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Speaker: David E. Shaw, Chief Scientist, D. E. Shaw Research Title: Anton: A Special Purpose Machine That Achieves a 100-Fold Speedup in Biomolecular Simulations 3:30 p.m. reception will be followed by a lecture at 4 p.m. Directions to Sitterson Hall Abstract: Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation has long been recognized as a potentially transformative tool for understanding the behavior of proteins and other biological macromolecules, and for developing a new generation of precisely targeted drugs.  Many biologically important phenomena, however, occur…

Title: Using In-Storage Processing to Tame the Big Data Beast Presenters: Dave Fellinger, Data Direct Networks, Inc., and Reagan Moore, RENCI Chief Scientist for Data Intensive Cyber Environments and Professor UNC School of Information and Library Science Abstract: Join two experts in data science  for an exploration into the advantages of embedded storage processing, which include reduced latencies, decreased network traffic, improved availability and simplified management for capacity-rich and I/O-intensive workloads.  Potential uses of embedded storage processing include enhancing data…

Join researchers from the Allen Institute for this training workshop demonstrating their online public resource for exploring gene expression in the nervous system. Basic data access, navigation and usability will be covered, as well as more sophisticated search and visualization features. For a hands-on experience, attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop with Internet/WiFi connectivity so that they can follow along.  Participation is free and advance registration is required. To register: email info@alleninstitute.org and indicate "UNC Training Workshop" in the…

Presenter: Vernon Burton, Ph.D., professor of history and director of the Clemson University CyberInstitute Abstract: Advances in computing have begun to revolutionize humanities research. Advanced data acquisition, data storage and management, user-friendly data mining and visualization technologies, large-scale modeling and simulation, massive text and visual searches with complex relational analysis—these techniques, not possible a few years ago, are now galvanizing the humanities. In this talk Professor Vernon Burton, Director of the Clemson CyberInstitute, discusses some of the ways in which…

Carolina KickStart of the NC TraCS Institute, the Office of Technology Development, RENCI, Innovate@Carolina, The Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network and Kenan-Flagler Business School present the 2012 Emerging Company Showcase. The Emerging Company Showcase highlights early-stage companies spinning out of UNC. This year we are featuring two concurrent tracks, Scientific and Tech, which will include IT/Gaming, life sciences and traditional companies. This is an exciting opportunity for promising young companies to interact with potential investors, develop connections to local entrepreneurs and experts,…

Title: Tools for Efficient Acoustics Simulation and Audio Content Creation Presenter: Anish Chandak, CEO/CTO, Impulsonic, Inc., and Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science, UNC Chapel Hill Abstract: The state of the art in computer graphics in movies and video games has improved tremendously in the past few decades. However, sound simulation and audio related technologies in these fields are still catching up. Impulsonic, a startup out of the Department of Computer Science at UNC Chapel Hill, will significantly advance the…

Last Call at the Oasis is a powerful documentary that shatters myths behind our most precious resource. Developed, financed and executive produced by Participant Media, the company responsible for An Inconvenient Truth, Food, Inc. and Waiting for "Superman," Last Call at the Oasis illuminates the vital role water plays in our lives, exposing the defects in the current system and depicting communities already struggling with its ill effects. The film features activist Erin Brockovich and such distinguished experts as Peter…

Learning, Sharing, Networking Public Health Informatics A public health informatics workshop that will provide numerous opportunities to network, foster new collaborations, and to view demonstrations on systems developed and/or used in North Carolina in public health, hospital and academic settings. Dr. David Ross, Director of the Public Health Informatics Institute, will deliver the keynote address that will frame workshop sessions for practitioners and academic participants. Details and registration information coming soon.