| Thursday, July 13, 2006 |
| 2:00 PM |
High Performance Computing 101
Abstract
Slides
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Stewart Computer Lab |
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John Urbanic
Computational Science Consultant
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Laura McGinnis
Systems/ Software Projects Coordinator
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
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| 6:00 PM |
Networking Reception & Dinner
with music by
The Washington Street Jazz Band
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Guesman Cafe´
Stover Patio |
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| Friday, July 14, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Registration |
Stover Campus Center Lobby |
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| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM |
Welcome
| Performing Arts Center |
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Timothy R. Thyreen
President
Waynesburg College
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| 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Technical Tracks - choose one: |
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Computational Chemistry
| McCance Auditorium |
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Molecular Engineering: Applications to
Complex Chemical Systems
Slides: PDF
PowerPoint
Brian Anderson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering
West Virginia University
Computational Chemistry at PSC
Slides: PDF
PowerPoint
Shawn Brown, Ph.D.
Senior Scientific Specialist in Quantum Chemistry
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
High Performance Computing of Molecular
Electronic Structures
Abstract
Slides: PDF
PowerPoint
Jing Kong, Ph.D.
CEO and Chief Scientist
Q-Chem, Inc.
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Computational Fluid Dynamics
| 312 Buhl Hall |
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Computer Simulations - A Small Business Perspective
Abstract
Slides: PDF
Mike Bockelie, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President
Reaction Engineering International
Parallel Algorithms for
Computational Fluid
Dynamics and Aeroelastic Analyses
Abstract
Slides: PDF
Paul Cizmas, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Aerospace Engineering
Texas A&M University
Industrial Applications of CFD
Abstract
Slides: PDF
Mehrdad Shahnam
Lead Consulting Engineer
Fluent, Inc.
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Scientific Visualization
| 416 Buhl Hall |
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Teaching & Understanding Cellular Physiology
with MCell & DReAMM
Abstract
Jenda Domaracki
Scientific Multimedia Designer
Center for Quantitative Biological Simulation
National Resource for Biomedical SuperComputing
Scientific Visualization at NETL
Abstract
Slides:
PDF
PowerPoint
Terry E. Jordan Jr.
Computer Engineer
Science Applications International Corp.
& National Energy Technology Laboratory
VE-Suite: Putting Scientific Visualization to
Work
Abstract
Slides:
PDF
PowerPoint
Doug McCorkle
Doctoral Candidate
Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University
The PSC Volume Browser — Interactive Volume
Visualization
Abstract
Stuart Pomerantz
Programmer
National Resource for Biomedical SuperComputing
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Intellectual Property/Technology Transfer
| 216 Buhl Hall |
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Intellectual Property Issues in Working
with a
University to Access or Develop
New Technology
Slides:
PDF
Reed McManigle
Manager of Business Development and Licensing
Center for Technology Transfer
Carnegie Mellon University
Early Stage Company Funding
Slides:
PDF
PowerPoint
Bob Starzynski
Director
Innovation Adoption Grant Fund
Innovation Works
A Tale of Two Companies: An Entrepreneur's
Perspective of Innovation
Slides:
PDF
PowerPoint
Steve Vogelsang
Vice President of Marketing
ECI Telecom
Data Networking Division
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Grid Computing
| 224 Buhl Hall |
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Cooperative
Resource Management: Policies and
Practices for Playing in the
Sandbox
Abstract
Slides:
PDF
PowerPoint
Laura McGinnis
Systems/ Software Project Coordinator
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Grid Computing
Slides:
PDF
PowerPoint
Dave O'Neal
Scientific Specialist
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
SURAgrid: Development and Use
of Regional-scale, Multi-institutional Grid Infrastructure
Abstract
Slides:
PDF
PowerPoint
Mary Fran Yafchak
IT Program Coordinator
Southeastern Universities Research Association
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| 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Networking Luncheon
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Alumni Hall |
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| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
Panel Discussion: Federal, State and Other Funding
Opportunities for
Regional Small Businesses, Colleges and Universities
| Performing Arts Center |
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Moderator:
Ralph Roskies, Ph.D.
Scientific Director
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Professor of Physics
University of Pittsburgh
Panelists:
Ed Rendell
Governor
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
See Gov. Rendell's remarks on the importance of a
skilled workforce to
economic growth.
Errol Arkilic, Ph.D.
Program Manager
SBIR/STTR,
National Science Foundation
Chris Gabriel, Ph.D.
Innovation Economy Program Director
Heinz Endowments
Paul Hill Jr., Ph.D.
Executive Director
West Virginia EPSCoR
National Science Foundation state affiliate
Brian Kennedy
Government Relations Director
Pittsburgh Technology Council
Susan Zelicoff
Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
University of Pittsburgh
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| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Student Poster Reception
Poster session participants
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Stover Campus Center
Third floor
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| 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
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Keynote Speaker and Dinner
| Alumni Hall |
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Stephen Meacham
Program Director
Office of Cyberinfrastructure
National Science Foundation
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Student Posters,
Exhibits and Technical Displays showcased throughout the day
in the Stover Campus Center.
Poster session participants
Poster session information
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