Effective Mathematics Effective Mathematicians
I. David Abrahams, Beyer Professor of Applied Mathematics, School of Mathematics, University of Manchester
(IMA President 2008-2009)
“Neglect of mathematics works injury to all knowledge, since one who is ignorant of it cannot know the other sciences of the things of this world. And what is worst, those who are thus ignorant are unable to perceive their own ignorance and so do not seek a remedy.” . . . Roger Bacon (1214– 1292). Unfortunately, the need for society (in its broadest sense) to recognize the crucial value of mathematics and its applications exists as much today as it did in the 13th century!
