following lists is intended to be exhaustive and they are included simply for illustrative
purposes.
Illustrative Relevant Mathematical Areas
Data/data science (including dealing with massive amounts of data; data mining; data
presentation/visualization)
Uncertainty quantification and uncertainty propagation
Operations research
Information theory
Multiscale methods
Dynamic networks (both networks that are dynamically changing and those whose
components can undergo dynamic change of state)
Decision science/theory, policy science
Game theory
Stochastic optimization
Partial orders
Spatial statistics
Hybrid models (as a mix of discrete and continuous models)
Illustrative Applied Problems Relating to Sustainability
Climate and disease
Migration
Heat events/extreme events
Biosurveillance
Population growth
Power grid (including smart meters)
Green computing/green living
Habitat formation
Urbanization
Behavioral responses to disasters
Epidemiology/public health
Forest health
Fisheries
Air pollution
Water pollution
Transportation systems