Subject: Cornell Theory Center DX Workshop Announcement

From: "Jeanne C. Miller" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 1994 09:23:41 -0500

****************** CORNELL THEORY CENTER ****************
           
             Scientific Visualization using IBM Data Explorer 

         ************************ WORKSHOP ***********************
 
 The Cornell Theory Center will hold a workshop April 19-20, 1994 to 
 train researchers and programmers in the use of IBM's Visualization Data 
 Explorer software (DX). The goal of the workshop is to enable 
 participants to design scientific visualization, animated or still, with 
 emphasis on large 3D scalar and vector fields. DX allows point-and-click 
 program design and animation, providing an easily learned, flexible 3D 
 graphics environment.
   
 A second event, the Molecular Graphics and Animation Workshop, will take place 
 immediately following this workshop, April 21-22, 1994.  See the announcement 
 for details. Applicants are invited to attend either workshop or both.

 DX is an X-client which runs on the IBM RISC System/6000, IBM Scalable
 POWER Parallel System SP1, Silicon Graphics IRIS Indigo and IRIS Crimson, 
 Hewlett-Packard 700 series, SUN SPARCstation,  and IBM POWER Visualization
 Server.

 Program design, exploration of data sets and still image production can all 
 be done on the workstations. The workshop will focus on the new release 
 of DX, version 2.0.
 
 This two day workshop will offer instruction and lab time on 
 the Theory Center's IBM RISC System/6000 serial cluster.  
 
 Topics covered by the workshop will include: 

  Overview of Visualization 
  Creating a program
  Introduction to DX    
  Importing data
  Creating macros 
  Building a Visual Program
  Advanced modules	
 
 Participants must have prior experience with the UNIX operating system. 
 The workshop will be held in the training facility on the fourth floor 
 of the Engineering and Theory Center Building on Hoy Road on the 
 Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York.
 
 Accommodations
 
 Blocks of rooms will be held at the hotels listed below until dates 
 specified. Attendees are responsible for their own reservations and meals. 
 Paid parking is available on campus, but walking or use of the shuttle or 
 bus service, where available, is recommended. 
 
 Sheraton Inn
 One Sheraton Drive, Ithaca
 607/257-2000
 FAX: 607/257-3998
 Rates start at $64 per night
 Release date: 3/28/94 
 
 Statler Hotel
 Cornell University Campus
 607/257-2500
 FAX: 607/257-6432
 Rates start at $72 per night
 Release date: 3/21/94
 
 Other nearby hotels (Note- room blocks NOT reserved): 
 
 Collegetown Motor Lodge
 312 College Avenue, Ithaca
 607/273-3542, 800/745-3542
 FAX: 607/272-3542
 
 Best Western University Inn
 East Hill Plaza, Rt. 393 and Judd Falls Road, Ithaca
 607/272-6100
 FAX: 607/272-1518
 
 To Apply:

 Due to restricted space, registration for this workshop is limited. 
 Preference will be given to those researchers who have already received an 
 allocation at the Theory Center. The completed application form, along 
 with payment, must be received by March 21, 1994.  Applications will 
 be accepted after this date if openings still remain. The workshop fee 
 includes all workshop materials. Local researchers may charge the registration 
 fee to the appropriate Cornell University account number. Applications 
 which do not include payment cannot be accepted. Payment checks will be 
 returned promptly to applicants not accepted due to over-enrollment. 
 
 Payment scale, payable to Cornell University: 
 
 Academic participants: $60
 Corporate Research Institute members: $250
 Other corporate participants: $500
 
 Applicants will be notified by March 25 1994.

 REGISTRATION FORM
 Scientific Visualiziation using IBM Data Explorer 
 
 Name __
 
 Institution __
 
 Address __
 
 Telephone __
 
 Fax __
 
 Preferred electronic mail address __
 
 Do you have a current Theory Center account: __no __yes; my userid is:__ 
 __ (e.g., RS/6000 Cluster, etc.)
 
 Do you have a pending allocation request: __no __yes 
 
 Social Security Number: __
 (required to set up new supercomputer accounts) 
 
 List special needs: __
 (e.g., mobility impaired)
 
 Account number to charge: __
 (Cornell applicants only)
 
 Academic discipline __
 (e.g., mathematical sciences, biological sciences, geosciences, 
 chemical engineering)
 
 Please describe your graphics needs, objective for this workshop, and
 specific research projects you will be using Data Explorer for, if any.

 Status (check all that apply):
 
 Academic __
 Undergraduate Student __
 Graduate Student __
 Post-doctoral __
 Faculty __
 Smart Node Consultant __
 Smart Node Advisor __
 Other (explain): __
 
 Corporate/Commercial
 Research staff __ 
 Other (explain) __
 Name of Firm: __
 
 Indicate which of the following best describes you (optional): 
 
 African American __
 Caucasian __
 Asian American __
 Hispanic American __
 Native American or Alaskan Native __
 Other (please specify) __

 This application form and payment must be received by March 21, 1994.
 Send to:
 
 Jeanne Miller
 Cornell Theory Center
 427 Engineering and Theory Center Building
 Ithaca, NY  14853-3801
 (607) 254-8813
 [email-masked]
 
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