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CPS Monday meeting talk by John Tramm
by Habib, Salman 30 Jun '19

30 Jun '19

Hi Everyone, We'll start our CPS talks this all-hands Monday meeting with a presentation by John Tramm, details below. Please do send your talk title and abstracts to Samantha. We'll set up a calendar to make sure all focus areas are well-represented with appropriate talks. Best Salman ********************* Title: The Random Ray Method of Neutral Particle Transport: A New "HPC-Friendly" Method for Nuclear Reactor Simulation Abstract: A central goal in computational nuclear engineering is the high-fidelity simulation of a full nuclear reactor core by way of a general simulation method. General full core simulations can potentially reduce design and construction costs, increase reactor performance and safety, reduce the amount of nuclear waste generated, and allow for much more complex and novel designs. To date, however, the time to solution and memory requirements for a general full core high-fidelity 3D simulation have rendered such calculations impractical, even using leadership class supercomputers. Reactor designers have instead relied on calibrated methods that are accurate only within a narrow design space, greatly limiting the exploration of innovative concepts. In an effort to develop reactor simulation applications that are at once fast, accurate, and general purpose -- we have developed a fundamentally new computational algorithm. This new algorithm, known as The Random Ray Method (TRRM), can be viewed as a stochastic formulation of the traditionally deterministic Method of Characteristics (MOC) approach of numerically solving PDEs. TRRM's three largest advantages compared to traditional MOC are that it can handle arbitrary 3D geometries, it offers extreme improvements in memory efficiency, and (most importantly) it allows for significant reductions in algorithmic complexity by allowing for unbiased sparse iterations. In addition, TRRM naturally exposes a massive amount of task-based parallelism and can efficiently utilize SIMD vector units on modern HPC architectures. In this talk, I will briefly introduce the new TRRM algorithm and a massively parallel implementation of it known as the Advanced Random Ray Code (ARRC). I will then present a selection of performance results for reactor simulation benchmark problems run with ARRC on the Theta supercomputer, and will compare ARRC's performance against state-of-the-art traditional deterministic neutron transport applications.

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Re: Argonne Launchpad program
by Habib, Salman 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Hi Yuri, Harvey came to me to see how the program can be used to increase engagement with the DOE offices. He was explicit that it was not just about selling our technology in the "start up" sense but more about making people better at program development. If you have any ideas, we should try to use this program to pitch them. I am happy to talk to John some more. Salman On 6/28/19 5:00 PM, Alexeev, Yuri wrote: This program looks to me all about how to commercialize ANL's technology. I am sure there is more to it, but it looks like it is the major focus. I attended a few of these talks, which were startup-like presentations. In the end, you need to prepare a business plan and try to convince investors in a "Shark tank" style session to provide funding. Is it correct? Yuri ________________________________ From: cps-employees-bounces(a)lists.anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> <cps-employees-bounces(a)lists.anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> on behalf of Habib, Salman <habib(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 2:57:10 PM To: cps-all(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Fwd: Argonne Launchpad program Reminding everyone about the Launchpad program. I sent this email earlier, but likely no one remembers -- Salman -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Argonne Launchpad program Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:46:26 +0000 From: Habib, Salman via cps-employees <cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Reply-To: Habib, Salman <habib(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> To: cps-all(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> <cps-all(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Hi Everyone, I met recently with John Harvey who manages the Launchpad program at Argonne (http://inside.anl.gov/pages/launchpad-program) This program is meant to support work by highly motivated early/mid-career people in order to help them convert an initial technical idea into a much bigger R&D effort. Typically the Launchpad program lasts for a year and covers 50% of the FTE costs; aside from giving time to develop the idea, it also aims to help in honing a participant's program development skills. Program managers in DOE have seen the value of Launchpad and have paid into it. Access to the program is via open calls (May/June timeframe, if I remember correctly) or Divisional nomination. The technical idea can involve work at a basic R&D level or it can be higher up the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stack. John was interested in seeing more applicants from the more basic science side of the Lab and we did some brainstorming. One idea is that we can use Launchpad as an internal silo-breaking strategy, for instance by bringing people in as "teams of two" (from two different parts of the Lab, e.g., CPS and HEP, CPS and MSD, etc.). Another is to promote initial work on an Early Career project; yet another is preliminary activity for an SBIR effort. If you have even a small interest in Launchpad, please swing by and talk to me. Also, do feel free to contact John Harvey (harveyj(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]>) if you have questions. Best Salman _______________________________________________ cps-employees mailing list cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.anl.gov/mailman/listinfo/cps-employees

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Re: Argonne Launchpad program
by Alexeev, Yuri 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

This program looks to me all about how to commercialize ANL's technology. I am sure there is more to it, but it looks like it is the major focus. I attended a few of these talks, which were startup-like presentations. In the end, you need to prepare a business plan and try to convince investors in a "Shark tank" style session to provide funding. Is it correct? Yuri ________________________________ From: cps-employees-bounces(a)lists.anl.gov <cps-employees-bounces(a)lists.anl.gov> on behalf of Habib, Salman <habib(a)anl.gov> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 2:57:10 PM To: cps-all(a)anl.gov Subject: Fwd: Argonne Launchpad program Reminding everyone about the Launchpad program. I sent this email earlier, but likely no one remembers -- Salman -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Argonne Launchpad program Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:46:26 +0000 From: Habib, Salman via cps-employees <cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Reply-To: Habib, Salman <habib(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> To: cps-all(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> <cps-all(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Hi Everyone, I met recently with John Harvey who manages the Launchpad program at Argonne (http://inside.anl.gov/pages/launchpad-program) This program is meant to support work by highly motivated early/mid-career people in order to help them convert an initial technical idea into a much bigger R&D effort. Typically the Launchpad program lasts for a year and covers 50% of the FTE costs; aside from giving time to develop the idea, it also aims to help in honing a participant's program development skills. Program managers in DOE have seen the value of Launchpad and have paid into it. Access to the program is via open calls (May/June timeframe, if I remember correctly) or Divisional nomination. The technical idea can involve work at a basic R&D level or it can be higher up the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stack. John was interested in seeing more applicants from the more basic science side of the Lab and we did some brainstorming. One idea is that we can use Launchpad as an internal silo-breaking strategy, for instance by bringing people in as "teams of two" (from two different parts of the Lab, e.g., CPS and HEP, CPS and MSD, etc.). Another is to promote initial work on an Early Career project; yet another is preliminary activity for an SBIR effort. If you have even a small interest in Launchpad, please swing by and talk to me. Also, do feel free to contact John Harvey (harveyj(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]>) if you have questions. Best Salman _______________________________________________ cps-employees mailing list cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.anl.gov/mailman/listinfo/cps-employees

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Re: Argonne Launchpad program
by Benali, Anouar 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Hi Salman I read through the program and eventually it feels like something I would need to do at some point if I want to break my dependence to Oak Ridge, but it is not obvious that it is the right time.. I don't need funding now, but i need to have support from argonne gate keepers for later, and within the current blurry situation and the small resources available at ANL I do not know anymore what is the correct strategy Hence the questioning about the launchpad. Without internal support it is a waste of resources and the internal support does not need funds to happen but political will. Any thoughts? Thanks Anouar ------------------------------------- Anouar Benali, PhD Leadership Computing Facility Argonne National Laboratory B240 R2127 630-252-0058 -------- Original message -------- From: "Habib, Salman" <habib(a)anl.gov> Date: 6/28/19 14:57 (GMT-06:00) To: cps-all(a)anl.gov Subject: Fwd: Argonne Launchpad program Reminding everyone about the Launchpad program. I sent this email earlier, but likely no one remembers -- Salman -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Argonne Launchpad program Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:46:26 +0000 From: Habib, Salman via cps-employees <cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Reply-To: Habib, Salman <habib(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> To: cps-all(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> <cps-all(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Hi Everyone, I met recently with John Harvey who manages the Launchpad program at Argonne (http://inside.anl.gov/pages/launchpad-program) This program is meant to support work by highly motivated early/mid-career people in order to help them convert an initial technical idea into a much bigger R&D effort. Typically the Launchpad program lasts for a year and covers 50% of the FTE costs; aside from giving time to develop the idea, it also aims to help in honing a participant's program development skills. Program managers in DOE have seen the value of Launchpad and have paid into it. Access to the program is via open calls (May/June timeframe, if I remember correctly) or Divisional nomination. The technical idea can involve work at a basic R&D level or it can be higher up the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stack. John was interested in seeing more applicants from the more basic science side of the Lab and we did some brainstorming. One idea is that we can use Launchpad as an internal silo-breaking strategy, for instance by bringing people in as "teams of two" (from two different parts of the Lab, e.g., CPS and HEP, CPS and MSD, etc.). Another is to promote initial work on an Early Career project; yet another is preliminary activity for an SBIR effort. If you have even a small interest in Launchpad, please swing by and talk to me. Also, do feel free to contact John Harvey (harveyj(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]>) if you have questions. Best Salman _______________________________________________ cps-employees mailing list cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.anl.gov/mailman/listinfo/cps-employees

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Fwd: Argonne Launchpad program
by Habib, Salman 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Reminding everyone about the Launchpad program. I sent this email earlier, but likely no one remembers -- Salman -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Argonne Launchpad program Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:46:26 +0000 From: Habib, Salman via cps-employees <cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Reply-To: Habib, Salman <habib(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> To: cps-all(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> <cps-all(a)anl.gov><mailto:[email protected]> Hi Everyone, I met recently with John Harvey who manages the Launchpad program at Argonne (http://inside.anl.gov/pages/launchpad-program) This program is meant to support work by highly motivated early/mid-career people in order to help them convert an initial technical idea into a much bigger R&D effort. Typically the Launchpad program lasts for a year and covers 50% of the FTE costs; aside from giving time to develop the idea, it also aims to help in honing a participant's program development skills. Program managers in DOE have seen the value of Launchpad and have paid into it. Access to the program is via open calls (May/June timeframe, if I remember correctly) or Divisional nomination. The technical idea can involve work at a basic R&D level or it can be higher up the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) stack. John was interested in seeing more applicants from the more basic science side of the Lab and we did some brainstorming. One idea is that we can use Launchpad as an internal silo-breaking strategy, for instance by bringing people in as "teams of two" (from two different parts of the Lab, e.g., CPS and HEP, CPS and MSD, etc.). Another is to promote initial work on an Early Career project; yet another is preliminary activity for an SBIR effort. If you have even a small interest in Launchpad, please swing by and talk to me. Also, do feel free to contact John Harvey (harveyj(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]>) if you have questions. Best Salman _______________________________________________ cps-employees mailing list cps-employees(a)lists.anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> https://lists.anl.gov/mailman/listinfo/cps-employees

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Quick action needed: Argonne Launchpad Program
by Habib, Salman 27 Jun '19

27 Jun '19

Hi Everyone, All those interested in the Argonne Launchpad program: http://inside.anl.gov/pages/launchpad-program should get in touch with me. I have talked to John Harvey about this program previously and can tell you more about it. Note that while the application due date for the current cohort (Cohort 4) is Monday, July 15, the ALD office wants Divisional nominations by July 1. Therefore, if you are interested, send me an email ASAP. Salman

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CPS coffee machine and "hotel" office space
by Habib, Salman 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

Hi Everyone, The ECP coffee machine is here and fully installed/operational -- be assured that validation exercises were conducted by qualified personnel. The machine is just across from my office (5135) and coffee is free to all CPS staff, postdocs, students, and CPS visitors (you do need to bring your own cups/mugs). Please ask Samantha how to use the machine. We'll get a mini-fridge for milk that'll sit next to the machine, but for now the milk (also provided by management) is in the 5th floor kitchen area refrigerator. So please do take a break when you feel like it and hang out with us on the 5th floor! Cheers Salman PS Space for CPS visitors and local collaborators can now be reserved by checking with Samantha in 5120 (shared CELS space meant for this purpose).

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REMINDER: Argonne Computing Coffee Hour Today in the Viz Lab from 2:00-3:00
by Taylor, Valerie E. 26 Jun '19

26 Jun '19

Hello, The weekly Argonne Computing Coffee Hours are going well with having presentations each week to facilitate everyone getting to know about each other’s computing activities to enable more collaborations. The coffee hours take place on Wednesdays, 2pm – 3pm in the Viz Lab on the 4th floor, 4312. If you have not given a talk or scheduled to give a future talk, we invite you to identify some dates that work for you to give a 5-minute presentation about your current and future activities via the following doodle polls for dates 7/10/2019 – 12/18/2019: https://doodle.com/poll/fsgw7428wx94cknm?utm_campaign=poll_created&utm_medi… The speaker for today is Joaquin Chung. The title of Joaquin’s talk is “Software-Defined Networking and Quantum Network Research at Argonne”. Janet -- Computing mailing list Computing(a)anl.gov https://lists.cels.anl.gov/mailman/listinfo/computing

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FW: TVL101 - July 17 @ 2 PM - CIBTvisas
by CPS Division Office 24 Jun '19

24 Jun '19

Good afternoon CPS, There will be a Global Travel Seminar on July 17th at 2pm. It is recommended that you attend one of the travel refresher classes as your schedule allows. The next session is of particular interest for individuals who must obtain visas for international travel. See instructions below for how to enroll. Thank you Samantha *************************************** Samantha L Tezak Executive Assistant, CPS Division Building 240, Desk 5.D.13 Argonne National Laboratory Tel: (630) 252-6250 E-mail: stezak(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]> **************************************** P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail From: <xm-travel-representative-bounces(a)lists.anl.gov> on behalf of Global Travel via xm-travel-representative <xm-travel-representative(a)lists.anl.gov> Reply-To: Global Travel <GlobalTravel(a)anl.gov> Date: Monday, June 24, 2019 at 12:01 PM To: XM Travel Representatives <xm-travel-representative(a)lists.anl.gov> Cc: Global Travel <GlobalTravel(a)anl.gov> Subject: TVL101 - July 17 @ 2 PM - CIBTvisas The Global Travel Office (GTO) will host a seminar on Wednesday, July 17th @ 2 PM in Bldg. 241, D172. John Marquez, Account Manager for CIBTvisas, will provide a general overview of services, including practical examples for obtaining a travel visa, passport, and other documents for travel anywhere in the world including popular destinations such as China, India, Russia, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. To enroll: • Open your training profile in the http://inside.anl.gov/tools/applications/tms and click the “Enroll in an Elective” button. The “Course Finder” window will appear. • Enter “TVL101” as the course you wish to enroll in. Highlight the chosen course, which will appear in a dropdown list, and click on it. The “Enroll/Unenroll” window will display. • Identify the course session that you wish to attend, and click the “Enroll” icon. Please share this message with anyone who may be interested in attending. Questions? E-mail globaltravel(a)anl.gov<mailto:[email protected]>

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Re: test
by White, Monica Orozco 20 Jun '19

20 Jun '19

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