Good discussions were held on expectations obstacles expected benefits regional organization property laws and other related matters. The consensus was that a working cooperative relationship between the Russian Government, and Western Europe and the US should be established by authorizing small contracts with the hope that this would lead to bigger and more important economic activities in aerospace research in the near future. It was suggested that an international council should be set up with the participation of the Russian Government and international organizations aimed at promoting international cooperation in aerospace technology and conversion. This report describes a new international research institute, established in 1992, which aims to stimulate interdisciplinary interaction by bringing together pure and applied mathematicians from a wide variety of fields for six-month research programs. During this time, ideas are exchanged in lectures, seminars, and informal interactions.
Lectures are often expository in nature to improve the interaction with scientists in other fields.
Workshops focusing on particular areas involve additional scientists expert on these topics. Others may participate on a part-time basis. Recent programs have dealt with Dynamo Theory, Epidemic Models and Quantum Field Theory. Planned programs will deal with Computer Vision, Random Spatial Processes, and Geometry and Gravity. Contact Prof Peter Goddard for more information on the institute's programs.