## NA Digest Sunday, April 27, 1997 Volume 97 : Issue 17

Today's Editor:
Cleve Moler
The MathWorks, Inc.
moler@mathworks.com

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From: Willy Govaerts <Willy.Govaerts@rug.ac.be>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 08:06:42 +0200 (MET DST)
Subject: Seeking Reference on Combustion Problem

There is a simple combustion problem that can be modelled as

\frac{\partial u}{\partial t}=
\frac{d^2u}{dx^2} /a^2
+ [{1-x}/{2u} - (1-1/u)] [{1+x}/{2u}-(1-1/u)]
e^{\theta(1-\frac{1}{u})}}/{\theta }
It describes the steady - state combustion of two gases meeting in
a gap between porous walls a distance $2a$ apart. Fuel diffuses in at
one wall, oxidant at the other and there is a zone of reaction
in the middle, dying out towards each wall. Boundary conditions
are u(\pm 1)= 1.

Here x is the scaled distance from one of the walls and
u is the scaled temperature. Finally,
$\theta$ is a physical property of the two gases involved.

Compared to other combustion models this one is very simple. So
it is rather interesting for paedagogical purposes.
Unfortunately I do not have any published references. Can one
of the NA - netters help me?

Willy Govaerts
Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Gent
Krijgslaan 281 - S9
B - 9000 Gent
Belgium

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From: C. Roo <c.roos@twi.tudelft.nl>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 18:35:36 +0200
Subject: New Book on Linear Optimization

We would like to announce the availability of the book

C. Roos, T. Terlaky and J.-Ph. Vial.
Theory and Algorithms for Linear Optimization: An Interior Point Approach,
John Wiley, Chichester, 1997.

http://ssor.twi.tudelft.nl/Publications/Books/TAfLOAIPM/ipmbook.html

Best regards,
Kees

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From: Biswa Datta <dattab@math.niu.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 97 14:20:39 CDT
Subject: FTP Site for Numerical Linear Algebra Textbook

FTP SITE FOR MATCOM

The software package MATCOM that implements the major algorithms in
my book : Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications, Brooks/Cole
publishing Company, 1995 has been revised, updated, and
put in the MathWorks anonymous FTP site at ftp.mathworks.com
in the directory /pub/books/datta.

Please also note that the book has been recently reprinted.
I strongly suggest that the copies of the book from the latest
print ( Third Print , published in July,1996) be used in the class rooms.

Biswa Nath Datta
(dattab@math.niu.edu)

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From: Matthew Cordery <cordery1@llnl.gov>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 15:07:50 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Multi-grid Methods for Biharmonic Equation

I am interested in multigrid methods for solving the biharmonic equation
on unstructured 2D triangular meshes and am wondering if anyone has any
experience in this problem that they might be willing to share. In particular,
I am interested in solutions to the biharmonic equation that arises from
the equations for creeping flow (Stoke's equations). The fluid itself has a
strongly temperature-dependent viscosity that may vary sharply over short
distances (relative to the size of the compuational domain). Thus, my
biharmonic equation would have a viscosity term embedded within it.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Dr. Matthew J. Cordery cordery1@llnl.gov
Environmental Computer Applications
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
L206
P.O. Box 808
Livermore, CA 94550

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From: David Gay <dmg@bell-labs.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 22:13:08 +0400
Subject: Updated AMPL/Solver Interface

Now (finally!) available is a reorganized AMPL/solver interface
library that offers significant enhancements for support of
nonlinear solvers:

-- Detection of partially separable structure: automatic
recognition of a nonlinear function as the sum of terms
that depend on only of few variables each (possibly after
a term-dependent linear change of variables).

-- Computation of 2nd derivatives: use of the partially
separable structure to efficiently compute Hessian-vector
products and explicit Hessians (of the Lagrangian function
in a nonlinear programming problem).

New utilities make interfacing with solvers -- both
linear and nonlinear -- easier. An expanded set of example
interfaces includes a long-promised interface with LANCELOT,
as well as a MATLAB interface.

AMPL is a language and modeling environment for expressing and
manipulating linear and nonlinear programming problems. Much

http://www.ampl.com/ampl/

which offers both a Postscript file,

ftp://netlib.bell-labs.com/ampl/REFS/hooking2.ps.gz

and a corresponding HTML file,

http://www.ampl.com/ampl/REFS/HOOKING/

that describe the updated solver interface library and give
pointers to its source.

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From: Nicolas Robidoux <nicolas@snipe.lanl.gov>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 14:55:46 -0600
Subject: Intellectual Property Rights

In NA Digest, V. 97, # 12, I posted a query about

--what rights Universities and Colleges have or appropriate themselves
regarding software which is brought to the institution by a new hire,
who subsequently turns it into a commercial product;

--in general, what to expect as far as property rights of academic
institutions, in particular as pertaining to developing commercial
software, and what to watch for in this regard.

The following is taken from a summary of my impression of the
situation based on the replies of Grzesiek Adamiec, Brian Borchers,
George F. Corliss, Henry Greenside, Steve Hammond, Russ Merris,
Jonathan R. Shewchuk, Gio Wiederhold and someone wishing to remain
anonymous, all of whom I thank. The unabridged version, including
Concerns of Young Mathematicians, Volume 5, Issue 11 dated 23 April
1997, available on the web at the YMN Newletter Archive
http://www.math.usouthal.edu/ymn.html and by anonymous ftp to
ftp.ms.uky.edu in pub3/mailing.lists/ymn-list.

The big picture is that:

++All may be negotiable. Consult with a knowledgeable lawyer.

++The rights of academic institutions over software developed while
one is at their employ vary greatly from institution to institution,
and within institutions from job title to job title. In some cases
they extend to software developed by students.

++A rule of thumb is that anything developed on your own time using
your own equipment (as opposed to "university owned or maintained") is
your intellectual property. Keeping the development work off the
institution's computer network is a good idea. So is keeping it off
the institution's office space.

++Nearly all universities have partial ownership of software developed
specifically under an academic grant, but many share ownership with
the inventor, and don't claim ownership of software that wasn't
developed with the aid of grant money or significant university
resources. A few universities have policies assigning themselves full
ownership and royalties for anything their employees do.

++The situation is complicated by the fact that policies seem to be in
flux: PREPARE FOR TURNS FOR THE WORSE.

++The best time to negotiate and record exceptions to institutional
rules (including possible future changes in policy) is at hire time,
before signing an employment contract. Utter formality in these
matters is often unnecessary, but there needs to be a paper trail.

++As far as previously developed software goes, things are equally
variable. Have it recorded (in writing, of course) as early as
possible (preferably at hire time) that your preexistent software
products Widget and Gadget are off limit to the institution no matter
what, or under conditions satisfactory to you. Prior work should be
disclosed before employment, to protect it from claims. If the work is
a substantial reason for the hire, and will be continued, then a more

++Watch what you sign away! Be even more careful with industry.

Nicolas Robidoux
Albuquerque Resource Center of the High Performance Computing,
Education and Research Center.
mia@math.unm.edu

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From: Gavin Pringle <gavin@epcc.ed.ac.uk>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 13:06:11 +0100
Subject: Change of Address for Gavin Pringle

I have recently changed my employer, but not my home address.
My new location is

Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre
Edinburgh University
James Clerk Maxwell Building
Mayfield Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JZ, UK.

Tel. +44 (0)131 650 6709
Fax. +44 (0)131 650 6555
email: gavin@epcc.ed.ac.uk

Cheers,
Gavin

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From: Allison Bogardo <bogardo@siam.org>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 97 14:18:55 EST
Subject: Call for Nominations, DiPrima Prize

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
for
THE RICHARD C. DiPRIMA PRIZE

The DiPrima Prize

SIAM will present the award at the 1998 SIAM Annual Meeting in
Toronto, Canada, July 13-17. The award honors the memory of
Richard C. DiPrima, long-time Chair of the Department of
Mathematical Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and
past-president and energetic supporter of SIAM. The award
will be based on an outstanding doctoral dissertation in
applied mathematics.

Eligibility

The award, based on Ph.D. research in applied mathematics (defined
as those topics covered in SIAM journals or series) is made to a
young scientist. The Ph.D. thesis and all other Ph.D. requirements
should have been completed in the time period from July 1, 1995 to
June 30, 1997. The Ph.D. degree must be awarded by December 31,
1997.

Description of the Award

The award will consist of a certificate and a cash prize of $1,000. The SIAM president will notify the recipient of the award in advance of the award date and invite the recipient to attend the annual meeting to receive the award. Nominations Nominations, along with a copy of the dissertation (in English), should be sent by November 30, 1997 to: Professor Gilbert Strang Chair, DiPrima Prize Selection Committee c/o Allison Bogardo SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 Telephone: (215) 382-9800 Fax: (215) 386-7999 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org Members of the selection committee are Philip Holmes (Princeton University), Gilbert Strang (MIT), and Shmuel Winograd (IBM Research Center). ------------------------------ From: Allison Bogardo <bogardo@siam.org> Date: Tue, 22 Apr 97 14:47:52 EST Subject: Call for Nominations, Polya Prize CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for GEORGE POLYA PRIZE The Polya Prize SIAM will present the award at the 1998 SIAM Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada, July 13-17. The award honors the memory of George Polya and will be given for a notable contribution in one of the following areas: approximation theory, complex analysis, number theory, orthogonal polynomials, probability theory, or mathematical discovery and learning. Eligibility There are no restrictions except that the prize is broadly intended to recognize specific work. Description of Award The award will consist of an engraved medal and a$20,000 cash
prize.

Nominations

A letter of nomination, including a description of achievement(s),
should be sent by October 1, 1997, to:

Professor Harry Kesten
Chair, Polya Prize Selection Committee
c/o Allison Bogardo
SIAM
3600 University City Science Center
Telephone: (215) 382-9800
Fax: (215) 386-7999
E-mail: bogardo@siam.org

Other members of the selection committee are Lennart Carleson
(Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm), Barry Mazur (Harvard
University), Paul Nevai (The Ohio State University), and Andrew Yao
(Princeton University).

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From: David Scott <scottdw@stat.rice.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 11:24:20 -0400
Subject: Interface of Computing Science and Statistics

Final Announcement: INTERFACE '97
1997 Themes: Data Mining, Massive Data Sets, Environmental Science

The 1997 Symposium on the Interface of Computing Science and Statistics
will be held May 14-17, 1997 at the Houston Medical Center Holiday Inn
Hotel in Houston, Texas. The Symposium is being organized around the theme
of "Mining and Modeling Massive Data Sets In Science, Engineering, and
Business", with a sub-theme of multimedia education and quantitative
environmental science. The conference is sponsored by the Interface
Foundation of North America, a non-profit educational corporation. The
Statistics Department at Rice University is hosting the meeting with Dr.
David W. Scott as chair.

Dr. Jerry Friedman from Stanford University will give the keynote address.
The invited program includes some thirty sessions on topics including
virtual reality, marketing applications, multimedia education, numerical
methods, pattern recognition, visualization, mapping, environmental
statistics, wavelets, dimension reduction, computational biochemistry,
Bayesian methods, networks and clusters of workstations, virtual
departments, and information retrieval for massive data sets. The list of
invited speakers includes representatives from academia (Rice, CMU, UW,
Baylor, others), industry (IBM, SGI, SAS, Bellcore, others) and government
(USDA, JPL, Census, DOD, others) and includes a substantial number of
international speakers and participants (Berlin, Glasgow, Belgium, Finland,
others).

For many years advances in statistics and particularly statistical
computation have been driven by the general demands of industry. The
explosion of on-line resources and performance-price computer power has
dramatically increased expectations of what computational and statistical
scientists can provide. Data warehousing is a new trend in industry which
is intended to provide information
support to all segments of a business. Government is moving to provide
terabyte size. This explosive growth is being matched in many academic
research labs, libraries, among others. The problems of efficiently and
effectively searching and modeling based on such massive data sets are the
focus of the 1997 Interface symposium. Many traditional statistical and
computational tools have been brought to bear on these types of problems.
Innovative visualization methods, where possible, often shed insight on
underlying structure. Novel computational
paradigms, such as neural nets and Bayesian methods and artificial
intelligence tools, are required in order to even begin to understand and
model the data. There are a wealth of ad-hoc techniques developed by both
statisticians and computational scientists. An active discussion, between
subject matter specialists and statistical and computational practitioners
is sure to lead to a fruitful interchange. Our intention is to foster such
a dialog via the Interface conference.

Dr. David W. Scott
EMAIL: interface97@stat.rice.edu
TELEPHONE: (713) 527-6037
FAX: (713) 285-5476
WEB URL: http://www.stat.rice.edu/interface97.html

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From: Rob Womersley <rsw@maths.unsw.EDU.AU>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 11:49:17 +1000 (EST)
Subject: Position at New South Wales Centre

Computational Scientist position at PVL, Sydney, Australia

The New South Wales Centre for Parallel Computing (NSWCPC) and Sydney VisLab
have established the Parallel computing and Visualization Laboratory (PVL)
at the Australian Technology Park (ATP) in Sydney, Australia.

A Computational Scientist position, with a focus on parallel computing, is
available. The principal duties are research on projects associated with the
use of the facilities, development, maintenance and documentation of software.

A PhD in Science or Engineering, a sound knowledge of Fortran, experience
with UNIX and ability to communicate with users are essential.
Experience with advanced computer architectures, Fortran 90, HPF,
C programming, parallel scientific and engineering packages
as well as scientific visualization and an understanding of communication
networks and data archives are highly desirable.

The position is for up to two years depending on the level of the
appointment.

See http://www.pvl.edu.au/jobs.html for more details.
Enquiries may be directed to Dr. Rob Womersley, R.Womersley@unsw.edu.au.

Dr. Rob Womersley E-mail: R.Womersley@unsw.edu.au
School of Mathematics Phone: +61 - 2 - 9385-2998
University of New South Wales Fax: +61 - 2 - 9385-1071
Sydney, NSW, 2052 AUSTRALIA http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/~rsw

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From: Paul Tackley <pjt@camelot.ess.ucla.edu>
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 12:50:24 -0700
Subject: Position at UCLA

Postdoctorial Position/"Grand Challenge" Mantle and Core Dynamics

The Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at UCLA
seeks a postdoc to work on a NASA HPCC "Grand Challenge" project for
3-D spherical modeling of convection in Earth's mantle and
core. Project involves a multi-institutional (UCLA, Los Alamos
National Lab., Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, U. Hawaii, Harvard) team of
scientists, with the technical goal of acheiving performance (Gflop)
milestones in 3-D spherical models of mantle and core dynamics on a
Cray T3E, and the scientific goals of including 'coupling' between the
core and mantle models, and incorporating plate tectonics into the
mantle model. The successful applicant will work closely with Paul
Tackley and Gerald Schubert at UCLA on implementing and researching
strategies for modeling plate tectonics identified by the team, using
multigrid codes. He/she may also work with spectral codes for
geodynamo and mantle modeling.
Applicant must be proficient in FORTRAN and knowledgable about
numerical methods for fluid dynamics. Experience in massively parallel
processing, and code performance tuning advantageous. Must have
experience in mantle convection or other computational fluid dynamics.
Position is 1 year renewable for another year, available
immediately. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and based
on UC salary scales. To apply send resume and the names, addresses,
phone numbers and email addresses of three referees to Paul Tackley,
ESS, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles CA90095-1567, by May
contact Paul Tackley (ptackley@ess.ucla.edu, 310-206-9180) or Gerald
Schubert (gschuber@ess.ucla.edu, 310-825-4577).
UCLA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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From: Michael Hanke <hanke@mathematik.hu-berlin.de>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 12:13:31 +0200 (MET DST)
Subject: Position at Humboldt-Unversity Berlin

The Institute of Mathematics of the Humboldt-University of Berlin
invites applications for a

Research Position (Numerical Analysis)

in a research project "Numerical methods for Schroedinger-Poisson systems
for the modelling of semiconductors" funded by the German Research
Foundation. The successful apllicant will take part in the development
and implementation of efficient algorithms for the Schroedinger-Poisson
system. We look for a numerical analyst with high knowledge and
experience in the field of numerical methods for partial differential
equations as well as eigenvalue problems. Skills in designing scientific
software are necessary. Basic knowledge of semiconductor physics could
be useful.

The position is available for 2 years and can be filled immediately.
The salary and the social benefits are in accordance with the German
salary scale BAT-O IIa/2.

(hanke@mathematik.hu-berlin.de, na.mhanke@na-net.ornl.gov).

Application should be sent to
PD Dr. Michael Hanke
Humboldt-University of Berlin
Institute of Mathematics
D-10099 Berlin
Germany

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From: Nick Higham <higham@ma.man.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 11:44:16 +0100
Subject: Studentship at University of Manchester

EPSRC CASE Ph.D. Studentship for project

Numerical Solution of the Symmetric Definite Generalized Eigenproblem

in the Department of Mathematics, University of Manchester.

This three-year CASE studentship is funded by the Mathematics
Committee of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC) with the Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG) Ltd., Oxford as the
cooperating body. The studentship leads to the award of a Ph.D. degree
and is available from September 1997. The student will receive the
usual EPSRC Research Studentship grant plus an additional
\pounds 2,850 per annum.

The project will be supervised by Professor N. J. Higham in
cooperation with Professor S. J. Hammarling of NAG. It involves the
development, analysis and implementation of a numerical method for
solving an important class of algebraic eigenvalue problems arising in
many engineering applications.

Applicants should have or expect a good (I or II(i)) honours degree in
Mathematics or in a programme which includes substantial work in
mathematics.

CASE students are normally fully funded only for UK residents, but EC
students may be funded on a "fees only" basis.

Professor Nicholas J. Higham
Department of Mathematics
University of Manchester
Manchester M13 9PL
Tel. 0161 275 5822
email: higham@ma.man.ac.uk
http://www.ma.man.ac.uk/~higham/

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From: Eric Grosse <ehg@research.bell-labs.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 09:51:07 +0400
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at Bell Laboratories

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: COMPUTER MODELING OF SURFACE EVOLUTION
Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, NJ

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at Bell
Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey. The work will involve
numerical modeling of thin film deposition using both continuum and
discrete, atomic-level, Monte Carlo techniques. The inclusion of
stochastic aspects of the atomistic deposition process into a general
continuum model is a major goal of this work. Candidates should have
strong backgrounds in numerical analysis and computer programming, with
experience using C or C++. The position will be supervised by the
applied mathematics research and the silicon processing research areas.
The work will involve frequent interactions with materials scientists
working on various aspects of computer modeling and experimentalists
testing the predictions of the models in laboratory apparatus and in
actual fabrication lines for silicon devices. Effective communication
skills and a broad range of interests are essential.

The position is jointly funded by the NSF Divisions of Mathematical
Sciences and Materials Research, and by the DARPA Defense Sciences
Office. A recent Ph.D. in applied mathematics is required. The
position is open immediately, and is funded for two years. The position
requires US citizenship or permanent resident status. The position will
be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Curriculum vita
should be sent first by e-mail, and later three letters of reference.

George Gilmer
1E-434
Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies
Murray Hill, NJ 07974
Phone: (908) 582 5547. Email: ghg@lucent.com

Frieder Baumann
Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies
Room 1E-234
Murray Hill, NJ 07974
Phone 908-949-1362. Email: frieder@lucent.com

Lucent Technologies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from minorities and women.

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From: Fran Moshiri <fran@caam.rice.edu>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 09:41:14 -0500
Subject: Research Faculty Position at Rice University

RICE UNIVERSITY

Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics

The Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics invites
applications for a research faculty position beginning in the fall
semester of 1997.

The position will be at the rank of faculty fellow, senior faculty
fellow, or distinguished faculty fellow depending on experience and
qualifications.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree or the equivalent in computational
and applied mathematics or a related discipline. A candidate for this
position must have established an exceptional research record in the
areas of programming tools, automatic differentiation, and problem
solving environments.

Rice University is a private research university with a long tradition
of excellence in undergraduate science and engineering education. The
Computational & Applied Mathematics Department hosts research programs
in Linear and Integer Programming, Numerical Optimization, Numerical
Linear Algebra, Parallel Computing, Optimal Design and Inverse Problems
for Partial Differential Equations.

Applicants should send a letter of application; a brief statement of
research accomplishments, interests, and goals; a curriculum vitae and
selected reprints; and have three letters of recommendations sent to:

Chair, Staffing Committee
Department of Computational & Applied Mathematics-MS 134
Rice University
6100 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77005-1892

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Franka Moshiri |Phone (713) 737-5627
Department Administrator |Dept Fax (713) 285-5318
CAAM Department-MS 134 |Dept Phone (713) 527-4805
Rice University |
6100 Main Street |
Houston, Texas 77005-1892 |Office: 1078 Duncan Hall

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From: Karl Kunisch <kunisch@kfunigraz.ac.at>
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 17:37:37 +0200
Subject: Position at University of Graz

INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS
KARL FRANZENS UNIVERSITAET GRAZ, AUSTRIA

At the Institute of Mathematics at the University of Graz there
is an opening for a position as "University Assistent".
Requirements: University degree in mathematics
Qualifications: Solid knowledge of numerical analysis,
partial differential equations, preferably knowledge of fluid
mechanics, optimization, UNIX.
The first contract is for two years. It is renewable.

Deadline for application: May 7, 1997
Reference number: 23/109/99
Address: Dean of the faculty of science,
Universitaet Graz
Universitaetsplatz
A-8010 Graz, Austria

The German version of the official text follows:

1 Planstelle fuer eine Universitaetsassistentin oder einen
Universitaetsassistenten am Institut fuer Mathematik ab sofort.

Aufnahmebedingungen: Abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium aus Mathematik
beliebiger Studienrichtung oder Studienzweiges.

Erwuenschte Kenntnisse bzw. Qualifikationen: Fundierte Ausbildung in
Numerischer Mathematik
und partiellen Differentialgleichungen, vorzugsweise Gleichungen der
Fluidmechanik; Kenntnisse
aus Optimierungstheorie (stetige), UNIX-Systemerfahrung.

Ende der Bewerbungsfrist: 7. Mai 1997 (Kennzahl: 23/109/99).

For further information please feel free to contact:

Prof. Karl Kunisch | Email karl.kunisch@kfunigraz.ac.at
Institut fuer Mathematik | Phone 43-(0)316 380-5162
University of Graz | Fax 43-(0)316 380-9815
Heinrichstrasse 36 |
A-8010 Graz, Austria

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From: Ivan Graham <igg@maths.bath.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 17:25:27 +0100
Subject: Studentship at University of Bath

Postgraduate Studentship - University of Bath
School of Mathematical Sciences

Applications are invited for a three year postgraduate studentship
funded under the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPSRC)
Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering (CASE) Scheme. The
cooperating body is AEA Technology, Harwell, Oxford, UK and funds are
available to support a PhD student working on the topic:

Parallel Algorithms in Groundwater Flow

This project is concerned with the parallel solution of linear systems
arising from finite element discretisations of two- and
three-dimensional models for groundwater flow coupled with the
transport of salinity. AEA Technology has written and markets the
code NAMMU (Numerical Assessment Method for Migration
Underground'') which is used commercially on a range of pollution
control applications.

Mathematically the project concerns the development and
implementation of parallel iterative methods for mixed finite element
discretisations of partial differential equations describing
groundwater flow, and in particular for the coupled system which
arises when nonlinear salinity effects are included.

Compuationally it is envisaged that the student will
implement these methods using the approach of the DOUG (Domain
Decomposition on Unstructured Grids) package recently developed at
Bath. Details of this package, which uses the message passing system MPI,
are available at http://www.maths.bath.ac.uk/~mjh/doug.
At present this package solves standard finite element
discretisations of PDEs in 2D and 3D. One of the
chief initial computational tasks will be to extend it to mixed
finite elements. Computing for the project will be done at the
University of Bath and at AEA Technology, to which the student will
make regular scientific visits.

The remuneration provided by this studentship will be 5,295 pounds from EPSRC
plus 2,355 pounds from the cooperating body and the student will also
have the opportunity to undertake some paid part-time tutoring duties at the
University of Bath.

Applicants for this studentship should have or expect to obtain the
equivalent of a 2(i) Honours Degree or better in a numerate
discipline, and should have some experience in
numerical analysis, differential equations and numerical computation.
Applications from suitably qualified students with mathematics,
engineering or computer science backgrounds are all welcome.

Mathematical Sciences, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, United
Kingdom. Phone: +44, 1225 826343, or +44, 1225 826989. Fax: +44, 1225
826492. Email: I.G.Graham@bath.ac.uk, http://www.maths.bath.ac.uk/~igg

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From: Ivan Graham <igg@maths.bath.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 17:29:58 +0100
Subject: Postdoctoral Position at University of Bath

Postdoctoral Research Assistant - University of Bath
School of Mathematical Sciences

Applications are sought for a United Kingdom EPSRC funded one-year
position to work on domain decomposition techniques for the iterative
solution of elliptic PDEs on unstructured grids.

The project is to extend the work of a previous project which produced
the DOUG'' package for parallel iterative solution of elliptic problems,
details of which can be found at http://www.maths.bath.ac.uk/~mjh/doug.
The DOUG package solves PDEs by iterative methods with domain
decomposition preconditioning and is implemented in parallel using MPI.
Very good speed-ups have been obtained on dedicated parallel machines
such as the SP/2, as well as on ethernet clusters.
At present full additive Schwarz preconditioners are implemented and
tested in 2D only. The main aim of the present project is to extend the
full preconditioning technique to 3D problems, and in particular to
implement and test an appropriate unstructured coarse grid generation
procedure in that case.

For this work applicants should have an interest and experience in
large scale scientific programming, preferably in Fortran. Experience
in parallel programming using message passing techniques would be a distinct

Possible extensions of the main aim of the project
include the parallel solution of mixed finite element discretisations of
groundwater flow problems arising from industrial applications and/or
extensions of a recent theory describing the performance of Schwarz methods in
the presence of highly discontinuous coefficients in irregular
geometries. Related theoretical work arising from the DOUG project can be
viewed at Reports 9608 and 9619 on
http://www.maths.bath.ac.uk/Maths_Group/preprints.html

The position is available on or as soon as possble after September 1st
1997 for one year.

The appointment will be at the Grade 1A level and the salary will be
around 16.6K pounds, subject to confirmation and depending on age and
experience.

Further details of the project may be obtained
from the supervisor, Dr Ivan Graham, School of Mathematical Sciences ,
University of Bath (email: igg@maths.bath.ac.uk, telephone +44 (225)
826989, fax +44 (225)826492, http://www.maths.bath.ac.uk/~igg).

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From: Thomas Liebling <liebling@masg1.epfl.ch>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 14:31:19 +0000
Subject: Positions at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

has four openings for a

MAITRE D'ENSEIGNEMENT ET DE RECHERCHE (MER)
(SENIOR LECTURER):

1.OPERATIONS RESEARCH
at the Mathematics Department

The activities of the new collaborator will involve all
aspects of Operations Research (modelling, simulation
and optimization). He/she will be assigned to one of the
Chairs of the Operations Research Group of the Mathematics
Department.

2.NANOPHYSICS
at the Physics Department

The new collaborator will lead a research team on scanning
tunnelling microscopy in the Institute of Experimental
Physics. The research activity of the candidate will
primarily focus on the development of scanning tunnelling
spectroscopy into a chemical sensitive probe with high spatial
and temporal resolution. The candidate should have developed
a high level of research in experimental condensed matter
physics, chemical physics or a related field.
An outstanding research record and a commitment to
excellence in teaching are advantages. Extensive research
experience in the field of surface science and scanning
tunnelling microscopy is required.
Experience with nanostructured surfaces is desirable.

3.CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
at the Chemistry Department

The new collaborator is expected to develop an original
research program at the leading international level in
chemical reaction engineering. The desired area of
research concerns heterogeneous catalysis in connection
with the design of microreactor systems. He/she must have
proof of his/her ability to develop and lead an outstanding
research program. Industrial experience is an advantage.

4.PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
at the Chemistry Department

The new collaborator is expected to develop an original
research program at a high level. He/she will propose and
develop activities in the domainof "ultrafast spectroscopy
and molecular reaction dynamics".

For the four positions: Activities will be centered at the
concernedDepartments, but they will also involve other units
of EPFL, as well as further Swiss and international academic
and undergraduates and for conducting original and high level
research is essential. The new collaborators are also
expected to supervise and guide students on their semester
projects and on their diploma and PhD theses.
They should possess a marked taste for project leadership.
Applications are encouraged from people who fulfill the
requirements of the Swiss program for ensuring the continuity
of competent university faculty.
Deadline for applications: August 15, 997.
Starting date: as mutually convenient.

Applications from women are particularly welcome.
Presidence de l'Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne
CE-Ecublens, CH 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland

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From: IEEE Computer <mehrlich@computer.org>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 97 16:35:13 est
Subject: Contemts, IEEE Computational Science & Engineering

Contents of IEEE COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING magazine,
Vol. 4, No. 1, Jan.-Mar. 1997.
http://computer.org/cse

Editor-in-Chief: George Cybenko, Dartmouth College,
george.cybenko@dartmouth.edu
Associate EIC: Francis Sullivan, IDA Ctr. for Computing Sciences

THEME SECTION ARTICLES--Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and Computation

Distributed MEMS: New Challenges for Computation
Andrew A. Berlin and Kaigham J. Gabriel 12

Computational Methods for Design and Control of MEMS Micromanipulator Arrays
Karl F. Borhinger, Bruce R. Donald, Noel C. MacDonald, Gregory T.A.
Kovacs, and John W. Suh 17

Simulating the Behavior of MEMS Devices: Computational Methods and Needs
Stephen D. Senturia, Narayan Aluru, and Jacob White 30

Challenges in Commercializing MEMS
Eric Peeters 44

Developing Infrastructure to Mass-Produce MEMS
Karen W. Markus 49

FEATURE ARTICLES

Emulating Shared Memory to Simplify Distributed-Memory Programming
Jerry A. Clarke 55

The Visual Interactive Desktop Laboratory
Upul Obeysekare, Fernando F. Grinstein, and Gopal Patnaik 63

Distributed Edge Detection: Issues and Implementations
Xiaodong Zhang, Sandra G. Dykes, and Hong Deng 72

DEPARTMENTS

Associate Editor-in-Chief 1
Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (A Meditation on the Passing of
Seymour Cray) --Francis Sullivan
Editorial Board Changes -- Letters

CSE Education 7
SCCM Advice: Student-Run Math Consulting at Stanford
--Melissa Aczon, Martin Gander, Margot Gerritsen, Tony
Shardlow, and Ronnie Sircar

Book News & Reviews 83
Bookshelf --E. Gallopoulos
_High Performance Computing: Challenges for Future Systems_,
by David J. Kuck; reviewed by John R. Gurd

Technology News & Reviews 87
Fortran 90 news, free software, symbolic computation packages,
Matlab 5, Web products from Visual Numerics --R. Bramley

1996 Referees 91

Computing Prescriptions 92
Dynamic Programming: A Discrete Calculus of Variations
--George Cybenko

Conferences & Workshops 98
Int'l Conf. on Parallel Computing [Minnesota] --Donald G. Truhlar
High-Performance Computer Applications in the Behavioral Sciences
--Lynne K. Edwards
Frontiers of Massively Parallel Computation '96 --Dan Pryor

Call for Articles 102
IEEE CS&E Theme Section on Problem-Solving Environments for
Scientific Computing (submissions due May 15, 1997)
IEEE CS&E Theme Section on Geometric Hashing (submissions due
May 15, 1997)

Interfaces 104
What Shapes Computing's Future? More Than Hardware
--Norris Parker Smith

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From: Baltzer Science <mailer@ns.baltzer.nl>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 08:57:10 +0200
Subject: Contents, Computational Geosciences

Computational Geosciences 1 (1997) 1

Laurent Ann'e, Quang Huy Tran and William W. Symes
Dispersion and cost analysis of some finite difference schemes
in one-parameter acoustic wave modeling 1-33

J.M. Guevara-Jordan and J. Glimm
A mixed finite element method for Hele-Shaw cell equations
35-58

Andro Mikelic and Laetitia Paoli
On the derivation of the Buckley--Leverett model from the
two fluid Navier--Stokes equations in a thin domain 59-83

W.A. Mulder
Experiments with Higdon's absorbing boundary conditions for a
number of wave equations 85-108

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From: Oleg Burdakov <burdakov@cerfacs.fr>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 19:07:33 +0200 (MET DST)
Subject: Contents. Optimization Methods and Software

Optimization Methods and Software (OMS)
Volume 7, Numbers 3=4 (May, 1997)

M. Dobmann and K. Schittkowski
Constrained parameter estimatuion in partial differential equations
165=210

M. Heinkenschloss
The numerical solution of a control problem governed by a phase field
model
211=263

M. Anitescu, G. Lesaja and F.A. Potra
Equivalence Between Different Formulations of the Linear Complementarity
Problem
265=290

B. He, E. de Klerk, C. Roos and T. Terlaky
Method of approximate centers for semi=definite programming
291=309

I. Konnov
A Combined Method for Smooth Equilibrium Problems with Constraints
311=324

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