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 * Huggins Science Hall, Rooms 143 and 147 (entrance from the building lobby)
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 May 2-6, 2011. '''''NOTE THE NEW DATES!'''''  May 2-6, 2011. '''''PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATES!'''''

 * May 2-3: Introduction to Sage
 * May 4-6: Open Developers' Meeting

Participants are encouraged to come for either or both segments of the workshop. Those attending the Developers' Meeting are encouraged to have something in mind which they would like to implement in Sage; we will also have some projects available for students to work on.
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 * [[http://www.math.rutgers.edu/~asbuch/|Anders Buch]] ''(to be confirmed)''  * [[http://www.math.rutgers.edu/~asbuch/|Anders Buch]]
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== Attendees ==

 * [[http://buzzard.ups.edu|Rob Beezer]], U of Puget Sound
 * Carolina Benedetti, York University
 * Chris Berg, Fields Institute
 * Andre Gagarin, Acadia University
 * [[http://jordi.inversethought.com|Jordi Gutiérrez Hermoso]]
 * Jeff Hooper, Acadia Univeristy
 * John Irving, St. Mary's University
 * Josh Koncovy, UNB
 * Neil McKay, Dalhousie University
 * Alejandro Morales, MIT
 * Travis Scrimshaw, UC Davis
 * Robert Smith
 * Christian Stump, UQAM
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== Concurrent Activities ==

The seventh annual [[http://eccc2011.acadiau.ca|East Coast Combinatorics Conference]] is being held at Acadia May 4-6.
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Within walking distance of Acadia University, there are a number of bed and breakfasts. There are some hotel options within a short driving distance, as well. Here are some listings from [[http://www.staynovascotia.ca/wolfville_54.php|Stay Nova Scotia]] and [[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g154969-Wolfville_Nova_Scotia-Hotels.html|tripadvisor.com]]. Note: Acadia's Convocation is Sunday and Monday, May 15 and 16, thus most nearby rooms will be booked beginning the evening of Saturday, May 14. Within walking distance of Acadia University, there are a number of bed and breakfasts. There are some hotel options within a short driving distance, as well. Here are some listings from [[http://www.staynovascotia.ca/wolfville_54.php|Stay Nova Scotia]] and [[http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g154969-Wolfville_Nova_Scotia-Hotels.html|tripadvisor.com]]. You can also call Check-Ins Nova Scotia at 1-800-565-0000.
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Lodging in dorm rooms at Acadia University will also be available. Please check back later for more information. The closest Bed & Breakfast options (all within a five minute walk) include:
 * Victoria's Historic Inn
 * Tattingstone Inn
 * Gingerbread House B&B
 * Harwood House B&B
however, the price of a room generally increases with proximity to the university.

Unfortunately, dorm rooms at Acadia University will not be available for the week of the workshop.
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Funding has been provided by AARMS, Acadia University, and the University of New Brunswick. Funding has been provided by AARMS, the Fields Institute, Acadia University, and the University of New Brunswick.

Sage Days 30

Topics

  • Combinatorics (Schubert calculus, cluster algebras)
  • Number theory (integer vectors, multidimensional digit representations)

Location

  • Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Huggins Science Hall, Rooms 143 and 147 (entrance from the building lobby)

Dates

  • May 2-6, 2011. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATES!

  • May 2-3: Introduction to Sage
  • May 4-6: Open Developers' Meeting

Participants are encouraged to come for either or both segments of the workshop. Those attending the Developers' Meeting are encouraged to have something in mind which they would like to implement in Sage; we will also have some projects available for students to work on.

Invited Speakers

Attendees

  • Rob Beezer, U of Puget Sound

  • Carolina Benedetti, York University
  • Chris Berg, Fields Institute
  • Andre Gagarin, Acadia University
  • Jordi Gutiérrez Hermoso

  • Jeff Hooper, Acadia Univeristy
  • John Irving, St. Mary's University
  • Josh Koncovy, UNB
  • Neil McKay, Dalhousie University

  • Alejandro Morales, MIT
  • Travis Scrimshaw, UC Davis
  • Robert Smith
  • Christian Stump, UQAM

Registration

To register, please contact Eva Curry <[email protected]>

Concurrent Activities

The seventh annual East Coast Combinatorics Conference is being held at Acadia May 4-6.

Travel Information

The nearest airport is Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which is approximately an hour's drive from the town of Wolfville and Acadia University. Please contact Eva Curry <[email protected]> to coordinate ride sharing between the airport and Wolfville.

Additional travel information (courtesy of last summer's CNTA XI conference), including bus, taxi, rail, and driving directions.

Lodging in Wolfville

Within walking distance of Acadia University, there are a number of bed and breakfasts. There are some hotel options within a short driving distance, as well. Here are some listings from Stay Nova Scotia and tripadvisor.com. You can also call Check-Ins Nova Scotia at 1-800-565-0000.

The closest Bed & Breakfast options (all within a five minute walk) include:

  • Victoria's Historic Inn
  • Tattingstone Inn
  • Gingerbread House B&B

  • Harwood House B&B

however, the price of a room generally increases with proximity to the university.

Unfortunately, dorm rooms at Acadia University will not be available for the week of the workshop.

Organizers

Funding

Funding has been provided by AARMS, the Fields Institute, Acadia University, and the University of New Brunswick.

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