SIAM Conference on Mathematics of Planet Earth (MPE18)

About the Conference

Sponsored by the SIAM Activity Group on Mathematics of Planet Earth.

Climate change, biodiversity, infectious diseases, sustainability, energy, food, and water are among the areas of greatest global concern. The SIAM Activity Group on Mathematics of Planet Earth (SIAG/MPE) provides a forum for mathematicians and computational scientists engaged in these critical priority areas. The interests of SIAG/MPE span the range from developing quantitative techniques to providing policy makers with tools for qualitative decision support.

Organizing Committee Co-Chairs

Hans Engler, Georgetown University, U.S.
Eleanor Jenkins, Clemson University, U.S.

Organizing Committee

Emil Constantinescu, Argonne National Laboratory, U.S.
Pedro Gajardo, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile
Kathleen Kavanagh, Clarkson University, U.S.

Funding Agency

SIAM and the Organizing Committee wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to the U.S. National Science Foundation  for their support.

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