<div>Hello,</div><div> </div><div>Please distribute the following information:</div><div> </div><div>Workshop on Density Functional Theory<p><span class="Headline"><strong>July 23-27, 2011</strong></span></p><p><span class="Headline"><strong>LSU Campus, 338 Johnston Hall</strong></span></p>
<p>The <a href="http://institute.loni.org/">LONI Institute</a> (LI), with LSU's <a href="http://www.cct.lsu.edu/home">Center for Computation & Technology</a> and <a href="http://www.hpc.lsu.edu/">High Performance Computing</a>, will host their first Workshop on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Density_functional_theory">Density Functional Theory</a> (DFT), July 23-27, 2011 on LSU's campus.</p>
<p>Link to register: <a href="http://www.cct.lsu.edu/DFT2011">http://www.cct.lsu.edu/DFT2011</a><br><br>This educational workshop will expose graduate students and postdocs to several flavors of electronic structure calculations in a holistic way. The workshop will be accessible to graduate students and postdocs in condensed matter physics, chemistry, and materials engineering, who may not have prior knowledge of DFT methods. <br>
<br>Invited speakers are (* Have confirmed their attendance)<br> - <a href="http://www.physics.tulane.edu/Faculty/PerdewInfo.shtml">John Perdew</a> *, Tulane University<br> - <a href="http://www.bose.res.in/~tanusri/">Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta</a> *, Bose National Centre, Kolkata<br>
- <a href="http://www.jncasr.ac.in/shobhana/">Shobhana Narasimhan</a> *, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre, Bangalore<br> - <a href="http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/Chemistry/faculty/mel.levy">Mel Levy</a> *, Duke University<br> - <a href="http://www.chem.duke.edu/~yang/">Weitao Yang</a> *, Duke University<br>
- <a href="http://www.chem.unt.edu/~martin/JMLMartin/Welcome.html">Jan Martin</a> , University of North Texas<br></p><p>The invited speakers will provide pedagogical and expository lectures on the methods that they use, complemented by hands-on sessions. The format will allow plenty of time for discussions. We expect to be able to make Gaussian09, NWCHEM, GAMESS and Quantum ESPRESSO available to the participants during the workshop. <br>
<br><strong>Who:</strong> Students and postdocs at Grambling State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Southern University at Baton Rouge, Tulane University, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, University of New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana, are invited to participate. <br>
<br>Participants are expected to know basic linux, but they can be brought up to speed by taking the online courses "Intro to HPC", "Remote Access with SSH", and "Survival Skills with the BASH Shell" at <a href="https://docs.loni.org/moodle/">https://docs.loni.org/moodle/</a> .<br>
<br><strong>Registration:</strong> $125.00. Participants are expected to cover their own transportation, and/or lodging costs. Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided each day. <font color="#cc0000"><a href="http://www.cct.lsu.edu/register/dft/">Click HERE to register.</a> </font> All registrations and payments must be received by July 14.<br>
</p><p><strong>Parking: </strong>Persons utilizing a vehicle while residing on campus for the duration of the program or persons driving to campus daily will need a LSU parking permit (Monday-Friday; no permits are needed Saturday and Sunday). You can opt to purchase your commuter permit ($15) at time of registration and pick them up at the workshop. </p>
<p><strong>Lodging:</strong> Students and postdocs may elect to stay on campus in the <a href="http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/reslifeweb.nsf/$Content/East+Campus+Apartments">East Campus Apartments</a> for $50 night, which includes a linen package. Linen package includes (2) sheets; (1) pillow and pillowcase; (2) towels per day; (1) washcloth per day; and (1) blanket. Faculty and/or invited speakers may elect to stay on campus in either the <a href="http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/reslifeweb.nsf/$Content/East+Campus+Apartments">East Campus Apartments</a> or the <a href="http://www.thecookhotel.com/">Lod Cook Hotel</a> ($99/night). <br>
</p><p>For more information, please contact Leigh Townsend at <a href="mailto:lgalat1@tigers.lsu.edu">lgalat1@tigers.lsu.edu</a>. <br clear="all"><br>-- <br></p></div><div><font size="4" face="tahoma,sans-serif">Leigh Townsend</font></div>
<div><font face="tahoma,sans-serif">Outreach Coordinator for LA-SiGMA</font></div>
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