krj@csri.toronto.edu (Ken Jackson) (01/17/88)
NA Digest Saturday, January 16, 1988 Volume 88 : Issue 3 This weeks Editor: Cleve Moler Today's Topics: Argonne Parallel Programming Class Numerical Software at Cray Old "Supercomputer" for Sale Change of address Conference to Honor Werner Rheinboldt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 11 Jan 88 10:08:34 cst From: David Levine <levine@anl-mcs.ARPA> To: na.dis@score.stanford.edu Subject: Argonne Parallel Programming Class Argonne National Laboratory has set up an Advanced Computing Research Facility (ACRF) for the study of parallel computing. It currently features an 8-processor Alliant FX/8, a 20-processor Encore Multimax, a 24-processor Sequent Balance 21000, a 32-processor Intel iPSC hypercube, a 16-processor Intel iPSC-VX hypercube with vector processors and a 1024-processor Active Memory Technology DAP. Local projects utilizing the ACRF include investigations in parallel logic programming and parallel linear algebra and the development of portable parallel programming methodologies. To encourage the use of the ACRF as a national facility, Argonne is sponsoring classes to familiarize potential users with the ACRF multiprocessors and parallel programming in general. The next classes will be held on March 2-4, 1988 and April 27-29, 1988. Topics to be covered include parallelizing compilers, the Monitor and Schedule packages for portable parallel programming, hypercube programming and programming the DAP. A portion of the third day will be devoted to consideration of each attendee's particular project. Fortran will be emphasized as the primary programming language. This will be a hands-on class; at its completion participants will have written and run programs on each machine, and should be familiar with the ACRF environment. Those interested in the classes should contact Teri Huml Mathematics and Computer Science Division Argonne National Laboratory Argonne, IL 60439-4844 (312) 972-7163 huml@anl-mcs.arpa There will be a $25.00 charge for this class, no financial support for attendees is available. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 11 Jan 88 15:41:33 CST From: Phuong Vu <phuong@rice.edu> To: na.dis@score.stanford.edu Subject: Numerical Software at Cray S E C O N D P O S T I N G POSITIONS AT CRAY RESEARCH, INC. The Mathematical Software Group at Cray Research, Inc. located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota has immediate openings for several numerical analysts to conduct algorithm development and implementation of numerical software for both current and future Cray machines. The Mathematical Software Group goal is to provide a central place of expertise for vector and parallel numerical algorithm development for Cray Research and to provide Cray users with highly optimized computational kernels and libraries to be used as building blocks for application programs. Preference will be given to candidate with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in computer science / mathematics with some experience in computations on vector/parallel computers in one of the following areas (numerical linear algebra, sparse matrix methods, numerical PDE, signal processing, optimization) and a working knowledge of UNIX. Cray Research offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with an excellent working environment. Interested candidates should send a resume, letters of recommendation, salary history and other supported documents to, or call Dr. Phuong Vu Cray Research, Inc. Mathematical Software Group 1345 Northland Drive Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120 Tel: (612) 681-5608 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 11 Jan 88 16:18:19 MDT From: Jim Kirkpatrick <ZSYJKAA%WYOCDC1.BITNET@CUNYVM.CUNY.EDU> Subject: Old "Supercomputer" for Sale To: na@score.stanford.edu We have a CDC Cyber 760 for immediate sale. We purchased it new in 1979 and have been it's sole owner; it hasn't even been moved except around new year's to roll it into our store-room. We paid CDC to dis-assemble it, so it should run fine for any new owner. Purchase for spare parts is also fine with us, we're just interested in highest bid. This is a fine old "supercomputer" from before the invention of that phrase. Specifically, 1 760 CPU with full 256 K (60-bit) words of CM, a full PP chassis (20 PPs), a CC545 console, 10-ton condenser, 512K ECS, and other related items (TMPC, etc.). We have no peripherals to sell at the moment but we do also have a Cyber 840 we will phase out by the end of 1988. Please respond directly to me as I'm not a subscriber to this list (yet). Jim Kirkpatrick ZSYJKAA@WYOCDC1 (BITNET) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 11 Jan 88 21:07:43 CST From: Phuong Vu <phuong@rice.edu> To: na.dis@score.stanford.edu Subject: Change of address Effective January 4th, 1988 my mailing address will be Phuong Vu Cray Research, Inc. 1345 Northland Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Tel: (612) 681-5608 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Jan 88 09:12:48 EST From: Rami Melhem <melhem%pitt@RELAY.CS.NET> To: Na@SCORE.STANFORD.EDU Subject: Conference to Honor Werner Rheinboldt Recent Trends in Nonlinear Computational Mathematics and Mechanics A conference in honor of Werner C. Rheinboldt on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday is to be held at the Institute for Computational Mathematics and Applications, University of Pittsburgh on March 9, 10, and 11, 1988. The conference will focus on recent results on the computation of solutions to problems in fluid and solid mechanics, areas of great importance to the aerospace, nuclear, automotive, petroleum and electronic industries. Special emphasis will be placed on algorithms and analyses that deal with nonlinear aspects. Contributed papers are invited in areas consistent with the conference themes. SIAM has indicated an interest in publishing the conference proceedings. Lectures will be presented by: Eugene L. Allgower Ivo Babuska Garrett Birkhoff Phillippe G. Ciarlet James G. Glimm James M. Hyman Joseph W. Jerome Herbert B. Keller Gunter H. Meyer Hans D. Mittelmann Jorge J. More J. Tinsley Oden James M. Ortega Richard S. Varga Michael L. Wenner To register, mail the registration form below to: Ms. Catherine Morrow Administrative Assistant Institute for Computational Mathematics and Applications Department of Mathematics and Statistics University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: (412) 624-8330 Electronic Mail (BITNET): TAP@PITTVMS Advance registration fee (if postmarked by February 15) is $10. After February 15 or at the conference, the fee is $15. A banquet honoring Professor Rheinboldt will be held the evening of Thursday, March 10. There is a charge of $25 for the banquet. It is expected that limited funds will be available to support travel to the conference for people without other sources of support. The conference program and information about accommodation and transportation will be mailed to registrants upon receipt of the registration form. The conference is being sponsored by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics and the Institute for Computational Mathematics and Applications, and is being supported by the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and the University of Pittsburgh. .... Detach here and return to Ms. Catherine Morrow at the above address Name: Phone: Address: ____ Yes, I plan to attend. I have enclosed my registration fee of $10, payable to the University of Pittsburgh ($15 after February 15). ____ I will attend the banquet. An additional $25 is enclosed. ____ I would like to contribute a paper. Title: ____ I would like information on accommodation and transportation. ____ I would like to apply for partial travel support, should funds become available. ____ I am not ready to register yet, but please keep me on your mailing list. ------------------------------ End of NA Digest ************************** ------- Re-posted by -- Prof. Ken Jackson, Computer Science Dept., Univ. of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A4. E-mail: krj@csri.toronto.edu Phone: 416-978-7075