Scientific computing on the bayou

Louisiana State University’s Center for Computation & Technology, or CCT, and Tulane University’s Center for Computational Science are set to sponsor an event to highlight scientific computing in the great state of Louisiana in early February.

The event, called Scientific Computing Around Louisiana (SCALA) will be held on the LSU campus Feb. 5 and 6.

SCALA  is an inaugural meeting to highlight cutting-edge topics in scientific computing, showcase research in this area that is taking place in Louisiana, and to promote collaborations across the state.

…SCALA will feature invited presenters, talks and contributed posters. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, and run through late afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Registration is free. Learn more at www.cct.lsu.edu/scala2010.