The University of Utah math department and AWM student chapter present the 4th annual...
What is Math?
11 April, 2015
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 fourth annual
“What is Math?” day. Graduate
students and faculty in Mathematics
will present short lectures on
various mathematical fields or
concepts, and Fernando Guevara
Vasquez (University of Utah) will
provide insight into why
Mathematics is exciting and
beautiful.
Schedule
830-9
9-10
10-1030
1030-11
11-1130
1130-12
Registration
Keynote Address
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Speakers & Topics
Fernando Guevara Vasquez......... Keynote Address
Haydee Lindo…………………………………… Groups
Greg Rice……………………………………… Statistics
Anna Romanova…………………………….. Symmetry
Emily Witt………………………………. Cryptography
Our aim is to inspire curiosity and we hope that attendees will want to
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.