Dynamics of Structured Systems

The "Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach" is an international research centre situated in the middle of the Schwarzwald in the south-western part of Germany. The Institute organizes around 50 one-week workshops per year where about 60 people gather for talks, research, and the famous walk through the woods for the Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. This is an excerpt of the official report on the workshop held December 14-20, 2003 that was organized by Wolf-Jürgen Beyn, Bernold Fiedler, and John Guckenheimer.

New Faces Lead SIAG/DS

The new officers and advisory board members for SIAM's Activity Group in Dynamical Systems have begun their two year terms. Thanks to those who participated in last fall's elections.

International Conference on New Directions In Dynamics of Evolution Equations

The international conference "New Directions In Dynamics of Evolution Equations" was held in December 17-20, 2003, at Hunan University. This conference was in honor of professor Shui-Nee Chow on the occasion of his 60th birthday, for his scientific achievements and leadership in dynamical systems and nonlinear analysis.

SIAM Conference on Applications of Dynamical Systems

Report on the SIAM Snowbird meeting, held in May 27-31, 2003.

IMPA'S 50th Anniversary Conference

The Instituto de Matematica Pura e Aplicada (IMPA) organised a conference in Rio de Janeiro, 3-14 June 2002, celebrating the 50th anniversary of its foundation.