Digest of the Non Linear Science Network, Volume 1, Number 12 September 1, 2002 Today's editor: Angel Jorba Today's topics: Workshop at Gent on Modelling in the Life Sciences IMACS Conference on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Waves SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems Call for Nominations for Two SIAM Prizes Ph.D. Studentship at Heriot-Watt University Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena 170:3-4 Submissions to nls-net must be addressed to: Comments and suggestions are also welcome. General information about nls-net can be found at: http://www.maia.ub.es/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/nls-net/ This is a service created and maintained in collaboration with the American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) http://www.aimsciences.org/ ------ Subject: Workshop at Gent on Modelling in the Life Sciences From: Willy Govaerts Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 08:13:47 +0200 (MEST) On November 28 - 29, 2002 a workshop "Mathematical and Numerical methods for modelling in the life sciences" is organized by the Flemish Research Community "Advanced numerical methods for mathematical modelling" at the University of Gent, Belgium. Organizers are E. Dick (Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, University of Gent), W. Govaerts (Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Gent) and D. Roose (Computer Science Department, University of Leuven, Belgium). More complete information, a provisional list of invited speakers and participants, as well as details on participation and registration can be found at allserv.rug.ac.be/~ajdhooge/workshop.html ------ Subject: IMACS Conference on Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Waves From: IMACS Administration Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2002 17:00:56 -0400 (EDT) First Announcement July 2, 2002 THE Third IMACS International Conference on "Nonlinear Evolution Equations and Wave Phenomena: Computation and Theory": April 7-10, 2003 Sponsored by: The International Association for Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (IMACS), the President's Venture Fund at the University of Georgia, and the Computer Science Department at the University of Georgia to be held at The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, Georgia, USA PURPOSE The conference will focus on computational and theoretical aspects of nonlinear wave phenomena. Interdisciplinary aspects of the subject will be emphasized, as well as the interaction between computation, theory and applications. GENERAL CHAIRS: R. Vichnevetsky(USA),( President of IMACS) G. Biondini(USA) J. Bona(USA) T. Taha(USA), (Program Chair and Conference Coordinator) SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE:(tentative list) Mark Ablowitz (USA) Robert Anderson (USA) Gino Biondini (USA) Jerry Bona (USA) Jared Bronski (USA) Roy Choudhury (USA) Walter Craig (Canada) Toby Driscoll (USA) Pedro Jordan (USA) William Kath (USA) David Kaup (USA) Yuji Kodama (USA) Nathan Kutz (USA) Xiaowu Lu (USA) Andy Ludu (USA) Peter Miller (USA) Catherine Sulem (Canada) Constance Schober (USA) Thiab Taha (USA) Robert Vichnevetsky (USA) Otis Wright (UAE) KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (tentative): 1. A. Fokas (UK) 2. C. Menyuk (USA) 3. C. Sulem (Canada) CONTACT INFORMATION Send all correspondence (except registration and lodging) to: Professor Thiab R. Taha Computer Science Department University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602-7404 USA Email: thiab@cs.uga.edu Tel: 706 542 3477 Fax: 706 542 2966 For further information regarding the Georgia Center contact: Joseph Allen Room 289, Georgia Center for Continuing Education The University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602-3603 U.S.A. Phone: (706)542-6638 Fax: 542-6465 E-mail: allenj@gactr.uga.edu ------ Subject: SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems From: Kirsten Wilden Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:16:22 -0400 SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems (SIAG/DS) (DS03) Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Snowbird, UT May 27-31, 2003 The Call for Presentations for this conference is available at: http://www.siam.org/meetings/ds03/ Deadline for submission of minisymposium proposals: October 29, 2002 Deadline for minisymposium speaker abstracts: November 26, 2002 Deadline for submission of contributed abstracts: November 26, 2002 For additional information, contact the SIAM Conference Department at meetings@siam.org. ------ Subject: Call for Nominations for Two SIAM Prizes From: Joanna Littleton Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:24:41 -0400 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems Jurgen Moser Lecture The SIAG/DS Moser Lecture The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 27-31, 2003. The prize is awarded to a person who has made distinguished contributions to nonlinear science. The term "nonlinear science" includes dynamical systems theory and its applications, as well as experiments and computations/simulations. Description of the Award The award will consist of a plaque, a certificate containing the citation, an invitation to give a plenary lecture at the conference, and $1000 cash, plus reasonable travel expenses to attend the conference. Nominations Nominations should be sent by SEPTEMBER 30 (revised date) to: SIAG/DS Jurgen Moser Lecture c/o A. G. Bogardo SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 Telephone: 215-382-9800 Fax: 215-386-7999 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org Selection Committee Members of the selection committee are: C. Eugene Wayne (Chair), Boston University; Krystyna Kupersberg, Auburn University; Peter Lax, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University; Yakov Sinai, Princeton University; and James Yorke, University of Maryland, College Park. CALL FOR NOMINATIONS SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems J. D. Crawford Prize The SIAG/DS J.D. Crawford Prize The SIAM Activity Group on Dynamical Systems will present the award at the SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems at Snowbird, May 27-31, 2003. The prize is awarded for recent outstanding work on a topic in dynamical systems and nonlinear science, as evidenced by a publication in English in a peer-reviewed journal within the four calendar years preceding the award date. Description of Award The award will consist of a plaque, a certificate containing the citation, and $750 plus reasonable travel expenses to attend the conference. Nominations Nominations should be sent by e-mail, fax, or regular mail by NOVEMBER 1, 2002 to: SIAG/DS J. D. Crawford Prize c/o A. G. Bogardo SIAM 3600 University City Science Center Philadelphia, PA 19104-2688 Telephone: 215-382-9800 Fax: 215-386-7999 E-mail: bogardo@siam.org Eligibility The research of the candidate must contain significant contributions to the field of nonlinear science, as evidenced by papers published in English in a peer-reviewed journal bearing a publication date within the award period. Selection Committee Members of the selection committee are: M. Gregory Forest (Chair), University of North Carolina; Mark Levi, The Pennsylvania State University; Bjorn Sandstede, Ohio State University; Mary Silber, Northwestern University; and Harry Swinney, University of Texas, Austin. ------ Subject: Ph.D. Studentship at Heriot-Watt University From: Gillian Pickup Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 11:41:20 +0100 Ph.D Studentship in Fluid Flow Upscaling Permeability upscaling is an important step in petroleum reservoir simulation. Geologists generate detailed models, which are too large for fluid flow simulation, so these models must be upscaled to reduce the number of grid cells. However, due to the heterogeneous nature of rocks, permeability upscaling may be time consuming and is sometimes unreliable. We are seeking a PhD student to analyse upscaling techniques, and to develop new approaches for simulating multi-million cell models. This work is part of an industry-funded project on "Uncertainty and Upscaling" in the new Institute of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University. Candidates should have a good first degree (at least a 2.1) in applied mathematics, physics or engineering, and have experience in writing computer programs in either Fortran, C or C++. A knowledge of the petroleum industry would be an advantage. For additional information, please contact Dr G.E. Pickup (gillian.pickup@pet.hw.ac.uk). An application form may be obtained from Ms Anne Mathers (anne.mathers@pet.hw.ac.uk), Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS. The closing date for applications is 20th September 2002. ------ Subject: Contents, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena 170:3-4 From: cdmailer@elsevier.co.uk Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 20:55:47 +0100 (BST) For more information about this journal visit http://www.elsevier.com/locate/jnlnr/05224 Bifurcations of dynamical systems with sliding: derivation of normal-form mappings M. di Bernardo, P. Kowalczyk, A. Nordmark pp 175-205 A priori tests of a stochastic mode reduction strategy A. Majda, I. Timofeyev, E. Vanden-Eijnden pp 206-252 Averaged Lagrangians and the mean effects of fluctuations in ideal fluid dynamics D.D. Holm pp 253-286 Solitary waves, steepening and initial collapse in the Maxwell-Lorentz system M.P. Sorensen, M. Brio, G.M. Webb, J.V. Moloney pp 287-303 Cumulative author index to volumes 161-170 pp 304-305 Index of authors and papers to volume 170 pp 306-307