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The institute is known for its work in fields such as [[operations research]], [[software engineering]], information processing, and mathematical applications in [[life sciences]] and [[logistics]].
The institute is known for its work in fields such as [[operations research]], [[software engineering]], information processing, and mathematical applications in [[life sciences]] and [[logistics]].
More recent examples of research results from CWI include the development of scheduling algorithms for the Dutch railway system (the [[Nederlandse Spoorwegen]], one of the busiest rail networks in the world) and the development of the [[Python (programming language)|Python programming language]] by [[Guido van Rossum]]. Python has played an important role in the development of the [[Google platform|Google search platform]] from the beginning, and it continues to do so as the system grows and evolves.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://python.org/about/quotes/ |title=Quotes about Python |publisher=Python.org |date= |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref>
More recent examples of research results from CWI include the development of scheduling algorithms for the Dutch railway system (the [[Nederlandse Spoorwegen]], one of the busiest rail networks in the world) and the development of the [[Python (programming language)|Python programming language]] by [[Guido van Rossum]]. Python has played an important role in the development of the [[Google platform|Google search platform]] from the beginning, and it continues to do so as the system grows and evolves.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://python.org/about/quotes/ |title=Quotes about Python |publisher=Python.org |date= |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref>
Many information retrieval techniques used by packages such as [[SPSS]] were initially developed by Data Distilleries, a CWI [[Corporate spin-off|spinoff]].{{Citation needed |date=December 2013}}
Many information retrieval techniques used by packages such as [[SPSS]] were initially developed by Data Distilleries, a CWI [[Corporate spin-off|spinoff]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloorresearch.com/analysis/spss-and-data-distilleries/ |title=SPSS and Data Destileries |publisher=Python.org |date= |accessdate=2015-02-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Sumathi, Sivanandam |first=S, S.N. |date=2006 |title=Introduction to Data Mining and its Applications
|url=https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34351-6 |publisher=Springer Berlin Heidelberg |page=743 |isbn=978-3-540-34350-9 |access-date=2015-02-24 }}</ref>


Work at the institute was recognized by national or international research awards, such as the [[Lanchester Prize]] prize (awarded yearly by [[INFORMS]]), the [[Gödel Prize]] (awarded by [[ACM SIGACT]]) or the [[Spinozapremie|Spinoza prize]]. Most of its senior researchers hold part-time professorships at other Dutch universities, with the institute producing over 170 full professors during the course of its history. Several CWI researchers have been recognized as members of the [[Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences]], the [[Academia Europaea]], or as knights in the [[Order of the Netherlands Lion]].{{Citation needed |date=December 2013}}
Work at the institute was recognized by national or international research awards, such as the [[Lanchester Prize]] prize (awarded yearly by [[INFORMS]]), the [[Gödel Prize]] (awarded by [[ACM SIGACT]]) or the [[Spinozapremie|Spinoza prize]]. Most of its senior researchers hold part-time professorships at other Dutch universities, with the institute producing over 170 full professors during the course of its history. Several CWI researchers have been recognized as members of the [[Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences]], the [[Academia Europaea]], or as knights in the [[Order of the Netherlands Lion]].{{Citation needed |date=December 2013}}

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Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica
TypeNational research institute
Established1946
PresidentJ. C. M. Baeten
Location
Amsterdam
,
Netherlands
Websitewww.cwi.nl
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The Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (abbr. [CWI] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help); English: National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science) is a research center in the field of mathematics and theoretical computer science. It is part of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and is located at the Science Park Amsterdam.

Early history

The institute was founded in 1946 by Johannes van der Corput, David van Dantzig, Jurjen Koksma, Hendrik Anthony Kramers, Marcel Minnaert and Jan Arnoldus Schouten. It was originally called Mathematical Centre (in Dutch: Mathematisch Centrum). One early mission was to develop mathematical prediction models to assist large Dutch engineering projects, such as the Delta Works. During this early period, the Mathematics Institute also helped with designing the wings of the Fokker F27 Friendship airplane, voted in 2006 as the most beautiful Dutch design of the 20th century.[citation needed]

The computer science component developed soon after. Adriaan van Wijngaarden, considered the founder of computer science (or informatica) in the Netherlands, was the director of the institute for almost 20 years. Edsger Dijkstra did most of his early influential work on algorithms and formal methods at CWI. The first Dutch computers, the Electrologica X1 and Electrologica X8, were both designed at the centre, and Electrologica was created as a spinoff to manufacture the machines.

On 21 February 1997, the name of the institute was changed to CWI to reflect the strong computer science component in its research.

Recent research

The institute is known for its work in fields such as operations research, software engineering, information processing, and mathematical applications in life sciences and logistics. More recent examples of research results from CWI include the development of scheduling algorithms for the Dutch railway system (the Nederlandse Spoorwegen, one of the busiest rail networks in the world) and the development of the Python programming language by Guido van Rossum. Python has played an important role in the development of the Google search platform from the beginning, and it continues to do so as the system grows and evolves.[1] Many information retrieval techniques used by packages such as SPSS were initially developed by Data Distilleries, a CWI spinoff.[2][3]

Work at the institute was recognized by national or international research awards, such as the Lanchester Prize prize (awarded yearly by INFORMS), the Gödel Prize (awarded by ACM SIGACT) or the Spinoza prize. Most of its senior researchers hold part-time professorships at other Dutch universities, with the institute producing over 170 full professors during the course of its history. Several CWI researchers have been recognized as members of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Academia Europaea, or as knights in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.[citation needed]

European Internet

CWI was an early user of the Internet in Europe. The first connection in Europe to the NSFnet network, which later developed into the Internet, was established at CWI on 17 November 1988 by Piet Beertema, and cwi.nl was the first national domain name ever issued.[4]

The Amsterdam Internet Exchange (the largest Internet Exchange in the world, in terms of both members and throughput traffic) is located at the neighbouring SARA (an early CWI spin-off) and NIKHEF institutes. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) office for the Benelux countries is located at CWI.[5]

Spin-off Companies

CWI has a demonstrated a continuing effort to put the work of its researcher at the disposal of society, mainly by collaborating with commercial companies and creating spin-off businesses. In 2000 CWI established "CWI Incubator BV" - a dedicated company with the aim to generate high tech spin-off companies.[6] Some of the CWI spinoffs include:[7]

Software and languages

Notable people

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References

  1. ^ "Quotes about Python". Python.org. Retrieved 2012-07-13.
  2. ^ "SPSS and Data Destileries". Python.org. Retrieved 2015-02-24.
  3. ^ Sumathi, Sivanandam, S, S.N. (2006). Introduction to Data Mining and its Applications. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 743. ISBN 978-3-540-34350-9. Retrieved 2015-02-24.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Template:Nl De geschiedenis van SIDN (History of SIDN), Official website of SIDN
  5. ^ "The World Wide Web Consortium - Benelux Office". W3C. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
  6. ^ "Spin-off companies' details". CWI Amsterdam. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
  7. ^ "Spin-off companies". CWI Amsterdam. Retrieved 2014-07-08.

External links

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