Commission on Mathematical and Theoretical Crystallography (MaThCryst)

Approved by action of the IUCr General Assembly, 25 August 2005

To strengthen links and interactions among crystallographers, mathematicians and theoretical physicists and chemists, and to promote a common language in these fields.
To promote the presence at IUCr meetings of scientists working in the fields of mathematics, geometry, topology, and symmetry.
To strengthen the recognition of crystallography as an interdisciplinary science in those fields where nowadays it is considered only to be a technique.
To promote the publication of mathematical and theoretical papers in the journals of the IUCr.
To encourage the development and dissemination of mathematical and theoretical methods, software and databases for the solution of crystallographic problems.
To promote and organize symposia of interest to mathematical and theoretical crystallographers during IUCr Congresses and meetings of Regional Associates, in cooperation with other Commissions of the Union.
To promote and organize meetings, workshops and schools in collaboration with other Commissions particularly targeting post-graduate students and young scientists needing and willing to complete their education in crystallography.