The Seventeenth Industrial Mathematical and Statistical Modeling (IMSM) Workshop for Graduate Students is set to take place at North Carolina State University from July 7–15.
The workshop exposes graduate students in mathematics and statistics to real-world problems from industry and government. Issues raised by the problems typically require fresh insight for both the formulation and solution. Often, the biggest challenge is figuring out what the real question is. Students learn how to do this and work out a usable result under a tight deadline.
Additionally, students gain experience in the team approach to problemsolving. During the workshop, they are divided into six-member teams. Each team is mentored by both the problem presenter and a faculty adviser. Students also work together to produce an oral presentation and written report of their results, which occasionally leads to later journal publication. The teams often come up with useful solutions to a company’s problem. Moreover, projects presented at the workshop have led to long-term collaboration between students, faculty, and the companies involved.
Local and travel expenses are paid for students from U.S. institutions. Applications for the workshop are due by April 15. Click here for more information. Questions can be directed to imsm_11@ncsu.edu.
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