UA Applied Math IGE - IGE Roundtable and Workshop
04/01 through 04/03, location TBA
Introduction:
We’re excited to invite you to the second Innovations in Graduate Education and SIAM Roundtable & Workshop on Scientific Computing occurring 4/1/2026 through 4/3/2026! This event is a unique opportunity to network, collaborate across disciplines, and tackle real-world challenges presented by industry and national laboratory experts in the fields of Fusion Science, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Ecological Modeling, Space and Astrobiology . Sponsors include the National Science Foundation, the University of Arizona Program in Applied Mathematics, the University of Arizona SIAM Chapter and the University of Arizona Fusion Initiative.
Participating Organizations
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Biosphere 2, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Raytheon
Topics Covered?
Fusion Sessions- Sessions will cover computational and methodological techniques for modeling fusion plasmas, AI and Deep Learning techniques applied to inertial fusion, Computational methods to model materials in inertial fusion
Semiconductor Manufacturing- computational materials science, quantum materials, organic semiconductors, and failure analysis in semiconductor manufacturing.
Ecological Modeling at Biosphere2- Biosphere 2 is a large-scale, mostly closed ecological facility designed to study complex environmental and ecosystem interactions. For the workshop, we aim to give participants hands-on experience with real-world scientific data, exploring themes like ecology, environmental monitoring, big data, and computational modeling in a collaborative, problem-solving context.
Astrobiology and Space- Astrobiology and Space sessions will highlight how scientific computing and data-driven methods can be applied to current problems in planetary science and space environments, with an emphasis on habitability, remote sensing, and extracting physical insight from sparse or noisy measurements. Participants will work in small interdisciplinary teams on research-challenge problems inspired by real mission-style datasets and modeling needs, gaining hands-on experience with modern computational tools while connecting with national lab, industry, and UA researchers working in space science and astrobiology.
Raytheon and Defense- Talks will cover modeling and simulation and signal processing
Why Should You Participate?
Survey lectures and guided tutorials- Hear talks and guided tutorials from leading national lab and industry researchers. This event will introduce and give you hands on experience with mathematical and computational methods used by leading researchers within each domain area.
Research-Challenge Problems – Work in teams of 3-4 to address real-world challenges from national labs and industry, with expert guidance and feedback. This event will give you one-on-one interaction time with industry and national lab experts and also give a taste of the kinds of problems you might encounter while employed.
Networking & Industry Insights – Engage with professionals from national labs, industry, and academia through discussions and one-on-one mentoring.
Poster Session & Awards – Showcase your research, compete for the best poster award, and gain visibility among industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to network with external groups and show off your research. The external groups will judge and award a prize for the best poster.
Future Career Perspectives – Learn firsthand about the evolving role of mathematics in industry and research.