The SimCenter Programming Bootcamp is presented in an online format that allows convenient access at a low cost and enhances collaboration with students from across the globe.
The NHERI Computational Modeling and Simulation Center (SimCenter) is offering its SimCenter Programming Bootcamp on July 29 to August 2, 2024. The goal of the Bootcamp is to train natural hazards researchers in programming paradigms not covered in traditional civil engineering courses, but which are needed to advance simulation for natural hazards engineering. The weeklong (6 hours per day, plus homework, and pre-class preparation) event is a stimulating and robust introduction to programming and software development to enable natural hazards engineering research. Registration is available for one or both of the 2.5 day sessions.
The target audience is graduate students, postdocs, and new faculty who are interested in simulating the effects of natural hazards on building components, structures, and communities. During the two sessions, participants will be instructed by and interact extensively with the SimCenter’s lead development team. A sampling of course modules to be offered include:
Session 2 - Introduction to C/C++/HPC (July 31 - Aug 2, 2024, 2.5 days) Note: Prior programming experience recommended.
Programming in C: Basic and Advanced
Programming in C++: Object Oriented Programming
Parallel Programming for High Performance Computing with MPI
The Bootcamp will employ an online format. Each session will include videos for self-study in preparation for live, on-line classes that include interactive demonstrations, discussion, hands-on exercises, and assignments. The self-study portion is open source and freely available on GitHub, while registration secures your opportunity to interact with SimCenter lead developers with in-depth instruction and feedback.
Class will be held each day from 9am – 5pm Pacific, but participants should expect to commit more time each day to tackle assignments and prepare for the next day with the pre-recorded videos. Since the content builds on previously presented material throughout the week, it is critical to participate throughout the week. The final agenda and meeting logistics will be issued to registrants.
General registration $50 per 2.5-day session Registration Closes Friday, July 19 at midnight (pacific).
We recognize NSF support for this discounted registration fee.