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MBI and Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013

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Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013 (MPE2013) is an initiative of mathematical sciences organizations around the world designed to showcase the ways in which the mathematical sciences can be useful in tackling our world's problems.

This initiative has led to plans for many events to take place in 2013, including more than 10 long term programs at institutes around the world, more than 50 workshops, many invited speakers and special sessions at societal meetings, numerous public lectures, the development of educational materials, art exhibits, and an international prize competition to create innovative modules for display and use and which can be widely disseminated and exhibited. See the module competition page for more details.

MPE 2013 Activities at MBI

MBI is a partner organization of MPE 2013 and has planned a semester-long program plus a workshop in Mathematical Demography designed around the theme of MPE 2013:

  1. The Keyfitz Centennial Symposium on Mathematical Demography (June 24-28, 2013)
  2. The Ecosystem Dynamics and Management semester program

MATHEMATICS OF PLANET EARTH MEDIA RELEASE
December 7, 2012

MATHEMATICIANS TACKLE GLOBAL ISSUES

Montreal, Canada - December 7, 2012 - More than 100 academic institutions and scholarly societies have joined in a major world-wide initiative: Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE) 2013. This year-long effort will highlight the contributions made by mathematics in tackling global problems, including natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis; climate change; sustainability; and pandemics. MPE2013 partners will sponsor workshops, research conferences, public lectures, outreach events, and educational opportunities for all ages. Each country from a partner institution will host a special launch to the year.

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