U.S. research institutes in the mathematical sciences : assessment and perspectives / Committee on U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council Staff, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on U.S. Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes.

Series:

Compass series (Washington, D.C.)

The compass series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematics--Research--United States--Evaluation.

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (41 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

US research institutes in the mathematical sciences

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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?

Contents:

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 COMMITTEE

2 Current U.S. Research Institutes in the Mathematical Sciences-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 SCIENCES

Evolution 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 FIELDS

Envisioning 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 Comments

Appendix 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).

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 25).

ISBN:

9786610185924

9780309184618

0309184614

9781280185922

1280185929

9780309593311

030959331X

9780585159591

0585159599

OCLC:

614620456