Celebrating SIREV's History

SIAM Review, the society’s flagship journal, published its 60th volume in 2018. SIREV’s history began with 11 articles, 4 problems, and 5 book reviews comprising Volume 1, Issue 1 in January 1959. The first paper is available here, “Systems of Linear Relations” by R. A. Good.

A year-end report from SIAM President Donald Thomsen Jr., appearing in the 3rd issue of the journal, notes that:

The first volume of SIAM Review made its appearance in January; this journal has as its primary role, that of performing a tutorial and news function for the Society. It is hoped that shorter papers, instructional articles, problems, book reviews, and news features will find a natural outlet in this new publication.

In 1999, beginning with its 41st volume, SIREV incorporated a remake of format and content, as outlined in this article by then Editor-in-Chief Margaret Wright. That structure continues, with five sections per issue – Survey and Review, Research Spotlights (previously Problems and Techniques), Education, and Book Reviews. The SIGEST section consists of a version of a selected paper from one of SIAM's research journals. (Every SIAM journal is featured, in turn.) SIGEST provides an opportunity for readers from all segments of the SIAM community to keep up with important research from outside their areas of specialization. Further details about the five sections can be found at the Instructions for Authors page.

SIREV publishes four issues each year, available both online and in print. Copies are distributed to all members.

Read the 10 Most Popular SIREV Articles (1999 - 2018)