Mathematica Conference Announcement
- To: mathgroup at yoda.ncsa.uiuc.edu
- Subject: Mathematica Conference Announcement
- From: uunet!yoda.ncsa.uiuc.edu!wri!patti (Patti Carlson)
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 89 15:03:40 CDT
======================================================================== -------o0o--------------- 1990 MATHEMATICA CONFERENCE January 11-13, 1990 Redwood City, California PURPOSE The 1990 Mathematica Conference is intended for those interested in Mathematica and its applications. It will include invited and contributed talks and demonstrations, tutorials, exhibits, and other activities. LECTURES Steve Christensen (NCSA): Gravity Theory Dorian Goldfeld (Columbia): Number Theory Sam Savage (University of Chicago): Calculus in Business Dana Scott (Carnegie-Mellon): Teaching Projective Geometry Terry Sejnowski (Salk Institute): Neural Networks Steve Skiena (SUNY, Stony Brook): Combinatorics and Graph Theory Jerry Uhl (University of Illinois): Mathematica Courseware: Calculus Andrew B. Watson (NASA Ames): Vision Science Rob Wolff (Apple): Interactive Visualization and Distributed Computing Stephen Wolfram (WRI): Future Directions in Computing Contributed talks and other speakers to be announced. TUTORIALS Elementary: o Introduction to Mathematica o Introduction to the Front End o Applications Survey o Applications Walkthrough Intermediate: o Mathematica Programming o Graphics o Numerical Computation o Data Analysis o Algebraic Manipulation o Document Preparation Advanced: o Interfacing to External Programs o Networking o Internals and Algorithms o Advanced Programming Other topics to be announced. FORUMS/PANELS o Ask the Developers: Q&A on Mathematica's Design and Future o The Mathematica Journal o Mathematica in Education o Alternative Front Ends o Publishing with Mathematica EXHIBITS o Mathematica Hardware Solutions o Mathematica-Compatible Software o Mathematica Packages o Graphics Devices o Training/Consulting Services o Mathematica Classroom OTHER CONTRIBUTED MATERIAL o Poster Sessions o Demonstration Sessions o Short Talks o Graphics Gallery Submit a one-page summary suitable for reproduction, by December 11, 1989. Computer facilities can be arranged for accepted demonstrations. Call or write for further information. LOCATION Hotel Sofitel, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, California. (7 miles south on U.S. 101 from San Francisco International Airport.) TIMES Opening Reception: 7 pm Wednesday, January 10 Sessions and Exhibits: 9 am Thursday, January 11 through 4 pm Saturday, January 13 FEES Before December 7, 1989: Regular: $225 Educational: $125 Student: $50 After December 7, 1989: Regular: $250 Educational: $150 Student: $50 Sponsored in part by Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. and Wolfram Research, Inc. INFORMATION/REGISTRATION 1990 Mathematica Conference P.O. Box 3848 Champaign, IL 61826-3848 217-398-0700 fax: 217-398-0747 email: conf at wri.com