UQ: Uncertainty Quantification for High-Performance Computing, May 2-4, 2012

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Organizers: Rick Archibald (ORNL) and Clayton Webster (ORNL), Directorate Liaison: Pierre Gremaud (SAMSI)

The workshop is co-sponsored between by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and by SAMSI. It will be on location at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and include practical workshop guidance in the use of resources from the Oak Ridge National Computing Facility.

Motivation and Goals

The future designs of large peta and exascale supercomputing systems will require a paradigm shift in the development of mathematical algorithms and theory. The field of computational uncertainty quantification will have a unique role to play in maximizing the knowledge that can be gained through the full utilization of these supercomputing systems. Key drivers to developing effective mathematical methods for these systems will be achieved through algorithms and theory that expose hierarchies of parallel work while minimizing the power cost of data movement and communication.

Speakers will address both theoretical and computation issues involved with UQ in high performance computing (HPC). Specific topics will include Scalable algorithms for UQ, Calibration, estimation and identification, and Data-driven reduced order models for UQ.

Format

Participation is open for a limited number of external registrants. The expected outcome of this workshop is to foster new links betweenpeople that have strengths in UQ science with people that have strengths in HPC.

APPLICATION

To begin the application process login and register, then click on "Apply for Workshop" button at the top of this page. When you have completed the form, be sure to click on the green "Submit" button.

This form also includes the application for financial support. You will be notified as soon as possible after your application if your participation will be possible; regrettably, limited seating will preclude acceptance of all applications. New researchers (graduate students, postdocs, and faculty in the early stages of their careers) and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The application/registration deadline is March 30, 2012. Note, however, that capacity might be reached before this deadline. Also, any application that requests support for expenses should typically be submitted at least 6 weeks in advance of the workshop.

After SAMSI has accepted your participation in the workshop, you may access the payform here.

Please make reservations at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge, Knoxville, TN as soon as possible. Use this link, or you may call the hotel directly at 1-865-481-2468. Ask for the 'Uncertainty Qualification in High Performance Computing' group rate of $91. This special rate is effective until April 11, 2012 (or until the block is sold out). After this date, there is no guarantee a room will be available. If you have a change in plans, individual room reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival. Check-in is at 3:00 PM; check-out is 12:00 noon.

If you need further information please send an email to uq@samsi.info.

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Friday, May 4, 2012
Oak Ridge National Laboratory