Here is a special invitation for homeschoolers for the 2007 - 08 New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge. Please share.
Just as our knowledge of physiology and advanced physical training techniques have moved the marathon from an elite event to one where thousands can participate, modern programming languages and educational insights have moved the New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge from an elite programming contest for a select few to a computational science experience open to all. Easy-to-learn languages like StarLogo TNG and Net Logo make it possible for middle and high school students with little or no previous programming experience to build meaningful computer models.
At the same time, just as more experienced marathon runners have more techniques to rely on at race time, more advanced students may use languages like Java, Python, Mathematica and MatLab in their projects - they can even use parallel computing techniques to build simulations which can take advantage of the powerful, multi-processor computers which are made available to Supercomputing Challenge participants at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Teachers and mentors guide students through a series of benchmark activities to facilitate success. So, just as the completion rate in a modern marathon is over 90%, participants in this year's New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge are likely to enjoy the rewards and satisfaction of the presenting their final projects in the spring.
We are making exciting changes to our mid school program and details will follow.
Please contact consult@challenge.nm.org with any questions. Please register today at http://challenge.nm.org!
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Celia Bedelia
Computer Fairy
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