Conference Schedule 

Principal Lecturer:

Lars B. Wahlbin, Cornell University

Ten Lectures on Superconvergence in Finite Element Methods. postscript , pdf , dvi

Other Speakers:

J.E. Akin, Rice University.

Superconvergent Patch Recovery of Second Derivatives. postscript , pdf , dvi

Clint Dawson, University of Texas at Austin.

Mixed and Discontinuous Galerkin Finite Element Methods for Advection-Diffusion Equations. postscript , pdf , dvi

Alfred H. Schatz, Cornell University.

Estimates for the Error at A Point with Applications to Superconvergence.

Junping Wang,in 2000, Colorado School of Mines.

A Remark on Superconvergence for Approximate Solutions of an Elliptic Problem by the Mixed Finite Element Method. postscript , pdf

Mary F. Wheeler, University of Texas at Austin.

Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for Flow and Transport Problems in Porous Media postscript

Dates:

May 22-26, 2000 (Monday 9:30am - Friday 2:30pm)

Location:

Texas Tech University Campus, Lubbock, TX.

Abstract/Content:

Convergent rate of the finite element solution (or its gradient) at certain points (or regions) may exceed the optimal global convergent rate of the approximation, with or without postprocessing. This phenomenon is called superconvergence. The lectures will provide an introduction to the main techniques of the field, and survey the major recent developments and open problems.

Support:

The National Science Foundation support will cover lodging, meals and transportation for about twenty-five participants. Lodging and some meals will be at on-campus facilities. Persons who wish to attend at their own expense or with the support of their institution are welcome.

Application:

The conference is directed to active researchers or those wishing to begin research in the general area of Finite Element Superconvergence. To apply, write or e-mail the organizers (see below) indicating your interest. Graduate Students and Postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to apply. You can fill out the application form electronically.

Deadline:

Review of applications and award of support will begin Wednseday, March 15, 2000.

Lubbock:

Texas Tech is one of Texas's major comprehensive state universities with about 25,000 students. Lubbock is a city of about 200,000 people, located on the High Plains of West Texas. The city has a modern airport served by four airlines, with forty flights daily. Lubbock is within driving distance of Carlsbad Caverns National Park (3 hours) , Palo Duro Canyon (2 hours) and Caprock Canyon (1.5 hours). May weather in Lubbock has typical afternoon highs around 80 with very low humidity, and pleasant evenings with lows in the 60s. For more information, see Texas Tech University and City of Lubbock.

Organizers:

Zhimin Zhang and Lawrence Schovanec.

Send Correspondence to:

        Superconvergence Conference
        Texas Tech University
        Department of Mathematics 
        Lubbock, Texas 79409-1042 
        Fax: (806) 742-1112
        Phone: (806) 742-2566