Renewal of Brown University's National Mathematics Institute granted with a $16.5 million grant by the National Science Foundation.
The Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) at Brown University has received a grant to fund its operations through 2030. The lead investigator on the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is Dr. Hassett, who is joined by co-investigators and Brown faculty members Javier Gómez-Serrano, Caroline Klivans, Björn Sandstede, and Jill Pipher.
ICERM, located on the top floors of 121 South Main St., Providence, offers a dynamic platform for mathematicians and students from around the world. The institute hosts a variety of programs, including full-semester courses, weeklong workshops, and other events, attracting an average of 2,000 visitors each year.
Over the next five years, ICERM's mission to expand the use of computation and experimentation in mathematical research will continue to drive its efforts. A major focus will be the interface between mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI).
The institute's programs will explore ways in which mathematics can improve AI itself, offering an opportunity to better understand AI systems and their solutions. Programs will address the ways in which AI can improve efficiency in key areas of scientific computing and optimize physical properties of structures. There are also plans to examine the use of large datasets in AI training.
Pure mathematics is seen as a great proving ground for AI systems due to its ability to provide objective feedback to improve AI results. One key research area for ICERM will be metric algebraic geometry, an emerging field of mathematics with potential applications in industrial design and modeling.
ICERM scholars are excited to dig into topics such as metric algebraic geometry and many others over the next five years. The institute provides a place for mathematicians to share their work, find new collaborators, and discover new research directions, helping to push the field forward.
In addition to academic talks and public lectures by some of the world's most prominent mathematicians, ICERM hosts events that aim to engage the general public with the beauty and importance of mathematics. As ICERM continues its work at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and technology, it remains committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community of scholars dedicated to advancing the field.
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