The British Computer Society Parallel Processing Specialist Group (BCS PPSG) ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Bulk Data Types for Architecture Independence ** ____________________________________________________________ A One Day Open Meeting with Invited Papers Friday May 20 1994, Institute of Education, London, UK Invited Speakers: David Skillicorn, Queen's University, Canada Murray Cole, Edinburgh University Grant Malcolm, PRG, Oxford University Richard Miller, PRG, Oxford University Stewart Reddaway, Cambridge Parallel Processing A key factor in the growth of parallel computing is the availability of portable software. An attractive approach to portability lies in the provision of high-level programming constructs over bulk data, and their mapping to parallel architectures under the guidance of an appropriate cost calculus. Bulk operations have been in use since their introduction in APL, but have been understood much better recently. Bird-Meertens theory describes the operations of greatest interest for composed data types and provides a wealth of mathematical laws which can be used to transform and map algorithms for specific parallel architectures. Data types to which this approach has been applied include arrays, relations, lists, and trees. Speakers will describe this strategy for parallel software development, explain the underlying mathematics (at an accessible level), and illustrate the approach. The PPSG, founded in 1986, exists to foster development of parallel architectures, languages and applications and to disseminate information on parallel processing. Membership is completely open; you do not have to be a member of the British Computer Society. For further information about the group contact either of the following: Chair: Mr A Gupta Membership Secretary: Dr N Tucker Philips Research Labs Paradis Consultants Cross Oak Lane East Berriow Redhill Berriow Bridge Surrey North Hill UK nr. Launceston RH1 5HA Cornwall PL15 7NL, UK gupta@prl.philips.co.uk paradis@cix.compulink.co.uk *************************************************************** * Please share this information and display this announcement * *************************************************************** The British Computer Society Parallel Processing Specialist Group Booking Form/Invoice BCS VAT No. : 440-3490-76 Please reserve a place at the Conference on Bulk Data Types for Architecture Independence, London, May 20 1994, for the individual(s) named below. Name of delegate BCS membership no. Fee VAT Total (if applicable) ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Cheques, in pounds sterling, should be made payable to "BCS Parallel Processing Specialist Group". Unfortunately credit card bookings cannot be accepted. The delegate fees (including lunch and refreshments), in pounds sterling, are : Members of both PPSG & BCS: 55 + 9.62 VAT = 64.62 PPSG or BCS members: 70 + 12.25 VAT = 82.25 Non members: 90 + 15.75 VAT = 105.75 Full-time students: 25 + 4.37 VAT = 29.37 (Students should provide a letter of endorsement from their supervisor that also clearly details their institution) Contact Address: ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Email address: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________ Day time telephone: _________________ Places are limited so please return this form as soon as possible to : Mrs C. Cunningham BCS PPSG 2 Mildenhall Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3AT, UK (Phone +44 (0) 734 665570) .......................................................................