Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications records
Scope and Content
The collection contains annual reports, newsletters, and abstracts. IMA pre-prints can be found in the University Digital Conservancy.
Dates
- Creation: 1982-2008
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials in English
Use of Materials
Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.
Copyright
Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). Requests to publish should be arranged with the University of Minnesota Archives.
Historical Note
"The Institute for Mathematics and its Applications was established in 1982 by the National Science Foundation, as a result of a national competition. The primary mission of the IMA is to increase the impact of mathematics by fostering research of a truly interdisciplinary nature, linking mathematics of the highest caliber and important scientific and technological problems from other disciplines and industry. Allied with this mission, the IMA also aims to expand and strengthen the talent base engaged in mathematical research applied to or relevant to such problems."
Extent
3.0 Cubic Feet (3)
Abstract
The collection contains the records of the Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications, whose objective is to "increase the impact of mathematics by fostering research of a truly interdisciplinary nature at the University of Minnesota."
- Title
- Institute for Mathematics and Its Applications Records, 1982-2008
- Author
- Karen Spilman
- Date
- May 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Collecting Area Details
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