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SUMMARY:Perspectives into history of mathematical biology and modeling in 
 20th century - Tinne Hoff Kjeldsen (Københavns Universitet (University of
  Copenhagen))
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DESCRIPTION:The notions of &lsquo\;mathematical models&rsquo\; and &lsquo\
 ;mathematical modelling&rsquo\; entered the discourse of mathematics in th
 e early 20th century in connection with the migration of mathematics into 
 other (new) scientific disciplines\, biology being one of them. There have
  been a few studies related to the history of mathematical biology\, but n
 ot many\, and in this talk I will outline proposals (possible strategies a
 nd approaches) for how to dig into this huge topic within the history of a
 pplied mathematics in the 20th century. A number of perspectives and resea
 rch questions from which to explore the history of mathematical biology an
 d modeling will be suggested. To be concrete: we will take point of depart
 ure in Nicolas Rashevsky&rsquo\;s work on mathematical biology and his con
 cept of mathematical &ldquo\;paper and pencil&rdquo\; modeling. With this 
 starting point\, we will unfold various lines of research and research que
 stions into the history of mathematical biology and modeling in the 20th c
 entury related to various methodological levels\, and discuss some of the 
 challenges for these research projects.
LOCATION:Seminar Room 1\, Newton Institute
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