SIAM Unwrapped - September 2018

• SIAM News: Exploring the New SIAM Website, By Nick Higham
• Cosmos Magazine: Human aesthetics obstructs tech efficiency
• SIAM News Blog: Prize Spotlight: John Hopcroft
• MarketWatch: The gender gap starts in ninth grade
• SIAM News Blog: Dear Colleague Letter: Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students (INTERN) Supplemental Funding Opportunity
• Forbes: Mathematicians Would Make Great Elected Officials. Here's Why
• SIAM News Blog: SIAM Seeks Director, Development and Corporate Relations

Back to School: Invite a Lecturer to Your Campus

Did you know - SIAM has revitalized the Visiting Lecturer Program! The program provides the SIAM community with a roster of experienced applied mathematicians and computational scientists in industry, government, and academia, who can speak on topics that are of interest to developing professional mathematicians. As we head back into the school year, consider inviting one of these speakers to visit your campus and give a talk! Meet our lecturers and learn more about the program.

2018 SIAM General Election: Polls Open Tomorrow!

Polls open September 11 for the SIAM election for Board of Trustees and Council! Get to know the candidates; take a few minutes to read the candidate profiles and statements, and check your inbox this week for voting instructions.

SIAM Fellows: Make a Nomination

Nominations for the 2019 Class of Fellows are being accepted now through November 6! Help raise visibility of the applied math community by making a nomination. Members can nominate up to two individuals for distinguished work. Learn more about the SIAM Fellows Program and make your nomination now.

Upcoming Activity Group Elections: What You Need to Know

We are proud to have 12 Activity Groups that have renewed their charters, and 10 holding elections for new officers this fall. Activity Groups with elections this year include:

APDE (Analysis of Partial Differential Equations)
CSE (Computational Science and Engineering)
ED (Applied Mathematics Education)
GD (Geometric Design)
GS (Geosciences)
LA (Linear Algebra)
LS (Life Sciences)
MPE (Mathematics of Planet Earth)
NWCS (Nonlinear Waves and Coherent Structures)
UQ (Uncertainty Quantification)

Remember – your voice is important! If you are a member of one of the Activity Groups listed above, please keep an eye on your inbox for more information about who is running for office and how to vote. Results will be released January 1, 2019.

Idea Machine Competition: Submit Your Idea

Help identify areas for future research. The National Science Foundation 2026 Idea Machine, a competition asking for community input on the next set of grand challenge questions for future research, is now accepting ideas! Any idea for future themes in science, engineering, and education research that go beyond NSF’s existing portfolio is welcome. Learn more from Juan Meza, Director of the Division of Mathematical Sciences at the NSF.

SIAM is (Still) Hiring!

SIAM is currently seeking a Director of Programs and Services (as well as a Director of Development and Corporate Relations, and Customer Service Representative). The Director of Programs and Services is responsible for the oversight and management of programs and projects mostly concentrated on the society’s membership and conference programs. The position requires a knowledge of applied mathematics and/or computational science; advanced degree preferred. Interested? Learn more about this position.

From Authors: Why Publish a Book with SIAM

Publishing in SIAM Journals: What and How

Interested in getting your work published in a journal? Watch this short video to learn about how to submit your research in applied mathematics and computational science to SIAM and what happens once it is submitted. Our experts explain the review process, best practices and other important information when submitting your work. Learn more and get started.

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Travel Support is Available for ICIAM 2019

SIAM is offering approximately 100 travel grants, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, for individuals traveling from U.S. institutions to The International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM) 2019. If you are a student or early career member who is planning on attending, consider applying for a travel award today. Learn more!

Lectures & Videos from LS18

Did you miss going to the SIAM Conference on the Life Sciences (LS18) in Minneapolis, or find that there were too many talks to choose from? Presentations from select sessions at LS18 are now available. Check out the lectures and videos. And while you're there, check out the lectures from some of our other 2018 meetings, plus prior years!

Activity Group Sessions at ICIAM 2019

SIAM Activity Groups are encouraged to help promote the 2019 ICIAM meeting to their membership. Minisymposia sessions organized by the Activity Groups can be listed in the ICIAM program with a tag identifying it with the group. All sessions need to be first submitted to ICIAM. Please also send the name of the minisymposia session and organizers to Jim Crowley at [email protected], and include in the subject line "ICIAM 2019 sessions" and the name of the Activity Group. Closing date for minisymposia is November 5, 2018. Learn more.

Conference Registrations, Submissions, & Deadlines

Check out the SIAM conference calendar for a full list of SIAM meetings and those sponsored by SIAM, and review the Student Travel Award page to find out what conferences are offering awards.

Introducing...Two New SIAM Prizes!

We are excited to announce we’ve created two new Activity Group prizes!

SIAM Activity Group on Computational Science and Engineering Best Paper Prize
The prize just opened for nominations and its deadline is November 15. We’ll make the first award at the SIAM Conference on Computational Science and Engineering (CSE19), February 25-March 1, 2019. Nominate a paper now.

SIAM Activity Group on Optimization Early Career Prize
This prize will open for nominations May 1, 2019 and we’ll make the first award at the 2020 SIAM Conference on Optimization (OP20).

Major prizes and Activity Group prizes for 2019 are open for nominations. See all prizes with open nominations and learn more about prizes and awards at SIAM. October 15 is the closing date for most prizes. Contact [email protected] with any questions.