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Geneva, Switzerland CISC

Geneva, Switzerland CISC. With Lori Pollock And Martin Swany Summer 2007. Time Line and Location. Leave July 13 evening. Arrive Geneva July 14 AM. 30 days in country Return Monday, August 13. Home Base: Geneva, Switzerland. Visit 3 major regions of

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Geneva, Switzerland CISC

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  1. Geneva, Switzerland CISC With Lori Pollock And Martin Swany Summer 2007

  2. Time Line and Location Leave July 13 evening. Arrive Geneva July 14 AM. 30 days in country Return Monday, August 13. Home Base: Geneva, Switzerland. Visit 3 major regions of Switzerland – German, French and Italian, in addition to Geneva.

  3. Each student takes 2 courses CISC 367 070 High Performance Computing how to effectively use clusters, MPI programming, performance issues and performance tuning CISC 367 071 Tools for the Software Cycle integrated development environments, version control, software testing, performance profiling, debugging tools – goals, use in practice, technology behind the scenes Honors credit available / Minimal programming

  4. So, why Geneva, Switzerland? • Geneva is home to the European Center for Nuclear Research - CERN • CERN is a particle physics laboratory, but has a long history in computing • Birthplace of the Web • Current center of major European Grid Initiative

  5. Tentative Weekly Schedule First 2 weeks: Mondays: 1 ½ hour each class; 3 hours lab Tuesdays: Guest speaker, Talk to scientists; 2 hour lab time Wednesdays: 2 hours each class; lab time Thursdays/Fridays: excursions Saturdays/Sundays: local outings

  6. Tentative Weekly Schedule Last 2 weeks: Work on project. Mondays: 1 ½ hour class discussions; project time with CERN scientists. Tuesdays: Guest speaker, Work with scientists. Wednesdays: 1 ½ hour class discussions; project time with CERN scientists. Thursdays/Fridays: excursions Saturdays/Sundays: local outings

  7. CERN • Truly International Atmosphere • Center of EU Grid effort • Home of CERN School of Computing (CSC) • OpenLab Summer student program

  8. Academic/Cultural Excursions 1. Thurs July 19 – Fri July 20: Zurich 2. Thur July 26 – Fri July 27: Lugano 3. Thur Aug 2: Lausanne 4. Thur Aug 2 – Fri Aug 3: Zermatt

  9. Zurich • ETHZ - Swiss Technological Institute in Zurich • World famous • IBM Research • Google Labs, Europe • Genuine Fondue dinner!

  10. Lugano • Università della Svizzera Italiana • Swiss University in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland • Swiss National Supercomputing Center • Visit several researchers in software engineering and HPC • Train through the Alps to the crossroads between Switzerland and Italy. • Italian dinner

  11. Lausanne • EPFL - Swiss Technological Institute in Lausanne • World famous • International Olympic headquarters in Lausanne • French dinner

  12. Zermatt • Beautiful Swiss town at the base of the Matterhorn

  13. Fetes de Geneve www.fetes-de-geneve.ch/ • More than 160 free shows and concerts, the 'Caravan du Monde' and the 15 countries that comprise it, the culinary specialities from 32 countries, the artisans and the fun fair. • Dance under the trees in the English Garden during the Pre-Festival, take part in the 2nd slowUp with tens of thousands of cyclists, roller skaters and walkers, enjoy one of the world's largest fireworks displays set to music and thrill to the exploits of jet pilots and aerial acrobatics during the air show…

  14. Living Arrangements • Suitehotel Geneva: http://www.suitehotel.com/suitehotel/index.hml Double suites: 3 star hotel, across from the Balexert shopping center and 15 minutes walk from the airport. On the bus line to downtown Geneva and to CERN. 24 hour services include Boutique Gourmande gourmet food counter, gym, business corner with WiFi access and free high speed Internet, bar, complimentary massage on Thursday evenings.

  15. What is in your room? • Microwave • Mini refrigerator • Television • 1 Double, 1 Twin bed

  16. You will eat! • Breakfast will be included in the costs • Lunch – • Great grocery store across the street. Can use facilities at hotel for refrigeration/microwave. • Great restaurant selection across the street. • Dinner – on your own (many selections)

  17. Transportation • Pass for Geneva tram and bus lines • Included in cost • Discount Train tickets for excursions • Included in cost

  18. Benefits of this program • Exposure to one of the most exciting research labs in Europe • Meeting diverse students in computing disciplines • Learn valuable computing skills • Visit several international companies and learn how people do computing in practice

  19. Program Costs • The anticipated program cost is $3900 • Not including tuition for 6 hours • This includes: • Airfare • 30 days Hotel with breakfast • Geneva public transportation pass (Tram, Bus, Boat, etc.) • Swiss Train half-price card • Rail fare for excursions • Special group events

  20. Helping with the Costs • Need-based scholarships • Possible additional assistance • Do express your interest to help us gauge the need

  21. Ready to apply?? • http://international.udel.edu/studyabroad/programs/default.asp • $300 deposit • Deadline February 25, 2007 • But apply early!!

  22. Payment Deadlines • First deposit: $300 -- February 25, 2007 • Also application and reference letter • Second deposit: $1200 -- March 15, 2007 • Final program fee balance: April 5, 2007 • UD tuition and registration: mid-May, 2007

  23. Ready to go? What is needed? • Valid passport • Hunger for Swiss chocolates • Need to “do some fondue” • Yearning to learn how to yodel • Passion to travel abroad • Interest in visiting some international research and development institutions… • Laptop computer recommended

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