IGE and UA SIAM Scientific Computing Roundtable and Workshop

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Registration is not required to attend but helps with logistics, tracking interest level for successive events

Dates and Locations:  

4/1-4/3.

4/1:  GCRB Floor One, Computational Methods for Fusion

4/2:  UA Main Library, Room 112 Learning Studio, Computational Methods for Space/Astrobiology + Research Initiative

4/3: GCRB Floor One, Computational Methods for Biosphere 2, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Defense

4/3, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM: Post workshop Happy hour and Pints and Presentation at Crooked Tooth Brewing Co

4/4, 10:00 AM: Post workshop hike, Sycamore Reservoir Trial, sign up and logistics

Introduction: 

We’re excited to invite you to the second Innovations in Graduate Education and SIAM Roundtable & Workshop on Scientific Computing occurring 4/1/2026 through 4/3/2026! This event is a unique opportunity to network, collaborate across disciplines, and tackle real-world challenges presented by industry and national laboratory experts in the fields of Fusion Science, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Ecological Modeling, Space and Astrobiology . Sponsors include the National Science Foundation, the University of Arizona Program in Applied Mathematics, the University of Arizona SIAM Chapter,  the University of Arizona Office of Responsible AI and the University of Arizona Fusion Initiative. 

Participating Organizations

• Los Alamos National Laboratory, Biosphere 2,  Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Raytheon, University of Arizona

Topics Covered?

• Fusion Sessions - Sessions will cover computational and methodological techniques for modeling fusion plasmas, AI and Deep Learning techniques applied to inertial fusion

• Semiconductor Manufacturing - computational materials science, quantum materials, organic semiconductors, and failure analysis in semiconductor manufacturing. 

• Modeling at Biosphere2 - Biosphere 2 is a large-scale, mostly closed ecological facility designed to study complex environmental and ecosystem interactions. For the workshop, we aim to give participants hands-on experience with real-world scientific data, exploring themes like ecology, environmental monitoring, big data, and computational modeling in a collaborative, problem-solving context. 

• Astrobiology and Space - Astrobiology and Space sessions will highlight how scientific computing and data-driven methods can be applied to current problems in planetary science and space environments, with an emphasis on habitability, remote sensing, and extracting physical insight from sparse or noisy measurements. Participants will work in small interdisciplinary teams on research-challenge problems inspired by real mission-style datasets and modeling needs, gaining hands-on experience with modern computational tools while connecting with national lab, industry, and UA researchers working in space science and astrobiology.

• Raytheon and Defense - Talks will cover modeling and simulation and signal processing 

Why Should You Participate?

• Survey lectures and guided tutorials- Hear talks and guided tutorials from leading national lab and industry researchers. This event will introduce and give you hands on experience with mathematical and computational methods used by leading researchers within each domain area. 

• Research-Challenge Problems – Work in teams of 3-4 to address real-world challenges from national labs and industry, with expert guidance and feedback. This event will give you one-on-one interaction time with industry and national lab experts and also give a taste of the kinds of problems you might encounter while employed. 

• Networking & Industry Insights – Engage with professionals from national labs, industry, and academia through discussions and one-on-one mentoring.

Future Career Perspectives – Learn firsthand about the evolving role of applied mathematics in industry and research.

Hotel Recommendations: 

Out of town speakers/participants are recommended to stay at the Tucson Marriott at University Park or the Aloft Tucson University

Questions or Comments about workshop: 

direct any questions about spring workshop to ua_ige_ambassadors@list.arizona.edu