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Topic: Mathematical Biology: Ants, epidemics, and the immune system
Dates of program: Monday, June 14 to Friday, July 2, 2010
Organizers: Peter Kim, Damon
Toth, and Fred Adler
Travel support, on-campus housing, and stipend funds are available for US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents.
Purpose
The aim of this 3-week program is to provide undergraduates with an
introduction to the excitement of Mathematical Biology. No prior
experience in this field is required. We are targeting sophomores and juniors.
Eligibility
US citizen or permanent resident that is currently registered in an accredited undergraduate program.
To apply please send the following to vigre@math.utah.edu:
- one letter of recommendation
- copy of college transcript (original/certified documents are not required)
- one page statement of interest
Application Deadline: March 15, 2010
Topics
- Ants
How do ant colonies make decisions? They have no central command and no
system of global communication. Yet as a whole, colonies give rise to
highly complex emergent behavior that proves adaptable to changing
circumstances and surroundings. abstract
- Immunology
The immune system is constantly at work. It protects us from everyday
infections, such as the common cold, to more epidemic-scale illnesses,
such as H1N1 influenza. How do various immune cells interact? What
particular roles do they serve in the collective defense system? And, how
is the immune network organized? abstract
- Epidemic (disease spread)
What are scientists doing to study, predict, and prepare for the spread of
known and yet-to-emerge infectious diseases? Can mathematical modeling
help public health workers prepare for future outbreaks and design
strategies to limit the damage or extent of disease spread? abstract
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