Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences - Cross Council Science

作为一门神奇而美丽的学科，纯数学是人类文化的最高表达之一，数学的应用在我们的现代世界中无处不在，往往不为人知。艾萨克·牛顿数学科学研究所致力于使英国的研究人员能够在主题研究项目中与来自世界各地最优秀的科学家进行互动。课程的跨学科广度是非凡的；该研究所是一个将基础数学应用于重大科学问题的地方。除了数学本身的研究，未来的项目和讲习班包括：基因组分析的挑战；实验室和天体物理等离子体；气候模式和预测的不确定性；实验设计与分析；膜在弦和m理论中的数学和应用；物理和生物科学中的拓扑动力学；以及大气和海洋的自适应网格建模。项目的质量和无与伦比的INI环境在2005- 2009年吸引了5位菲尔兹奖、3位诺贝尔奖、5位沃尔夫奖和2位阿贝尔奖的获得者。参与者的环境是特殊的：一个专门的和专门设计的建筑；办公室、电脑及影音支援，包括可供录影、网络广播及视讯会议使用的多媒体环境；卓越的图书馆支持，包括超过40,000本数学科学书籍，距离学院50米以内，可以使用剑桥大学的整个图书馆；有机会在剑桥和附近的学院与更广泛的社区互动；还有经验丰富的工作人员，他们知道什么是有效的，他们为组织者和参与者提供全面的支持，使他们能够专注于他们的科学。问卷调查结果显示，员工的投入得到了极大的赞赏。研究所项目的持续时间一般为6个月、4个月或1个月，通常有两个并行的项目，每个项目有20-30名常驻科学家。项目包括特别密集的教学课程和100名或更多科学家的研讨会，这些课程和研讨会经常在英国其他地方举行，以最大限度地为英国社区提供机会，并为早期职业研究人员提供机会。这种模式已经确立，并在迄今为止开办的86个课程中取得了特别成功。英国科学家和其他国家科学家之间建立的合作关系通常会持续很长一段时间，并取得成果；这是通过对早期方案进行为期一周的后续会议来促进的。协会通过与工业和商业的“商业开放”会议和范围界定会议来响应短期需求，以支持创新多学科建议的发展。科学指导委员会（SSC）是一个严格的同行评审过程的核心，该过程涉及多达8名审稿人，以确保每个规划都具有最高质量。在形成他们的判断时，SSC在以下方面考虑这些报告：建议研究的质量；它的及时性;它提供了将不同的数学分支和/或应用领域结合在一起的机会；英国社会的需求和价值；以及研究所的特殊环境可能产生的潜在影响。南南合作委员会还考虑到世界各地其他研究所的活动。该研究所的外展活动包括参与剑桥科学节（Cambridge Science Festival），扩大商界人士（主要是伦敦金融城的商界人士）的网络，并利用该研究所提供的与顶尖科学家进行非正式接触的机会。迄今为止，已有超过75名商界人士参与其中，他们将成为筹款工作的基础，以帮助确保该研究所未来的福祉，并且不存在参与的财务障碍。

As a subject of wonder and beauty, pure mathematics is one of the highest expressions of human culture, and the applications of mathematics, often unperceived, are truly all-pervasive in our modern world. The Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences is dedicated to enabling UK researchers to interact with the best scientists from around the world, in themed research Programmes. The cross-disciplinary breadth of Programmes is extraordinary; the Institute is a place where the underpinning mathematics is brought to bear on big scientific issues. As well as research in mathematics per se, future Programmes and workshops include: challenges in genome analysis; laboratory and astrophysical plasmas; uncertainties in climate modelling and prediction; the design and analysis of experiments; the mathematics and applications of branes in string and M-theory; topological dynamics in the physical and biological sciences; and adaptive mesh modelling in the atmosphere and ocean. The quality of the Programmes and the unrivalled INI environment have attracted, in the years 2005-9, the winners of 5 Fields Medals, 3 Nobel Prizes, 5 Wolf Prizes, and 2 Abel Prizes.The environment for participants is exceptional: a dedicated and purpose-designed building; office, computing and AV support including a state of practice multi-media environment for video recording, webcasting and videoconferencing; superb library support including over 40,000 books in Mathematical Sciences within 50 metres of the Institute and access to the full library of Cambridge University; the opportunity to interact with the wider community in Cambridge and nearby Institutes; and experienced staff who know what works, and who provide full support to organisers and participants, to enable them to focus on their science. Questionnaire responses show that the commitment of staff is hugely appreciated. Institute Programmes are generally of six, four or one month's duration, with usually two Programmes running in parallel, each with 20-30 scientists in residence. Programmes include particularly intense periods of instructional courses and workshops for 100 or more scientists, which are frequently held elsewhere in the UK to maximise opportunity for the UK community and access for early career researchers. The format is well-established and has been exceptionally successful in the 86 Programmes run to date. The collaborations established between UK scientists and with those from elsewhere often continue and bear fruit over a long period; this is fostered by one-week follow-up meetings to earlier Programmes. The Institute responds to shorter term needs through 'Open for Business' meetings with industry and business, and scoping meetings to support the development of innovative multidisciplinary proposals. The Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) is at the heart of a rigorous peer review process involving up to eight referees, to ensure that every Programme is of the highest quality. In forming their judgements, the SSC considers these reports in the context of: the quality of the research proposed; its timeliness; the opportunities it offers to bring together different branches of mathematics and/or application areas; demand from and value to the UK community; and the potential impact which the special environment of the Institute can engender. The SSC also takes account of activities at other Institutes world-wide. Out-reach activities of the Institute include involvement with the Cambridge Science Festival, and growing a network of people in business, primarily in the City, who value the Institute, and the opportunity that it gives to engage informally with leading scientists. More than 75 business people have been involved to date, and they will be the basis for a fundraising effort to help ensure the future well-being of the Institute, and that there are no financial barriers to participation.