Friday, August 11    

Open Discussion: National Trends in Mathematics Research -- A Perspective from the Army Research Office     

5:00 PM-5:30 PM
Hibiscus & Ilima (Salon 3 & 4)          

Dr. Julian J. Wu, Associate Director, Engineering Sciences Directorate for Mathematical and Computer Sciences Division of the US Army Research Office will discuss the following topics:          

• "To Survive is to be Relevant" (The Forces behind the Scene)
• Future Systems (Push Technology to its Limit and to Know the Limit)     
• The Importance of Mathematics (The Roles it will Play)   �
• Trends in Mathematics Research (subject areas)     
• Trends in DOD/Army Funding in Mathematics Research               

All attendees are urged to attend. This session will be a forum for exchange of thoughts on future areas of research in mathematical and computer sciences.