On August 4-6, 2002, The SCI Institute sponsored the first NCRR SCIRun/BioPSE/map3d Workshop. The workshop introduced the NCRR Center's scientific computing software, encouraging users and developers to explore its extensive capabilities. The workshop consisted of instructional sessions in addition to hands-on practice with using the software. SCI Institute scientists and developers demonstrated a number of example problems, while users experimented with existing networks, and map3d scripts. Developers also learned how to contribute their own code to the SCIRun/BioPSE project. Additionally, users and developers tested the process for designing, implementing and debugging their own networks and scripts. During feedback sessions, participants discussed ideas, exchanged experiences, and described how the software would best meet their specific project goals. Their feedback included suggestions for new SCIRun/BioPSE features, such as developing new modules, and adding functions that would make the software more efficient and dynamic.

Finally, the workshop included a dinner on the patio at Millcreek Inn where participants and faculty enjoyed a relaxed evening with perfect weather in a classical Utah mountain setting. The highlight of the dinner included a scholarship presentation to SCIRun user, Kai Li. Dr. Rob MacLeod presented Kai Li with a plaque that read: "This scholarship recognizes great courage in the face of untested software, sparse documentation, and grumpy user support. Through his contribution, all of this has improved! (We have partially tested software, mediocre documentation and cheery user support, at least after coffee). For this, we recognized Kai Li's enthusiasm and persistence with the First Annual SCIRun/BioPSE Workshop Scholarship."

Workshop Agenda

The slides from the lectures presented at the Workshop are available below: