Renewing U.S. Mathematics; Critical Resource for the Future.
Abstract
In recent years, the group within the National Research Council that oversees our work in the physical sciences became concerned that the nation was not taking full advantage of the potential of the mathematical sciences. Accordingly, the council empaneled a group of outstanding scientists, many of whom, including the panel chairman, Edward David, represent scientific fields that use the results of mathematical research. The panel's task was to assess the adequacy of U.S. resources in support of mathematics. Renewing U.S. Mathematics is the product of that assessment. The panel discovered that recent funding increases in the computer sciences actually mask a downward trend in federal support for mathematics itself. The report lays out a bold remedial program that the panel believes is needed if we are to keep the mathematical sciences in the United States at the world forefront. We should not take for granted the broad practical payoff that derives from advances in pure and applied mathematics. I hope this report will play a part in helping the government, the public, and the scientific community itself to understand the risks we take if we neglect this crucial resource.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174545
Entities
People
- Raphael Kasper
Organizations
- National Research Council