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The African Mathematical Union

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
AND THE MAIDEN AWARD OF AFRICAN MEDALS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN MATHEMATICIANS-2003

 VENUE:   UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

DATE:  16TH NOVEMBER 2003 TO 22ND NOVEMBER 2003

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

 INVITED SPEAKERS: Prospective Medallists; Established African Mathematicians in Europe and USA; Other Established Mathematicians.

 BACKGROUND:

The recently concluded International Congress of Mathematicians, ICM-2002 Beijing China, showed clearly that African mathematicians have a lot to do in order to make meaningful impact in terms of ICM general participation and World Mathematics Fields Medals Awards. I was also observed sadly enough that less than three percent of the participants in the ICM2002 are Africans. In order to promote the teaching, learning and research in all aspect of Mathematics among Africans, which will eventually enable African Mathematicians to make big impact on the world stage, the committee of African Mathematicians at Beijing 2002 decided to organise an International Conference of mathematical Sciences and the maiden Award of African Medals for Young African Mathematicians in 2003 at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

The award is open to ANY AFRICAN who has

1. Obtained Ph.D. degree in any area of Mathematical Sciences;
2. Who will not exceed 40 years of age in the year of the award (2003);
3. Who has published reasonable number of papers in reputable journals;
4. The candidate shall submit a maximum of 10nof his/her best publications and cv for assessment;
5. Individuals are free to apply;
6. Individuals and institutions are free to nominate candidates for the awards.

The awards are likely going to be given in five broad areas ( i.e. all AMS subject classifications will be grouped into these five areas)(candidates should indicate in which subject area they wish to be considered;

1. PURE AMTHEMATICS
2. APPLIED MATHEMATICS (INCLUDING THEORETICAL PHYSICS);
3. STATISTICS (INCLUDING PROBABILITY, BIOMETRICS, ETC);
4. COMPUTER SCIENCES (INCLUDING COMPUTER ENGINEERING ETC);
5. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (AND RELEVANT SUBJECTS).

THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE MEDALS IS 31ST MAY 2003.

Abstracts for short contributed papers on any of the above classifications are also invited.

REGISTRATION

Paticipation at the conference is FREE!.

Participants interested in conference materials including conference bag, proceedings  etc will pay US$50.00.

Please we would like to have full information on participants  who  wish to attend the AMU-ICMS2003 conference and wish to be considered for some level of support before 31st May 2003, to help us  know how to allocate the funds we are likely to receive. The following information will be helpful:

(1) NAMES:

(2) INSTITUTIONAL ADDRESS:

(3) E-MAIL ADDRESS:

(4) AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:

(5) TITLE OF PAPER TO BE PRESENTED ( if any ):

(6) QUALIFICATIONS:

(7) LEVEL OF SUPPORT REQUIRED:

(A1) FULL TRAVEL   (A2) PARTIAL TRAVEL

(B1) FULL BOARD   (B2) PARTIAL BOARD

(C1) FULL LODGING    (C2) PARTIAL LODGING

(D) NO SUPPORT REQUIRED;

(8) AGE:

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel accommodation is from $5 (shared) to $50 per night, food is from $1(canteen) to $10(5-star) per meal.

EXCURSIONS

There will be free excursions to OLUMO ROCK and other interesting tourist attractions in Ogun State, Nigeria.

PHOTOS from conference site

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
1. Professor Adewale R. T. Solarin (CHAIRMAN) Mahtematical Sciences Research Centre, Univeristy of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Tel. +234-8033014617, +234-8042120890, +234-39-245291-8, +234-39-245843(home).	2. Professor Oluwole D. Makinde (CO-CHAIRMAN), Applied Mathematics Department University of the North Private Bag X1106 Sovenga 0727 South Africa Tell: +27-15-2682459 (Office) Tel/Fax: +27-15-2912395 (Home) Fax: +27-15-2683075 (Office) Cellphone: 0822005182 E-Mail: makindeo@unorth.ac.za dmakinde@worldonline.co.za dmakinde@yahoo.com
3. Dr. Ogouyandjou Carlos University of Abomey Calari Rep. of Benin E-Mail: cogouy@yahoo.fr	4.) Dr. Eunice Mphako University of Malawi Malawi E-Mail: egmphako@chanco.unima.mw
5.) Dr. Gachangi Njenga Kenyatta University Kenya E-Mail: enjenga@avu.org	6.) Prof. Len Liverpool University of Jos, Nigeria. E-Mail: liverpool@unijos.edu.ng
7.) Dr. Precious Sibanda University of Zimbabwe Harare, Zimbabwe. E-Mail: sibanda@maths.uz.ac.zw	8.) Dr. Nkemzi Boniface University of Buea Cameroon E-Mail: nkemzi@yahoo.com
9.) Prof. Sango Mamadou Vista University South Africa E-Mail: sango-m@marlin.vista.ac.za	10.) Dr. Kenneth Nwabueze Dept of Mathematics (temporary) Brock University Ontario, Canada email: kknwabueze@hotmail.com
11.) Prof. Desquith Etienne IRMA, University of Cocody Cote Di Voire E-Mail: desquith@hotmail.com	12.) Prof. Sizwe Mabizela University of Cape Town, South Africa E-Mail: sizwe@maths.uct.ac.za
13.) Prof. Loyiso Nongxa University of Witwatersrand South Africa E-Mail: 160nong@atlas.wits.ac.za	14.) Dr. Jose Miguel Eduardo Mondlane University Mozambique E-Mail: miguel@nambu.uem.mz
15.) Dr. Bhangy Cassy Eduardo Mondlane University Mozambique E-Mail: bhangycassy@yahoo.com