For students with some biology and some math interest who
are still looking for something special to do this Fall, this should be great
information. Check out http://www.math.uiuc.edu/biomath/ for more information.
Course Announcement for Fall 2012
BioMath: IB/MATH 299 Section MBS
2 Credits
Meets Monday 2:00-3:50
BioMath is open to all students
BioMath is an project-based exploration of the role of
math and modeling in modern biology. This seminar on mathematical biology is
intended for bio and math students at all levels. The course is very hands-on,
with each small group teaming up with one bio professor and one math professor.
The course is focused on using modern mathematical software and numerical
methods to solve real problems using real data. Students will also have the
opportunity to spend a time in the lab helping to collect the data being used.
Projects span a wide range of biological processes and scales such as global
climate change, infectious disease, and mammalian evolution. Mathematical
topics covers include but are not limited to data visualization, statistical
model parameterization, and numerical approaches to optimization and equation
solving.
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Illinois
Biomathematics Program
We are excited to
invite another group of students to the Illinois Biomathematics Program (IBP)!
Mathematical modeling plays a critical role in modern
biology across all scales of organization from the bioinformatic tools that
drive genomics up to the global ecosystem models used in climate change
projections. Learning to work at the interface between math and biology and
developing computational skills are emerging as critical needs for all
biologists.
The Illinois Biomathematics Program is a new
interdisciplinary research and training experience for undergraduates majoring
in either IB or Math.
Unlike traditional math courses, which are focused on
proofs and derivations, the IBP is focused on learning the practical modeling
skills employed in modern research and connecting theory to real world data.
Throughout the program students will be co-mentored by both Math and IB faculty
and will work in small groups with both Math and IB students. The program
consists of:
* a fall
project-based course (Math 299 MBS, BioMath)
* a spring
research seminar and independent study, and
* a summer research
experience.
The IBP will provide participating students with a summer
stipend, research stipend, and travel support to present at a regional or
national meeting. Students who start in the Fall project-based course will
receive preference for later IBP activities.
More information about the IBP can be found at: