Possible CINSAM project

10/26/2007

  1. Background on the project

  2. CINSAM research proposal criteria (Deadline: 11/2!)

  3. Description of our objectives, as I see them:

    1. Over-riding objective:
      Find a better, more intuitive, model for the synchronization of fevers in malaria.

    2. Literature/expert search
      • other models
      • better understanding of biology

    3. Improve:
      • Models
      • Exposition -- tell the story clearly

    4. Code:

    5. Write:
      • Paper
      • Web educational materials

    6. Present:
      • Miami (fall, 2008)
      • Posters at the capital (Spring, 2009)
      • MAA meetings (National/State: Spring, 2009)

  4. Jamie Jasper's interest in the project

  5. Others?