Join Our Free HPC Education Workshop: Building Tomorrow’s Computational Scientists

ACAL is excited to announce our upcoming HPC Education Workshop Series, designed specifically for educators who want to integrate high-performance computing into their curriculum and research programs.

Workshop Overview

This comprehensive 3-day workshop will cover essential topics for educators looking to:

• Introduce HPC concepts to students
• Develop hands-on computational exercises
• Utilize ACAL’s educational resources effectively
• Build collaborative research partnerships

Schedule and Topics

Day 1: Fundamentals of HPC Education

• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction to HPC in Education
• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Parallel Computing Concepts for Beginners
• 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Hands-on with ACALSim Platform
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Q&A and Discussion

Day 2: Curriculum Development

• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Designing HPC Course Modules
• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Assessment Strategies and Learning Outcomes
• 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Laboratory Exercise Development
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Peer Review and Feedback

Day 3: Implementation and Resources

• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Technical Setup and Infrastructure
• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Student Support and Troubleshooting
• 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Building Industry Partnerships
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Certification and Next Steps

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

• University professors and lecturers
• High school STEM teachers
• Curriculum developers
• Educational technology specialists
• Graduate students interested in teaching

Registration Information

• Date: March 5-7, 2024
• Location: ACAL Education Center, Taipei
• Cost: Free for ACAL members, NT$2,000 for non-members
• Capacity: Limited to 30 participants
• Registration Deadline: February 25, 2024

What’s Included

All participants will receive:

• Workshop materials and resources
• Access to ACALSim educational platform
• Certificate of completion
• Lunch and refreshments
• Follow-up support for 6 months

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of computer programming
• Experience in STEM education (preferred)
• Laptop computer for hands-on exercises

Register Now

To secure your spot, please complete the registration form at workshop.acal.org.tw or contact our education team at education@acal.org.tw.

Early registration is recommended as spaces fill quickly!

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This workshop is part of ACAL’s mission to advance computational education and build a stronger HPC community in Taiwan.