Art And Practice Of Mathematics The Interviews At The Institute For Mathematical Sciences National University Of Singapore 2010 2020

Author : Yu Kiang Leong
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789811219603

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Art And Practice Of Mathematics, The: Interviews At The Institute For Mathematical Sciences, National University Of Singapore, 2010-2020 by Yu Kiang Leong Pdf

This book constitutes the second volume of interviews with prominent mathematicians and mathematical scientists who visited the Institute for Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore. First published in the Institute's newsletter Imprints during the period 2010-2020, they offer glimpses of an esoteric universe as viewed and experienced by some of the leading and creative practitioners of the craft of mathematics.The topics covered in this volume are wide-ranging, running from pure mathematics (logic, number theory, algebraic geometry) to applied mathematics (mathematical modeling, fluid dynamics) through probability and statistics, mathematical physics, theoretical computer science and financial mathematics. This eclectic mix of the abstract and the concrete should interest those who are enthralled by the mystique and power of mathematics, whether they are students, researchers or the non-specialists.By briefly tracing the paths traveled by the pioneers of different national backgrounds, the interviews attempt to put a cultural face to an intellectual endeavor that is often perceived as dry and austere by the uninitiated. They should also interest those who are intrigued by the influence of the environment on the creative spirit, and, in particular, those who are interested in the psychology and history of ideas.

Author : Yu Kiang Leong
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9811219583

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The Art and Practice of Mathematics by Yu Kiang Leong Pdf

The topics covered in this volume are wide-ranging, running from pure mathematics (logic, number theory, algebraic geometry) to applied mathematics (mathematical modeling, fluid dynamics) through probability and statistics, mathematical physics, theoretical computer science and financial mathematics. This eclectic mix of the abstract and the concrete should interest those who are enthralled by the mystique and power of mathematics, whether they are students, researchers or the non-specialists.

Author : Yu Kiang Leong
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789814317580

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Creative Minds, Charmed Lives by Yu Kiang Leong Pdf

This book features interviews of 38 eminent mathematicians and mathematical scientists who were invited to participate in the programs of the Institute for Mathematical Sciences, National University of Singapore. Originally published in its newsletter Imprints from 2003 to 2009, these interviews give a fascinating and insightful glimpse into the passion driving some of the most creative minds in modern research in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, economics and engineering. The reader is drawn into a panorama of the past and present development of some of the ideas that have revolutionized modern science and mathematics. This book should be relevant to those who are interested in the history and psychology of ideas. It should provide motivation, inspiration and guidance to students who aspire to do research and to beginning researchers who are looking for career niches. For those who wish to be broadly educated, it is informative without delving into excessive technical details and is, at the same time, thought provoking enough to arouse their curiosity to learn more about the world around them.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications,Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in 2025
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-13
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780309284578

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The Mathematical Sciences in 2025 by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications,Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in 2025 Pdf

The mathematical sciences are part of nearly all aspects of everyday life-the discipline has underpinned such beneficial modern capabilities as Internet search, medical imaging, computer animation, numerical weather predictions, and all types of digital communications. The Mathematical Sciences in 2025 examines the current state of the mathematical sciences and explores the changes needed for the discipline to be in a strong position and able to maximize its contribution to the nation in 2025. It finds the vitality of the discipline excellent and that it contributes in expanding ways to most areas of science and engineering, as well as to the nation as a whole, and recommends that training for future generations of mathematical scientists should be re-assessed in light of the increasingly cross-disciplinary nature of the mathematical sciences. In addition, because of the valuable interplay between ideas and people from all parts of the mathematical sciences, the report emphasizes that universities and the government need to continue to invest in the full spectrum of the mathematical sciences in order for the whole enterprise to continue to flourish long-term.

Author : Committee on U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999-06-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780309593311

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U.S. Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciences by Committee on U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes,Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Research Council Pdf

This report is the result of a fast-track study of U.S. mathematical sciences research institutes done in response to a request from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The task of the Committee on U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes was to address the following three questions: 1. What are the characteristic features of effective mathematical sciences research institutes in the ways that they further mathematical research in the United States, and are there ways that the current configuration can be improved? 2. What kinds of institutes should there be in the United States, and how many does the nation need? 3. How should U.S. mathematical sciences research institutes be configured (with regard to, for example, diversity of operating formats, distribution of mathematical fields, and interinstitute cooperation or coordination) in order to have the nation's mathematical research enterprise continue to be most productive and successful?

Author : Donald Albers,Gerald L. Alexanderson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-18
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781439865170

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Mathematical People by Donald Albers,Gerald L. Alexanderson Pdf

This unique collection contains extensive and in-depth interviews with mathematicians who have shaped the field of mathematics in the twentieth century. Collected by two mathematicians respected in the community for their skill in communicating mathematical topics to a broader audience, the book is also rich with photographs and includes an introdu

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications,Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in 2025
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-02
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780309254762

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Fueling Innovation and Discovery by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Board on Mathematical Sciences and Their Applications,Committee on the Mathematical Sciences in 2025 Pdf

The mathematical sciences are part of everyday life. Modern communication, transportation, science, engineering, technology, medicine, manufacturing, security, and finance all depend on the mathematical sciences. Fueling Innovation and Discovery describes recent advances in the mathematical sciences and advances enabled by mathematical sciences research. It is geared toward general readers who would like to know more about ongoing advances in the mathematical sciences and how these advances are changing our understanding of the world, creating new technologies, and transforming industries. Although the mathematical sciences are pervasive, they are often invoked without an explicit awareness of their presence. Prepared as part of the study on the Mathematical Sciences in 2025, a broad assessment of the current state of the mathematical sciences in the United States, Fueling Innovation and Discovery presents mathematical sciences advances in an engaging way. The report describes the contributions that mathematical sciences research has made to advance our understanding of the universe and the human genome. It also explores how the mathematical sciences are contributing to healthcare and national security, and the importance of mathematical knowledge and training to a range of industries, such as information technology and entertainment. Fueling Innovation and Discovery will be of use to policy makers, researchers, business leaders, students, and others interested in learning more about the deep connections between the mathematical sciences and every other aspect of the modern world. To function well in a technologically advanced society, every educated person should be familiar with multiple aspects of the mathematical sciences.

Author : National Academy of Sciences, United States. National Research Council. Committee on Support of Research in the Mathetical Sciences,National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Committee on Science and Public Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:784199371

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The Mathematical Sciences by National Academy of Sciences, United States. National Research Council. Committee on Support of Research in the Mathetical Sciences,National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Committee on Science and Public Policy Pdf

Author : Peter Borwein,Peter Liljedahl,Helen Zhai
Publisher : Mathematical Association of America
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0883855747

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Mathematicians on Creativity by Peter Borwein,Peter Liljedahl,Helen Zhai Pdf

In their own words, many of the world's foremost mathematicians discuss the art and practice of their work in this book, which shines a light on some of the issues of mathematical creativity. It is neither a philosophical treatise nor the presentation of experimental results, but a compilation of reflections from top-calibre working mathematicians. This approach highlights the creative aspects of the field, illustrates the dramatic variation by individual, and hopes to express the vibrancy of creative minds at work. Organised alphabetically, this book is meant for a general audience and is best read by browsing. It can be used as a supplementary text in mathematics history and mathematics education courses.

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Ad Hoc Committee on Resources for the Mathematical Sciences
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Federal aid to research
ISBN : UOM:39015040407721

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Renewing U.S. Mathematics by National Research Council (U.S.). Ad Hoc Committee on Resources for the Mathematical Sciences Pdf

Author : Donald J. Albers,Gerald L. Alexanderson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0691148295

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Fascinating Mathematical People by Donald J. Albers,Gerald L. Alexanderson Pdf

Fascinating Mathematical People is a collection of informal interviews and memoirs of sixteen prominent members of the mathematical community of the twentieth century, many still active. The candid portraits collected here demonstrate that while these men and women vary widely in terms of their backgrounds, life stories, and worldviews, they all share a deep and abiding sense of wonder about mathematics. Featured here--in their own words--are major research mathematicians whose cutting-edge discoveries have advanced the frontiers of the field, such as Lars Ahlfors, Mary Cartwright, Dusa McDuff, and Atle Selberg. Others are leading mathematicians who have also been highly influential as teachers and mentors, like Tom Apostol and Jean Taylor. Fern Hunt describes what it was like to be among the first black women to earn a PhD in mathematics. Harold Bacon made trips to Alcatraz to help a prisoner learn calculus. Thomas Banchoff, who first became interested in the fourth dimension while reading a Captain Marvel comic, relates his fascinating friendship with Salvador Dalí and their shared passion for art, mathematics, and the profound connection between the two. Other mathematical people found here are Leon Bankoff, who was also a Beverly Hills dentist; Arthur Benjamin, a part-time professional magician; and Joseph Gallian, a legendary mentor of future mathematicians, but also a world-renowned expert on the Beatles. This beautifully illustrated collection includes many photographs never before published, concise introductions by the editors to each person, and a foreword by Philip J. Davis.

Author : Henderika (Herie) de Vries,Chris Welch,O. Hatamleh
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889710973

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Creative Performance in Extreme Human Environments: Astronauts and Space by Henderika (Herie) de Vries,Chris Welch,O. Hatamleh Pdf

Author : National Academy of Sciences - Division of Mathematics Committee on Support of Research in Mathematical Sciences
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0309016827

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Mathematical Sciences by National Academy of Sciences - Division of Mathematics Committee on Support of Research in Mathematical Sciences Pdf

Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231002335

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Cracking the code by UNESCO Pdf

This report aims to 'crack the code' by deciphering the factors that hinder and facilitate girls' and women's participation, achievement and continuation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and, in particular, what the education sector can do to promote girls' and women's interest in and engagement with STEM education and ultimately STEM careers.

Author : Stephen H. Davis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521650801

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Theory of Solidification by Stephen H. Davis Pdf

The processes of freezing and melting were present at the beginnings of the Earth and continue to dominate the natural and industrial worlds. The solidification of a liquid or the melting of a solid involves a complex interplay of many physical effects. This book systematically presents the field of continuum solidification theory based on instability phenomena. An understanding of the physics is developed by using examples of increasing complexity with the object of creating a deep physical insight applicable to more complex problems. Applied mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and materials scientists will all find this volume of interest.