Game Theoretical Modeling of Evolution in Structured Populations, a NIMBioS Tutorial

[Melanie Colón]

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
(NIMBioS) is now accepting applications for its Tutorial, "Game
Theoretical Modeling of Evolution in Structured Populations," to be held
April 25-27, 2016, at NIMBioS.

*Objectives: *Participants will be introduced to the discrete graph
theory methods and models of structured population as well as classical
continuous models based on differential equations. They will learn how
to use such methods and/or build and analyze models in the context of
the tutorial's topics and will work in small groups to experience how to
use the methodology to describe, simulate, and analyze the relevant
biological systems.Participants will be exposed to software that
implements the mathematical methods, aids visualization, and facilitates
computations and analyses.Participants will learn how the tutorial
materials may fit into mathematics and biology courses or be used as an
introduction to independent studies or undergraduate research.

*Location: *NIMBioS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

*Co-Organizers: *Mark Broom, Mathematics, City Univ. London; Jonathan
Rowell, Mathematics and Statistics, Univ. of North Carolina, Greensboro;
Jan Rychtar, Mathematics and Statistics, Univ. of North Carolina,
Greensboro; and
Jeremy Van Cleve, Biology, Univ. of Kentucky

For more information about the tutorial and a link to the online
application form, go to http://www.nimbios.org/tutorials/TT_gametheory

Participation in NIMBioS tutorials is by application only. Individuals
with a strong interest in the topic are encouraged to apply, and
successful applicants will be notified within two weeks after the
application deadline. If needed, financial support for travel, meals,
and lodging is available for tutorial attendees.

*Application deadline:* February 15, 2016

The National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
(NIMBioS) (http://www.nimbios.org) brings together researchers from
around the world to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to
investigate solutions to basic and applied problems in the life
sciences. NIMBioS is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with
additional support from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.