[MODEST] AMUSE workshop, 5-7 october 2009

[Inti Pelupessy]

First Announcement

for the

AMUSE kickoff meeting and workshop

Leiden, October 5-7

Organizers:  Gijs Nelemans, Marco Spaans, Simon Portegies Zwart
  Arjen van Elteren, Inti Pelupessy

1.) General information

You are cordially invited for a 3-day meeting and workshop to kick-start the
development of the astrophysical multipurpose software environment (AMUSE). 
Building on the success and experiences of MUSE, this package aims to 
integrate numerical astrophysical codes for multi-scale and multi-physics
problems in stellar dynamics and galactic astrophysics. During the workshop
key aspects of the preliminary AMUSE design and first release  will be
presented in a very much hands-on meeting. There will be ample time  to
learn about the capabilities of AMUSE and the steps needed to run
simulations, integrate new codes or get them integrated into AMUSE. The
input from participants in the workshop will decide upon the outlines of
further development of the interface and technical  design. Thus to ensure 
maximum involvement of the community we want to bring  together 
researchers and developers of astrophysical codes with the  MUSE designers
at this workshop meeting.

2.) Date and venue

The workshop will be hosted on October 5th to 7th at the Leiden
Observatory:

Leiden Observatory
University of Leiden
Niels Bohrweg 2
NL-2333 CA Leiden
The Netherlands

3.) Organization&Contact

the organizing committee consists of:
  Gijs Nelemans
  Marco Spaans
  Simon Portegies Zwart
  Arjen van Elteren
  Inti Pelupessy

  to be contacted at: amuse_workshop_2009 at strw.leidenuniv.nl

4.) Registration

  For participation in this this workshop no fee will be due. Registration
  can be done by sending an email to amuse_workshop_2009 at strw.leidenuniv.nl
  providing personal information (name, position & affiliation). The
  registration deadline is September 1st. Early registration is appreciated.

5.) Program

  The program will consist of presentations by the core
  development team on the current status and design of AMUSE. Furthermore a
  small number of invited talks will be held on scientific topics connected
  to AMUSE. About half of the program will consist of hands-on workshop
  sessions where small groups will work on AMUSE code.

6.) Other information

  - Travelling to Leiden

  Leiden is easily reached by train. The nearest airport is Amsterdam
  Schiphol Airport (15 min by train), other nearby airports are: Rotterdam
  (30 min), Eindhoven (1:45) and Brussel (2:30). The institute itself is a
  15 min walk or short bus ride from the train station and city center.
  Detailed information can be found on:

http://www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/about/directions.php?node=72

  - accommodation

  The following nearby hotels are available:

Hotel Bastion Leiden / Oegstgeest
  http://www.bastionhotel.nl/en/ourhotels/oegstgeest/
Hotel Het Haagsche Schouw
  http://www.hotelleiden.nl
Hotel het Witte Huis
  http://www.hotelhetwittehuis.com/
Hotel Tulip Inn
  http://www.tulipinnleidencentre.nl
Hotel De Doelen
  http://www.hoteldedoelen.com
Hotel Mayflower
  http://www.hotelmayflower.nl/
Hotel Nieuw Minerva
  http://www.nieuwminerva.nl

  The cost will be about Euro 100 per night. If needed,
  contact us for more assistance or information.

  - financial support

  There will probably be a limited number of grants available for (partial)
  financial support. Contact the organization for further details.

  - website

  The following website will provide information:
  www.strw.leidenuniv.nl/amuse_workshop_2009

  - documentation

  Participants in the workshop will receive AMUSE documentation prior to
  the workshop.