Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics

Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics
Name	Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics
Formation	2000
Location	Los Angeles, California, United States
Parent organization	University of California, Los Angeles

Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics is a research institute located at the University of California, Los Angeles, dedicated to advancing research in mathematics and its applications, in collaboration with California Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, and other institutions. The institute was established to foster interaction and collaboration among mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists, and engineers from University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It has hosted numerous workshops and programs, including those in partnership with National Science Foundation, American Mathematical Society, and Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. The institute's activities have been supported by National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and Office of Naval Research.

Introduction

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics is a leading research center that brings together experts from Harvard University, Princeton University, and University of Chicago to work on cutting-edge problems in number theory, algebraic geometry, and partial differential equations. Its research activities have connections to physics, biology, and computer science, with collaborations involving Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Google. The institute's mission is to advance knowledge in mathematics and its applications, and to train the next generation of researchers, in partnership with University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and École Polytechnique. It has also established partnerships with Microsoft Research, IBM Research, and Bell Labs.

History

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics was founded in 2000, with initial support from National Science Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Since its inception, the institute has hosted numerous workshops and programs, including those on topology, geometry, and dynamical systems, in collaboration with University of California, San Diego, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and University of Michigan. The institute has also established a strong connection with Institute for Advanced Study, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. Its founding director was a renowned mathematician with connections to Fields Medal, Abel Prize, and Wolf Prize.

Research Activities

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics is involved in a wide range of research activities, including number theory, algebraic geometry, and partial differential equations, with applications to physics, biology, and computer science. Its researchers have collaborations with Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratories. The institute has also established a strong research program in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science, with connections to Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Its research activities have been supported by Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Programs and Workshops

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics offers a variety of programs and workshops, including summer schools, research programs, and conferences, in partnership with American Mathematical Society, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and Mathematical Association of America. Its programs have been attended by researchers from University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and École Polytechnique. The institute has also established a strong connection with Institute for Advanced Study, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. Its workshops have been supported by National Science Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

Organization and Governance

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics is governed by a board of directors, which includes renowned mathematicians from Harvard University, Princeton University, and University of Chicago. The institute is also advised by a scientific advisory board, which includes experts from University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its director is a distinguished mathematician with connections to Fields Medal, Abel Prize, and Wolf Prize. The institute has established partnerships with Microsoft Research, IBM Research, and Bell Labs, and has received support from National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, and Office of Naval Research.

Notable Members and Alumni

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics has a strong community of researchers, including mathematicians, physicists, computer scientists, and engineers from University of California, Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology, and University of Southern California. Its members and alumni have gone on to become leading researchers at University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and École Polytechnique. The institute has also hosted numerous visiting researchers from Institute for Advanced Study, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. Its alumni have received numerous awards, including Fields Medal, Abel Prize, and Wolf Prize, and have been elected to National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and Royal Society.

Category:Mathematics research institutes