Workshop on Automating the Development of Scientific Computing Software

March 5-7, 2008

Johnston Hall 338, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The theme of the meeting will be the automation of the process of developing software for scientific simulation. Several groups have utilized this approach not only to minimize the cost of software development, but also to enhance its effectiveness in different ways.

People who are involved in developing leading-edge applications which provide challenges in developing
automated software systems will also benefit from this workshop.

A tutorial led by Matt Knepley (Argonne National Lab) will be held on March 5 from 9am-noon. The workshop will begin at 1:30 on March 5 and run through noon on March 7.

INVITED SPEAKERS:
Paolo Bientinesi (Duke University)
Johan Hoffman (Royal Institute of Technology KTH)
Claes Johnson (Chalmers University)
Robert C. Kirby (Texas Tech University)
Matt Knepley (Argonne National Laboratory)
Anders Logg (Simula Research Laboratory)
Kent-Andre Mardal (Simula Research Laboratory)
Markus Pueschel (Carnegie Mellon University)
Ridgway Scott (University of Chicago)
Garth Wells (University of Cambridge)

Click here to view the SCHEDULE

PAPERS:
The deadline for contributed papers is January 31, 2008. Please submit your abstracts HERE (pdfs or word documents only).

REGISTRATION:
There is no registration fee for the tutorial or the workshop, but you must preregister (Registration deadline: February 26, 2008).

Click here to register

LOCAL INFORMATION:

The closest airport is the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. American Airlines-American Eagle, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines-Delta Connections, Frontier Airlines and Northwest Airlines provide service to Baton Rouge. Another option for flights is the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which is approximately 75 miles from the LSU campus.

Parking: The inner part of campus has restricted access on weekdays. Parking is available at the Visitor Center, Parker Colliseum 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.)

Accommodations: A block of lodging has been reserved at the following:

La Quinta Inn Baton Rouge University Area
2333 S Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(800) 531-5900 or (225) 924-9600
Special Rate: $85.00 (must request LSU CCT block)
Block deadline:  February 18, 2008

Other lodging options:

A local map with hotels can be found here. The Lod Cook Hotel is located on the LSU campus (current rates are $149+).