Workshop on geometry and symmetry
in numerical computation
August 8-10, 2005 		Colorado State University
Some of the most exciting developments in modern computational science have resulted from exploiting ideas in areas of mathematics not traditionally associated with numerical computation. Conversely, numerical techniques have been applied to solve computational problems arising in “non-traditional” fields. This workshop brings together experts from computational mathematics and algebraic geometry in order to explore and develop the potential in this rich interdisciplinary area and will describe past achievements, on-going applications, and directions for future exploration. It will be based about the research themes of continuation, bifurcation and homotopy methods, numerical solution of polynomial systems, and computation exploiting symmetry and computation on manifolds. The program is designed planned specifically to introduce and attract students and young investigators to this area.

Invited speakers - titles and abstracts

Heinz-Otto Peitgen (U. Bremen) Andrew Sommese (U. Notre Dame) Herb Keller (CalTech)
Hubert Schwetlick (U. Dresden) Charles Wampler (G.M.) Alastair Spence (U. Bath)
Klaus Boehmer (U. Marburg) Jan Verschelde (U. Ill. Chicago) Andrew Cliffe (U. Nottingham)
Ron Guenther (Oregon State) Tien-Yien Li (Michigan State) Mike Holst (U.C. San Diego)

workshop schedule

Accomodation

A block reservation has been made at the Best Western University Inn, 914 Sth College Avenue, for the "Workshop on geometry and symmetry in numerical computation". Please call (970) 484-1984 to reserve your room before July 1 to guarantee a room at the conference rate.

Registration

Please complete the registration form and mail to gsnc@math.colostate.edu.

Financial support

We have obtained financial support to encourage the participation of graduate students and young investigators and protected classes. If you have indicated on your registration form that you would like to seek financial support, please complete the form requesting financial support and mail to gsnc@math.colostate.edu.

Travel to Fort Collins

The conference will start the morning of August 8 and end the evening of August 10. Participants who will be flying in to Denver International Airport and taking the Shamrock Shuttle to Fort Collins should probably plan to arrive on Sunday, August 7 and to leave on Thursday, September 10.

Please see travel to and from DIA. for more complete information.

Local information

Thanks to Don Estep for providing the following information on how to find the Mathematics Department at Colorado State University and generally get out and about in Fort Collins


The organizers, Don Estep, Chris Peterson, Andrew Sommese and Simon Tavener, acknowledge the generous support of the
National Science Foundation and the Yates Chair Foundation.
Please email enquiries to gsnc@math.colostate.edu.