Joint ISTI/IAS Cluster and Network Management Summer School

• 2009 Summer School Flyer
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• Photos From the 2007 Cluster and Network Management Summer School
• Photos From the 2008 Cluster and Network Management Summer School

Purpose

The summer school will serve to bring in prospective entry level Computer/Cluster/Network Systems managers to fill the laboratory needs in this area. The goal is that a few top students will be chosen from this program to intern at the lab in systems/network management positions in Lab oranizations such as High Performance Computing; Computing, Telecommunications, and Networking; and others.

Description

The Information Science and Technology Institutes (ISTI) and the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) are soliciting undergraduate student applicants for their Summer Institute. During the eight-week Institute, employed students will receive technical training/lectures, professional development seminars, and laboratory experience with LANL staff an experienced university instructor. A hands-on computer system laboratory/ machine room fully populated with unassembled computer nodes, networking equipment, and assorted equipment, cables, and supplies will be provided. Additionally, practical skill development in setting up, configuring, administering, testing, monitoring, and scheduling will be emphasized and facilitated. Technical breadth will be developed via exposure to a variety of key topics, technologies, and problems of interest through participation in tutorials, seminars, and facility tours prepared by the university instructor, LANL mentors, computer professionals, and scientists. During the Institute, students will work in small project teams and will present their work in a technical forum.

Students

This highly-selective program is designed for 12 third year (i.e., Junior) undergraduate students from NM (IAS) schools, although in some cases, Senior applicants may be considered. Attempts will be made to identify high quality students from diverse backgrounds. Acceptance into the program will be based on academic record (3.0/4.0 GPA minimum), interest and goal statement, and letter of recommendation. As a general guideline, students should have sufficient academic achievement to make them eligible graduate school candidates upon completion of their undergraduate program. CS and EE/CE students from UNM, NMSU, and NM Tech are encouraged to apply. This program is limited to US citizens. Salaries will range from approximately $15-19/hr, depending upon academic standing. Travel reimbursement is also provided to and from Los Alamos for students who qualify for this benefit.

Duration and Location

The school program will last 8 weeks from mid June to mid August, 2009. The summer school will be held at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM at the National Security Education Center (NSEC).

Faculty

Dr. Andree Jacobson, Senior Lecture from the University of New Mexico Computer Science Department will be conducting the lectures as well as many other guest lecturers from the LANL staff.