U.S. Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciences : Assessment and Perspectives.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Staff, National Research Council
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academies Press, 1999.
Temas:
Mathematics > Research > United States > Evaluation.
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • U.S. Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciences
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • 1 Perspective on and Approach to Characterizing Institutes' Roles in the Mathematical Sciences
  • A BRIEF HISTORICAL VIEW OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTES
  • Initial Mathematical Research Institutes
  • Institutes Based on the IAS Model
  • Mathematical Sciences in Other Institutes and Research Centers
  • Conference Centers
  • Worldwide Growth After Mid-Century
  • Recent Trends
  • A ROUGH CLASSIFICATION OF EXISTING MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTES
  • BRIEF SUMMARY OF INPUT TO THE COMMITTEE2 Current U.S. Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciencesâ€?Impact and Continuing Need
  • IMPACT OF EXISTING U.S. RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  • Impact on Research
  • Impact on Mathematical Quality and Culture
  • Vitality of the U.S. Mathematical Enterprise
  • Benefits to Mathematical Education and Other Areas
  • THE CONTINUING VALUE OF BROADLY BASED RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  • 3 New Challenges and Two New Types of Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciences
  • EVOLUTION IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCESEvolution of Science and Technology: Increasing Need for Mathematical Applications
  • Effects of Technology Development on Research in the Mathematical Sciences
  • Growth and Change in the U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Community
  • HOW TO ADDRESS NEW CHALLENGES
  • New Requirements
  • Need for Focused Exploration of Topics That Are Becoming Mathematical
  • Need for an Infrastructure for Mathematical Sciences Experimentation and for Sharing of Tools
  • A Proposal for Two New Types of Institutes
  • RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES IN EMERGING FIELDSEnvisioning an Emerging-Field Mathematical Research Institute
  • Illustration of a Potential Emerging-Field Mathematical Institute
  • Recommendation: Start a Process to Establish Emerging-Field Institutes
  • RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR EXPERIMENTAL MATHEMATICS AND ELECTRONIC TOOLS IN THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  • Envisioning an Institute for Experimental Mathematics and Electronic Tools in the Mathematical Sciences
  • Recommendation: Establish a Research Institute for Experimental Mathematics and Electronic Tools in ...
  • 4 Recap and Closing CommentsAppendix Description of Input from the Mathematical Sciences Community
  • COMMENTS FROM INDUSTRY RESPONDENTS (12)
  • COMMENTS FROM GOVERNMENT RESPONDENTS (5)
  • COMMENTS FROM ACADEMIC RESPONDENTS (61)
  • COMMENTS FROM APPLIED (13) AND CORE (32) MATHEMATICS RESPONDENTS
  • COMMENTS FROM STATISTICAL SCIENCES RESPONDENTS (12)

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