Knight Floris Takens

Floris Takens is famous for his work on bifurcation theory, strange attractors and the nature of turbulence. Bernd Krauskopf interviewed Floris on the occasion of a special ceremony conducted at the University of Groningen where a painted portrait of Floris Takens was unveiled. On this same day Floris was knighted for his important contributions to the scientific life of the Netherlands and beyond.

The Topology of Chaos: Alice in Stretch and Squeezeland

Author: R. Gilmore and M. Lefranc

New Faces Lead SIAG/DS

The SIAM Activity Group in Dynamical Systems held its elections in November 2005 and newly elected officers and advisory board members have started their two-year terms. Here we introduce the new SIAG/DS team and already give preliminary information about Snowbird 2007! Thanks to those who participated in last fall's elections.

DSWeb Magazine needs Book Reviews Editor

After two and a half years, Rob Ghrist would like to pass the task on to somebody else. Thanks very much to Rob for his fantastic efforts and many interesting reviews! DSWeb Magazine is looking for a volunteer who is interested in taking on the Book Reviews. Please, email Hinke Osinga at [email protected] if this is the job for you!

Nonlinear and Parametric Phenomena, Theory and Applications in Radiophysics and Mechanical Systems

Author: O. Damogov