The International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) is a nonprofit organization of geoscientists. It aims to promote international cooperation in the application and use of mathematics in geological research and technology. IAMG's activities are to organize meetings, issue of publications on the application of mathematics in the geological sciences, extend cooperation with other organizations professionally concerned with applications of mathematics and statistics to the biological sciences, earth sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, and planetary sciences. IAMG is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Abbreviation | IAMG |
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Formation | 1968 |
Type | Scientific society |
Legal status | Non-profit |
Purpose | Mathematics, Statistics, Informatics in the Geosciences |
Headquarters | 5868 Westheimer Rd. # 537, Houston, TX 77057, U.S.A |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | ca. 800 individuals |
President | Peter Dowd (academic) |
Main organ | Journal of Mathematical Geosciences |
Website | www |
The IAMG[1] was established in August 1968 at the International Geological Congress in Prague, Czechoslovakia.
IAMG publishes a semiannual Newsletter and the following scientific journals:[2]
It also publices a monograph series, Studies in Mathematical Geosciences.
Presidents of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) include:
The IAMG offers medals, lectureships, prizes, and awards.[3]
A Special Merit Certificate is given to those individuals who did exceptional work on behalf of IAMG that is beyond normal expectations.[5][6]As of 2018[update], there have been five recipients of this honor:[7]
The IAMG confers honorary life membership on those individuals who have served the organization "beyond the call of duty".[7] As of 2018[update], there have been ten recipients of this honor:[7]