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interdisciplinary programs in science and engineering. These programs are funded by generous fellowships, are are actively recruiting math majors. Follow the link above for a complete list of programs. Keep reading for a message from the IGERT program in Non Linear Dynamics at Cornell.
Subject: Fellowships in Nonlinear Systems at Cornell
From: John Guckenheimer
Date: 31 Oct 2003 09:30:12 -0500
The Cornell IGERT Program in Nonlinear Systems has received renewed
funding from the NSF. We anticipate awarding 8-12 two year fellowships
for students who will begin the Program in the Fall of
2004. Fellowship stipends will be $27,500 for a twelve month
period. NSF fellowship support is restricted to US citizens or
permanent residents.
The Nonlinear Systems Program is designed to foster research broadly
on nonlinear systems that combines theory, computation and empirical
data. Four thematic areas will be emphasized:
1. Complex Networks:
We are exploring such topics as the World Wide Web, populations with
hidden structure (e.g., the network of injection drug users in a major
city), the resilience of ecosystems composed of hundreds of
interacting species and mathematical patterns in the statistics of
forest fires, earthquakes, and blackouts.
2. Machines and Organisms - Locomotion and Manipulation:
We view organisms as part of a continuum of solutions to the
mechanical challenges of locomotion, flight and manipulation.
Comparing and contrasting moving machines and organisms enables us to
understand both better.
3. Biological Pattern Formation:
We are using theoretical models, novel visualization and data analysis
techniques to study the dynamics of spatially extended systems in
terms of defect structures and patterns such as scroll waves. We seek
an understanding of complex phenomena like cell migration and heart
rhythm disorders that involve a large number of dynamical degrees of
freedom.
4. Gene Regulation and Systems Biology:
Through the use of theoretical models and large-scale computation, and
leveraging the enormous experimental investment by the biology
community, we plan to develop biologically useful theories of large
subsystems of cellular function, specifically in the areas of gene
regulation, manufacture of RNA and proteins, and cell signaling.
Program requirements consist of two courses in nonlinear dynamics and
computational methods, a year-long interdisciplinary project,
participation in an IGERT seminar, a summer internship and completion
of a Ph.D. minor.
Applications are coordinated through participating graduate fields at
Cornell. Applicants should describe their interest in the IGERT
program as part of the statement of purpose in their Cornell graduate
school application. They should also complete the contact form on the
web site
http://www.chaos.cornell.edu/
(click on IGERT Fellowship and then Application).
Inquiries may be directed to John Guckenheimer at
gucken@cam.cornell.edu