From Olivier.Lafleur at USherbrooke.ca Wed Jan 9 09:10:17 2008 From: Olivier.Lafleur at USherbrooke.ca (Olivier Lafleur) Date: Wed Jan 9 09:17:05 2008 Subject: [grad-students] Trans.: [cmath] IPSW and GIMMC Message-ID: <1199887817.4784d5c9e205e@www.usherbrooke.ca> Dear Canadian Mathematical Community: We would like to draw your attention to the PIMS Industrial Problem Solving Workshop being held June 9-20, 2008 University of Regina It is an excellent opportunity for graduate students and post-docs to be exposed to and learn how to approach industrial problems. There is a one-week training workshop followed by a one-week workshop of problems brought to us by companies and organizations. Students in applied mathematics, pure mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, financial mathematics, etc. can benefit greatly from the two workshops. For much more detailed information, please go to the workshop website http://www.pims.math.ca/ipsw <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Dr. Shaun Fallat Dept. Mathematics and Statistics University of Regina Regina, SK CANADA S4S 0A2 (306) 585-4107 (office) (306) 585-4020 (fax) sfallat@math.uregina.ca http://www.math.uregina.ca/~sfallat <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ----- Fin du message transf?r? ----- From Olivier.Lafleur at USherbrooke.ca Tue Jan 15 15:11:09 2008 From: Olivier.Lafleur at USherbrooke.ca (Olivier Lafleur) Date: Tue Jan 15 15:11:59 2008 Subject: [grad-students] Bimonthly Canadian Noncommutative Geometry workshop, February Message-ID: <1200427869.478d135d739b6@www.usherbrooke.ca> This bimonthly workshop aims to cover new developments in Noncommutative Geometry, and each workshop features a keynote address by one of the top people in the field. The general theme for the first year is index theory. The second lecture will be given by Nigel Higson, 10:30am, on Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the Fields Institute in Toronto, Canada. Please forward this announcement to any graduate students or colleagues who might be interested. The third lecture, by John Phillips, is tentatively scheduled for April 5, 2008, at the Fields Institute. The title and abstract for the forthcoming meeting are: Title: K-Homology, Assembly and Rigidity Theorems for Relative Eta-Invariants I shall describe a connection between K-homology theory and relative eta invariants, specifically a connection between the analytic surgery exact sequence, which is a long exact sequence into which Kasparov's assembly map fits, and rigidity theorems for relative eta invariants, such as for example the rationality of relative eta invariants on positive scalar curvature spin manifolds. A key part of the connection is the construction of a "relative trace map" on the fiber of the assembly map. The construction may be carried out either analytically or geometrically; I shall attempt to describe both approaches. This is joint work with John Roe. Support for graduate students is available, please enquire, ncgworkshop@unb.ca. Masoud Khalkhali Dan Kucerovsky Bahram Rangipour This workshop is associated with the Center for Noncommutative Geometry and Topology at the University of New Brunswick, www.math.unb.ca/~dan/copal/Centre_main.htm, and with the NCG group at UWO. We thank the Fields Instutute for financial support. From mli at math.ualberta.ca Wed Feb 20 12:23:30 2008 From: mli at math.ualberta.ca (Dr. Michael Y. Li) Date: Thu Feb 21 08:17:26 2008 Subject: [grad-students] 2008 Summer School on Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases, Universty of Alberta Message-ID: 2008 Summer School on Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases May 1 - 11, 2008 University of Alberta Organized by the NCE-MITACS team on mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, the summer school is aimed to provide effective training for collaborative research in infectious diseases based on mathematical modeling and qualitative analysis. The goal is to educate mathematics and statistics students how to address issues of great importance in disease control and prevention, and to educate public health students and researchers why and how mathematical and statistical techniques and tools are useful. It is our hope that the summer school will prepare students who might wish to work as modelers in a public health environment, and to help public health researchers and mathematical modelers to learn a language in which they can communicate with one another. The scientific program of the summer school consists of a variety of formats: 1. Short Courses. These are two 1.5-hour lectures on the following subjects: o Mathematical basics o Statistical methods for data analysis o Basic epidemiology for infectious diseases o Deterministic models o Stochastic models o Network models 2. Case Studies. These are 1.5-hour lectures that focus on modeling analysis of specific diseases including o Pandemic influenza o West-Nile virus o HIV/AIDS o Tuberculosis 3. Public Lectures. These are lectures given by distinguished scientists and mathematical modelers on broader issues related to mathematical modeling and public health. 4. Group projects. Participants will be working in groups on assigned research projects. Group projects are an essential part of the summer school. They are designed to provide participants with hands-on research experience by applying the knowledge they have learned and working in a collaborative environment. To participate, please visit the summer school website at: http://www.math.ualberta.ca/~irl/summer_school.html and register using the online registration form. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. A limited number of scholarships are available to graduate student participants to partially offset their travel expenses. For more information, please contact the local organizers: Dr. Michael Li (mli@math.ualberta.ca) and Dr. Sabrina Plitt (S.Plitt@provlab.ab.ca). -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Michael Y. 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URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/grad-students/attachments/20080220/76035d9c/attachment.htm From abonato at rogers.com Wed Apr 2 05:51:17 2008 From: abonato at rogers.com (ANTHONY BONATO) Date: Wed Apr 2 08:36:02 2008 Subject: [grad-students] Book announcement Message-ID: <256208.32137.qm@web88101.mail.re2.yahoo.com> A Course on the Web Graph Anthony Bonato, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada Website: http://info.wlu.ca/~wwwmath/faculty/bonato/webgraph.html AMS Graduate Studies in Mathematics 2008; 184 pp; hardcover Volume: 89 ISBN-10: 0-8218-4467-9 ISBN-13: 978-0-8218-4467-0 List Price: US$45 AMS Member Price: US$36 Description: A Course on the Web Graph provides a comprehensive introduction to state-of-the-art research on the applications of graph theory to real-world networks such as the web graph. It is the first mathematically rigorous textbook discussing both models of the web graph and algorithms for searching the web. After introducing key tools required for the study of web graph mathematics, an overview is given of the most widely studied models for the web graph. A discussion of popular web search algorithms, e.g. PageRank, is followed by additional topics, such as applications of infinite graph theory to the web graph, spectral properties of power law graphs, domination in the web graph, and the spread of viruses in networks. The book is based on a graduate course taught at the AARMS 2006 Summer School at Dalhousie University. As such it is self-contained and includes over 100 exercises. The reader of the book will gain a working knowledge of current research in graph theory and its modern applications. In addition, the reader will learn first-hand about models of the web, and the mathematics underlying modern search engines. Readership: Graduate students or keen undergraduate students in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or physics, whose background includes elementary graph theory, linear algebra, and probability theory. The text is also useful to professional mathematicians, scientists, or engineers interested in learning more about the web graph and graph theory in general. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/grad-students/attachments/20080402/c297d1fd/attachment.htm From olivier.lafleur at gmail.com Tue Aug 12 07:50:32 2008 From: olivier.lafleur at gmail.com (Olivier Lafleur) Date: Tue Aug 12 07:50:56 2008 Subject: [grad-students] =?iso-8859-1?q?CMS_Student_commitee_/_Comit=E9_?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=E9tudiant_de_la_SMC?= Message-ID: (french version is following) The CMS Student Committee is looking for proactive mathematics students interested in building a dynamic community for Canadian mathematics students. The Committee wishes to fill vacancies in its membership, including a student representative from Ontario, a student representative from Quebec, a student representative from Western Canada, a newsletter editor and two general member positions. We are particularly interested in knowing if interested students have graphic design skills, have worked with student groups or are willing to be a MITACS liaison. Among the Student Committee's current projects are: publishing a national student newsletter, developing a resource Web site for students, helping the CUMC in preparing its proceedings, supporting local student math conferences and seminars. For more information on the Committee's responsibilities and duties visit: http://www.cms.math.ca/Docs/Terms/TofRef/studc.html For more information on the Committee in general, visit our webpage: http://www.cms.math.ca/Students The Committee members' terms will run from September 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010. Both graduate and undergraduate students are invited and encouraged to apply. Joining the student committee is an excellent opportunity to learn about how mathematics in Canada is organized, to meet students and professors from across the country, to do some meaningful work, and to have a great time! In addition, student members will receive funding (both travel and accommodations) to attend the next four CMS meetings, including the ones in Ottawa and St Johns. If you are an interested student, or know someone who may be, please contact the Chair of the Student Committee via e-mail at chair-studc@cms.math.ca. We'd love to send you an application form, and to talk to you about the responsibilities and benefits of joining the Student Committee! The nomination period for these positions will be open until August 25, 2008. We appreciate early applications. Sincere thanks, Jenna Tichon and Iva Halacheva Chairs, CMS Student Committee ------- Le Comit? ?tudiant de la SMC recherche des ?tudiants actifs en math?matiques int?ress?s ? aider ? b?tir une communaut? dynamique pour les ?tudiants en math?matiques au Canada. Le Comit? ?tudiant veut combler les postes vacants suivants: un(e) repr?sentant(e) du Qu?bec, un(e) repr?sentant(e) de l'Ontario, un(e) repr?sentant(e) de l'ouest du Canada, un ?diteur pour le p?riodique national ?tudiant et deux membres provenant de n'importe o? au Canada. Nous sommes particuli?rement int?ress?s ? savoir si vous avez des talents en design graphique, si vous avez d?j? travaill? avec des groupes d'?tudiants ou si vous voulez ?tre le lien avec le comit? ?tudiant de MITACS. Parmi les projets actuels du comit? des ?tudiants, on trouve les suivants: publier un p?riodique national ?tudiant, d?velopper une ressource Web pour les ?tudiants, aider la CC?M dans ses pr?parations, soutenir des conf?rences et colloques locaux pour les ?tudiant-e-s en math?matiques. Pour plus d'information au sujet des responsabilit?s et des fonctions du Comit?, veuillez SVP visiter: http://www.cms.math.ca/Docs/Terms/TofRef/studc.html Pour d'autres informations sur le Comit? en g?n?ral, veuillez visiter notre page Web: http://cms.math.ca/Etudiants Le mandat des membres du Comit? et du d?l?gu? au Conseil d'administration sera du 1er septembre 2008 au 30 juin 2010. Vous joindre au Comit? des ?tudiants est une opportunit? excellente d'apprendre comment s'organisent les sciences math?matiques au Canada, de rencontrer des ?tudiant(e)s et professeurs de toutes les provinces canadiennes, de faire du travail qui aura un impact et de vous ?clater! Les membres ?tudiants assisteront, frais pay?s, aux quatres prochaines r?unions de la SMC, les deux premi?res ?tant ? Ottawa, ON et ? St-John's, NB. Si vous ?tes int?ress?(e) ou si vous connaissez quelqu'un qui pourrait l'?tre, veuillez SVP contacter les Pr?sidents du Comit? des ?tudiants par courriel ? . Il nous fera plaisir de vous faire parvenir une formulaire d'application et de vous en dire un peu plus sur les responsabilit?s et les avantages qui accompagnent l'implication au Comit? des ?tudiants. Les propositions de candidats doivent ?tre re?ues au plus tard le 25 ao?t 2008. Sinc?res remerciements, Jenna Tichon & Iva Halacheva Pr?sidents du Comit? des ?tudiants -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/grad-students/attachments/20080812/129e591e/attachment.htm From kmlavasa at connect.carleton.ca Thu Aug 14 19:55:34 2008 From: kmlavasa at connect.carleton.ca (KAYVAN MIRI LAVASANI) Date: Fri Aug 15 07:02:23 2008 Subject: [grad-students] Structural Equation Modeling Message-ID: <7937094.1218758134287.JavaMail.kmlavasa@connect.carleton.ca> Dear Sir/Madam, The Sprott PhD Student Association with the support of Sprott School of Business is delighted to announce that a 4-day workshop on Structural Equation Modeling will be offered at Carleton University from August 25th to August 28th 2008. The workshop will be taught by Professor Rex Kline of Concordia University. He is the author of the "Principles and Practice of Structural Equation Modeling", the textbook that will be used in the course. Please download the registration form the following link: http://www.carleton.ca/spsa/resources/SEM_REGISTRATION_FORM.doc The workshop fees for professionals and researchers is similar to non-Carleton Faculty fees. The steps to register for this workshop are: 1. Complete page 1 of the registration form, and e-mail it to Kayvan Lavassani at: kmlavasa@connect.carleton.ca. 2. Make cheque payable to Carleton University. 3. Bring the completed two pages of the registration form and payment to Ms. Anne Irvin in the Dean's Office on the 8th floor of Dunton Tower. 4. She will sign the second page and return it to you as your official receipt. It also contains details on the course objective, location and timing. Please note that you are not officially registered until we have your completed registration form and your payment, and the receipt has been signed by Anne Irvin. Any questions about the workshop should be directed to Kayvan M. Lavassani, President Sprott PhD Student Association at: kmlavasa@connect.carleton.ca. The maximum enrolment for the workshop is 22 which is the actual number of computers available in the 17th floor e-lab and the instructor's preference. The registration is on the first come, first serve basis. More than half of the seats have gone. Hope to see you in the workshop. All the Best, Kayvan M. Lavassani ==================== Kayvan M. Lavassani BSc., MBA, PhD Candidate President, Sprott PhD Student Association Sprott School of Business, Ottawa, Canada Email: Kayvan@Lavassani.net URL: www.Lavassani.ca From aconway at fields.utoronto.ca Sun Aug 24 12:02:41 2008 From: aconway at fields.utoronto.ca (Alison Conway) Date: Sun Aug 24 12:02:51 2008 Subject: [grad-students] Fields Institute 2009-10 Postdoctoral Positions In-Reply-To: Message-ID: ============================= FIELDS INSTITUTE, TORONTO POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ============================= Description: Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowship positions for the 2009-2010 academic year. The (Fall 2009) Thematic Program on Foundations of Computational Mathematics will take place at the Institute July to December 2009 and the (Winter/Spring 2010) Thematic Program on Quantitative Finance: Foundations and Applications will take place at the Institute from January to June 2010. The fellowships provide for a period of engagement in research and participation in the activities of the Institute. In addition to regular postdoctoral support, one visitor for each six-month program will be awarded the Institute's prestigious Jerrold E. Marsden Postdoctoral Fellowship. Applicants seeking postdoctoral fellowships funded by other agencies (such as NSERC or international fellowships) are encouraged to request the Fields Institute as their proposed location of tenure, and should apply to the Institute for a letter of invitation. Eligibility: Qualified candidates who will have recently completed a PhD in a related area of the mathematical sciences are encouraged to apply. Deadline: December 15, 2008 although late applications may be considered. Application Information: Please consult www.fields.utoronto.ca/proposals/postdoc.html The Fields Institute is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, visible minority group members, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Sincerely, Alison Conway _________________________________________ Alison Conway | Manager of Scientific Programs 416-348-9710 | Fields Institute ext.3026 | Research in Mathematical Science 222 College St., Toronto, ON M5T 3J1 _________________________________________ From r.w.g.price at academia.edu Wed Nov 19 17:37:42 2008 From: r.w.g.price at academia.edu (Richard Price) Date: Thu Nov 20 08:28:24 2008 Subject: [grad-students] Announcing "Academia.edu" - tree of academics launches Message-ID: <1305C9125C9F414DB4B824B4705D47AD@HavesQ> Dear all, I recently finished my Ph.D on the philosophy of perception from Oxford. With a team of people from Stanford and Cambridge, I've just launched a website, www.academia.edu, which does two things: - It shows academics around the world structured in a 'tree' format, displayed according to their departmental and institutional affiliations. - It enables academics to see news on the latest research in their area - the latest people, papers and talks. We are hoping that Academia.edu will eventually list every academic in the world -- Faculty members, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students. Academics can add their departments, and themselves, to the tree by clicking on the boxes. Academics are joining the tree rapidly. More than 15,000 academics have added themselves in the last two months. Some professors on the site include: - Richard Dawkins - http://oxford.academia.edu/RichardDawkins - Stephen Hawking - http://cambridge.academia.edu/StephenHawking - Paul Krugman - http://princeton.academia.edu/PaulKrugman - Noam Chomsky - http://mit.academia.edu/NoamChomsky - Steven Pinker - http://harvard.academia.edu/StevenPinker We're trying to spread the word about Academia.edu as much as possible. It would be terrific if you could visit the site, and add yourself to your department on the tree. If your university is not there, you can add it by clicking on the arrows coming out of the university boxes. Independent researchers - if you are a researcher that is not associated with a university, I encourage you to add yourself to the "Independent Researchers" portion of the tree at http://independent.academia.edu And do spread the word to your friends and colleagues if you can. 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Support includes funds for local expenses and accommodation, and if possible, travel expenses. Applicants for funding should arrange for one recommendation letter to be sent electronically to Stephen Gustafson , and should indicate which mini-courses they plan to attend. Students can register for the summer school at http://www.math.ubc.ca/~gustaf/SummerSchool09/index.html The deadline for applications for funding is March 15, 2009. For more information see http://www.math.ubc.ca/~gustaf/SummerSchool09/index.html Workshops and mini-course lecturers: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- June 29- July 3 (UVic) ``Topics in Kinetic Theory" Mini-course lecturers: Y. Guo (Brown), P. Degond (Toulouse), A. Klar (Kaiserslautern) July 6-10 (UBC) ``Asymptotic analysis in the calculus of variations and PDEs" Mini-course lecturers: T. Riviere (ETH), S. Muller (MPI) July 20-24 (UBC) ``Analysis of nonlinear PDEs and free boundary problems: applications to homogenization" Mini-course lecturers: L. A. Caffarelli (Texas), P. E. Souganidis (Texas) July 27-31 (UBC) ``New connections between differential and random term games and elliptic and parabolic differential equations'' Mini-course lecturers: B. Kawohl (Cologne), S. Serfaty (NYU), S. Sheffield (NYU) Aug. 3-7 (UBC) ``Regularity problems in hydrodynamics'' Mini-course lecturers: V. Sverak (Minnesota), Y. Brenier (CNRS, Nice) Aug. 17-21 (UBC) ``Nonlinear dispersive and geometric evolution problems: singularities and asymptotics'' Mini-course lecturers: I. Rodnianski (Princeton), Y. Martel (Versailles) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.cms.math.ca/pipermail/grad-students/attachments/20081210/73a6c1a5/attachment.htm