The Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research short course applications open!
Friday, July 23rd to Friday, August 13th, 2021
Visit the course website for more information and to apply: https://training.publichealth.indiana.edu/shortcourses/mathematical.
Overview:
The mathematical sciences including engineering, statistics, computer science, physics, econometrics, and mathematics qua mathematics are increasingly being applied to advance our understanding of the causes, consequences, and alleviation of obesity. These applications go beyond routine approaches easily implemented in available commercial software. Rather, they increasingly involve computationally demanding tasks, development of novel measurement techniques and software, new quantitative derivations, and an exceptional degree of interdigitation of two or more existing techniques. Advances at the interface of the mathematical sciences and obesity research require bilateral training for investigators in both disciplines.
Objectives:
-To expose researchers from the mathematical sciences and obesity to the language and methodology at the interface of both disciplines,
-To facilitate collaborations between the two groups through effective contact, and
-To guide early investigators interested in conducting research at the interface of the mathematical sciences in obesity on the next career step.
Format:
Four synchronous sessions on July 23rd, July 30th, August 6th, and August 13th, with asynchronous materials and activities through IU's Expand online educational platform during the weeks in between.
Target audience:
Advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career scientists from quantitative and/or obesity disciplines. Persons of all genders, race/ethnicities, and ability/disability statuses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Priority application is June 6th at midnight Eastern, and applications will remain open until registration is full.
A registration fee of $350 is due upon registration for accepted applicants.
Scholarships are available to apply for as part of the application process.
Sponsor: NIH/NIDDK
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Andrew Brown
Assistant Professor
Indiana University Bloomington
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