SCALA 2010 - Scientific Computing Around Louisiana
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
February 5-6, 2010

Registration and Submission Open!

The LSU Center for Computation and Technology (CCT) and Tulane University's Center for Computational Science will co-sponsor an inaugural meeting to:
(1) highlight cutting-edge topics in scientific computing,
(2) showcase the research at Louisiana institutions and,
(3) promote collaborations across the state of Louisiana.

This meeting is open to any faculty, post-doctoral researcher or student from any college in and around Louisiana. The meeting will start Friday at 1:00 p.m. and run through approximately 5 p.m. Saturday.

INVITED SPEAKERS:
Max Gunzburger, Florida State University
Mac Hyman, Tulane University
Robert Krasny, University of Michigan

SUBMISSION & REGISTRATION:  Contributed talks and posters are now being solicited.  CLICK HERE to upload your abstract and/or to register (pdf documents only).  Registration is FREE, but required. Submission deadline: January 5, 2010 (early submissions encouraged).
Dinner Banquet at Boutin's Cajun Restaurant ($28.50), Friday, February 5th at 6:30 PM. 

LODGING: special rates have been reserved for SCALA 2010 attendees at the Courtyard Baton Rouge Acadian Center
    Courtyard Baton Rouge Acadian Center
    2421 South Acadian Thruway
    Baton Rouge, LA   70803
    $79/night (king)
    $89/night (double)
    Online reservation:  http://cwp.marriott.com/btrch/scala
    Phone:  225-924-6400
    Cut Off Date:  January 14, 2010 (after January 14th based on hotel availability)

PARKING: The inner part of campus has restricted access on weekdays. Parking is available at the Visitor Center, Parker Coliseum or commuter lots off Nicholson Extension. A parking permit is required to park in these lots. Please check the box on the registration form to request a free parking permit. (You can pick up the permit at the Visitor Center located at the intersection of Highland Road and Dalrymple Drive upon arrival--please allow ample time for parking and walking.) Click for map of campus.

ORGANIZERS: 

Susanne C. Brenner, Louisiana State University
Lisa J. Fauci, Tulane University

For questions or additional information, contact:   sbrenner at cct (period) lsu (period) edu