CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (also called AIMSCS) was founded in 2007 as a leading institute for basic research in statistics, computer science and mathematics.[1] It is located on the campus of the University of Hyderabad[1] and construction is underway.[2]

It is named after CR Rao, statistician, as it was built on his suggestion. The government funded institute intends to improve teaching methods and to encourage basic research in mathematical and social sciences. S.B. Rao was the first director and Allam Appa Rao is the current director.

It has received 10 million rupees in grants from the State Government and individual donors and is seeking a further 50 million rupees from the DST.[3]

References
  1. "Foundation stone laid at city varsity". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 21 February 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
  2. Singh, T. Lalith (14 March 2010). "At 90, wizard of numbers is still in the service of statistics". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  3. "Centre for collaborative research likely". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 6 March 2009.

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