04252nam 2200637 a 450 991096984330332120200520144314.09786610187034978128018703212801870349780309591034030959103197805850845100585084513(CKB)110986584753468(OCoLC)614639213(CaPaEBR)ebrary10055033(SSID)ssj0000226645(PQKBManifestationID)11198296(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000226645(PQKBWorkID)10260233(PQKB)11510430(MiAaPQ)EBC3376040(Au-PeEL)EBL3376040(CaPaEBR)ebr10055033(OCoLC)923260606(Perlego)4739811(EXLCZ)9911098658475346819971117d1997 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrPreserving strength while meeting challenges summary report of a workshop on actions for the mathematical sciences /Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council1st ed.Washington, D.C. National Academy Press19971 online resource (92 p.) The compass series"Workshop held May 17-19, 1996 in Alexandria, Virginia"--P. v.9780309058834 030905883X Includes bibliographical references.Preserving Strength While Meeting Challenges -- Copyright -- PREFACE -- Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- Introductory Comments -- Expectations and New Opportunities at the Division of Mathematical Sciences -- Communicating Mathematics to the Public -- A View from Capitol Hill -- Physical Scientists Are from Mars, Mathematicians Are from Venus -- How on Earth Can We Communicate? -- BACKGROUND -- OBSERVATIONS -- RECOMMENDATIONS -- The Growing Impact of Mathematics in Molecular Biology -- INTRODUCTION -- THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT -- GENETIC MAPPING -- PHYSICAL MAPPING -- DNA SEQUENCING -- SEQUENCE COMPARISON -- EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY -- Mathematicians as Educators -- Educating Mathematical Sciences Graduate Students -- A View of Major Trends at Research Universities -- EXTERNAL PRESSURES AND CHALLENGES -- INTERNAL RESPONSES -- CONCLUDING REMARK -- Background and Overview -- Highlights -- DEFINING DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES -- BROADENING AND IMPROVING EDUCATION -- MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES -- RETHINKING FACULTY EVALUATION -- FRAMING FUNDING STRATEGIES -- IMPROVING COMMUNICATION -- Closing Observations -- APPENDICES -- Agenda -- DISCUSSION MATERIALS -- Small Group Discussion1 -- 1. Communication (within and outside the discipline) -- 2. How to Improve the Educational Program -- 3. Shrinking Funding (external and internal), and What Should Be Done in Light of It -- 4. Evaluating Performance (both educational and interdisciplinary) -- References -- Appendix B The "Douglas" Report's Executive Summary -- Appendix C National Science Foundation Workshop Summary Report -- Preface -- Introduction -- Findings -- (1) Resources -- (2) Breadth of Skills and Knowledge -- (3) The Balance between Education and Research -- (4) Diversity of the Graduate Student Population -- Recommendations.(1) There should be a move to broaden the intellectual content and increase the diversity of skills ... -- (2) Mechanisms for shortening the average time to Ph.D. should be examined. -- (3) Increased use of off-campus internships and other real-world experiences. -- (4) Gradual shift in graduate student support mechanisms. -- Conclusion.Compass series (Washington, D.C.)MathematicsStudy and teaching (Graduate)United StatesCongressesMathematicsStudy and teaching (Graduate)National Research Council (U.S.).Board on Mathematical Sciences.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910969843303321Preserving strength while meeting challenges4356687UNINA