Mathematical Sciences Foundation
Indian institution for education and research
Mathematical Sciences Foundation (MSF) was formally registered as a non-profit society in 2002 by Dr. Anil Wilson. It is an institute of education and research, located in Delhi, India. Its goal is the promotion of mathematics and its applications at all levels, from school to college to research.
Educational programmes
Undergraduate
Mathematical Finance: A hands-on introduction to modern Finance and the role of mathematics in it.
Mathematical Simulation with IT: Explores the interaction between Mathematics, Technology, and Education.
Graduate
In association with the University of Houston, leading to PhD's in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics. Students are trained at MSF for a year before heading to Houston.
Seminars and conferences
A Life of Mathematics: An annual programme under which eminent mathematicians reside at St. Stephen's College to interact with students and faculty.
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