The Pacific Rim Mathematical Associate (PRIMA) is a network of mathematical scientists and leading mathematical organizations which promotes collaboration and career development for Mathematical Scientists around the Pacific rim.
The PRIMA Congress is the flagship activity of PRIMA. It was created to create rich networking possibilities, survey regional mathematical developments, and disseminate the latest scientific advances. The congress is held every four years, see below for details.
The representatives of a number of leading mathematical institutions in the Pacific Rim met at the Banff International Research Station, Canada on October 14-15, 2005. The rapidly expanding scientific capacity and the enormous potential arising from the cultural and intellectual diversity of the Pacific Rim region were recognized. It was agreed that a well coordinated and concerted effort among our institutions and countries would stimulate a vibrant and interconnected mathematical community whose activities would have an unprecedented impact on our economic, social and cultural development. A resolution was made to establish an organization, to be known as the Pacific Rim Mathematical Association (PRIMA), and to develop an action plan to achieve these goals. The mission of PRIMA is to promote and facilitate the development of the mathematical sciences throughout the Pacific Rim region. The principal objectives of PRIMA are
To create a network for the exchange of ideas and the dissemination of scientific knowledge
To coordinate and encourage wider participation in scientific activities in the region in order to maximize their effectiveness;
To substantially increase the region’s capacity in training the next generations of mathematical scientists;
To identify geographical areas in need of mathematical advancement and to assist them in strengthening their expertise and infrastructure;
To promote breadth and diversity within the mathematical sciences community;
To share expertise in the promotion of the mathematical sciences, and their impact on society and the global economy;
To pool resources where appropriate, and to identify potential new ones to assist the scientific development of every community in our region.
