Annual Report 2005 - Fields Institute - University of Toronto

Fields Institute
for Research in
Mathematical Sciences
The Fields Institute is a centre of
mathematical activity in Canada–a place
where mathematicians from educational
and research institutions in Canada and
abroad, from business, industry, and
financial institutions, can come together
to carry out research on problems of
mutual interest. The Institute provides
a supportive and stimulating environment
in which these diverse groups can interact.
Its goal is to ensure that Canada plays a
significant role in mathematical discovery
and mathematical application in our
modern technological society.
Fields Institute 2005 ANNUAL REPORT ii