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From: Richard Brualdi <brualdi@math.wisc.edu>
Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 08:49:42 -0400
Subject: Passing of Karabi Datta
I am very sad to report that Karabi Datta passed away on May 8, 2012
after a very courageous battle with cancer. Dr. Datta was the author
of many papers on matrix theory (eigenvalue computations and
algorithms, matrix equations, control, ... ) Our heartfelt sympathies
go out to her family, in particular, to Karabi's devoted husband Biswa
Datta.
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From: Paul George Constantine <paulcon@stanford.edu>
Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 14:05:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Stanford ICME MapReduce Workshop, USA, May 2012
Next week, Stanford's Institute for Computational and Mathematical
Engineering (ICME) will host a three-day workshop exploring the use of
MapReduce for scientific data sets. MapReduce has become a mainstay
for data management and analysis in industries that deal with "big
data." The workshop will explore the advantages and problem-specific
challenges that arise when employing these tools to query and manage
large scientific data sets.
Each morning session will have two hour-long talks open to the public:
MONDAY (5/14) - Y2E2 300
10:00 The Co-Evolution of Hadoop and HPC -- Josh Wills, Cloudera
11:15 A Hands-on Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis Using Hadoop
from a Matrix Computations Perspective -- David Gleich, Purdue
TUESDAY (5/15) - Encina Commons 464
10:00 Medical Physics Computing with MapReduce -- Guillem Pratx,
Stanford School of Medicine
11:15 Analyzing Performance in Hadoop and Dumbo Scientific Computing
Applications -- Austin Benson, Stanford ICME
WEDNESDAY (5/16) - Y2E2 101
10:00 Evaluating MapReduce and Hadoop for Science -- Lavanya
Ramakrishnan, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
11:15 Scientific Data Analysis using MapReduce -- Elisha Choe, Sandia
National Labs
More info: http://www.stanford.edu/~paulcon/ICME-MapReduce-Workshop.html
If you have any questions, please send an email to
Paul: paul.constantine@stanford.edu
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From: Patrick Farrell <patrick.farrell06@imperial.ac.uk>
Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 04:56:51 -0400
Subject: FEniCS@Imperial Day, UK, Jun 2012
FEniCS@Imperial day
June 18, 2012; Imperial College London
The new Centre for Computational Methods in Science and Engineering at
Imperial College London is hosting two events related to the FEniCS
project (http://fenicsproject.org). The FEniCS project is an
open-source software system for the automated solution of differential
equations; a key feature is that it uses automatic code generation to
combine software flexibility with the efficiency of problem-specific
implementations.
The first event is a half-day workshop on developments on and using
the FEniCS project (http://fenicsproject.org). The objectives are to
raise the profile of code generation among the computational science
community, and to build a network among the users of FEniCS at
Imperial and around the UK.
The headline speakers are:
* Garth Wells (University of Cambridge)
* Martin Sandve Alnęs (Simula Research Laboratory, Oslo)
* Patrick Farrell (Imperial College London)
The half-day workshop takes place on June 18 2012, from 1--5 pm.
For details, see
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/computationalmethods/news#FEniCS.
Registration is due by June 4 2012.
The second event is a FEniCS training day on June 29 2012, given by
Marie Rognes. For details, see the URL above.
Attendance at both events is free of charge.
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From: Jens Hugger <hugger@math.ku.dk>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 09:40:16 +0200
Subject: BIT Circus 2012, Denmark, Aug 2012
BIT Circus 2012 in Denmark
The 2 day, bi-annual BIT Circus(the Nordic descendant of the many U.S.
circus, fair and rodeos) will take place Thursday August 23 and Friday
August 24 2012 at the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby,
Denmark. Plenary lectures will be presented by Prof. Rasmus Bro
(Copenhagen University) and Prof. Jan Hesthaven (Brown University).
Information about the circus can be found at:
http://www.math.ku.dk/~hugger/BIT2012circus
The circus motto is /everybody is welcome, nobody is invited/, and the
main idea is that younger researchers present their on-going work --
everybody will get the chance to give a short presentation. The main
purpose of the meeting is to exchange ideas on numerical mathematics
and computational science. In particular we are interested in efforts
to bring modeling, computation, and analysis closer.
The circus is free of charge, including "simple" accommodation for
Ph.D.-students and PostDoc's. Travel expenses are not
covered. However, advance registration is required so that we can
prepare the circus and the accommodation.
Deadline for registration is Friday, June 15, 2012 at the website.
This conference is supported in part by the BIT journal and DCAMM. For
more information, please visit the web site or contact the organizers
at pch@imm.dtu.dk <mailto:pch@imm.dtu.dk>or hugger@math.ku.dk
<mailto:hugger@math.ku.dk>.
Please pass this message along to interested students or colleagues.
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From: Andreas Steinbrecher <anst@math.tu-berlin.de>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 10:27:47 -0400
Subject: Ext Deadline, Challenge Workshop MSO-Tools, Germany, Sep 2012
Challenge Workshop MSO-Tools 2012
"Modeling, Simulation and Optimisation Tools"
26.-28. Sep. 2012, TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany
http://www3.math.tu-berlin.de/MSOTOOLS2012/
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 31.MAY
The Institute of Mathematics, Technical University of Berlin, Germany
organizes jointly with the "German Committee for Mathematical
Modelling, Simulation and Optimization" (KoMSO) and the ERC research
project "Modeling, Simulation and Control of Multi-Physics Systems" a
three-day workshop on "Modeling, Simulation and Optimisation Tools".
The goal of this workshop is to highlight the state-of-the-art and to
identify the challenges in modeling, simulation and optimization (MSO)
Tools, to bring together developers and users of MSO tools in academia
and industry. Special emphasis will be given to multiphysics
applications in multibody systems, electrical circuits, bioprocess
engineering, chemical reactions, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
Every invited and contributed talk should address the state of the art
and current challenges with respect to applications and software
development.
Invited Speakers: Tobias Achterberg, Johan Akesson, Torsten Blochwitz,
Olivier Bruels, Markus Clemens, Pieter J. Mosterman, Michael Schaefer,
Klaus Wolf
The conference will include invited talks, contributed talks, and
plenary discussions.
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From: Jan-Philipp Weiss <jan-philipp.weiss@kit.edu>
Date: Sat, 12 May 2012 05:07:29 -0400
Subject: Facing the Multicore-Challenge III, Germany, Sep 2012
"Facing the Multicore-Challenge III"
Conference for Young Scientists, September 19-21, 2012
University of Applied Sciences (HfT), Stuttgart, Germany
The conference focuses on topics of multicore, manycore and
accelerator technologies and the impact on computational science,
day-to-day work and for large-scale applications. The goal is to
address and discuss current issues including mathematical modeling,
design of parallel algorithms, aspects of microprocessor architecture,
parallel programming languages, numerical simulation, compilers,
hardware-aware computing, heterogeneous platforms, emerging
architectures, tools, performance tuning, and requirements for
large-scale applications.
The conference places emphasis on the support and the advancement of
young scientists in an interdisciplinary environment.
You are cordially invited to submit a paper with unpublished and
original work. Furthermore, ongoing research can be presented in a
short talk (10 mins) or a poster.
Important Dates:
Paper Submission Deadline: July 14, 2012
Notification of acceptance: August 17, 2012
Short Talks and Posters: August 17, 2012
Rainer Keller, David Kramer, and Jan-Philipp Weiss
HfT Stuttgart and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
For further information please have a look at the conference website
http://www.multicore-challenge.org.
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From: Yasemin Sengul <yasemin.sengul@ozyegin.edu.tr>
Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 11:43:15 +0300
Subject: Faculty Positions, Ozyegin Univ
I would like to draw your attention to the following job openings in
Mathematics at Ozyegin University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Faculty Positions: Candidates from any area in pure and applied
mathematics are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be
given to canditates in applied and computational areas of
Mathematics. Faculty members are expected to teach and conduct
research. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teach
undergraduate students in engineering and business, and are expected
to have a track record of high quality research publications. An
outstanding research potential is essential. Cross-discipline research
activities in collaboration with other faculties are particularly
encouraged. The positions are expected to be filled at the Assistant
Professor level but exceptionally well-qualified canditates may be
considered also in other levels.
Instructor Positions: A strong commitment to teaching is
essential. Candidates from any area in pure and applied mathematics
are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a strong commitment to
teach undergraduate students in engineering and business.
The language of education is English at Ozyegin University. You can
find more information about the positions through the following link:
http://www.ozyegin.edu.tr/Haberler-ve-Duyurular/Duyurular/2012-Duyurular/Matematik-Programina-Ogretim-Uyeleri-Aliniyor
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From: Stig Larsson <stig@chalmers.se>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 09:56:09 +0200
Subject: Professor Position, Comp Mathematics, Chalmers Univ
We invite applications for a
Professor in Computational Mathematics
at the Department of Mathematical Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Application deadline: 8 June 2012
Ref no: 20120144 Full Professor in Computational Mathematics
http://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/Pages/default.aspx
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From: beate@na.uni-tuebingen.de
Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 10:11:53 +0200
Subject: Research Assistant Position, NA, Univ of Tuebingen
The University of Tuebingen, Department of Mathematics, Numerical
Analysis (Prof. Dr. Andreas Prohl), invites applications for the
position of a Research/Teaching Assistant (50-75 %) limited to 3 years
initially, starting May 2012.
Your job will be research and teaching in our Numerical Analysis
working group as well as administration of our local computer network.
Applicants preferably have a degree in Applied Mathematics or a
related area as well as knowledge and experience of administration of
Linux systems.
For the detailed job advertisement see
http://www.mnf.uni-tuebingen.de/fachbereiche/mathematik/fachbereich/ausschreibungen
For further information on the working group consult our homepage:
http://na.uni-tuebingen.de
Applications with the usual documents should be sent to:
Universitaet Tuebingen, Fachbereich Mathematik,
z. Hd. Dr. Lars Schneider,
Auf der Morgenstelle 10, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany,
E-Mail: institut@mathematik.uni-tuebingen.de
Deadline for applications: May 31, 2012.
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From: RAUL TEMPONE <RAUL.TEMPONE@KAUST.EDU.SA>
Date: Sat, 12 May 2012 02:29:14 -0400
Subject: Joint Postdoc Positions, Uncert Quant, UT Austin/KAUST
Two postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Computational
Engineering and Sciences (ICES) at UT Austin and at the Mathematics
(MCSE) Division at KAUST in Saudi Arabia are currently available with
a starting date of August 1, 2012. This is a 2-year project on
predictive modeling and Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) for flows in
porous media. We will work in close collaboration with the newly
established KAUST UQ Research Center.
Project Description. We will develop predictive modeling and
simulation tools for the dissolution of porous media caused by acid
injection into petroleum reservoirs, underground water, or liquid
carbon dioxide. We will develop thermodynamically consistent
diffuse-interface formulations for dissolving matrix/fluid interfaces
at multiple scales, as well as their implementation into computer
codes, and the design of UQ analyses employing probabilistic
descriptions guided by available data.
Qualifications. Successful candidates must have a PhD in Computational
Engineering or Applied Math. Expertise in the following areas will be
considered: 1) numerical solutions of partial differential equations,
2) subsurface modeling of porous media, 3) uncertainty quantification,
4) scientific computing, 5) Bayesian statistics,6) verification and
validation. Experience in code development for the solution of PDEs
(FEM) is also necessary given the nature of the project. Strong
interpersonal qualities will certainly be a plus as the candidates
will be working in a highly collaborative project and will be expected
to spend 3 months in UT Austin and 9 months at KAUST.
Salary & Benefits. Salary is highly competitive and benefits include
free housing, medical, dental, school and life insurance for employees
and their family. No income tax is paid in Saudi Arabia.
Application & Inquires. We will review applications until filling the
positions. The candidates should consider joining the team as early as
August 1, 2012, if possible. Send application as a single PDF file
with (a) CV, (b)research statement, (c) contact information of 3
references, and (d)3 publications to Dr. S. Prudhomme
(serge@ices.utexas.edu) and Prof. R. Tempone
(raul.tempone@kaust.edu.sa).
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From: FrdricBonnans <frederic.bonnans@inria.fr>
Date: Wed, 09 May 2012 16:00:44 +0200
Subject: Postdoc Position, Optimal Control w/Uncert, INRIA
Postdoc position at INRIA in optimal control with uncertainties
The COMMAND research team from INRIA: http://commands.saclay.inria.fr/
has an open postdoc position in the field of optimal control with
uncertainties, in situations when stochastic dynamic programming
cannot be used due to the curse of dimensionality. In various
applications such as aerospace of biothechnology, it is nevertheless
possible to consider simplified stategies involving concepts from
open-loop and fedback control. See more details on the page
http://commands.saclay.inria.fr/phd-open-positions
The position, which can be starting as early as September 2012, will
be funded by Inria for one year and is extendable, depending on the
availability of external funding.
To apply, submit applications via email to Frederic.Bonnans@inria.fr.
Applicants should provide a vitae, a list of publications, and a brief
statement describing his or her research interests. Applicants should
provide the names and contact information for at most three letters of
reference.
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From: Yongsheng Lian <y0lian05@louisville.edu>
Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 14:57:54 -0400
Subject: Postdoc Position, Gas-liquid two-phase jet flows, Louisville Univ
We are looking for a research associate to work on a project supported
by General Electric. The associate is expected to carry out
theoretical and computational study of gas-liquid two-phase jet flows
from a nozzle. The associate will have the chance to work closely
with GE engineers to validate the numerical results with the
experimental data. The associate also will advise graduate students.
The applicants should have PhD in any of the following field:
Aerospace, Mechanical, Applied Mathematics or any related field.
The candidate should be a highly motivated researcher with solid
foundations in CFD, two-phase flow modeling, level-set method, and
high-performance computing.
The first appointment is one year and the position is renewable
depending on the associate's perforamnce.
Applicants should send the following items to
recruitlouisvile@gmail.com
1: CV
2: One or two publications in areas similar to the posted job
3: Contact information of at least 3 references
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From: CONSTRUCTIVE APPROXIMATION <Constructive.Approximation@vanderbilt.edu>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:10:07 -0500
Subject: Contents, Constructive Approximation, 35(3)
Constructive Approximation
Volume 35 Number 3
Table of Contents
"Approximation of Analytic Sets with Proper Projection by Algebraic
Sets", Marcin Bilski, Pages 273-291
"Wavelet Approximation in Weighted Sobolev Spaces of Mixed Order with
Applications to the Electronic Schroedinger Equation", Andreas Zeiser,
Pages 293-322
"On the Problem of Parameter Estimation in Exponential Sums",
F. Filbir, H.N. Mhaskar, and J. Prestin, Pages 323-343
"New Findings on the Bank-Sauer Approach in Oscillation Theory", Janne
Groehn and Janne Heittokangas, Pages 345-361
"Mercer's Theorem on General Domains: On the Interaction Between
Measures, Kernels, and RKHSs", Ingo Steinwart and Clint Scovel, Pages
363-417
Volume 35 Number 2 of Constructive Approximation is now available on
the SpringerLink web site at http://www.springerlink.com/content/100122/
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