Notes on Computational Science Lecture

Definition and Overview

Computational Science: Study focused on applying computing techniques and data management across various research disciplines.
Stony Brook University: Involved in multidisciplinary research with scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Collaboration: Faculty and students collaborate to share resources and ideas.
Research Applications: Use of computer clusters to simulate phenomena:
- Example: Simulating supernova explosions to understand stellar life and element creation.

Engaging students in existing computer codes to model astrophysical problems, e.g., supernovae.
Involvement in observational studies and literature review to guide simulations.

Use of computer clusters for data analysis in various fields:
- Predictive modeling of human society through social media data.
- Studying Antarctic penguin movements in response to climate change.

Fieldwork and Data Science: Combining traditional ecological methods with high-performance computing and satellite imagery.
Collaboration Goals: Fostering shared best practices and new research ideas.

Computational Neuroscience Journal Club: Weekly meetings with diverse participants from various departments.
Encourages a flow of new ideas through interdisciplinary interactions.

Student Association President: Organizes events to enhance communication among multidisciplinary members.
Incentives for Graduate Students:
- $500 writing award for first publication.
- $2,000 travel award for conference presentations.
- Junior researcher awards for significant research contributions.
- Teaching opportunities during summer camps and internships at various institutions.
REU Program: Offers undergraduates research experiences at Stony Brook.

Example of international collaboration: Working with a senior graduate student from China.
Importance of interdisciplinary interaction in computational science.

Encouragement to join the Institute for Advanced Computational Science at Stony Brook University.
Emphasis on entrepreneurial culture, career elevation, and intellectual curiosity.