Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 - 7:30PM April at The Hollywood Hill Event Center, Hollywood
Thousands of scientists, researchers, and academics around the world need access to a supercomputer for advanced mathematical calculations on their projects. From determining the 3-dimensional shape of proteins in order to find cures to AIDS/HIV, Cancer and Alzheimer's, to launching a software system such as MalariaControl.net to determine optimal strategies for controlling the spread of Malaria, supercomputers are the key to unlocking the cures and tools for solving humanity's problems. But supercomputers are expensive and often not easily accessible. A new movement aims to change that. Distributed Computing, or as Matthew Blumberg now calls it - Volunteer Computing - enables millions of personal computers around the world to be networked into a virtual supercomputer. And it's free. All you need to do is download it as a screensaver. Join us for this exciting presentation on GridRepublic with founder Matthew Blumberg, featuring an introduction to distributed computing by the creator of the original software (BOINC) David Anderson, and a presentation on Rosetta@home - one of the top protein research projects using GridRepublic - with staff researcher Liz Kellogg.
$10 Cover. Complimentary Cocktails & Parking. Pre-order Meal with RSVP.
Sponsored by St. Supery Vineyards, Heineken, & Liquid Om Water.