Conference: Summer Geometry Initiative 2024

夏季几何倡议（SGI）是一个密集的夏季计划，旨在帮助学生研究人员在几何处理领域。 几何处理涉及与几何数据计算相关的算法，软件和理论;这些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。 暑期课程为SGI研究员提供了深入参与当前研究并与经验丰富的导师合作的机会。 今年，夏季计划的领导也与几何处理研讨会，在该地区的领先会议密切合作。 这将为学生提供更多的机会与研究社区互动，包括与参加过研讨会的校友互动。这笔赠款将为大约13名资金有限的学生提供助学金，旅行和注册支持，因此可能无法参加夏季研究所或会议。 选择的标准包括经济需求和几何处理社区的规模和广度的增长，特别注重为那些不太可能参与该领域的学生提供机会。 暑期项目的前几届会议已经证明了对校友的研究生工作和职业的影响，而暑期项目的元素也将通过系列讲座和附带材料的教程更广泛地提供。这个奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并被认为是值得通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估的支持。

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.