Workshop

Hybrid symbolic-numeric computation methods, which first appeared some twenty years ago, have gained considerable prominence. Algorithms have been developed that improve numeric robustness (e.g. in quadrature or solving ODE systems) using symbolic techniques prior to, or during, a numerical solution. Likewise, traditionally symbolic algorithms have seen speed improvements from adaptation of numeric methods (e.g., lattice reduction methods). There is also an emerging approach of characterizing, locating, and solving ``interesting nearby problems'', wherein one seeks an important event (for example a nontrivial factorization or other useful singularities), that in some measure is close to a given problem (one that might have only imprecisely specified data). Many novel techniques have been developed in these complementary areas, but there is a general belief that a more overarching understanding and approach will foster future progress. Problems we are interested are driven by applications in computational physics (quadrature of singular integrals), dynamics (symplectic integrators), robotics (global solving of direct and inverse problems near singular manifolds), control theory (stability of models), and dynamic modeling of large-scale continuous and hybrid discrete-continuous dynamical systems. Emphasis will be given to validated (certified) outputs by 1. error estimation or 2. interval techniques or 3. global optimization strategies based on semidefinite programming and exact sums-of-squares. This workshop will provide a forum for researchers on both sides (and the middle!) of hybrid symbolic-numeric computation. We anticipate inviting as primary speakers some of the original contributors in the field, as well as younger researchers making strong contributions on different aspects of the field.   Bibliography (PDF) Please visit the SIAM workshop page for further details including the list of speakers with titles and abstracts. Accommodations: We have reserved a block of rooms at The Faculty Club http://www.berkeleyfacultyclub.com/ Please call the front desk to make your reservation at: 510-643-9355. Identify yourself as coming to MSRI and please guarantee with a credit card. Cancellation notice is required by 11:00 a.m. the previous day or you will be charged. The cut off date for making reservations is OCTOBER 15th . Please check their website for further details. Single: $102/night-shared bath Double: $112/night-shared bath Single: $118/night-private bath Double: $128/night-private bath Suites (2): $120-$270/night Scholar's Retreat (1): $75/night All prices include tax and continental breakfast. ------------------------------------------------- The Women's Faculty Club http://www.womensfacultyclub.com/ University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720 Tel: (510) 642-4175 Fax: (510) 204-9661 wfc@uclink.berkeley.edu Please call the front desk and identify yourself as coming to MSRI, give the name of Robert Bryant as faculty sponsor, the deptartment phone # 642-0143 and a credit card # to guarantee. If it is impossible, say MSRI will guarantee the reservation, but this often involves verification and more than 1 phone call. Cancellation notice is required by 2:00 p.m. the previous day. Single:$113/night Double/queen bed: $126 Double/twin beds: $127 ------------------------------------------------- A block of rooms has been reserved at the Rose Garden Inn. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-992-9005 OR directly on their website. Click on Corporate at the bottom of the screen and when prompted enter code MATH (this code is not case sensitive). By using this code a new calendar will appear and will show MSRI rate on all room types available. The cut-off date for reservations is November 3, 2010. ------------------------------------------------- New, completely renovated Hotel Shattuck Plaza has rooms available for you! MSRI’s preferred rate is $131. Guests can either call the hotel’s main line, 510-845-7300, and ask for the MSRI rate or go to http://www.hotelshattuckplaza.com click on "Corporate Rates" in the reservation screen and type the code msri10.