Conference: Summer Geometry Initiative 2024

夏季几何计划（SGI）是一个旨在帮助几何处理领域的学生研究人员的密集夏季计划。几何处理地址算法，软件和理论相关的计算几何数据；该领域汇集了在一系列应用中使用3D模型所需的数学，计算机科学和工程专业知识。夏季计划为SGI研究员提供深入参与当前研究的机会，并与经验丰富的导师一起工作。今年，夏季项目领导还与该领域的主要会议“几何处理研讨会”密切合作。这将为学生提供更多与研究界接触的机会，包括与参加过过去几次研讨会的校友互动。这笔补助金将为大约13名学生提供津贴、旅费和注册支持，否则他们的资金有限，因此可能无法参加暑期学院或会议。选择的标准包括经济需求和扩大几何处理社区的规模和广度，特别注重为那些不太可能参与该领域的学生提供机会。夏季项目的前几届会议已经证明了对校友毕业工作和职业生涯的影响，而夏季项目的元素也将通过讲座系列和附带材料的教程更广泛地传播。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The Summer Geometry Initiative (SGI) is an intensive summer program aimed at helping student researchers in the field of geometry processing. Geometry processing addresses algorithms, software, and theory relevant to computing over geometric data; the fields brings together mathematics, computer science, and engineering expertise needed to work with 3D models in a range of applications. The summer program provides opportunities for SGI Fellows to engage deeply with current research and work with experienced mentors. This year, the summer program leadership is also working closely with the Symposium on Geometry Processing, a leading conference in the area. This will provide additional opportunities for students to engage with the research community, including interacting with alumni who have participated in past iterations of the workshop.This grant will support stipends, travel, and registration support for about 13 students who otherwise have limited funding and so might not be able to participate in the summer institute or the conference. Criteria for selection include financial need and growing the size and breadth of the geometry processing community, with a particular focus on providing opportunities for students who would not otherwise be likely to get involved in the field. Prior sessions of the summer program have had demonstrated impact on alumni's graduate work and careers, while elements of the summer program will also be made more widely available through a talk series and tutorials with accompanying materials.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.