Ph.D. Forum at the International Conference on Parallel Processing (ICPP)

现在已经是第47个年头了，国际并行处理会议(ICPP)是并行处理领域持续时间最长的会议之一，对于博士生来说，这是一个与并行计算社区建立联系并向其学习的有益活动。ICPP的博士论坛通过创造丰富的教育和学习经验来促进科学的进步，正如NSF的使命所述，博士研究生(I)与与会者介绍和讨论他们在并行计算方面的研究，(Ii)通过参加技术会议扩大他们对并行计算的理解，(Iii)与新同事一起探索潜在的研究项目，以及(Iv)接受该领域领导人的指导。通过协助培训、发展和指导下一代并行计算研究人员，ICPP博士论坛正在为NSF促进科学进步、支持教育和多样性以及更广泛地造福社会的使命做出贡献。该奖项将支持最多24名符合条件的美国院校学生参加ICPP 2018年的学生项目并组织博士论坛。ICPP的博士论坛有两个主要目标。首先，它为博士生提供了在建设性和支持性的环境中讨论他们的研究工作的智力机会，在这个环境中，提出和辩论了领先的并行计算主题。其次，它提供指导资源，帮助研究生组织他们的学术研究工作，并为他们未来的职业生涯做计划。博士论坛使研究生有可能(I)在海报会议期间展示他们的研究，(Ii)在博士导师午餐会上做2-3分钟的介绍，(Iii)参加一个特别的并行计算职业会议，(Iv)在会议期间与指定的教员和行业导师见面和互动，以及(V)向其他ICPP参与者分发他们的研究材料(海报、摘要)和简历。博士论坛奖表彰最佳海报、最佳介绍和最佳参与度。一个相关的目标是为今后几年ICPP继续举办博士论坛奠定基础。为此，博士生提供他们在ICPP的经验反馈和对博士论坛改进的想法。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

Now in its 47th year, the International Conference on Parallel Processing (ICPP) is one of the longest continuously running conferences in parallel processing, and it is a rewarding event for Ph.D. graduate students to connect with and learn from the parallel computing community. The Ph.D. Forum at ICPP promotes the progress of science as stated by NSF's mission by creating a rich educational and learning experience where Ph.D. graduate students (i) present and discuss their research in parallel computing with conference attendees, (ii) expand their understanding of the parallel computing by attending technical sessions, (iii) explore potential research projects with new colleagues, and (iv) receive guidance from leaders in the field. By assisting in the training, development, and mentorship of the next-generation of parallel computing researchers, the ICPP Ph.D. Forum is contributing to the NSF's mission for advancements in science, support for education and diversity, and broader benefits to society. This award will support the travel of up to 24 eligible students from US-based institutions to participate in the student program at ICPP 2018 and to organize a PhD Forum. There are two main objectives of the Ph.D. Forum at ICPP. First, it provides Ph.D. students with intellectual opportunities to discuss their research work in a constructive and supportive environment where leading parallel computing topics are presented and debated. Second, it provides mentoring resources to help graduate students organize their academic research work and plan for their future careers. The Ph.D. Forum makes it possible for graduate students to (i) present their research during the poster session, (ii) give a 2-3 minute introduction during a Ph.D. mentor luncheon, (iii) attend a special parallel computing career session, (iv) meet and interact with designated faculty and industry mentors during the conference, and (v) distribute their research materials (poster, abstract) and CV to other ICPP participants. A Ph.D. Forum award acknowledges best overall poster, introduction, and participation. An associated objective is to lay the groundwork for continuation of the Ph.D. Forum in future years of ICPP. For this purpose, Ph.D. students provide feedback on their experience at ICPP and thoughts for improvements in the Ph.D. Forum.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.