New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge

STI Pre-evaluation

We would very much like to determine the following: what your current level of understanding for some of our core technical areas are, what level you would like to see them presented at during the STI, and your expectations for the two-week course.

We can tailor the classes to suit your needs by presenting the same classes at various levels of difficulties, etc.

Your current skill level:

Your level of experience using a web browser to perform research.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Using other Internet applications
For example, ssh or putty to access remote computers and ftp to remotely transfer files.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Creating a presentation using PowerPoint.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Using software to graphically display numeric data.
For example, using Excel to create a chart or graph.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Using agent based modeling packages
For example, understanding the use of NetLogo.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Using symbolic math packages like Mathematica or Matlab

None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Using technology?
For example, using projectors, setting up a computer, installing an Operating System, networking, wireless or installing software.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Writing a computer program in a structured language (e.g. C, C++, Java, Fortran)
For example, creating a program which would create a multiplication table.
None
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert

Competent skill level in:
(check all that apply)
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Linear Algebra (graphing functions, limits, derivatives, and applying differentiation to real-world problems, such as maximization and rates of change, vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, matrix operations, and diagonalization)
Calculus
Graph Theory
Statistics

Highly Qualified in:
(check all that apply)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Other


Please tell us your expectations for the course: what topics you would like to focus on, how fast you would like the pace to be, etc.




Your name


The subject area(s) you teach

     

For questions about the Supercomputing Challenge, a 501(c)3 organization, contact us at: consult @ challenge.nm.org