Renewed financing of Brown's national math institute by National Science Foundation worth $16.5 million
The Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM), located on the top floors of 121 South Main St. in Providence, has been a hub for mathematical research since its inception. Over the next five years, ICERM's major focus will be the interface between mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI).
Since 2009, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed has been a strong supporter of ICERM. His efforts have included bringing top National Science Foundation (NSF) officials to Brown University to witness the centre's operations firsthand. This support has been instrumental in ICERM's growth and expansion.
ICERM's mission remains the same: to expand the use of computation and experimentation in mathematical research. However, the range of topics covered by its programs has broadened significantly. Alongside neuroscience, genetics, evolution, Arctic Ocean dynamics, gravitational waves, and computational science, ICERM now delves into AI and metric algebraic geometry.
Metric algebraic geometry, an emerging field of mathematics, holds potential applications in industrial design and modeling. Pure mathematics will be a key area for developing algorithms and datasets to support AI-enabled discovery in the mathematical sciences at ICERM.
ICERM's scholars are excited to explore these topics and more at the institute over the next five years. The academic faculty at Brown University involved as co-PIs in the NSF-funded grant for ICERM include Professor John Urschel and Professor B. David Ripley. Other principal investigators and Brown faculty members on the grant are Hassett, Javier Gómez-Serrano, Caroline Klivans, Björn Sandstede, and Jill Pipher.
In addition to its research programs, ICERM also supports public lectures and educational opportunities. One such initiative is a weeklong mathematics summer camp for high school students. ICERM's lecture hall continues to host some of the most prominent mathematicians in the world for academic talks and public lectures.
Over the past decade, ICERM has drawn an average of 2,000 visitors each year to its space in Providence. This number is expected to grow as the institute delves deeper into the intersection of mathematics and AI. ICERM's programs will address the ways in which AI can improve efficiency in scientific computing and optimize physical properties of structures.
Moreover, ICERM will investigate ways in which mathematics can improve AI systems, including understanding how AI systems arrive at their answers. This research could lead to significant advancements in both mathematics and AI, benefiting a wide range of industries and applications.
In conclusion, ICERM at Brown University is poised for an exciting future as it focuses on the intersection of mathematics and AI. With the continued support of U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and the dedication of its scholars, ICERM is set to make significant contributions to both fields.
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