Sixth Distributed Memory Computing Conference
Michael Wolfe
mwolfe at ogicse.ogi.edu
Wed Mar 20 09:25:42 AEST 1991
SIXTH DISTRIBUTED MEMORY COMPUTING CONFERENCE (DMCC6)
Portland, Oregon
April 28-May 1, 1991
CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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MESSAGE FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
The sixth annual Distributed Memory Computing Conference (DMCC6) in
Portland, Oregon, April 28 - May 2, 1991 is nearly upon us. We expect
that the growing use of parallel supercomputers for "real world"
commercial and industrial computing will make this one of the most
significant conferences of 1991. The theme of the 1991 conference -
"Enabling Technologies for Parallel Computing" - combined with locating
the conference in Portland, will make DMCC6 a focal point for examining
key issues facing the advanced computing industry over the next
decade.
The preliminary program reflects the emphasis on program content and
quality that was set as a primary goal for the 1991 conference. We
have shortened the conference by one day. This means that, of several
hundred papers and posters submitted, only the very best have been
selected for presentation at DMCC6 - again, emphasizing quality, not
quantity.
Oregon is second to none as a destination site, and you will find the
entire Pacific Northwest a special place. Special pre- and
post-conference tours can be arranged to enable attendees to extend
their enjoyment of the beauty of Portland and the Pacific Northwest.
Register early for DMCC6 using the attached registration form. The
sixth annual Distributed Memory Computing Conference (DMCC6) in
Portland, Oregon, April 28 - May 2 will be the most exciting conference
of 1991.
Our famous "Northwest Hospitality" will be waiting for you. See you
soon in Portland!
Walter Rudd
DMCC6 General Chairman
Oregon Advanced Computing Institute
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TUTORIALS & SUMMARY PROGRAM GUIDE
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Sunday: April 28, 1991 - Registration - All Day
Tutorials
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8:30 - Noon Half-day Tutorial Session I
T1: "Computational Fluid Dynamics on Parallel Processors: Algorithms
and Applications"
Ramesh K. Agarwal, McDonnell Douglas Research Labs.
T2: "Teaching Parallel Computing"
Marilynn Livingston, U. of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
and Quentin F. Stout, University of Michigan
1:15 - 5:00 Half-day Tutorial Session II
T3: "Monte Carlo Methods for Partial Differential Equations: Highly
Parallel Algorithms based on Statistical Sampling"
Michael Mascagni, Supercomputing Research Center
T4: "Compiling for Distributed-Memory Machines"
Hans Zima, University of Vienna
===================================All Day Tutorial============================
8:30 - 5:00 Full-day Tutorial Session
T5: "The Future of Supercomputing: The Next Decade and Beyond"
Stephen F. Lundstrom, PARSA
5:30-8:30 - Attendee Reception
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TUTORIAL DESCRIPTIONS
T1: "Computational Fluid Dynamics on Parallel Processors: Algorithms and
Applications"
Ramesh K. Agarwal, McDonnell Douglas Research Labs.
This half-day tutorial is concerned with the implementation of algorithms to
solve the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations on concurrent computers with grain
sizes ranging from fine to coarse. Modern numerical algorithms will be
discussed, and their implementation on machines such as the CRAY X-MP, Intel
iPSC, and Connection Machines CM-2 will be described. Particular attention
will be paid to differences in implementation on SIMD and MIMD architectures.
In addition, user interface and software portability issues will be addressed.
T2: "Teaching Parallel Computing"
Marilynn Livingston, University of Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, and
Quentin F. Stout, University of Michigan
This tutorial will help persons institute introductory courses in parallel
computing by providing specific information on course organization, hardware and
software options, course materials, and funding opportunities. Emphasis will
be on parallel computing alternatives suitable for a teaching environment rather
than a research/production one. A spectrum of courses in parallel computing will
be outlined, ranging from application-oriented parallel programming to more
abstract parallel algorithms. Classroom materials such as syllabi, suggested
reading lists, some sample homework problems and lab exercises will be made
available.
T3: "Monte Carlo Methods for Partial Differential Equations: Highly Parallel
Algorithms based on Statistical Sampling"
Michael Mascagni, Supercomputing Research Center
This half-day tutorial begins with an introduction to the Monte Carlo method
(MCM) via the example of numerical integration. This includes basic sampling
theory and examples of variance reduction techniques. Next MCMs based on
functional integration for elliptic PDEs are discussed. These are MCMs based
Brownian motion and random walks. Methods for linear and nonlinear parabolic
PDEs will then be presented via the random gradient method (RGM). Included will
be new results on the RGM in two and three dimensions Finally, the parallel
implementation of these PDE MCMs is presented with examples for both MIMD and
SIMD machines.
T4: "Compiling for Distributed-Memory Machines"
Hans Zima, University of Vienna
This half-day tutorial describes a new compilation technique for mapping
sequential programs to distributed memory systems (DMS). It is based on the
SPMD model of computation in which each processor performs the same computation
on different sets of data. The task of the compiler is to create a distributed
program and insert all required communication. Currently the main task of the
user in the compilation approach is the specification of array distribution.
We will outline current work on automatic data decomposition, and will include a
demonstration of the SUPERB system, which curently transforms sequential FORTRAN
programs into parallel programs for SUPRENUM, the Intel iPSC/860, and Transputer
arrays.
T5: "The Future of Supercomputing: The Next Decade and Beyond"
Stephen F. Lundstrom, PARSA
Important multidisciplinary applications are driving the development of new
scientific supercomputing capabilities toward the TeraFLOP range. This full-day
tutorial will look at the facts of where available technologies are now, how
they are advancing, and how they might be used to implement the fantasy - the
dreams - of future fully-scaled TeraFLOP computing systems. Topics will include
significant aspects of hardware, systems software, application devolopment
support, and visualization, discussing what capabilities are feasible over the
next decade and specific challenges which must be met in the near term.
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===========================SUMMARY PROGRAM GUIDE==============================
Monday: April 29, 1991 *** Registration - 7:00 to 8:15 am
8:15 General Session
8:30 - Invited Speaker: David Kahaner: High Performance Computing in Japan
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
SST1: Software CA1: Computation PA1: Performance V1: Vendor
Technology and and Algorithms: Analysis: Tutorials:
Tools: Experiences Performance Parallel Software
Simulation & Modeling Tools
Task mapping
SST2: Software CA2: Computation PA2: Performance V1: Vendor
Technology and and Algorithms: Analysis: Tutotials(Cont):
Tools:Operating Algorithms:Finite Benchmarks Parallel Software
Systems Element Methods Tools (Cont)
SST3: Software SS1: Special PA3: Performance V2: Vendor
Technology and Session: Analysis: Tutorials:
Tools: Intel/DARPA Performance Distributed Ada
Compilers Touchstone Visualization Exp. & Aspirations
Tuesday: April 30, 1991 *** Registration - 7:00 to 8:15 am
8:15 General Session
8:30 - Invited Speaker: H.T. Kung: Fine Grain vs. Coarse Grain Parallelism
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
A1: Architecture: CA3: Computation and SS2: Special: V3: Vendor Tutorials:
Interconnection Algorithms: Session: The Programming the
Networks Optimization iWarp Project iPSC/860
Methods
SST4: Software CA4: Computation and PA4: Performance V4: Vendor Tutorials:
Technology and Algorithms: Analysis: Portable Parallel
and Tools:Task Methodology Portable Programming
Scheduling Parallelism
SST5: Software CA5: Computation and MS1: Minisymposium: V4(Cont):
Technology and Algorithms: Aerospace Appl. Vendor Tutorials:
and Tools: System Solvers and Dist. Memory Portable Parallel
Programming Computing Programming(Cont)
Language Models
Banquet Speaker: Terry Cole: Planetary Data Visualization at JPL
Wednesday: May 1, 1991
8:15 General Session
8:30 - Invited Speaker: Ken Kennedy: Compiler Support for Portable Parallel
Programming
TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4
A2: Architecture: SS3: Special Session: SST6: Software Tech. V5: Vendor
Interconnection Performance Analysis and Tools: Load Tutorials:
Networks Tools Balancing Express &
Automatic
Parallelizing
Tools
A3: Architecture: CA6: Computation SST7: Software Tech. V5: (Cont)
Special Purpose and Algorithms: and Tools: Load VendorTutorials:Designs Communication Balancing Express &
Automatic
Parallelizing
Tools (Cont)
12:40 CONFERENCE ENDS
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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HOUSING RESERVATIONS
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the hotels listed on the Housing Request
Form. To guarantee a reservation at the special convention rate shown, make
your reservation request early by completing and mailing the Housing Request
Form. DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.
You may not be offered the convention rate and DMCC6 may not receive credit for
your reservation against our room block.
DMCC6 must receive your Housing Request Form by April 1, 1991. After this date,
the hotel's standard rates will apply. Space will be assigned on a first-come,
first served basis. All DMCC6 hotels are located downtown and within walking
distance of each other.
AIR TRAVEL SAVINGS FROM UNITED AIRLINES AND DELTA - OFFICIAL CO-CARRIERS
FOR DMCC6
United Airlines will offer a 45% discount off unrestricted coach fares for all
DMCC6 attendees travelling to/from Portland between 4/23/91 and 5/9/91.
The special fares are available through United's Meeting Desk (1-800-521-4041)
[8am to 11pm EST]. Reservations must reference the DMCC6 Meeting ID # 439IT to
receive the special fares and a special Hertz rental rate.
Special fares are also available through Delta Airlines. (Call 1-800-221-1212
and ask for the Special Meeting Network.) Reservations must reference the DMCC6
Meeting ID # R23069 to receive the special fares.
Because these special fares can amount to a savings of as much as $500 on a
round trip coach fare from the East Coast, attendees are urged to take advantage
of this special offer. Both airlines will offer special Canadian discounts.
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CONFERENCE AND TUTORIALS REGISTRATION
For paid tutorials, the tutorial fee includes admission to one tutorial and
notes. Please note that ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all paid
tutorials. Tutorials with too few participants will be cancelled. Registration
fees for the tutorials, with conference registration, are as follows:
REGULAR STUDENT
One-half Day Tutorials (T1, T2, T3, T4) -
Postmarked Before April 1, 1991 $175 $ 90
Postmarked After April 1, 1991 $200 $110
Full-day Tutorial (T5) -
Postmarked Before April 1, 1991 $275 $135
Postmarked After April 1, 1991 $300 $175
Registration fees for tutorials only are:
One-half day tutorials $250 $175
Full Day Tutorial $350 $200
Tutorials Sub-Total =________
The regular registration fee includes admission to contributed sessions, poster
sessions, all exhibits, the Conference Banquet, and a copy of the Conference
Proceedings. The student fee includes all of the above except the Conference
Banquet, for which tickets may be separately purchased at the conference.
REGULAR STUDENT
Postmarked on or before April 1, 1991 $245 $90
Postmarked after April 1, 1991 $275 $110
At the Conference $300 $120
Technical Program Sub-Total =________
Indicate quantity of each required:
Conference Banquet ___ x $45 = _____
Additional Conference Proceedings* ___ x $95 = _____
Additional Items Sub-Total =________
GRAND TOTAL = ________
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REGISTRATION
Fill out all of the preseeding registration forms and mail or FAX to:
DMCC6 Registration
Knudsen Associates, Inc.
2701 Vaughn St, Suite 700
Portland, OR 97201, USA
FAX: (503) 222-4520
If paying by credit card, you must FAX both pages of the SIGNED registration
form to (503) 222-4520.
Please note the following:
(1) Students must include a copy of a current student ID with their payment
to claim discounts.
(2) Full payment must accompany the form, otherwise it will not be
processed.
(3) Checks or money orders for conference registration must be in U.S.funds,
and must be made payable to DMCC6. Attendees transferring funds by wire must
ensure that a copy of the bankerUs draft is sent with their registration form.
(4) Applications for advance registration postmarked after April 1, 1991
will be processed at the higher rate of $275. Registration at the conference
will be at the $300 rate.
CANCELLATIONS
To cancel your pre-registration and claim a refund, written notice of
cancellation must be received by DMCC6 before April 1, 1991. Requests for
refunds should be sent to DMCC6 Registration at the address given above.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Students willing to trade a half-day's work at the conference for a free
student registration should complete the Student Volunteer Form.
(The Tutorials, Conference Banquet, and Proceedings ARE NOT included in this
free registration, but may be purchased separately).
Volunteers are needed Sunday through Wednesday, April 28 through May 1.
The number of volunteer positions available is limited and work times will be
assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteers will be accepted prior
to April 1,1991.
Student volunteers should complete the form below and mail or FAX to:
DMCC6 Registration
Knudsen Associates, Inc.
2701 Vaughn St, Suite 700
Portland, OR 97201, USA
FAX: (503) 222-4520
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Address___________________________________
City______________________________________
State______________________Zip___________
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WORKDAY PREFERENCE
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I will work at DMCC6 for 1/2 day in exchange for a free student conference
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indicated above.
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