Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics facts for kids
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| Formation | 1951 |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Fields | Applied Mathematics |
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Membership
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14,500 |
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President
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Sven Leyffer |
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Revenue (2015)
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$13,458,671 |
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is a group for people who use applied mathematics, computer science, and data science in their work. It is the biggest group of its kind in the world. SIAM helps people learn more about these subjects through research, books, and meetings.
SIAM was started in 1951. Since then, it has held many conferences and published many books and journals. Its members include engineers, scientists, and mathematicians. These members work in universities and in different industries. SIAM also helps schools that teach applied mathematics.
SIAM is one of four groups that make up the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics.
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Joining the SIAM Community
Membership in SIAM is open to both individuals and organizations. When SIAM first started, it had 130 members. By 1968, this number grew to 3,700 members. Today, it has about 14,500 members.
Student Chapters and Learning
Students can join SIAM chapters at their universities. These groups are run by students and teachers. Most student chapters are in the United States, like at Harvard and MIT. There are also chapters in other countries, such as at Oxford and Peking University.
SIAM publishes SIAM Undergraduate Research Online. This is a place where college students can share their research in applied and computer mathematics. SIAM also has a program where mathematicians from companies visit student groups. They talk about applied mathematics and their jobs.
In 2009, SIAM started a program to recognize members who have made great contributions. These members are called "Fellows."
Special Interest Groups at SIAM
SIAM has many special groups called "activity groups" (SIAGs). These groups let members focus on specific topics and work together. The activity groups organize conferences and give out awards.
Unlike some other academic groups, SIAM's activity groups are set up for a certain time, usually two years. They need to ask SIAM's leaders to renew their group. This helps make sure the groups are still active and working on important topics.
Current Activity Groups
Here are some of the current activity groups:
- Algebraic Geometry
- Analysis of Partial Differential Equations
- Applied and Computational Discrete Algorithms
- Applied Mathematics Education
- Computational Science and Engineering
- Control and Systems Theory
- Data Science
- Discrete Mathematics
- Dynamical Systems
- Financial Mathematics and Engineering
- Geometric Design
- Geosciences
- Imaging Science
- Life Sciences
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Aspects of Materials Science
- Mathematics of Planet Earth
- Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures
- Optimization
- Orthogonal Polynomials and Special Functions
- Supercomputing
- Uncertainty Quantification
Awards and Recognition
SIAM gives awards to mathematicians and computer scientists for their important work. Some of these awards include:
- Germund Dahlquist Prize: Given to a young scientist (under 45) for new ideas in solving math problems with computers.
- Ralph E. Kleinman Prize: Given for great research that connects math with real-world uses.
- J.D. Crawford Prize: Given for recent excellent work in nonlinear science.
- Jürgen Moser Lecture: Given to someone who has made important contributions to nonlinear science.
- Richard C. DiPrima Prize: Given to a young scientist for outstanding research in applied mathematics.
- George Pólya Prize: Given every two years for important work in areas like combining math ideas or other topics George Pólya studied.
- W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize: Given for research in differential equations and control theory.
- Theodore von Kármán Prize: Given for important ways math has been used in mechanics or engineering in the last 5 to 10 years.
- James H. Wilkinson Prize: Given for research in numerical analysis and scientific computing.
The John von Neumann Lecture
The John von Neumann Lecture is a special award started in 1959. It honors people who have made amazing contributions to applied math and can explain their ideas well. The person who receives this award also gives a lecture at SIAM's yearly meeting.
MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge
The MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge is a math competition for high school students in the United States. Students work on real-world math problems. In 2006, the scholarship prizes were $60,000, and they have since grown to $150,000. This competition is supported by Mathworks. It was first known as the Moody's Mega Math Challenge.
Leadership of SIAM
The main leader of SIAM is the president, who is chosen for a two-year term. SIAM also has an executive director and other staff members who help run the organization.
The current president of SIAM for 2023-2024 is Sven Leyffer.
Related Organizations
- American Mathematical Society
- Japan Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- Gesellschaft für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik
See also
In Spanish: Sociedad de Matemáticas Aplicadas e Industriales para niños
