In this issue:
ASTRO News: Program Opens with Big Bang – page 1
OPT News: Optimization Opening Workshop Highlights Significance in Industry – page 2
IMSM 2016 Prepares Graduate Students for ’Real World’ Research- page 3
SAMSI Blog Post: Teamwork & Collegiality Key to Success of SAMSI-SAVI Workshop – page 3
SAMSI Deputy Director Speaks at UNC-G Helen Barton Lecture Series – page 4
Welcome to SAMSI: 2016-2017 Postdoctoral Fellows – page 5
Photo Montage: The SAMSI Experience – page 5
2015-2016 Academic Visitors for SAMSI Research Programs – page 6
SAMSI Releases NEW Programs for 2017-2018 – page 6
Upcoming Workshops in OPT and ASTRO – page 7
SAMSI Spotlight: SAMSI Undergraduate Workshop Inspires Student Growth – page 8
SAMSI Directorate, Staff and Contact Information – page 8
Work and Research Opportunities at SAMSI – page 9
SAMSI 90-Day Calendar of Events – page 10