3/16/2010 Cheri Helregel, Universal Parallel Computing Research Center
Written by Cheri Helregel, Universal Parallel Computing Research Center
Programmers with little or no exposure to parallelism have an opportunity to learn about multicore programming at the UPCRC Illinois Summer School to be held July 19-23, 2010 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Coursework will provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of multicore programming, offer hands-on experience with the use of multicore languages and libraries, and introduce emerging research topics. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to choose the best multicore programming model for current and future projects.
Prerequisites for the summer school include solid programming experience (C, C++, C# or Java languages) and a demonstrated interest in applying multicore programming to academic or professional pursuits.
Applicants can apply to attend on campus at the Thomas M. Siebel Center for Computer Science or online as a virtual student. Discounted rates are available for academic faculty, staff, and students. On-site capacity is limited, so applicants are asked to indicate if online attendance is an acceptable alternative.
For more information about the summer school and to apply, visit http://www.upcrc.illinois.edu/summer/2010/. Applications will be accepted online through May 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified by May 21, 2010 of their application status.
Questions about the summer school can be sent to chelrege [at] illinois [dot] edu.
Praise for the 2009 UPCRC Illinois Summer School.
About UPCRC Illinois
The Universal Parallel Computing Research Center (UPCRC Illinois) at the University of Illinois is a joint research endeavor of the Department of Computer Science, the Coordinated Science Laboratory, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and corporate partners Microsoft and Intel. The center builds on a history of Illinois innovation in parallel computing that spans four decades. UPCRC Illinois is also one of many Parallel@Illinois efforts currently invested in pioneering and promoting parallel computing research and education.