The University of Utah math department and AWM student chapter present the 5th annual...
What is Math?
16 April, 2016
An opportunity for advanced high-school and beginning undergraduate
students to explore topics in advanced mathematics.
You are invited to join the
University of Utah's chapter of the
Association for Women in
Mathematics for the fifth annual
“What is Math?” day! Graduate
students in three different fields of
Mathematics will present short
lectures, answer questions, and give
insight into why Mathematics is
exciting and beautiful.
Schedule
9-930
930-10
10-1030
1030-11
11-1130
1130-12
Registration
Introduction
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Pizza and Q&A
Speakers & Topics
Heather Brooks ............................. Math Biology
Patrick Bardsley …………………………….. Statistics
Sean McAfee ………………………….. Group Theory
Our aim is to inspire curiosity in the hope that attendees will explore
further study in mathematics. We also hope to foster communication and
establish connections between math department faculty and prospective
students.
For more information, or to register, go to http://www.math.utah.edu/awmchapter/whatismath.html,
or contact mcafee@math.utah.edu.