Global Scholar Highlights Growing Influence of Kazakhstan in International Science Sphere
In a significant stride for Kazakhstan's mathematical community, the country hosted the first International Society for Analysis, its Applications and Computation (ISAAC) Congress. This historic event brought together over 700 international mathematicians, scientists, and educators, marking a milestone in Central Asia's growing prominence in the discipline [1][2][3].
The congress, held at Nazarbayev University, showcased the high level of mathematical research and education in Kazakhstan. Visiting experts, including Professor Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb of Cambridge, were impressed by the integration and value placed on mathematics in society [1]. The gathering served to bridge the gap between the local and global mathematical communities, demonstrating Kazakhstan's capacity to host major scientific events.
One of the highlights of the congress was the opportunity to discuss cutting-edge topics, such as artificial intelligence and stochastic analysis, with world-renowned mathematicians like Fields Medalist Martin Hairer. This reinforced Kazakhstan’s emergence as a hub for advanced mathematical research and collaborations [3].
Akmaral Syzdykova, an expert at Nazarbayev University press office, chose academia for its freedom to pursue research, openness, and flexibility [4]. She noted that having a dedicated association like Women in STEM or mathematics networks can make a big difference for students and faculty, particularly for those who may feel out of place in the community [5]. Women are often underrepresented in mathematics and leadership roles, and networking is crucial for fostering inclusion [5].
The ISAAC congress also shed light on the challenges posed by large language models, such as determining whether their outputs are genuine novelty or just a remix of what they've seen before. It is unclear if these models are learning something meaningful or just interpolating from memory [6]. Neural networks, however, have the ability to combine existing ideas in novel ways, aiding in exploratory research [6].
Despite academia not having the same resources as industry, it offers the rare and precious freedom that is not always available in corporate settings [7]. The current mathematical understanding of deep learning is far behind the complexity of real-world systems like ChatGPT [6]. However, events like the ISAAC congress are catalysts for growth, enhancing international visibility, fostering academic exchanges, and inspiring the next generation of mathematicians, thereby embedding Kazakhstan more firmly into the global mathematics community [1][3].
References: 1. Kazakhstan hosts first ISAAC Congress 2. ISAAC Congress in Kazakhstan 3. Kazakhstan's Mathematical Ecosystem Boosted by ISAAC Congress 4. Akmaral Syzdykova, Expert at Nazarbayev University Press Office 5. The Importance of Networking for Women in STEM 6. Understanding the Challenges with Large Language Models 7. The Freedom of Academia
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