Aims and Scope
If you are a mathematician or a computer scientist, you must have heard of Al-Khwarizmi. The term 'algorithm' originates from his name. Al-Khwarizmi, a Persian scientist, made significant contributions to mathematics. The correct pronunciation of his name is Khwarizmi, with the 'al' being added in Arabic. Westerners then adopted the Arabized version, transforming it into the word 'algorithm' as a tribute to Khwarizmi, for naming a fundamental programming concept. In simple terms, an algorithm can be thought of as a step-by-step procedure or recipe for performing a task or solving a question. Algorithms form the essential building blocks of programming and, consequently, computers. Having a result or theorem in mathematics does not contribute much to real-world applications unless they can be expressed algorithmically to facilitate computations.
In many educational environments, including universities in so-called modern countries, undergraduate students still struggle with math and find it challenging to connect with the concepts they are learning. This challenge typically stems from lecturers not introducing concepts with their real-world applications or failing to explain how these concepts, quantities, and objects are calculated or constructed. Thus, there is a need for an event where students can learn from the world's researchers about how they perceive mathematics and apply it in real-world scenarios.
The conference is called 'Future Algorithms' in English, and the Persian name can be translated to 'Future Khwarizmis'. Leveraging the connection between the words 'algorithm' and 'Khwarizmi', we want to convey the message that today's students can be the Khwarizmis of the future, developing innovative algorithms. We have requested our invited speakers to ensure their talks are understandable for average undergraduate students in mathematics, statistics, or computer science while showcasing the practical applications of their work. The goal is to make the talks both educational and motivational for these young students, inspiring excitement and curiosity and encouraging them to advance their minds for creating new ideas.
This will be the second round of Future Algorithms, to check previous edition of Future Algorithms please click here: Future Algorithms 2024.