2006 CIG Magma Migration Workshop

CIG Workshop on Computational Magma Dynamics

Mantle melting and melt transport are fundamental processes that are essential for understanding the dynamics of plate boundaries as well as the geochemical evolution of the planet. Computationally, these problems are quite challenging and involve the addition of new physics and multiple temporal/spatial scales to mantle convection and tectonic deformation models. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss current progress and future goals for understanding and modeling magmatic processes in the Earth. In particular, we wanted to discuss opportunities for new software development afforded by CIG that would enable researchers to explore new science and better integrate theory with observations. The meeting was held from August 18-19, 2006, at the Morningside Campus of Columbia University.

REGISTRATION

List of Registered Participants

WORKSHOP LOCATION

The meeting was held at the Dept. of Applied Physics and Applied Math on the Morningside Campus of Columbia University in New York City.

• Registration and coffee: 200 Mudd
• Lectures and discussions: 633 Mudd

See Maps of Mudd Hall, Columbia and New York below.

AGENDA AND PROGRAM

The workshop consists of two days of short tutorials/presentations on critical aspects of magma dynamics and scientific computing followed by open discussion sessions for planning.

• Agenda and Schedule (PDF, revised 8/15/06)
• Wish-List Powerpoints - Participants were encouraged to bring a one-page slide that addresses two key questions
• Conference Dinner held on Friday, 8/18.
• E-mail Announcements regarding the workshop (CIG-Magma Mailing List archive)
   

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Laurent Montesi, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Marc Spiegelman, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

SUPPORT AND EXPENSES

Attendees make and pay for their own travel arrangements. This includes reserving and paying for a hotel room. CIG has negotiated a discount for a certain number of hotel rooms (described below). However, the discount is only available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A limited amount of support is available to attendees, issued as a reimbursement after the meeting concludes. Air travel must be via a US-based carrier in order to receive reimbursement.

LOGISTICS

ACCOMODATIONS

• Union Theological Seminary/Landmark Guest Rooms **
  3041 Broadway (at 121st St.)
  Phone: 212-280-1313 Fax: 280-1488
  Check-in: 2:00 PM, Check-out: 11:00 AM
  Rate: $135 (single) and $155 (double rooms, two twin or one full)
• Hotel Belleclaire ***
  250 West 77th Street
  New York, NY 10024
  Phone: 212-362-7700 Fax: 212-362-1004
  Reserved block of 12 rooms: half queen rooms/half rooms with two double beds
  (more rooms may become available)
  Rate: $189.00
• Hudson Hotel ****
  356 West 58th Street
  New York, New York 10019
  Phone: 800 697 1791 Fax: 212-554-6001
  Reserved block of 20 (Room block released: Aug. 1)
  Rate: $199.00 Please ask for "CIG Workshop" rate when calling.
• HI-New York Hostel ***1/2
  891 Amsterdam Ave.
  New York NY, 10025-4403
  Phone: 212-932-2300 Fax: 212-932-2574
  Check-in: 4:00 PM
  Rate: Start at $29/bed/night (4- to 12-bedded rms)
  reservation@hinewyork.org
  Youth hostel; area a bit rougher than rest of upper west side, but shouldn't be a problem.

TRAVEL TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK

• John F. Kennedy Airport
• John F. Kennedy Ground Transportation
• LaGuardia Airport
• LaGuardia Ground Transportation

MAPS

• New York, New York
• Columbia University
  • Annotated Columbia University Campus Map (PDF)
  • Mudd Building Map

NEW YORK DINING

• The Biased, Non-Comprehensive Guide to Restaurants on Upper West Side, Manhattan

WORKSHOP SPONSORS 

National Science Foundation (NSF)	Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics (CIG)