Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

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The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications is distinct from the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications in Minneapolis.

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) is one of the UK's professional bodies for mathematicians (the other main ones being the London Mathematical Society and the Royal Statistical Society). The Institute was founded in 1964 by Sir James Lighthill and its mission is to promote mathematics in industry, business, the public sector, education and research. Lighthill's vision of combining a learned society with a professional body is still valid today and reflected in the diversity of the institute's 5000 members.

In 1990 the Institute was incorporated by Royal Charter and was subsequently granted the right to award Chartered Mathematician (CMath) status. The Institute may also nominate individuals for the award of Chartered Scientist (CSci).

Contents 1 Qualifications 1.1 Corporate membership 1.2 Leading to corporate membership 1.3 Non-professional membership 2 See also 3 External links

[edit] Qualifications

The Institute awards 5 grades of membership within 3 groups

[edit] Corporate membership

Fellow (CMath, FIMA)

Member (CMath, MIMA)

[edit] Leading to corporate membership

Associate Member (AMIMA)

Students

[edit] Non-professional membership

Affiliate

[edit] See also

• List of Mathematical Societies
• Council for the Mathematical Sciences

[edit] External links

• The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications