Back in January 1998, when SIAM ex-president Professor Gilbert Strang
was visiting the National University of Singapore, he discussed with
Professors Louis Chen, Seng-luan Lee, and Shui-nee Chow there the possibility
of setting up an East Asia SIAM section. The section, East Asia SIAM
(EASIAM) Section, was officially established in December 1998, with Professor
Seng-luan Lee being the chairman. Professor Zhong-ci Shi of the Chinese
Academy of Sciences took up the chairmanship in 2001.
Purpose
To promote
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the application of mathematics to science, engineering and technology
in East and South East Asia;
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basic research and education in mathematics that supports application
in science and technology in the region;
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multidisciplinary research in science and engineering involving
mathematics.
Activities
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To organise meetings which allow international exposure and involvement
for postgraduate students of mathematics, science and engineering.
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To organise advanced seminars in applied mathematics and scientific
computing.
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To provide opportunity for interaction between mathematicians and
users of mathematics.
Territory
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