Newsgroups: comp.parallel.mpi
From: reza@maui.cs.ucla.edu (Reza Sadri)
Subject: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION, Workshop for Undergraduate Teaching Faculty
Organization: UCLA, Computer Science Department
Date: 7 Apr 1995 09:22:48 -0700
Message-ID: <3m3oso$q0k@maui.cs.ucla.edu>


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                * CALL FOR PARTICIPATION * 
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             The National Science Foundation
                          and
            California State University-Fresno
                        present a

                        Workshop

                          for 

               Undergraduate Teaching Faculty


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              *     PARALLEL PROCESSING:     * 
              * ARCHITECTURE AND PROGRAMMING * 
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                    June 12 - 20, 1995


             California State University - Fresno



    This workshop is supported by the National Science Foundation 
    Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Program Grant Number DUE-
    9455050


OVERVIEW

Parallel Processing is a comprehensive discipline, covering fundamental 
concepts and techniques of parallel architecture, programming, and 
algorithms. The rapid development of parallel processing in recent years  
has been incurring a significant impact on the curricula of undergraduate 
computer science and engineering programs. This workshop will present an 
overview of parallel processing for a comprehensive treatment of course 
materials and laboratory work. The workshop will also provide a forum for 
course development, teaching methods, as well as the acquisition and 
utilization of parallel laboratory resources. The workshop is intended for 
undergraduate faculty members who teach in institutions endeavoring to 
introduce parallel processing in undergraduate curricula.

As part of the workshop, participants will be expected to
    *  share their experiences, ideas, and problems for incorporating 
parallel processing in undergraduate curricula.
    *% propose individual instructional units for integrating parallel 
processing in a course to be taught in the 1995-1996 academic year.
    *  participate in follow-up activities during the 1995-1996 academic year.
    *  disseminate papers, reports, classroom materials, laboratory projects,
etc. produced as part of the outcomes of the workshop.


WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS

The activities include lectures, laboratory work, panel discussions, etc. 
The topics include:

    * % Parallel Computer Architecture
    * % Parallel Programming
    * % Parallel Problem Solving
    * % Parallel Algorithms
    * % Trends of Development of Parallel Processing
    * % Course Development and Teaching Methodologies
    * % Laboratory Resources and Utilization
    * % Hands-On Laboratory Practice on Parallel Systems and Simulation 
         Software


FACILITIES

    * % A 51-node transputer system running occam 2 and Parallel C
    * % A network of 16 SPARCstations running PVM and NMP
    *  %IBM PC personal computers running parallel simulators


PREREQUISITES

Each participant 
    *% must be a full-time faculty member of an academic institution.
    *% preferrably possesses a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer 
Engineering or other related disciplines, or has, at least, three years of
full-time teaching experience. 
    * teaches undergraduate courses in Computer Science, Computer 
Engineering or other related disciplines, and expects to introduce 
parallel processing in a course to be taught during the 1995-1996
academic year.
    * must submit a letter from his/her department chair attesting 
to the above conditions. 

Minorities, women, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


FINANCING

The workshop has been made possible by a grant from the National Science 
Foundation. There will be no charge for workshop attendance, regular 
lodging and meals, computer use, or materials. Furthermore, each 
participant will receive a stipend of $250. Home institutions are   
expected to pay for the participant's travel.

Double occupancy housing arrangements are available in Residence Hall on 
campus. A meal plan will be provided by the university food services. 
Limited flexibility is possible for participants who want to obtain these 
services out of the regular plan, but with the following financial 
responsibilities:
    *  %staying in Residence Hall one extra night on June 20 -- $12.50.
    *  %single occpancy in Residence Hall -- extra $12 per night (subject  
to availability)
    * % residence and/or meals off campus -- be reimbursed $12.50 per night 
for lodging and $16 per day for meals.


DATES

Monday, June 12, 8:10 am - Tuesday, June 20, 12:00 noon 

Participants should plan to arrive on Sunday, June 11 by 6:00 pm for 
pre-workshop orientation.


DEADLINES

   % The completed application form with the supporting document must be
received no later than April 14, 1995. 
    %Applicants will be notified of their selections no later than April 25,
1995. 
   % The advance program, campus map, travel information, and recreational 
opportunities in Central California will be sent to the participants.


THE CSU-FRESNO ADVANTAGE

The city of Fresno is the business, financial, and cultural center for the 
Central San Joaquin Valley, an incredibly rich agricultural area. The city 
population exceeds 300,000. Fresno is served by airlines, Amtrak, and bus 
with direct service to Los Angeles and San Francisco and by convenient 
connections to all major cities in the United States. Fresno is the only place 
in the nation within an easy drive of three national parks - Yosemite, 
Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. The ocean areas of Monterey, Santa Cruz, 
and San Simeon (Hearst Castle) are within 3 to 4-hour driving distance 
from Fresno. Weekend trips are made easy.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact:

    Lan Jin    or     Shigeko Seki 
    Department of Computer Science
    California State University-Fresno
    Fresno, CA 93740-0109
    Phone: (209)278-4252  or  (209)278-3026
    Fax:   (209)278-4197
    Email: jin or seki@kron.cs.csufresno.edu

Materials are also available via worldwide web at 
http://www.engr.csufresno.edu/parallel/workshop.html


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            *       APPLICATION FORM       * 
            *                              *  
            *     PARALLEL PROCESSING:     * 
            * ARCHITECTURE AND PROGRAMMING * 
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               An NSF Sponsored Workshop
                  June 12 - 20, 1995
          California State University - Fresno

Please complete and send to:
 
    Dr. Shigeko Seki 
    Department of Computer Science
    California State University-Fresno
    Fresno, CA 93740-0109


Name:

Title:

Affiliation:


Address:





Telephone No.:

Fax number:

Email address:


Academic degree, discipline, and year:




Teaching experience:







Courses taught in the past three years:









Current teaching and research interests:





Experience on unix and C:


If a pre-workshop tutorial on Unix and C is   
    offered, are you interested in attending it?
          Yes       No

What lodging plan would you prefer? Please 
    rank in preference (1 = highest):

    (   ) Regular, double occupancy
          male      female  

    (   ) Single bedroom, suitable for double occupancy (twin beds)

    (   ) Off-campus lodging



