journal of
science education
A Series Born Out of Resonance
Echoes from Resonance
is a series born out of Resonance, putting together in a coherent manner selected articles taken from Resonance on specific subjects. ‘Probability and Statistics’ is the first in this series. The articles in the book (which appeared in Resonance during 1996-98, that is, Volumes 1, 2 and 3) range over various aspects of probability theory, statistical decision theory, stochastic processes, sampling, model building, etc. Besides covering basic ideas in a reader-friendly way, they provide glimpses into realms where probability and statistics are applied. The book can complement what students of mathematics/statistics and other branches of science/engineering learn in their regular courses. More volumes in the series covering other subjects are expected to come out soon.
Resonance
RISC CD Released
CD with chemistry/related software which are available in the public domain (freeware and shareware). This CD includes software for: Spectroscopy, structure drawing and visualization, computational chemistry, chemistry education and other useful utilities. Only a limited number of copies are made. The CD costs Rs.100 each (inclusive of postage). For order form click here!
University of Hyderabad
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
International Conference on Algebra and Geometry
From 7th – 14th December 2001
Academic Programme:
There will be survey talks and paper presentations on the following themes whose Coordinators are: D Eisenbud, W Decker, M Artin, C DeConcini and C Musili, respectively.1. Commutative Algebra towards Algebraic Geometry, 2. Computational Algebraic Geometry,
3. Non-Commutative Algebraic Geometry, 4. Quantum Algebra and 5. Related topics
This conference is sponsored by
Overseas: NSF (National Science Foundation), USA, IMU-CDE (International Math. Union-Centre for Development Exchange), USA and ICTP ( International Centre for Theoretical Physics), Italy.
National : NBHM (National Board for Higher Mathematics); DST (Department of Science and Technology) and UGC/UH (UGC Unassigned Grants for University of Hyderabad) and
Co-sponsored by Satyam Computer Services Ltd., TCS (Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.) and Vignan Vidyalayas Ltd.
Local hospitality (lodging and boarding): Provided in full.
Travel: Participants are expected to find their own travel support.
To Apply: Post Graduate (MSc/ MPhil – including ongoing) students, Research Scholars, Post Doctoral Fellows and College/Institute/University teachers interested in participating in the conference may apply in the pro-forma given in the website http://202.41.85.102/icag.htm , subject to eligibility as specified therein.
Last date to receive applications: 31
st August 2001 *. Applications made by E-mail should necessarily be followed by submission of hard copies (of the application and the supporting recommendation letters.Address for Correspondence
Prof. C Musili,
Department of Mathematics and Statistics,
University of Hyderabad,
PO Central University,
Hyderabad 500 046, India.
Email: cmsm@uohyd.ernet.in ; ag2k1@uohyd.ernet.in
* Late applications may be considered if you apply immediately following the instructions given in the website.
Centre for Ecological Sciences,
IISc
Announces
A DST Sponsored Workshop on
Methods in Behavioural Ecology
From 17th to 29th December 2001
Aimed at Young Teachers and Senior Research Students, the course will cover lectures on several aspects of Behavioral ecology including Human ecology, Evolution of social behaviour, Observational methods, Mathematical ecology, Plant animal interactions, Mechanisms of animal behaviour, Evolutionary genetics, Biological clocks, Evolution and speciation, Courtship behaviours, Population dynamics, Modeling in Behavioural ecology, Evolution of mutualism, Chemical ecology and Plant behavioural ecology.
Interested individuals may apply on plain paper giving biodata (with date of birth) and full contact address including email and fax (if available), nature of research work and/or teaching being undertaken, reasons for interest in the workshop and names of two referees to:
Prof. Raghavendra Gadagkar
Centre for Ecological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore 560 012, India
Tel: 360 1429 or 309 2340;
Fax: 360 2121 or 360 1428;
Email: ragh@ces.iisc.ernet.in
Applications may be sent by ordinary mail or Email. The cost of return train fare and boarding and lodging in Bangalore will be borne by the organisers.
Last date for receipt of applications is 15th October 2001.
Indian Academy of Sciences
C.V.Raman Avenue, Post Box No. 8005,
Sadashivanagar Post, Bangalore 560 080
Tel: 91-80-3342546, 3344592, 3342943 Fax: 91-80-334 6094
email: resonanc@ias.ernet.in
URL: http://www.ias.ac.in