CodeCampNotX

Code Camp X Planning - POSTPONED!

BREAKING NEWS - POSTPONED

Due to the growing concerns over Covid-19 to potential travellers around the globe we have decided it is best to make the decision now to postpone the code camp. Besides the potential health risks, there are also the practical considerations that a number of participants have already had to cancel due to travel restrictions being imposed by their institutions and the fact that things are likely to get more restrictive in the next two weeks rather than less.

Needless to say we are very disappointed and sorry for the inconvenience. But we feel it is the wisest decision at this point. Thanks for your patience and understanding

Dates

The Tenth SasView Code Camp, Will be held at Caltech in Pasadena, CA (USA) from March 18 through 24^th 2020. The SasView community wishes to thank Professor Julia Kornfield for her generous support of this activity.

NOTE: We are planning a pre-Code Camp Orientation/'Bootcamp' on March 17^th to cover "everything but Python." This will start by covering the concepts and usage of collaborative development such as version control, and the implementation/usage with git/github, Continuous integration, slack etc through the variety of subprojects such as tutorial writing, the SasView youtube channel, the SasView website etc, down to the code structure and layout, the command line interface and finally the "rules of engagement" for SasView. Installation of tools (e.g. git) will be tackled as necessary here. The organization of the day is meant to allow developers with various levels of experience to come in at later points during the day with everyone new to SasView getting an overview of the code layout and particular rules being used in the SasView development at the end. We are hoping this separate time focused on training and orientation will make the workshop more productive and satisfying for all.

Travel and Accommodation

Getting to the location

Pasadena is part of the greater LA area, situated to the North, North-East of LA. The area is served by a number of airports but most will likely be coming through LAX. Besides renting a car for the stay (directions links to be added), Uber, regular taxis and shared ride vans are all available from LAX to Pasadena. (Does anyone have any more specific recommendations for cheapest, safest, quickest options please? )

NOTE: Pasadena is quite walkable and once on location, a car should not be necessary.

Hotel Suggestion

The primary hotel being used is the Howard Johnson in Pasadena located at 1599 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, 91106. Phone +1 (626) 808-4500.

NOTE: If you register for the free Wyndham Rewards program, or you use your AAA membership, you should get the discount. If you cannot for some reason get the discount please let one of the contacts below know and we will work to get you the discount.

Wifi

Eduroam is available on the Caltech campus as is a general visitor network. As necessary other options may be explored.

Food & Drink

The Caltech campus is well-supplied with eateries and places for coffee. Click here for a map.

Contact Information

• Until more details are finalized, Paul Butler ([email protected]) or Wojciech Potrzebowski

Participants (current list)

Participant	Affiliation	Arrival	Departure	Hotel	Notes
Paul Butler	NIST	March 15th	March 26th*	Howard Johnson	All booked *on redeye
Rachel Ford	Caltech			N/A
Wojtek Potrzebowski	ESS	Mar 16th	Mar 24rd	Howard Johnson
Steve King	ISIS	Mar 19th, 11:25	Mar 25th, 07:20	Howard Johnson (member rate $709 incl $92 taxes); returning to LAX on the 24th	All booked
Richard Heenan	ISIS	sorry not attending in person	will work remotely		bookings cancelled
Piotr Rozyczko	ESS	Mar 17th	Mar 24th	Howard Johnson
Mathieu Doucet	ORNL	Mar 17th	Mar 22nd	Howard Johnson	All booked
Miguel Gonzalez	ILL	Mar 18th	Mar 25th	Howard Johnson	All booked
Andrew Jackson	ESS	Mar 19th	Mar 25th+	Howard Johnson	Booked
Ryan Murphy	NIST	Mar 16th	Mar 25th	Howard Johnson	All booked
Karolina Mothander	Lund Uni	March 15th	March 25th	Howard Johnson	All booked
Nairiti Sinha	U. Delaware	March 17th*	March 21+	Howard Johnson	*arrive in time for orientation session +Take red eye Sat. night to give talk Sunday at ACS
Patrick Corona	UCSB	March 16th	March 21st	TBA	Booking soon
Sage Scheiwiller	UW	TBA	TBA		Arrangements not yet finalized
Graham Roberts	UConn	TBA	TBA		not yet finalized
Tyler Martin	NIST	TBA	TBA
Kevin Silmore	MIT	March 16th	March 21st	TBA	Booking soon

Agenda

Tuesday March 17 -- Tentative Location: Spalding 113

09:00 Arrival at Spalding 09:15 Introduction/Overview of SasView Project 10:10 More to come 12:15 Lunch 13:30 More to come 15:30 exercises 19:30 Dinner in Pasadena

CODE CAMP AGENDA/PLAN Coming soon

Meals

Lunch

Lunches will be taken in the cafeteria next door

Dinner

Dinner will mostly be ad hoc, and traditionally participants use the time for continued more informal discussions.

Tentative special events:

• Saturday evening March 21st - Dinner with hosts in Pasadena TBA
• Tuesday March 24th Lunch - PIZZA party (provided)