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The American Mathematical Society (AMS), the Institute of Mathematical
Statistics (IMS), and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
(SIAM) have jointly sponsored Summer Research Conferences for twenty years.
These conferences have played a vital role in disseminating the latest
research to more than 9,000 mathematicians whose research interests span
the breadth of the mathematical sciences.
These conferences have proven to be extremely useful to different groups
for the exchange of ideas, results, and techniques. The opportunity to
meet new people and talk directly with them creates important synergies
among the groups. The Summer Research Conferences are also valuable to
junior and senior researchers. The juniors have the chance to meet more
established mathematicians and let their research be known and more importantly
start a collaboration. The seniors have the chance to interact with their
peers, learn new directions opened in other fields, and keep their research
up to date.
Each year the sponsoring societies invite proposals from mathematicians,
either singly or in groups. The conferences emulate the scientific structure
of those held at Oberwolfach, although this structure is flexible. The
proposals to be selected will represent diverse areas of mathematical
activity, with emphasis on areas currently active. Conferences typically
run for one week with forty-five to sixty participants. Conferences of
longer duration are possible.
We are pleased to announce that the 2007 conferences will be partially
funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. We will not
request funding after 2007. We appreciate the support of the mathematicians
who have prepared and reviewed proposals, and all those who have organized
and attended these conferences.
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