2013, Year of Mathematics of Planet Earth

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The year 2013 has been declared the Year of Mathematics of Planet Earth by mathematical research institutes in North America together with the American Mathematical Society (AMS), the European Mathematical Society (EMS) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU).

The main aim of this event is to highlight the key role of mathematics in the evolution of our planet, creating a context to address these issues and seek an interdisciplinary way between researchers in the identified themes.

The main aim of the MPE project is:

  • To encourage research and resolve all key issues of the planet earth.
  • To encourage educators, at all levels, to communicate issues of the planet earth.
  • To inform the public about the critical role of the mathematical sciences to meet the challenges of our planet.
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Tue, 2012-12-18