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Interdisciplinary Computational Science Program @ UW
Interdisciplinary Computational Science (ICS) is a
relatively new but rapidly growing multidisciplinary area
that focuses on the solution of real-world scientific
problems through the development and use of computer
algorithms, methods and hardware for analysis. Such
development usually requires a good knowledge of an
application area and also one or more of the following:
mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, algorithm
development and software implementation (usually targeting
parallel computer architectures), execution on different
platforms, data analysis and visualization, and validation
of the results.
ICS is used to solve both applied and theoretical problems in a
variety of science-based disciplines. Biologists, physicists,
geologists, atmospheric scientists, and engineers all use ICS to
tackle the most advanced questions in their fields. In Wyoming,
ICS has tremendous application for issues involving
petrochemical resource extraction, bioremediation, and the
impact of CO2-emmisions on the environment.
The power of modern computing is an essential tool in building
scientific understanding. To an increasing extent, scientists
and engineers are relying on ICS to create new mathematical
models and computer simulations to verify theories that are too
costly or difficult to prove through direct experimentation.
Scientific computing is a multi-disciplinary undertaking,
spanning mathematics, computer science, and a growing number
of independent, scientific disciplines. As a result, faculty
interested in scientific computing can be found throughout
the university. Coordination among research programs, course
offerings, and supporting degrees within the University of
Wyoming is essential.
The goals of the ICS program are to:
- Raise awareness of computational science activities at UW
- Provide a cross-disciplinary research environment to apply computational science to real scientific questions.
- Train a new generation of mathematicians, computer scientists, physical scientists, life scientists, and social scientists with the cross-disciplinary skills necessary to do research in computational science.
To meet our goals, we are focusing on the following activities:
- Continuing to develop an Interdisciplinary Computational Science undergraduate minor
- Coordinating course offerings across departments to allow graduate students to study computational science in a truly cross-disciplinary manner.
- Developing a computational science program at UW,
perhaps as a certificate, graduate minor, or a master's
degree.
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