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From: Bruce Colletti on 21 Mar 2010 03:10
Mathematica SIG
(http://web.mac.com/hrbishop.pmsi/DCSIG.m/DCSIG.html)

MEETING

26 March 2010, 7:30 am

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
8301 Greensboro Drive
McLean VA
Southern Corner of Westpark Drive and Greensboro Drive
Agenda

1. Prepared Talks

Mathematica Applied to Bayesian Statistics, by Pramud Rawat

Abstract. I will briefly describe why a Bayesian approach is needed when
prior knowledge of probability distributions is imperfect (and thus must be
supplemented with data collection experiments). I will also describe the
special role of the beta distribution in predictive statistics that combine
prior and new knowledge. Drawing from business, engineering, and medicine,
examples will include mathematical derivations for students who aren't math
majors.


Constructing Equivalence Relations, by Bruce Colletti

Abstract. In this brief talk (not delivered last month), Bruce will
demonstrate how to use Combinatorica (a built-in package of Mathematica) to
build and display equivalence relations.

2. Mathematica Gems and Discoveries

- Sharing of Mathematica programming oddities
- Applications of Mathematica to some areas of science
- Something recently read and worth sharing

3. Mathematica Questions, Possible Approaches and Discussion

4. New Business

- Select next meeting presentation, time and place


Directions to 8301 Greensboro Drive, McLean VA (tall, boxy and white SAIC
Enterprise Building at south corner of Westpark Drive and Greensboro Drive):


>From the Beltway, go northwest on Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) and proceed past
Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road). Turn right onto Westpark Drive (Gosnell Road
in the other direction). Turn right at the next light onto Greensboro Drive
and then right into the parking lot. Visitor's Parking is adjacent to
Westpark Drive.

A SIG representative will meet you in the lobby.

Please arrive no later than 6:50AM if you wish to join us for a dutch-treat
breakfast, and no later than 7:20AM to attend the meeting only. The desk
officer will ask for a driver's license before issuing a visitor's badge.



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