.de/deuflhard/pub/tam43.html
Interested? Just have a look!
Best regards,
Peter Deuflhard
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From: Erin Hatfield <erinh@cramco.com>
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 11:31:55 -0500
Subject: SPEC Releases High-Performance Computing Benchmark
SPEC HPG Releases New Benchmark Suite Based on
High-Performance Computing Applications, MPI and OpenMP
WARRENTON, Va., January 9, 2003 -- The Standard Performance Evaluation
Corp.'s High-Performance Group (SPEC HPG, http://www.spec.org/hpg/)
announces SPEC HPC2002, a new benchmark suite based on high-performance
computing (HPC) applications and the MPI and OpenMP standards for parallel
processing.
SPEC HPC2002 is targeted at those who evaluate performance for HPC systems,
including users, system vendors, software vendors, and researchers. It uses
a set of actual applications to measure the performance of the computing
system's processors, memory architecture, operating system, parallel
libraries, and compilers.
"The real-world applications in SPEC HPC2002 provide the best
industry-standard way to measure capability and scalability of HPC
systems," says Kaivalya Dixit, SPEC president. "MPI and OpenMP extend the
standardized SPEC approach to encompass accurate multiplatform performance
measurement for parallel processing."
SPEC HPC2002 improves upon and replaces the SPEC HPC96 benchmark suite. The
new benchmarks include full applications and message-passing protocols that
complement the recently released SPEC OMP benchmark suites.
The SPEC HPC2002 suite comprises three benchmarks, each with a small- and
medium-sized data set:
-- SPEC ENV2002 is based on a weather research and forecasting model called
WRF. It has two metrics of performance, SPECenvM2002 and SPECenvS2002.
-- SPEC CHEM2002 is based on a quantum chemistry application called GAMESS;
its performance metrics are SPECchemM2002 and SPECchemS2002.
-- SPEC SEIS2002 represents an industrial application that performs time
and depth migrations used to locate gas and oil deposits. Its performance
metrics are SPECseisM2002 and SPECseisS2002.
SPEC HPC2002 metrics represent the number of successive benchmark runs that
can be completed in a 24-hour period on a system being tested. Results can
be compared for different parallel architectures, shared-memory or
distributed-memory (cluster). This allows users to compare performance
based on full applications across a range of modern high-performance
architectures.
"SPEC HPC2002 answers the need for standardized benchmarks based on HPC
applications from industry and research using the MPI and OpenMP
standards," says Wesley Jones, SPEC HPG chair. "SPEC's run and reporting
rules, run tools, and established review processes help maintain accurate,
repeatable and consistent benchmark results."
SPEC HPC2002 is available immediately from SPEC for $3,000, with a discount
price of $750 for universities and other non-profit organizations. More
information on SPEC HPC2002 is available on the SPEC web site at
http://www.spec.org/hpg/hpc2002 or through e-mail at info@spec.org.
About SPEC
SPEC is a non-profit organization that establishes, maintains and endorses
standardized benchmarks to measure the performance of the newest generation
of high-performance computers. Its membership comprises leading computer
hardware and software vendors, universities, and research organizations
worldwide. For more information, contact Dianne Rice, SPEC, 6585 Merchant
Place, Ste. 100, Warrenton, VA 20187, USA; phone: 540-349-7878; fax:
540-349-5992; e-mail: info@spec.org; web: www.spec.org.
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From: Joseph Traub <traub@cs.columbia.edu>
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 13:03:04 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Journal of Complexity Going to Six Issues
The Journal of Complexity, which was started in 1985,
has been publishing four issues a year. Starting in 2003
it will publish six issues annually. The next issue will
be February, 2003.
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From: Graham de Vahl Davis <g.devahldavis@unsw.edu.au>
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 14:13:04 +1100 (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Subject: Symposium on Norwegian Cruise Ship on Computational Heat Transfer
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
CHT-04: International Symposium on Advances in Computational Heat Transfer
will take place on the Norwegian cruise ship MS Midnatsol, between Kirkenes
and Bergen, Norway, on April 19-24, 2004. See
http://cht04.mech.unsw.edu.au/
This is the third symposium on CHT to be organised by ICHMT, and the second
to be co-sponsored by the CFD Research Laboratory of The University of New
South Wales.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
The goal of the symposium is to provide a forum for the exposure and
exchange of ideas, methods and results in computational heat transfer.
Papers on all aspects of computational heat transfer - both fundamental and
applied - will be welcome. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited
to:
biological heat transfer; boundary layer flow and heat transfer; combustion
and fire modelling; computational methods in CHT; double diffusive
convection; internal flow and heat transfer; micro and nanoscale heat
transfer; radiative heat transfer; single and multiphase flow and heat
transfer; solidification and melting; turbulent heat transfer, turbulence
modelling; validation of computational solutions.
A panel discussion on Verification and Validation is being planned, and
papers on this topic are invited.
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
There will be a number of invited keynote lectures. All contributed papers
will be presented in poster sessions.
DEADLINES
Extended abstract due 30 September, 2003
Abstract acceptance 30 October, 2003
Full length manuscript due 15 January, 2004
FURTHER INFORMATION
For full information about the Symposium, see http://cht04.mech.unsw.edu.au,
or write to Professors Graham de Vahl Davis and Eddie Leonardi (Symposium
co-chairs) at cht04@cfd.mech.unsw.edu.au, fax: +61 2 9663 1222.
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From: Roy Mathias <mathias@MATH.WM.EDU>
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:58:47 -0500 (EST)
Subject: SIAM Linear Algebra Confernce
The deadline for contributed talks and contributed minisymposia
for the
SIAM Conference on Applied Linear Algebra
The College of William and Mary,
Williamsburg, VA, (USA)
July 15-19, 2003
is Jan 13, 2003.
Note that it is still possible to submit a minisymposium proposal.
The deadline has been extended.
Deadline for submission of minisymposium proposals: 1/13/03
Deadline for submission of contributed abstracts
for lecture or poster presentations: 1/13/03
(Abstracts for minisymposium talks should also
be submitted by 1/13/03.)
We will be publishing proceedings.
Deadline for proceedings submissions: 3/14/03
For more information on the conference, and on how to submit
minisymposium proposals, contributed talks and proceedings papers see
www.siam.org/meetings/la03
Roy Mathias & Hugo Woerdeman (co-chairs)
SIAM Conference on Applied Linear Algebra
The College of William and Mary,
Williamsburg, VA, (USA)
July 15-19, 2003
Sponsored by the SIAM Activity Group on Linear Algebra (SIAG/LA).
In cooperation with the International Linear Algebra Society (ILAS).
For more information on the conference, and on how to submit
minisymposium proposals, contributed talks and proceedings papers see
www.siam.org/meetings/la03
Invited Plenary Speakers
George Cybenko -- Linear Algebra in Quantum Computation
Heike Fassbender -- Structured Linear Algebra Problems in Control
Andreas Frommer -- Lattice QCD Calculations
Rich Lehoucq -- Large-scale Eigenvalue Problems
Judith McDonald (ILAS speaker) -- Title forthcoming
James G. Nagy -- Kronecker Products in Image Restoration
Michael Overton -- Optimizing Matrix Stability
Bryan Shader (ILAS speaker) -- Nonnegative matrix pairs, 2-D
dynamical systems, and road-colorings
G. W. (Pete) Stewart -- Open Problems and Future Directions in
Numerical Linear Algebra
Gilles Villard -- Symbolic Computations
Invited Minisymposia
Rajendra Bhatia & Qiang Ye-- Matrix Inequalities and Applications
Inderjit Dhillon -- Linear Algebra in
Data Mining and Information Retrevial
Sabine Van Huffel & Nicola Mastronardi -- Linear Algebra in
Computational Bio-medicine
Chi-Kwong Li & Leiba Rodman -- Indefinite Inner Products &
Applications
Volker Mehrmann & Francoise Tisseur -- Numerical Solutions of
Polynomial Eigenvalue Problems
Esmond G. Ng -- Linear Algebra Algorithms in Science Applications
Stephen Vavasis -- Foundations of Computational Mathematics in
Numerical Linear Algebra
Invited Business Meeting Speaker
Michael Steuerwalt -- The NSF and Applied Linear Algebra
Invited Banquet Speaker
Roger Horn -- Five Fundamental Facts in Matrix Analysis
Program Committee
Roy Mathias (co-chair), The College of William and Mary
Hugo Woerdeman (co-chair), The College of William and Mary
Raymond Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong
John Gilbert, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of
California, Santa Barbara
Per Christian Hansen, Technical University of Denmark
Nicholas Higham, University of Manchester
Ilse Ipsen, North Carolina State University
Horst Simon, NERSC, Berkeley
Paul Van Dooren, Universit'e Catholique de Louvain
Questions? Contact meetings@siam.org.
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From: Andres Iglesias <iglesias@unican.es>
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 04:07:22 +0100
Subject: Workshop in Montreal on Computer Graphics
Second Call for Papers
Second International Workshop on Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling
CGGM'2003
Montreal, Canada, May 18-21, 2003
Conference web site: http://personales.unican.es/iglesias/CGGM2003/
Contact person: Andres Iglesias, iglesias@unican.es
This workshop solicits high-quality papers for presentation describing
original research results in Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling.
The workshop will cover the following aspects of computer graphics and
modeling:
Geometric Modeling
Solid Modeling
Physically Based Modeling
Surface Reconstruction
Volume Visualization
Autonomous Agents
Computer Animation
Computer Graphics in Art, Education, Engineering, Entertainment and Medicine
Rendering Techniques
Multimedia
Non Photo-Realistic Rendering
Virtual Reality
Virtual Environments
Illumination Models
Texture Models
Computer Graphics and the Internet (VRML, Java, etc.)
Artificial Intelligence for Computer Graphics
Computer Graphics Software
Computer Graphics Applications
Computer Graphics Education
Industrial Applications of Computer Graphics
The best papers of the workshop will be selected for publication in:
"Special Issue on Computer Graphics and Geometric Modeling" of the
"International Journal of Image and Graphics" (World Scientific) to
appear in 2004.
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From: Assn. for Women in Mathematics <awm@math.umd.edu>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 00:23:00 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Women in Mathematics Workshop at SIAM Annual Meeting
AWM WORKSHOP
FOR WOMEN GRADUATE STUDENTS AND RECENT PH.D.'s
supported by the
Air Force Office of Scientific Research,
Office of Naval Research and
the Association for Women in Mathematics
Over the past fourteen years, the Association for Women in Mathematics has
held a series of workshops for women graduate students and recent Ph.D.'s
(referred to as "postdocs" below) in conjunction with major mathematics
meetings.
WHEN: An AWM WORKSHOP is scheduled to be held June 16 - 17, 2003. This
workshop is held in conjunction with the First Joint Meeting of CAIMS and
SIAM, the 24th Annual Meeting of CAIMS/SCMAI and the 2003 SIAM Annual
Meeting at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, QC, Canada June 16-20,
2003.
FORMAT: The workshop will consist of a poster session by graduate
students and two - three minisymposia featuring selected postdocs, plus an
informational minisymposium directed at starting a career. The graduate
student poster sessions will include all areas of research but each
postdoc minisymposium will have a definite focus, and will be selected
from the research areas of Mathematical Biology, Modeling, Control,
Optimization, Scientific Computing, and PDEs and Applications. AWM will
offer funding for travel and two days subsistence for up to 20
participants. Departments are urged to help graduate students and
postdocs obtain some supplementary institutional support to attend the
Workshop and the associated meeting. All mathematicians (female and male)
are invited to attend the entire program.
DISCUSSION GROUP LEADERS: We also seek volunteers to lead discussion
groups and to act as mentors for workshop participants. If you are
interested in volunteering, please contact the AWM office.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for selection and funding, GRADUATE STUDENTS
must have begun work on a thesis problem. Applications should include 1)
a cover letter, 2) a summary of their work (one-two pages), 3) a title of
the proposed poster, 4) a curriculum vitae, and 5) a supporting letter of
recommendation from a faculty member or research mathematician who knows
their research. Applications from "POSTDOC" should include 1) a cover
letter, 2) a title and abstract (75 words or less) of the talk (to be
given if accepted), 3) a summary of their work (one-two pages), 4) a
curriculum vitae, and 5) Recommended not required, a supporting letter of
recommendation from a faculty member or research mathematician who knows
their research. Additional letters of support are encouraged. The word
"POSTDOC" refers to any mathematician who has received her Ph.D. within
approximately the last five years; whether or not she currently holds a
postdoctoral or other academic or non-academic position. All non-U.S.
citizens applicants must have a current U.S. address. All selected and
funded participants are invited and strongly encouraged to attend the full
AWM two-day program. Those individuals selected will be notified by the
AWM Office and will need to submit a title and abstract (75 words or less)
with name, affiliation, address, etc. by mid-February to SIAM for the
meeting program; AWM will provide instructions when notified. For some
advice on the application process from some of the conference organizers
see the AWM web site.
Send FIVE complete copies of the application materials (including the
cover letter) to:
Workshop Selection Committee
Association for Women in Mathematics
4114 Computer & Space Sciences Building, University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland 20742-2461
ANY QUESTIONS? PHONE: 301-405-7892 E-MAIL:
awm@math.umd.edu URL: www.awm-math.org
(Applications via e-mail or fax are NOT acceptable. Deadline is the
received date NOT the postmarked date)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 24, 2003
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From: E. Gallopoulos <stratis@hpclab.ceid.upatras.gr>
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 12:31:25 +0200
Subject: Conference in Portugal on Problem Solving Environments
Advanced Environments and Tools for High Performance Computing
EuroConference on Problem Solving Environments and the Information
Society
WHEN: 14 - 19 June 2003 at Albufeira (Algarve), Portugal
Supported by the European Commission, Research DG,
Human Potential Programme, High-Level Scientific Conferences.
There is a clear trend in modelling and simulation technology away
from rigid simulation codes treating a fixed aspect towards
sophisticated problem-solving environments (PSEs). These
environments are widely considered an essential, emerging
technology with high impact across all fields of science and
engineering. PSEs will be especially important to successfully
address all kinds of multidisciplinary phenomena such as
fluid-structure coupling and rapidly developing fields such as
bio-informatics and other application fields where vast amounts of
data need to be managed and processed to discover patterns and
knowledge contained within it. By integrating the latest research
results into easy-to-use environments and utilizing grid computing
infrastructure, PSEs will also help to make them easier to exploit
for larger user communities. The conference program addresses the
state-of-the-art in infrastructure, standards, and core technologies
(i.e. data mining, intelligence, virtual interfaces, grid computing)
for PSEs and reviews PSE developments in health, bio-informatics,
engineering, marketing and finance, environment, and education and
training.
Chaired by
Elias Houstis - EL, University of Patras, Patras, EL
Vice-chair: Peter Sloot - NL, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL
Organising Committee: Jose Cunha (Universidade Nova de Lisboa, P) -
Christoph Domain (EDF, P)
- Efstratios Gallopoulos (University of Patras, EL) - Wolfgang Gentzsch
(SUN Microsystems, US)
- Rolf Hempel (NEC Europe Ltd., D) - Domenico Laforenza (CNUCE, I) -
Thierry Priol (IRISA/INRIA, F)
- Karl Solchenbach (Pallas GmbH, D) - Domenico Talia (University of
Calabria, I)
- David Walker (University of Cardiff, UK).
Participation: Maximum 100 participants.
Grants available for young scientists from European Community countries
and Associated States.
To apply, see the application forms at the conference Web site.
Applications are due by 24 March 2003
Please see the Conference URL:
http://www.esf.org/esf_euresco_conference.php?language=0&domain=1&conference=139&meeting=3
for more information.
Contact:
Dr. Josip Hendekovic or Rachid Adghoughi for more information.
+ 33 388 76 71 35
+ 33 388 36 69 87
or send an email to radghoughi@esf.org
Please quote 2003-139 in any correspondence
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From: Andrew Knyazev <andrew.knyazev@cudenver.edu>
Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 12:54:25 -0700
Subject: IMACS Symposium in Denver on Iterative Methods
Second Announcement.
THE FINAL DEADLINE - February 1, 2003 for:
Early Registration (reduced rate)
Hotel Reservations (for guaranteed lodging)
Author Abstracts (one-page limit)
Author Papers (optional) for Conference Electronic Preliminary Proceedings
Please visit http://www-math.cudenver.edu/IMACS03/ for details
and email to imacs03@math.cudenver.edu with questions.
The Student Paper Competition has now been closed for new submissions.
Sixth IMACS International Symposium
Iterative Methods in Scientific Computing
March 27-30, 2003
University of Colorado at Denver
followed by the Copper Mountain Conference on Multigrid
March 30-April 4, 2003
Organized by the University of Colorado at Denver and
Front Range Scientific Computations, Inc.
Sponsored by the University of Colorado at Denver,
the National Science Foundation, and
the Center for Applied Scientific Computing of
the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
2003 CONFERENCE TOPICS
Applications (with new emphasis on Computational Biology)
Domain Decomposition
Preconditioning
Parallel Methods
Nonsymmetric Solvers
Nonlinear Systems and Eigenvalue Solvers
Iterative Methods in Optimization
Multilevel Methods
Krylov Methods
FURTHER INFORMATION
University of Colorado at Denver
Fax 303.556.8550, Attn: IMACS
E-mail imacs03@math.cudenver.edu
Web http://www-math.cudenver.edu/IMACS03/
Front Range Scientific Computations, Inc.
Attn: Cathy Lee
1390 Claremont Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
Phone and Fax 303.554.1232
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From: Eilish Hathaway <eilish@ipam.ucla.edu>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:15:08 -0800
Subject: IPAM Workshop at UCLA on Cells and Materials
Workshop on "Cells & Materials: at the Tissue Engineering Interface"
February 18 - 21, 2003
To be held at the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics on the UCLA
campus
Details of the program are at http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/te2003/
You can email questions to te2003@ipam.ucla.edu
Organizing Committee
James Dunn, UCLA Department of Surgery=20
Ichiro Nishimura, UCLA School of Dentistry
Michael Longaker, Stanford Department of Surgery
Stanley Osher, Mathematics, UCLA
Bill Tawil, Baxter BioSciences
Howard Winet, UCLA, Orthopedic Hospital
Ben Wu, UCLA Bioengineering (OC Chair)
Scientific Program
The field of tissue engineering has emerged from the idea of mimicking
nature by stimulating autologous cells to differentiate and synthesize
tissue-specific extracellular materials. This rapidly evolving,
multi-disciplinary field represents a logical progression of current
practice in tissue/wound repair. This workshop will explore these issues.
Mathematicians, physicists, and computationally oriented engineers
working in these areas are encouraged to attend and interact with tissue
engineers. The goal is to increase the scale of collaboration in this
area, as was suggested by the program content thrust of recent NIH programs.
Speakers
Microfluidic Flow in Nature
John Frangos (La Jolla Bioengineering Institute)
Melissa Knothe Tate (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
Howard Winet (UCLA /Orthopaedic Hospital)
Mechanical Forces in Development and Healing
Dennis Carter (Stanford University)
Michael Longaker (Stanford University)
Role of Fibrin in Past, Present, and Future
David Amrani (Baxter Healthcare)
James DiOrio (Baxter Technology Resources)
Sam Helgerson (Baxter Biosciences)
Michael Mosesson (Blood Center Southeastern Wisconsin)
Bill Tawil (Baxter Biosciences)
Nutrient Transport in 3D Scaffolds
James Dunn (UCLA)
Ichiro Nishimura (UCLA)
Mathematician Participants
Kaushik Bhattacharya (Caltech)
Russel Caflisch (UCLA)
Li-Tien Cheng (UCSD)
Robert Kohn (New York University)
John Lowengrub (Univ of Minnesotta)
Qing Nie (U. of California, Irvine)
Mathematician Speakers
Frederic Gibou (Stanford University)
Tom Hou (Caltech)
Barry Merriman (UCLA)
Stanley Osher (UCLA)
Dimitri Vvedensky (Imperial College)
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From: Dianne O'Leary <oleary@cs.umd.edu>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 10:19:41 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Director Position at University of Maryland
DIRECTOR
INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED COMPUTER STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
The University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications
for the position of Director of the University of Maryland Institute
for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). The Institute is the locus of
interdisciplinary research in computing across the College Park
campus, with 75 affiliated faculty members and a total research
budget of approximately $20M/year. The Director will play a
leadership role in developing and implementing a vision for the
Institute, in close collaboration with other units on campus. The
Institute's faculty currently lead major research programs in
scientific computing, computer vision and graphics, parallel and
distributed computing, computational linguistics, information
visualization, multimedia and internet computing, human computer
interaction, data bases, and software engineering. Candidates for
this position must have an established international reputation in
computer science with a broad outlook concerning the interaction of
computer science with other academic disciplines The Director will be
an outstanding scientist who will play a leadership role in
continuing to develop and implement a vision for the Institute as a
premier interdisciplinary research unit on campus with high national
visibility, and in fostering partnerships with the private sector.
The campus is already pre-eminent in computer science and candidates
are expected to build on this expertise through new faculty
appointments and innovative leadership to enhance the campus
reputation in computer science and aligned fields. The appointment
will be made at the Full Professor level and carries academic tenure.
Applicants and nominees should submit a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae and a list of potential references who could be
contacted by the search committee. Nominations are encouraged and
will be received at any time at the address below. However for best
consideration, nominations and applications should be received by
March 1, 2003. All materials should be sent to:
Prof. Antonio J. Busalacchi, Chair
UMIACS Director Search Committee
c/o ESSIC
2207 Computer and Space Sciences Building #224
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
For more information, please contact Dr. Antonio Busalacchi,
Professor of Meteorology and Director of the Earth System Science
Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) at (301) 405-5599 or
tonyb@essic.umd.edu
The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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From: Enrique Thomann <thomann@MATH.ORST.EDU>
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 17:29:53 -0800
Subject: Faculty Position at Oregon State
The Department of Mathematics at Oregon State University invites applications
to fill one regular tenure-track position at the assistant professor level,
subject to available fiscal support, starting September 16, 2003. A PhD in
mathematics or a related discipline is required. Duties include research as
well as teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. Candidates will be
assessed for excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate
should have outstanding potential for interdisciplinary research and for
research in areas of modern applied mathematics, such as partial differential
equations, numerical analysis, probability, or dynamical systems. Preference
will be given to candidates who can pursue interdisciplinary research
involving ocean, atmosphere, and climate modeling or other areas of earth
science.
For a complete job description, statement of selection criteria, and
application materials, applicants should see the department's Web site at
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/math/.
Applicants should send a letter of application (including a statement
describing research and teaching objectives and experience) and a curriculum
vitae to: Search Committee, Department of Mathematics, Oregon State
University, 368 Kidder Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-4605. In addition, applicants
should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to the
above address; one of the letters should address teaching experience. For full
consideration, all materials should be received by January 31, 2003.
Oregon State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
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From: Alexandre Ern <ern@cermics.enpc.fr>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 18:29:20 +0100
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at Cemagref, France
Postdoctoral position
" Advanced numerical modeling of complex subsurface drained systems "
A postdoctoral position is proposed by two research teams of Cemagref
Institute (www.cemagref.fr), "Drainage and Barrier
Engineering Unit" (DEAN) and "Irrigation Unit" (IRMO). Post-doc position
location would be in Antony (Paris suburb).
DEAN and IRMO have developed several works in 2D, and at the drainage system
scale. However, more sophisticated modeling tools are now necessary to treat
questions related to the impact of drainage systems on the environment. A
3D-modeling approach based on Richards' equation and different type boundary
conditions, including free interfaces, could constitute a relevant tool to
consider this issue. The present postdoctoral position is considered as an
important step in the development of such a tool.
Following steps would be carried out:
(i) specification of the abilities of the available numerical codes to treat
the problem;
(ii) definition of the pre and post processing tools;
(iii) development of the code(s) if necessary;
(iv) definition of a simple generic case study;
(v) verifications of the model and tests of sensibility;
(vi) scientific papers publication.
The candidate should have a PhD in the following disciplines : Modeling in
Hydrology, Hydraulics, Mechanics or similar. A significant experience in
development/testing of the numerical methods for PDE, based on finite
volumes, finite elements or kinetic methods, is strongly recommended.
Particular motivation for realistic modeling would be appreciated.
The position will be for 18 months from winter or spring 2003. The
postdoctoral fellowship is about 1600 euros/months, benefits include basic
health insurance.
Applicants should submit (by e-mail or post):
* a curriculum vitae with list of publications (with some reprints or PhD
thesis included),
* a letter in support to justify the application,
* names and addresses of three references.
Contact :
Dr Cyril Kao (cyril.kao@cemagref.fr)
tel : +33 (0)1 40 96 62 23
Cemagref, Unite DEAN
Parc de Tourvoie, BP 44, 92163 ANTONY cedex, FRANCE
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From: Ron Boisvert <boisvert@nist.gov>
Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2003 09:33:39 -0500
Subject: Contents, ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software
Table of Contents
ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software
December 2002, Volume 28, Number 4
For more information, including abstracts and access
to full text, see http://www.acm.org/toms/V28.html.
Note: Papers accepted in Dec. 2002 will appear in Mar. 2003.
Implementing Hager's exchange methods for matrix profile reduction
John K. Reid, Jennifer A. Scott
377-391
Recursive blocked algorithms for solving triangular systems:
Part I: One-sided and coupled Sylvester-type matrix equations
Isak Jonsson, Bo Kagstrom
392-415
Recursive blocked algorithms for solving triangular systems:
Part II: Two-sided and generalized Sylvester and Lyapunov matrix equations
Isak Jonsson, Bo Kagstrom
416-435
Algorithm 822: GIZ, HIZ: Two Fortran 77 routines for the computation of
complex Scorer functions
Amparo Gil, Javier Segura, Nico M. Temme
436-447
A software package for sparse orthogonal factorization and updating
Ove Edlund
448-482
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From: Joseph Traub <traub@cs.columbia.edu>
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 13:09:20 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Contents, Journal of Complexity
JOURNAL OF COMPLEXITY
VOLUME 19, NUMBER 1, FEBRUARY 2003
CONTENTS
REGULAR ARTICLES
On a Problem in Quantum Summation
Stefan Heinrich and Erich Novak
Quantum Integration in Sobolev Classes
Stefan Heinrich
On the Complexity of the Multiplication of Matrices of Small Formats
Markus Blaeser
The Expected Value of the Joint Linear Complexity of Periodic Multisequences
Wilfried Meidl and Harald Niederreiter
Probabilistic and Average Linear Widths of Sobolev Space with Gaussian
Measure
Fang Gensun and Ye Peixin
How to Minimize the Cost of Iterative Methods in the Presence of Pertubations
Boleslaw Kacewicz
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From: S. Friendly <sfriedla@wiley.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 13:32:54 -0500
Subject: Contents, Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
Volume 19 - Number 1, 2003
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/issuetoc?ID=101524105
Tanya Kostova
An explicit third-order numerical method for size-structured population
equations
pp. 1-21
Mohamed Al-Lawatia, Hong Wang
A preliminary investigation on an ELLAM scheme for linear transport equations
pp. 22-43
M. J. Ludwig, Simon Shaw, J. R. Whiteman
Adaptive numerical solution of thick plates using first-order shear
deformation theory. Part I: Error estimates
pp. 44-66
Yirang Yuan
The upwind finite difference fractional steps methods for two-phase
compressible flow in porous media
pp. 67-88
Christos Xenophontos, Scott R. Fulton
Uniform approximation of singularly perturbed reaction-diffusion problems
by the finite element method on a Shishkin mesh
pp. 89-111
M. A. Golberg, A. S. Muleshkov, C. S. Chen, A. H.-D. Cheng
Polynomial particular solutions for certain partial differential operators
pp. 112-133
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From: Corry Magrijn <magrijn.secsup@tip.nl>
Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:58:24 +0100
Subject: Contents, Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mathematics of Control, Signals, and Systems (MCSS)
Volume 15 (2002), Number 4
F. Albertini and D. D'Alessandro,
Observability and forward-backward observability
of discrete-time nonlinear systems.
MCSS 15 (2002), 275-290.
O.J. Staffans,
Passive and conservative continuous-time impedance
and scattering systems. Part I: Well-posed systems.
MCSS 15 (2002), 291-315.
L. Moreau, W. Michiels, D. Aeyels and D. Roose,
Robustness of nonlinear delay equations
with respect to input perturbations:
A trajectory based approach.
MCSS 15 (2002), 316-335.
D. Angeli and D. Ne?ic,
A trajectory based approach for stability robustness
of nonlinear systems with inputs.
MCSS 15 (2002), 336-355.
B. Jacob and H. Zwart,
Properties of realization of inner functions.
MCSS 15 (2002), 336-379.
INFORMATION
The tables of contents of MCSS and the .pdf files
of its papers are available from the publisher Springer at:
http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/00498/index.htm
Information on MCSS is available also at the Editors' home pages:
www.cwi.nl/~schuppen/mcss/mcss.html
www.math.rutgers.edu/~sontag/mcss.html
Address for submissions by email or regular mail:
J.H. van Schuppen (Editor-in-Chief MCSS)
CWI
P.O.Box 94079
1090 GB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Email mcss@cwi.nl
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