The goal of the Mathematical Modelling Camp is to provide experience in the use of mathematical modelling as a problem solving tool for graduate students in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science. The Mathematical Modelling Camp is one of two components of the annual PIMS Industrial Forum. The other component is the Industrial Problem Solving Workshop, to be held in 2001 at the University of Washington in Seattle. At this Workshop, industrial and academic mathematicians work together to solve particular problems posed by industrial sponsors. Graduate students who are accepted to the Mathematical Modelling Camp are also invited to this Workshop.
Students work together in teams, under the supervision of invited mentors.
Each mentor will pose a problem arising from an industrial or engineering application and will guide his or her team of graduate students through a modeling phase to a resolution. At the end of the workshop, reports will be presented and a written summary of conclusions made available for distribution. The organisers of the Camp are currently in the process of confirming this year's mentors. Participants will be accommodated in on-campus housing. Local support will be made available to graduate students accepted to the camp.