Derivative-Free Hybrid Optimization Methods for Solving Simulation-Based Problems in Hydrology October 6 to October 10, 2008 American Institute of Mathematics, Palo Alto, CA Organizers: Owen Eslinger, Kathleen Fowler, and Genetha Gray Description: This workshop, sponsored by AIM and the NSF, will bring together researchers with expertise in simulation-based optimization, sampling techniques, optimization using surrogates, and hydrology, to tackle complex issues that arise in water resources management applications. Deadline: June 6, 2008 Details: http://aimath.org/ARCC/workshops/hydrology.html