Computation and Data Initiative

The TAP Computation and Data Initiative (CDI) brings together computation and data scientists with astrophysicists to push the forefront of and accelerate discovery in theoretical astrophysics.  The Initiative provides a platform for researchers from different disciplines to collaborate, share resources, develop new methods, and apply them to important problems.  It also trains students to become the new generation of “computation native” scientists.  Key projects supported by the CDI include uncovering the detailed plasma physics around black holes and testing Einstein’s general theory of relativity by general relativistic simulations and the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), as well as understanding AGN variability and feedback through cosmological simulations and the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).

TAP Computation and Data Lecture

George Wong, Institute for Advanced Study

The Computation and Data Initiative will host George Wong April 15-26, 2024 . See visitor schedule for meetings and visit details, or contact the host CK Chan.

Please join George’s TAP Lecture. Details below:

Title: The Next Generation of Horizon-Scale Black Hole Accretion Science

Date: Monday, April 15, 3:00-4:00pm, Steward Observatory, Room N505

Join the TAP mailing list to receive future talk updates and announcements.

 

New for Spring 2024 - "Deep Learning for Astronomy" Hackathons

This is a weekly series focused on introductory concepts and hands-on practice problems. Each session will include a short presentation and “hacks” using Google Colab, plus time for Q&A. Everyone is welcome to join, especially those new to deep learning. A session overview and resource summary is available here.

Join the CDI Initiative listserv to receive future announcements and updates. Visit the TAP YouTube Channel for recordings of past sessions.

Next session: TBA August 2024

Weekly Hackathons:

Day/time: Friday, 2-4pm (MST Arizona)

Location: Education, Room 211

Zoom Meeting ID: 862 5436 0793, Passcode: steward

 

For more information, contact hackathon organizers.

This is a weekly series focused on introductory concepts and hands-on practice problems. Each session will include a short presentation and “hacks” using Google Colab, plus time for Q&A. Everyone is welcome to join, especially those new to deep learning. A session overview and resource summary is available here.

Join the CDI Initiative listserv to receive future announcements and updates. Visit the TAP YouTube Channel for recordings of past sessions.

Next session: Friday, March 1, 2:oopm. This will be a discussion on galaxy data classification

results
and planning the hackathon competition

Weekly Hackathons:

Day/time: Friday, 2-4pm (MST Arizona)

Location: Education, Room 211

Zoom Meeting ID: 862 5436 0793, Passcode: steward

 

For more information, contact hackathon organizers.

L I S T S E R V

Join us in this journey of discovery and be part of shaping the future of astrophysics. Computational and Data Initiative Listserv

M O V I E S

Full resolution movies.   Low-resolution movies.

If a movie cannot be accessed, then you may use this link.

W E E K L Y  M E E T I N G S

Please contact CK Chan, the Initiative Lead to join the next meeting.