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NSF Workshop � Future Directions in Tensor-Based Computation and Modeling February 20-21, 2009 National Science Foundation Organizer: Charles Van Loan NSF PDs: Lenore Mullin (CCF), Frank Olken (IIS)

Motivation • Professional career on Tensors and n-d Arrays – Interpreters – Compilers – Hardware – Verification • Great Mentors – Iverson – Perlis – Berkling Workshop on Future Directions in Tensor- 2/20/09 1 Based Computation and Modeling

Motivation • NSF Award for theoretical foundations – PFF 1992 – Algebra of Arrays and Index Calculus • Interview Talk for PD in CCF – Build a Program for Tensors/n-d Arrays – Domain specific languages and machines – Capitalize on Algorithms and Data Structures Workshop on Future Directions in Tensor- 2/20/09 2 Based Computation and Modeling

Motivation • Outreach at workshops and conferences – Raise awareness to the problems – No general way to reason about tensor-based computation • Advanced computational methods in physics • SIAM: Tensors and Architecture independence • Symbolic/Numeric Hybrids • Numeric Computing • Supercomputing Workshop on Future Directions in Tensor- 2/20/09 3 Based Computation and Modeling

Motivation • Presented a mini-symposium at the 2008 SIAM Annual meeting – Invited Charles Van Loan to organize this workshop – Invited Frank Olken to work with me – Here we are!!! – Identify what should be done from an infrastructure perspective to give to NSF to guide growth in all these venues Workshop on Future Directions in Tensor- 2/20/09 4 Based Computation and Modeling

Welcome Thank you for coming Participate Workshop on Future Directions in Tensor- 2/20/09 5 Based Computation and Modeling