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: 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.
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
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.