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Mathematics Meets Biology
Mathematics
Meets Biology: Epidemics, Data Fitting, and ChaosAzmy Ackleh, Sophia JangMay 26 - 29, 2004
May 25 - 28, 2005
University of Louisiana at
Lafayette Lafayette, LACo-sponsored by the Statistical and Applied Mathematical
Sciences Institute (SAMSI)
Mathematical biology is
a fascinating and fast growing area of
mathematics. It is an active research area of great potential using the
power of mathematics to study challenging biological problems. Students
can find many applications of mathematics in biology accessible even
with familiarity only with calculus. The workshop provides great
opportunities for the participants to learn more about mathematical
biology. A boat trip to the Louisiana swamps will allow participants
learn about plant and animal invasive species and experience the beauty
and adventure of mathematical biology.
The workshop is designed to intrigue and introduce college mathematics
teachers to the world of mathematical biology. There is no technical
background needed. However, a familiarity with difference and
differential equations will make your workshop experience more
productive and memorable. The primary goal of the workshop is to allow
the participants to engage in academic activities in the area of
mathematical biology, including teaching an undergraduate course and
pursuing and directing student research. Each day of the workshop
consists of a morning and an afternoon session. Lecturers will be given
primarily on the first and the third day of the workshop. The
second day is comprised of a problem session in the morning and an
exciting outdoor activity in the afternoon. During the last day, the
participants will explore interesting research projects with the aid of
computers. For more information, please visit the workshop webpage at
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