| NIMBioS Tutorial: Algebraic and Discrete Biological Models for Undergraduate Courses | |
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United States - TN - Knoxville |
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| Hosted by: | National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis |
| Venue: | National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville |
| Dates: | Jun 18, 2014 through Jun 20, 2014 |
| Event Registration: | 2013-12-19 through 2014-02-28 |
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Description |
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| The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Tutorial, "Algebraic and Discrete Biological Models for Undergraduate Courses," to be held June 18-20, 2014, at NIMBioS. Objectives: This workshop will bring together faculty from both mathematics and biology to learn algebraic and discrete approaches to problems from modern biology including gene regulation, gene identification, RNA folding, phylogenetics, and metabolic pathway analysis. The objectives are three-fold: (i) Participants will be introduced to the importance of algebraic and discrete methods and models in modern biology, as an alternative to classical continuous methods based on calculus and differential equations. They will learn how to use such methods and/or build and analyze models in the context of the tutorial’s topics and will work in small groups to experience how to use the methodology to describe, simulate, and analyze the relevant biological systems. (ii) Participants will be exposed to software that implements the mathematical methods, aids visualization, and facilitates the computations and analyses. (iii) Participants will learn of existing curricular resources related to the tutorial’s topics, including exercises, projects, solution guidelines, and/or computer code and data. They will receive guidance on how the tutorial materials may fit into mathematics and biology courses or be used as an introduction to independent studies or undergraduate research. Interactive lectures with quick exercises on each topic will be followed by structured hands-on activities. In addition, participants will be able to customize their tutorial experience by opting for lectures and activities at two different levels: introductory and advanced. Location: NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Co-Organizers: Raina Robeva, Mathematical Sciences, Sweet Briar College; Robin Davies, Biology, Sweet Briar College; Terrell Hodge, Mathematics, Western Michigan Univ.; and Matthew Macauley, Mathematical Sciences, Clemson Univ. For more information about the tutorial and a link to the online application form, go to http://nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_mathbio There are no fees associated with this tutorial. Tutorial participation in the tutorial is by application only. Individuals with a strong interest in the topic, including post-docs and graduate students, are encouraged to apply, and successful applicants will be notified within two weeks of the application deadline. If needed, financial support for travel, meals, and lodging is available for tutorial attendees. Application deadline: February 28, 2014 The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. |
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| Additional Information | |
| Event URL: | http://nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_mathbio |
| ISCB Member Discount: | None |
| Contact Person: | Catherine Crawley ([javascript protected email address]) |
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