[THEGrid] RE: [Tigre-develop] SURA Grid Apps workshop in Austin

[John R. Boisseau]

We're going to issue a press release about this as well, which should go
into HPCwire, GridToday, etc.

jay

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigre-develop-bounces at mail.tlc2.uh.edu [mailto:tigre-develop-
> bounces at mail.tlc2.uh.edu] On Behalf Of Alan Sill
> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 11:22 AM
> To: TIGRE steering; THEGrid at highenergy.phys.ttu.edu; 'HiPCAT Members';
> 'TIGRE developers'
> Cc: Jorge Morales; Katharine Hayhoe; Dan Cooke; Michael Sobolewski;
Noe
> Lopez-Benitez; Per Andersen
> Subject: [Tigre-develop] SURA Grid Apps workshop in Austin
> 
> Mary Fran has asked for our help in distributing the following
> information about the upcoming SURA Grid Applications workshop Dec.
6-8
> in Austin.
> 
> This should be of interest to a wide range of applications providers,
> and to those interested in making better use of the grid.  We also
plan
> to have a TIGRE developers meeting, to be organized in Austin by the
> TACC folks most likely the following day, with details to follow for
> those involved in that community.
> 
> Please send comments, interest or questions!
> 
> Thanks,
> Alan
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> > The 2nd SURA Cyberinfrastructure workshop focused on Grid
Application
> > Planning & Implementation will be held December 6 - 8, 2005 at the
> > Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC), UT Austin.
> >
> > ** Early registration ends Nov. 22 - affordable at $125, thanks to
> > the support of our sponsors! **
> >
> > Registration, Agenda, and Travel info:
> > http://www1.sura.org/6000/gridworkshopDec05.html
> >
> > This workshop is benefiting from the participation of several
industry
> > leaders:
> >     * Cisco Systems, Inc. (Platinum sponsor)
> >     * SUN Microsystems (Silver sponsor)
> >     * United Devices, Inc. (Silver sponsor)
> >     * IBM Corporation (Silver sponsor)
> >
> > The content and format are designed to address the application of
> > grid technology for the advancement of all areas of science.
> >
> > A "minds-on and hands-on" technical workshop, Grid Technology: The
> > Rough Guide, will be offered immediately following the main workshop
> > for an additional registration fee of $75 (early registration) -
> > http://www1.sura.org/6000/TechAgendaDec05.html.
> >
> > Join both experts and peers for presentations and interaction to -
> > * extend your understanding of grid concepts and applicability to
> > advanced applications;
> > * gain insight into a broad range of applications that are
benefiting
> > from grids;
> > * share recommendations and road maps for successful grid
application
> > deployment;
> > * establish contacts for ongoing collaboration and peer support.
> >
> > Presentations from major grid initiatives will illuminate the
broader
> > uses of grids, followed by case studies of "grid-enabling"
> > applications. Interactive breakouts will offer a closer look at key
> > issues, and select related topics will provide additional context
for
> > implementation - all designed to leave you better prepared to move
> > ahead with grid application development or deployment.
> >
> > This workshop is appropriate for:
> > - Faculty and researchers to learn more about grids and project
> > groups beginning to use grids;
> > - Application developers to better understand implementation
> > considerations for running on a grid;
> > - Funding agencies to disseminate information on funding
opportunities;
> > - Strategic planners to learn more about the "climate" of grid
> > application deployment
> > - Research officers to understand the "language of grids";
> > - Campus teams (IT, application, policy, funding) working
> > collaboratively on grid deployment.
> 
> Alan Sill
> TIGRE Senior Scientist
> High Performance Computing Center
> TTU
> 
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