NIST RSoXS Software Hackathon

Event Details

Date: September 3-6, 2024

Time: Starting at 1:00 PM on September 3, ending at 3:00 PM on September 6

Location: NIST Gaithersburg, Building 235, Room K04A

About the Hackathon

Join us for an exciting hackathon focused on advancing the capabilities of key software tools in the field of Resonant Soft X-ray Scattering (RSoXS). We'll be working with:

This event brings together researchers, developers, and enthusiasts to collaborate, innovate, and improve these essential tools for the scientific community. Click on the links above to access the GitHub repositories for each project.

Registration

NIST staff members can register through the internal system. We are excited to announce that a limited number of spaces are available for external contributors to attend this event. If you are interested in participating, please email peter.beaucage@nist.gov for more information about the event, registration details, and to coordinate site access.

Hybrid Participation

While in-person attendance is encouraged and vital to get the most out of the event, we will have hybrid options available for talks. If there is enough interest, we may also establish an all-hybrid working group. If you're interested in participating remotely, please email peter.beaucage@nist.gov to discuss hybrid attendance options.

Schedule

Date Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Afternoon (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Sept 3 Optional NCNR Tour (10:30 AM)
Event Setup
Welcome and Kickoff
Sept 4 Talks: Overview of PyHyperScattering and CyRSoXS Working Session: Enhancing PyHyperScattering Features
Sept 5 Talks: NIST RSoXS Simulation Suite Deep Dive Working Session: Improving CyRSoXS Performance
Sept 6 Talks: Integration Strategies and Future Directions Final Presentations and Closeout

Evening Gatherings

Join us for optional evening gatherings at local breweries and cideries. These are great opportunities for networking and casual discussions:

Exact times and any transportation arrangements will be announced closer to the event.

What to Bring

Participants should bring their own laptops with necessary development environments set up. We'll provide detailed instructions on required software and configurations closer to the event date.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please contact the event organizer:

Peter Beaucage
Email: peter.beaucage@nist.gov