Mathematics in Industry Study Group South Africa 2008

The fifth Mathematics in Industry Study Group in South Africa (MISGSA) will be held in the School of Computational and Applied Mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand from Monday 28th January to Friday 1 February 2008. 

You are cordially invited to participate in the Study Group. The Study Group brings together mathematicians and industrial researchers for five days of intensive collaboration on about five projects submitted by South African industry.

All delegates at MISGSA are expected to participate to a high degree in the modelling and problem solving small group sessions.
There is no registration fee because delegates provide their time and expertise free at MISGSA.

There will be no charge for meals. Meals are an important meeting time at MISGSA where problems are discussed and progress is reviewed.

Moderators play an essential role in a Mathematics in Industry Study Group as described under the heading "Study Group". Moderators have the incentive that they will be the leading author in any publication. Also the travel costs of Moderators will be paid by MISGSA.

In 2008 each problem will have a student Moderator as well as a member-of-staff Moderator.
Postgraduate students are especially welcome at MISGSA. It is a good opportunity to observe and actively participate in the problem solving process. Problem moderators will be encouraged to find suitable tasks for the students.

Two prizes sponsored by Lynx Geosystems will be awarded for outstanding performance by students at MISGSA 2008.

A Graduate Student Workshop will be organised at MISGSA 2008 on Saturday 26 January.
Students may apply for financial support on the registration form.

Please return the completed  by the 18 January 2008. Please register as early as possible because it will greatly assist arrangements for catering and accommodation.