MEETINGS & CONFERENCES OF THE AMS OCTOBER TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Meetings and Conferences section of The most up-to-date meeting and confer- necessary to submit an electronic form, the Notices gives information on all AMS ence information can be found online at: although those who use L ATEX may submit meetings and conferences approved by www.ams.org/meetings/. abstracts with such coding, and all math press time for this issue. Please refer to Important Information About AMS displays and similarily coded material the page numbers cited on this page for Meetings: Potential organizers, (such as accent marks in text) must more detailed information on each event. speakers, and hosts should refer to be typeset in LATEX. Visit www.ams.org/ Invited Speakers and Special Sessions are page 75 in the January 2017 issue of the cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl/. Ques- listed as soon as they are approved by the Notices for general information regard- tions about abstracts may be sent to abs- cognizant program committee; the codes ing participation in AMS meetings and [email protected]. Close attention should be listed are needed for electronic abstract conferences. paid to specified deadlines in this issue. submission. For some meetings the list Abstracts: Speakers should submit ab- Unfortunately, late abstracts cannot be may be incomplete. Information in this stracts on the easy-to-use interactive accommodated. A issue may be dated. Web form. No knowledge of LTEX is

MEETINGS IN THIS ISSUE –––––––– 2017 –––––––– –––––––– 2018 , cont'd. ––––––––

September 16–17 Buffalo, New York p. 1064 April 21–22 Boston, Massachusetts p. 1107 June 11–14 Shanghai, People's Republic of China p. 1108 September 23–24 Orlando, Florida p. 1065 September 29–30 Newark, Delaware p. 1109 October 6–7 Fayetteville, Arkansas p. 1109 November 4–5 Riverside, California p. 1066 October 20–21 Ann Arbor, Michigan p. 1109 October 27–28 San Francisco, California p. 1110

2018 –––––––– –––––––– –––––––– 2019 –––––––– January 16–19 Baltimore, Maryland p. 1110 January 10–13 JMM 2018—San Diego p. 1067 March 15–17 Auburn, Alabama p. 1110 March 22–24 Honolulu, Hawaii p. 1111

March 17–18 Columbus, Ohio p. 1105 –––––––– 2020 –––––––– January 15–18 Denver, Colorado p. 1111 April 14–15 Portland, Oregon p. 1106 –––––––– 2021 –––––––– April 14–15 Nashville, Tennesse p. 1107 January 6–9 Washington, DC p. 1112

See www.ams.org/meetings/ for the most up-to-date information on these conferences.

ASSOCIATE SECRETARIES OF THE AMS Central Section: Georgia Benkart, University of Wisconsin- Southeastern Section: Brian D. Boe, Department of Mathemat- Madison, Department of Mathematics, 480 Lincoln Drive, ics, University of Georgia, 220 D W Brooks Drive, Athens, GA Madison, WI 53706-1388; e-mail: [email protected]; 30602-7403, e-mail: [email protected]; telephone: 706- telephone: 608-263-4283. 542-2547. Eastern Section: Steven H. Weintraub, Department of Math- Western Section: Michel L. Lapidus, Department of Mathemat- ematics, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 18015-3174; e-mail: ics, University of California, Surge Bldg., Riverside, CA 92521- [email protected]; telephone: 610-758-3717. 0135; e-mail: [email protected]; telephone: 951-827-5910.

OCTOBER 2017 NOTICES OF THE AMS 1063 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Meetings & Conferences of the AMS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING MEETINGS PROGRAMS: AMS Sectional Meeting programs do not appear in the print version of the Notices. However, comprehensive and continually updated meeting and program informa- tion with links to the abstract for each talk can be found on the AMS website. See www.ams.org/meetings/. Final programs for Sectional Meetings will be archived on the AMS website accessible from the stated URL .

Algebraic Topology, Claudia Miller, Syracuse University, Buffalo, New York and Inna Zakharevich, Cornell University. Automorphic Forms and L-functions, Mahdi Asgari, State University of New York at Buffalo Oklahoma State University, and Joseph Hundley, Univer- sity at Buffalo—SUNY. September 16–17, 2017 CR Geometry and Partial Differential Equations in Saturday–Sunday Complex Analysis, Ming Xiao, University of Illinois at Ur- bana—Champaign, and Yuan Yuan, Syracuse University. Meeting #1132 Cohomology, Deformations, and Quantum Groups: A Eastern Section Session Dedicated to the Memory of Samuel D. Schack, Mio- Associate secretary: Steven H. Weintraub drag Iovanov, University of Iowa, Mihai D. Staic, Bowling Announcement issue of Notices: June 2017 Green State University, and Alin Stancu, Columbus State Program first available on AMS website: August 3, 2017 University. Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Geometric Group Theory, Joel Louwsma, Niagara Issue of Abstracts: Volume 38, Issue 3 University, and Johanna Mangahas, University at Buf- falo—SUNY. Deadlines High Order Numerical Methods for Hyperbolic PDEs and For organizers: Expired Applications, Jae-Hun Jung, University at Buffalo—SUNY, For abstracts: Expired Fengyan Li, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Li Wang, University at Buffalo—SUNY. The scientific information listed below may be dated. Infinite Groups and Geometric Structures: A Session For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ in Honor of the Sixtieth Birthday of Andrew Nicas, Hans sectional.html. Boden, McMaster University, and David Rosenthal, St. John’s University. Invited Addresses Knots, 3-manifolds and their Invariants, William Me- Inwon C Kim, UCLA, Capillary drops on rough surfaces. nasco and Adam Sikora, University at Buffalo—SUNY, and Govind Menon, Brown University, Building polyhedra Stephan Wehrli, Syracuse University. by self-assembly. Nonlinear Dispersive Partial Differential Equations, Bruce E Sagan, Michigan State University, The protean Santosh Bhattrai, Trocaire College, and Sharad Silwal, chromatic polynomial. Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Nonlinear Evolution Equations, Marius Beceanu, SUNY Special Sessions Albany, and Dan-Andrei Geba, University of Rochester. If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations Arising from should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- Life Science, Junping Shi, College of William and Mary, and stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ Xingfu Zou, University of Western Ontario. abstracts/abstract.pl. Nonlinear Wave Equations, Inverse Scattering and Ap- plications, Gino Biondini, University at Buffalo—SUNY. Advanced Techniques in Graph Theory, Sogol Jahan- Polynomials in Enumerative, Algebraic, and Geometric bekam and Paul Wenger, Rochester Institute of Technol- Combinatorics, Robert Davis and Bruce Sagan, Michigan ogy. State University.

1064 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Recent Advancements in Representation Theory, Yiq- Applied Harmonic Analysis: Frames, Samplings and Ap- iang Li, University at Buffalo—SUNY, and Gufang Zhao, plications, Dorin Dutkay, Deguang Han, and Qiyu Sun, University of Massachusetts. University of Central Florida. Recent Progress in Geometric Analysis, Ovidiu Munte- Categorical Methods in Representation Theory, Brian anu, University of Connecticut, Terrence Napier, Lehigh Boe, University of Georgia, Jonathan Kujawa, University University, and Mohan Ramachandran, University at of Oklahoma, and Daniel K. Nakano, University of Georgia. Buffalo. Commutative Algebra: Interactions with Algebraic Ge- Structural and Chromatic Graph Theory, Hong-Jian Lai, ometry and Algebraic Topology, Joseph Brennan, Univer- Rong Luo, and Cun-Quan Zhang, West Virginia University, sity of Central Florida, and Alina Iacob and Saeed Nasseh, and Yue Zhao, University of Central Florida. Georgia Southern University. p-adic Aspects of Arithmetic Geometry, Liang Xiao, Complex Analysis, Harmonic Analysis, and Approxima- University of Connecticut, and Hui June Zhu, University tion Theory, Alexander V Tovstolis, University of Central at Buffalo—SUNY. Florida, and John Paul Ward, North Carolina A&T State University. Differential Equations in Mathematical Biology, Andrew Orlando, Florida Nevai, Yuanwei Qi, and Zhisheng Shuai, University of Central Florida. University of Central Florida, Orlando Fractal Geometry, Dynamical Systems, and Their Appli- cations, Mrinal Kanti Roychowdhury, University of Texas September 23–24, 2017 Rio Grande Valley. Saturday–Sunday Global Harmonic Analysis and its Applications, Christo- Meeting #1133 pher Sogge and Yakun Xi, Johns Hopkins University, and Steve Zelditch, Northwestern University. Southeastern Section Graph Connectivity and Edge Coloring, Colton Magnant, Associate secretary: Brian D. Boe Georgia Southern University. Announcement issue of Notices: June 2017 Mathematics of Biomolecules: Discrete, Algebraic, and Program first available on AMS website: August 10, 2017 Topological, Natasha Jonoska, University of South Florida, Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced and Christine Heitsch, Georgia Institute of Technology. Issue of Abstracts: Volume 38, Issue 4 Modern Statistical Methods for Structured Data, Mari- Deadlines anna Pensky, University of Central Florida. Nonlinear Dispersive Equations, Benjamin Harrop- For organizers: Expired Griffiths, New York University, Jonas Lührmann, Johns For abstracts: Expired Hopkins University, and Dana Mendelson, University of The scientific information listed below may be dated. Chicago. For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ Nonlinear Elliptic Partial Differential Equations, Luis E sectional.html. Silvestre, University of Chicago, and Eduardo V Teixeira, University of Central Florida. Invited Addresses Operator Algebras and Related Topics, Zhe Liu, Univer- Christine Heitsch, Georgia Institute of Technology, sity of Central Florida. Strings, trees, and {RNA} folding. Progress in Fixed Point Theory and Its Applications, Jonathan Kujawa, University of Oklahoma, Realizing Clement Boateng Ampadu, Boston, MA, and Buthinah the spectrum of tensor categories. A. Bin Dehaish and Afrah A. N. Abdou, King Abdulaziz Christopher D Sogge, Johns Hopkins University, On the University, Saudi Arabia. concentration of eigenfunctions. Recent Developments in Integral Geometry and To- mography, Alexander Katsevich, Alexander Tovbis, and Special Sessions Alexandru Tamasan, University of Central Florida. If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you Stochastic Analysis and Applications, Hongwei Long, should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- Florida Atlantic University, and Jiongmin Yong, University stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ of Central Florida. abstracts/abstract.pl. Structural Graph Theory, Martin Rolek, Zixia Song, and Yue Zhao, University of Central Florida. Advances in Dirac Equations, Variational Inequalities, Symplectic and Contact Topology and Dynamics, Basak Sequence Spaces and Optimization, Ram N Mohapatra, Gürel, University of Central Florida, and Viktor Ginzburg, University of Central Florida, and Turhan Koprubasi, University of California, Santa Cruz. Kastamonu University (Turkey). Trends in Applications of Functional Analysis in Com- Algebraic Curves and their Applications, Lubjana Be- putational and Applied Mathematics, M Zuhair Nashed, shaj, The University of Texas at Austin. University of Central Florida.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1065 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Combinatorial Aspects of the Polynomial Ring (Code: Riverside, California SS 1A), Sami Assaf and Dominic Searles, University of Southern California. University of California, Riverside Combinatorial Representation Theory (Code: SS 5A), Vyjayanthi Chari, University of California, Riverside, and November 4–5, 2017 Maria Monks Gillespie and Monica Vazirani, University Saturday–Sunday of California, Davis. Conservation Laws, Nonlinear Waves and Applications Meeting #1134 (Code: SS 18A), Geng Chen, University of Kansas, Tien Western Section Khai Nguyen, North Carolina State University, and Qing- Associate secretary: Michel L. Lapidus tian Zhang, University of California, Davis. Announcement issue of Notices: September 2017 Foundations of Quantum Theory (Code: SS 26A), Jukka Program first available on AMS website: September 21, Virtanen, University of California, Los Angeles, and David 2017 Weisbart, University of California, Riverside. Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Generalized Geometry (Code: SS 16A), Daniele Grand- Issue of Abstracts: Volume 38, Issue 4 ini, Virginia State University, and Yat-Sun Poon, University Deadlines of California, Riverside. Geometric Analysis (Code: SS 24A), Zhiqi Lu, University For organizers: Expired of California, Irvine, Jie Qing, University of California, For abstracts: September 12, 2017 Santa Cruz, Guofang Wei, University of California, Santa Barbara, and Qi Zhang, University of California, Riverside. The scientific information listed below may be dated. Geometric Partial Differential Equations and their Ap- For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ plications (Code: SS 29A), Po-Ning Chen, University of sectional.html. California, Riverside, Henri Roesch, Duke University, and Invited Addresses Richard M. Schoen and Xiangwen Zhang, University of California, Irvine. Paul Balmer, University of California, Los Angeles, An Homotopy Theory (Code: SS 28A), Jonathan Beardsley, invitation to tensor-triangular geometry. University of Washington. Pavel Etingof, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mathematical Fluid Mechanics (Code: SS 27A), James Double affine hecke algebras and their applications. P Kelliher and Lizheng Tao, University of California, Monica Vazirani, University of California, Davis, Com- Riverside. binatorics, categorification, and crystals. Model Theory (Code: SS 14A), Artem Chernikov, Uni- Special Sessions versity of California, Los Angeles, and Isaac Goldbring, If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you University of California, Irvine. should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- Non-Commutative Birational Geometry, Cluster Struc- stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ tures and Canonical Bases (Code: SS 19A), Arkady Beren- abstracts/abstract.pl. stein, University of Oregon, Eugene, Jacob Greenstein, University of California, Riverside, and Vladimir Retakh, Advances in Operator Algebras (Code: SS 13A), Mi- Rutgers University. chael Hartglass, UC Riverside, Santa Clara University, Nonlinear Elliptic Differential and Integral Equations and Chenxu Wen and Feng Xu, University of California, (Code: SS 25A), Mathew Gluck, University of Oklahoma, Riverside. and John Villavert, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. Algebraic Geometry (Code: SS 9A), Humberto Diaz, Jose Particle Methods and Nonlocal Partial Differential Equa- Gonzalez, and Ziv Ran, University of California, Riverside. tions (Code: SS 23A), Katy Craig, University of California, Algebraic and Combinatorial Structures in Knot Theory Santa Barbara, and Franca Hoffman, University of Cam- (Code: SS 3A), Patricia Cahn, Smith College, and Sam Nel- bridge. son, Claremont McKenna College. Preparing Students for American Mathematical Compe- Analysis and Geometry of Fractals (Code: SS 6A), Erin titions (Code: SS 7A), Adam Glesser, Phillip Ramirez, and Pearse, California Polytechnic State University, Goran Ra- Bogdan D. Suceava, California State University, Fullerton. dunovic, University of Zagreb, and Tim Cobler, Fullerton Random Matrices: Theory and Applications (Code: SS College, California. 20A), Ioana Dumitriu, University of Washington, and Applied Category Theory (Code: SS 4A), John Baez, Thomas Trogdon, University of California, Irvine. University of California, Riverside. Random and Deterministic Dynamical Systems (Code: Characteristics of a Successful Mathematics Gateway SS 15A), Nicolai Haydn, University of Southern California, Program (Code: SS 12A), Sara Lapan, University of Califor- Los Angeles. nia, Riverside, Jeff Meyer, California State University, San Rational Cherednik Algebras and Categorification Bernardino, and David Weisbart, University of California, (Code: SS 8A), Pavel Etingof, Massachusetts Institute of Riverside. Technology, and Ivan Losev, Northeastern University.

1066 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Research in Mathematics by Early Career Graduate Stu- MAA-AMS-SIAM Gerald and Judith Porter Public Lecture); dents (Code: SS 22A), Michael Bishop, Stefaan Delcroix, Saturday, 3:00 pm. Marat Markin, Khang Tran, and Oscar Vega, California André Neves, University of Chicago, Minimal surfaces, State University, Fresno. volume spectrum, and Morse index (AMS-MAA Invited Ad- Riemannian Manifolds of Non-Negative Sectional Curva- dress); Friday, 11:10 am. ture (Code: SS 21A), Owen Dearricott, University of Mel- Jill Pipher, Brown University, Title to be Announced bourne, and Fernando Galaz-Garcia, Karlsruhe Institute (AWM-AMS Noether Lecture); Thursday, 10:05 am. of Technology. Ring Theory and Related Topics (Celebrating the 75th Joint Prize Session Birthday of Lance W. Small) (Code: SS 2A), Jason Bell, In order to showcase the achievements of recipients of University of Waterloo, Ellen Kirkman, Wake Forest Uni- the various prizes, the AMS and MAA are co-sponsoring versity, and Susan Montgomery, University of Southern this event at 4:25 pm on Thursday. A cash bar reception California. will immediately follow. All participants are invited to Several Complex Variables (Code: SS 10A), Bingyuan Liu attend. The AMS, MAA, and SIAM will announce the JPBM and Bun Wong, University of California, Riverside. Communications Award winner. The AMS, MAA, and Stochastic and Multi-scale Models in Mathematical Biol- SIAM will award the Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize for ogy, Analysis and Simulations (Code: SS 17A), Mark Alber, Outstanding Research in Mathematics by an Undergradu- University of California, Riverside, and Bjorn Birnir, Uni- ate Student. The AMS and SIAM will announce the George versity of California, Santa Barbara. David Birkhoff Prize in Applied Mathematics. The AMS will Tensor Categories: Bridging Algebra, Topology, and announce the Levi L. Conant Prize, the Frank Nelson Cole Physics (Code: SS 11A), Paul Bruillard, Pacific Northwest Prize in Number Theory, AMS Award for Distinguished National Laboratory, Julia Plavnik, Texas A&M University, Public Service, Bertrand Russell Prize, Chevalley Prize in and Henry Tucker, University of California, San Diego. Lie Theory, the Ulf Grendander Prize in Stochastic Theory and Modeling, Albert Leon Whiteman Memorial Prize, and the Leroy P. Steele Prizes. The MAA will award the Beck- San Diego, California enbach Book Prize, the Euler Book Prize, Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards for Distinguished College San Diego Convention Center and or University Teaching of Mathematics, the Chauvenet Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Prize, and the Yueh-Gin Gung and Dr. Charles Y. Hu Award for Distinguished Service to Mathematics. The AWM will January 10–13, 2018 present the Louise Hay Award for Contributions to Math- Wednesday–Saturday ematics Education, the M. Gweneth Humphreys Award for Meeting #1135 Mentorship of Undergraduate Women in Mathematics, the AWM-Sadosky Research Prize in Analysis, and the Joint Mathematics Meetings, including the 124th Annual AWM-Microsoft Research Prize in Algebra and Number Meeting of the AMS, 101st Annual Meeting of the Math- Theory. ematical Association of America (MAA), annual meetings of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the National Association of Mathematicians (NAM), and the winter meeting of the Association of Symbolic Logic (ASL), 124th Meeting with sessions contributed by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). of the AMS AMS Associate Secretary: Georgia Benkart Announcement issue of Notices: October 2017 AMS Invited Addresses Program first available on AMS website: To be announced Federico Ardila, San Francisco State University, Alge- braic structures on polytopes; Thursday, 2:15 pm. Deadlines Robert Bryant, Duke University, Title to be announced For organizers: Expired Saturday, 9:00 am (Retiring Presidential Address). For abstracts: September 26, 2017 Ruth Charney, Brandeis University, Searching for hy- The scientific information listed below may be dated. For perbolicity, Thursday, 3:20 pm. the latest information, see www.ams.org/meetings/ Cynthia Dwork, Harvard University, Title to be an- national.html. nounced; (AMS Josiah Willard Gibbs Lecture), Wednesday, 8:30 pm. Joint Invited Addresses Avi Wigderson, Princeton University, Title to be an- Gunnar Carlsson, Stanford University, Topological nounced (AMS Colloquium Lectures: Lecture I), Wednesday, Modeling of Complex Data (AMS-MAA Invited Address); 1:00 pm. Wednesday, 11:10 am. Avi Wigderson, Princeton University, Title to be an- Moon Duchin, Tufts University, Political Geometry: nounced (AMS Colloquium Lectures: Lecture II); Thursday, Voting districts, “compactness,” and ideas about fairness, 1:00 pm.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1067 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Avi Wigderson, Princeton University, Title to be an- Alternative Proofs in Mathematical Practice, John W. nounced (AMS Colloquium Lectures: Lecture III); Friday, Dawson, Jr., Pennsylvania State University, York, Saturday 1:00 pm. morning. Dana Randall, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emer- Analysis of Fractional, Stochastic, and Hybrid Dynamic gent phenomena in random structures and algorithms, Systems, John R. Graef, University of Tennessee at Chat- Friday, 10:05 am. tanooga, Gangaram S. Ladde, University of South Florida, Edris Titi, Texas A&M University, Title to be announced; and Aghalaya S. Vatsala, University of Louisiana at Lafay- Wednesday, 10:05 am. ette, Saturday morning. Analysis of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations and AMS Special Sessions Applications, Tarek M. Elgindi, University of California, If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Ses- San Diego, and Edriss S. Titi, Texas A&M University and sion, you should send your abstract as early as pos- Weizmann Institute of Science, Wednesday afternoon, sible via the abstract submission form found at Thursday morning and afternoon. jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/ Applied and Computational Combinatorics, Torin abstracts/abstract.pl?type=jmm. Greenwood, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Jay Some sessions are cosponsored with other organiza- Pantone, Dartmouth College, Wednesday morning and tions. These are noted within the parenthesis at the end afternoon. of each listing, where applicable. Arithmetic Dynamics, Robert L. Benedetto, Amherst A Showcase of Number Theory at Liberal Arts Colleges, College, Benjamin Hutz, Saint Louis University, Jamie Adriana Salerno, Bates College, and Lola Thompson, Juul, Amherst College, and Bianca Thompson, Harvey Oberlin College, Wednesday afternoon. Mudd College, Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon. Accelerated Advances in Mathematical Fractional Pro- Beyond Planarity: Crossing Numbers of Graphs (a gramming, Ram Verma, International Publications USA, Mathematics Research Communities Session), Axel Brandt, and Alexander Zaslavski, Israel Institute of Technology, Davidson College, Garner Cochran, University of South Thursday morning. Carolina, and Sarah Loeb, College of William and Mary Advances in Applications of Differential Equations to Thursday morning and afternoon. Disease Modeling, Libin Rong, Oakland University, Elissa Bifurcations of Difference Equations and Discrete Dy- Schwartz, Washington State University, and Naveen K. namical Systems, Arzu Bilgin and Toufik Khyat, Univer- Vaidya, University of Missouri—Kansas City, Wednesday sity of Rhode Island, Saturday morning. and Friday mornings. Boundaries for Groups and Spaces, Joseph Maher, CUNY Advances in Difference, Differential, and Dynamic College of Staten Island, and Genevieve Walsh, Tufts Uni- Equations with Applications, Elvan Akin, Missouri Uni- versity, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning. versity S&T, and John Davis, Baylor University, Saturday Combinatorial Commutative Algebra and Polytopes, afternoon. Robert David, Michigan State University, and Liam Solus, Advances in Operator Algebras, Marcel Bischoff, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Wednesday and Friday Vanderbilt University, Ian Charlesworth, University afternoon. of California, Los Angeles, Brent Nelson, University of Combinatorics and Geometry, Federico Ardila, San California, Berkeley, and Sarah Reznikoff, Kansas State Francisco State University, Anastasia Chavez, MSRI and University, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. University of California, Davis, and Laura Escobar, Uni- Advances in Operator Theory, Operator Algebras, and versity of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, Thursday and Operator Semigroups, Asuman G. Aksoy, Claremont Friday morning. McKenna College, Zair Ibragimov, California State Univer- Commutative Algebra in All Characteristics, Neil Ep- sity, Fullerton, Marat Markin, California State University, stein, George Mason University, Karl Schwede, University Fresno, and Ilya Spitkovsky, New York University, Abu of Utah, and Janet Vassilev, University of New Mexico, Dhabi, Thursday morning and afternoon. Thursday morning and afternoon. Algebraic, Analytic, and Geometric Aspects of Inte- Computational Combinatorics and Number Theory, grable Systems, Painlevé Equations, and Random Matrices, Jeremy F. Alm, Illinois College, and David Andrews and Vladimir Dragovic, University of Texas at Dallas, Anton Rob Hochberg, University of Dallas, Saturday afternoon. Dzhamay, University of Northern Colorado, and Sevak Connections in Discrete Mathematics: Graphs, Hyper- Mkrtchyan, University of Rochester, Wednesday and graphs, and Designs, Amin Bahmanian, Illinois State Thursday afternoons. University, and Theodore Molla, University of Illinois at Algebraic, Discrete, Topological and Stochastic Ap- Urbana–Champaign, Saturday afternoon. proaches to Modeling in Mathematical Biology, Olcay Differential Geometry, Vincent B. Bonini and Joseph E. Akman, Illinois State University, Timothy D. Comar, Borzellino, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bogdan D. Suceava, Benedictine University, Daniel Hrozencik, Chicago State California State University, Fullerton, and Guofang Wei, University, and Raina Robeva, Sweet Briar College, Thurs- University of California, Santa Barbara, Wednesday after- day and Friday mornings. noon and Saturday morning.

1068 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Diophantine Approximation and Analytic Number Geometric Analysis and Geometric Flows, David Glick- Theory in Honor of Jeffrey Vaaler, Shabnam Akhtari, enstein, University of Arizona, and Brett Kotschwar, Ari- University of Oregon, and Lenny Fukshansky, Claremont zona State University,Wednesday morning and afternoon. McKenna College, Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. History of Mathematics, Sloan Despeaux, Western Caro- Discrete Dynamical Systems and Applications, E. Cabral lina University, Jemma Lorenat, Pitzer College, Clemency Balreira, Saber Elaydi, and Eddy Kwessi, Trinity Univer- Montelle, University of Canterbury, Daniel Otero, Xavier sity, Wednesday and Thursday morning. University, and Adrian Rice, Randolph–Macon College, Discrete Neural Networking and Applications, Murat Wednesday morning and afternoon, Thursday afternoon, Adivar, Fayetteville State University, Michael A. Radin, and Friday morning. Rochester Institute of Technology, and Youssef Raffoul, Homotopy Type Theory (a Mathematics Research Com- University of Dayton, Thursday afternoon and Friday munities Session), Simon Cho, University of Michigan, morning. Liron Cohen, Cornell University, and Edward Morehouse, Dynamical Algebraic Combinatorics, James Propp, Uni- Wesleyan University, Thursday morning and afternoon. versity of Massachusetts, Lowell, Tom Roby, University of If You Build It They Will Come: Presentations by Schol- Connecticu, Jessica Striker, North Dakota State University, ars in the National Alliance for Doctoral Studies in the and Nathan Williams, University of California Santa Bar- Mathematical Sciences, Edray Goins and David Goldberg, bara, Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. Purdue University, and Phil Kutzko, University of Iowa, Dynamical Systems: Smooth, Symbolic, and Measur- Friday morning and afternoon. able (a Mathematics Research Communities Session), Interactions of Inverse Problems, Signal Processing, and Kathryn Lindsey, Boston College, Scott Schmieding, Imaging, M. Zuhair Nashed, University of Central Florida, Northwestern University, and Kurt Vinhage, University of Willi Freeden, University of Kaiserslautern, and Otmar Chicago,Thursday morning and afternoon. Scherzer, University of Vienna, Thursday and Saturday Dynamical Systems with Applications to Mathematical afternoons. Biology (Code: SS 79A), Guihong Fan, Columbus State Markov Chains, Markov Processes and Applications, University, Jing Li, California State University, Northridge, Alan Krinik and Randall J. Swift, California State Poly- Chunhua Shan, University of Toledo, Saturday afternoon. technic University, Friday afternoon. Emergent Phenomena in Discrete Models, Dana Randall, Mathematical Analysis and Nonlinear Partial Differen- Georgia Institute of Technology, and Andrea Richa, Ari- tial Equations, Hongjie Dong, Brown University, Peiyong zona State University, Friday afternoon. Wang, Wayne State University, and Jiuyi Zhu, Louisiana Emerging Topics in Graphs and Matrices, Sudipta Mal- State University, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. lik, Northern Arizona University, Keivan Hassani Mon- Mathematical Fluid Mechanics: Analysis and Applica- fared, University of Calgary, and Bryan Shader, University tions, Zachary Bradshaw and Aseel Farhat, University of of Wyoming, Saturday morning and afternoon. Virginia, Wednesday morning and afternoon. Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems, Julia Barnes, Mathematical Information in the Digital Age of Science, Western Carolina University, Rachel Bayless, Agnes Scott Patrick Ion Olaf Teschke College, Emily Burkhead, Duke University, and Lorelei , University of Michigan, , zbMath Koss, Dickinson College, Wednesday afternoon and Friday Berlin, and Stephen Watt, University of Waterloo, Wednes- morning. day morning, Thursday afternoon, and Friday morning. Extremal Problems in Approximations and Geometric Mathematical Methods in Genomics, David Koslicki, Or- Function Theory, Ram Mohapatra, University of Central egon State University, Wednesday morning and afternoon. Florida, Saturday afternoon. Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Infectious Dis- Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, and Re- eases, Kazuo Yamazaki, University of Rochester, Wednes- lated Fields, Albert Cohen, Michigan State University, day and Thursday afternoon. Nguyet Nguyen, Youngstown State University, Oana Mathematical Modeling of Natural Resources, Shandelle Mocioalca, Kent State University, and Thomas Wakefield, M. Henson, Andrews University, and Natali Hritonenko, Youngstown State University, Wednesday morning and Prairie View A&M University, Friday morning and after- afternoon. noon. Fractional Difference Operators and Their Application, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis and Applications in Christopher S. Goodrich, Creighton Preparatory School, Population Biology, Yu Jin, University of Nebraska—Lin- and Rajendra Dahal, Coastal Carolina University, Saturday coln, and Ying Zhou, Lafayette College, Thursday after- morning. noon and Saturday morning. Free Convexity and Free Analysis, J. William Helton, Mathematical Problems in Ocean Wave Modeling and University of California, San Diego, and Igor Klep, Univer- Fluid Mechanics, Christopher W. Curtis, San Diego State sity of Auckland, Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. University, and Katie Oliveras, Seattle University, Saturday Geometric Analysis, Davi Maximo, University of Penn- afternoon. sylvania, Lu Wang, University of Wisconsin—Madison, and Mathematical Relativity and Geometric Analysis, James Xin Zhou, University of California Santa Barbara, Friday Dilts and Michael Holst, University of California, San and Saturday afternoons. Diego, Friday morning and afternoon.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1069 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Mathematics Research from the SMALL Undergradu- Orthogonal Polynomials and Applications, Abey Lopez- ate Research Program, Colin Adams, Frank Morgan, and Garcia, University of South Alabama, and Xiang-Sheng Cesar E. Silva, Williams College, Saturday morning and Wang, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Wednesday afternoon. afternoon. Mathematics of Gravitational Wave Science, Andrew Gil- Orthogonal Polynomials, Quantum Probability, and lette and Nikki Holtzer, University of Arizona, Wednesday Stochastic Analysis, Julius N. Esunge, University of Mary morning and afternoon. Washington, and Aurel I. Stan, Ohio State University, Mathematics of Quantum Computing and Topological Saturday afternoon. Phases of Matter, Paul Bruillard, Pacific Northwest Na- Quantum Link Invariants, Khovanov Homology, and tional Laboratory, David Meyer, University of California Low-dimensional Manifolds, Diana Hubbard, University San Diego, and Julia Plavnik, Texas A&M University, of Michigan, and Christine Ruey Shan Lee, University of Thursday and Saturday afternoons. Texas at Austin, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Metric Geometrty and Topology (Code: SS 77A), Chris- Quaternions, Terrence Blackman, Medgar Evers Col- tine Escher, Oregon State University, Catherine Searle, lege, City University of New York, and Johannes Familton Wichita State University, Thursday and Saturday after- and Chris McCarthy, Borough of Manhattan Community noons. College, City University of New York, Wednesday and Modeling in Differential Equations—High School, Two- Thursday afternoons. Year College, Four-Year Institution, Corban Harwood, Recent Trends in Analysis of Numerical Methods of George Fox University, William Skerbitz, Wayzata High Partial Differential Equations, Sara Pollock, Wright State School, Brian Winkel, SIMIODE, and Dina Yagodich, University, and Leo Rebholz, Clemson University, Thurs- Frederick Community College, Wednesday morning and day afternoon and Friday morning. afternoon. Research by Postdocs of the Alliance for Diversity in Multi-scale Modeling with PDEs in Computational Science Mathematics, Aloysius Helminck, University of Hawaii— and Engineering:Algorithms, Simulations, Analysis, and Ap- Manoa, and Michael Young, Iowa State University, Wednes- plications, Salim M. Haidar, Grand Valley State University, day and Thursday mornings. Thursday and Saturday mornings. Research from the Rocky Mountain-Great Plains Gradu- Network Science, David Burstein, Swarthmore College, ate Research Workshop in Combinatorics, Michael Ferrara, Franklin Kenter, United States Naval Academy, and Feng University of Colorado Denver, Leslie Hogben, Iowa State Shi, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wednesday University, Paul Horn, University of Denver, and Tyrrell morning and Friday afternoon. McAllister, University of Wyoming, Friday afternoon. New Trends in Celestial Mechanics, Richard Montgom- Research in Mathematics by Early Career Graduate ery, University of California Santa Cruz, and Zhifu Xie, Students, Michael Bishop, Marat Markin, Khang Tran, and University of Southern Mississippi, Thursday and Saturday Oscar Vega, California State University, Fresno, Saturday afternoon. afternoon. Nilpotent and Solvable Geometry, Michael Jablonski, Research in Mathematics by Undergraduates and Stu- University of Oklahoma, Megan Kerr, Wellesley College, dents in Post-Baccalaureate Programs, Tamas Forgacs, and Tracy Payne, Idaho State University, Wednesday CSU Fresno, Darren A. Narayan, Rochester Institute of morning and afternoon. Technology, and Mark David Ward, Purdue University Noncommutative Algebras and Noncommutative Invari- (AMS-MAA-SIAM), Wednesday morning, Thursday after- ant Theory, Ellen Kirkman, Wake Forest University, and noon, Saturday morning and afternoon. James Zhang, University of Washington,Friday morning Set Theory, Logic and Ramsey Theory, Andrés Caicedo, and afternoon. Mathematical Reviews, and José Mijares, University of Nonlinear Evolution Equations of Quantum Physics and Colorado, Denver (AMS-ASL), Wednesday morning, Thurs- Their Topological Solutions, Stephen Gustafson, Univer- day morning and afternoon. sity of British Columbia, Israel Michael Sigal, University Set-theoretic Topology (Dedicated to Jack Porter in of Toronto, and Avy Soffer, Rutgers University, Friday honor of 50 years of dedicated research), Nathan Carlson, morning and afternoon. California Lutheran University, Jila Niknejad, University Novel Methods of Enhancing Success in Mathematics of Kansas, and Lynne Yengulalp, University of Dayton, Classes, Ellina Grigorieva, Texas Womans University, and Saturday morning and afternoon. Natali Hritonenko, Prairie View A&M University, Thursday Special Functions and Combinatorics (in honor of Dennis morning. Stanton’s 65th birthday), Susanna Fishel, Arizona State Open and Accessible Problems for Undergraduate Re- University, Mourad Ismail, University of Central Florida, search, Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University, Allison and Vic Reiner, University of Minnesota, Wednesday, Henrich, Seattle University, and Nicholas Scoville, Ursinus Thursday, and Saturday mornings. College, Thursday morning and afternoon. Spectral Theory, Disorder and Quantum Physics, Ra- Operators on Function Spaces in One and Several Vari- jinder Mavi and Jeffery Schenker, Michigan State Uni- ables, Catherine Bénéteau, University of South Florida, versity, Thursday and Saturday afternoon. and Matthew Fleeman and Constanze Liaw, Baylor Uni- Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Optimization and Con- versity, Wednesday morning and afternoon. trol, Numerics and Applications, Hongwei Mei, University

1070 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES of Central Florida, Zhixin Yang and Quan Yuan, Ball State Other AMS Sessions University, and Guangliang Zhao, GE Global Research, MAA-SIAM-AMS Hrabowski–Gates–Tapia–McBay Thursday and Friday morning. Session, organized by Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University; Strengthening Infrastructures to Increase Capacity Wednesday, 9:00–10:20 am. The Hrabowski–Gates–Tapia– Around K–20 Mathematics, Brianna Donaldson, American McBay Session is named after four influential scientists of Institute of Mathematics, and William Jaco and Michael color: (1) Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University Oehrtman, Oklahoma State University, Friday afternoon. of Maryland at Baltimore County; (2) James S. Gates, Uni- Structure and Representations of Hopf Algebras: a ses- versity of Maryland, College Park; (3) Richard Tapia, Rice sion in honor of Susan Montgomery, Siu-Hung Ng, Louisi- University; and (4) Shirley McBay, President of Quality ana State University, and Lance Small and Henry Tucker, Education for Minorities (QEM). Through multiple mecha- University of California, San Diego, Wednesday morning nisms, these Sessions expect to facilitate and accelerate and afternoon, and Thursday afternoon. the participation of scientists in the building of sustain- Theory, Practice, and Applications of Graph Clustering, able communities of mathematicians and mathematical David Gleich, Purdue University, and Jennifer Webster scientists. In particular, the intention is to systematically and Stephen J. Young, Pacific Northwest National Labora- recruit, welcome, encourage, mentor, and support indi- tory, Thursday and Saturday afternoons. viduals from underrepresented groups in the USA. This year the session will consist of a lecture at 9:00 am given Topological Data Analysis, Henry Adams, Colorado by Talithia Williams, Harvey Mudd College, Mathematics State University, Gunnar Carlsson, Stanford University, for the Masses, and a short panel discussion after the talk and Mikael Vejdemo-Johansson, CUNY College of Staten at 9:50 am. The 2018 panel will focus on Access to Quality Island, Wednesday afternoon, Friday and Saturday morn- Mathematics by All. Panelists and attendees will discuss ings. issues related to removing roadblocks in mathematics Topological Graph Theory: Structure and Symmetry, education (e.g., Tracking, placement, ‘weed out’ courses, Jonathan L. Gross, Columbia University, and Thomas etc) as well as hiring or award selection practices that W. Tucker, Colgate University, Wednesday morning and tend to favor the majority groups that have influence. Friday afternoon. Panelists will also address the question: What are the roles Visualization in Mathematics: Perspectives of Mathema- and responsibilities do mathematicians and mathematics ticians and Mathematics Educators, Karen Allen Keene, educators have in creating a just and accessible system? North Carolina State University, and Mile Krajcevski, Panelists will include Ron Buckmire, NSF; James Alvarez, University of South Florida, Friday and Saturday mornings. University of Texas at Arlington; and Talithia Williams, Women in Symplectic and Contact Geometry and To- Harvey Mudd College. This event is sponsored by the MAA pology, Bahar Acu, Northwestern University, Ziva Myer, Committee on Minority Participation in Mathematics, SIAM Duke University, and Yu Pan, Massachusetts Institute of and the AMS. Technology (AMS-AWM), Friday morning and afternoon. AMS Committee on Meetings and Conferences: Col- laborative Research Communities in Mathematics, AMS Sessions for Contributed Papers Wednesday, 2:00–3:30 pm. The aim of this panel is to There will be sessions of ten-minute contributed talks. discuss various models of collaborative research commu- Although an individual may present only one contributed nities in mathematics. An example of such a community is paper at a meeting, any combination of joint authorship the Mathematical Research Communities (MRC) Program. may be accepted, provided no individual speaks more than his program has been run by the American Mathematical once on the program. Contributed papers will be grouped Society since 2008, with the intention of bringing together peridoctoral stage mathematicians (near Ph. D. degree) to together by related subject classifications into sessions. work in a collaborative environment and helping nurture Submission of Abstracts for AMS Sessions research, professional relationships and career paths. Amongst topics the panel will discuss are: best practices Authors must submit abstracts of talks through joint from successful research collaboration programs; raising mathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/abstracts/ awareness of the MRC program within the mathematical abstract.pl?type=jmm. Indicate the number of authors community and practical advice for writing successful for the paper, click on the “New Abstract” button, and MRC proposals. you will be taken to the submission form. Simply follow AMS Committee on the Profession Panel Discussion: the step-by-step instructions (read them carefully) until Paths to Collaboration with Scientists, Wednesday, you receive your unique abstract receipt number. No 4:30–6:00 pm submission is complete until you are given this number. AMS Education and Diversity Department Panel: The deadline for all submissions is September 26, 2017. Strategies for Diversifying Graduate Mathematics Late papers cannot be accommodated. Please email abs- Programs, organized by Helen G. Grundman, American [email protected] if you have questions. If you make an Mathematical Society; Wednesday, 6:00–7:30 pm. Graduate inquiry about your specific abstract, please include your programs wanting to diversify may find that there are very abstract receipt number. few students from underrepresented groups who satisfy

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1071 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES their admissions criteria. This panel will discuss ways in shopping in the graduate school market. At last year’s which admissions criteria may be leading us away from meeting over 300 students met with representatives from strong students with non-standard records, ways to find 60 graduate programs. If your school has a graduate pro- and recruit these students, and methods for increasing gram and you are interested in participating, for US$125 a the success rate of these “undervalued” applicants, both table will be provided for your posters and printed materi- through helping the students adapt to the programs and als (registration for this event must be made by a person through helping the programs adapt to the students. Mod- already registered for the JMM), and you are welcome to erator for this panel will be Helen G. Grundman, American personally speak to interested students. Complimentary Mathematical Society. Panelists are Edray Goins, Purdue coffee will be served. Co-sponsored by the AMS and MAA. University, Richard Laugesen, University of Illinois, AMS Panel: Historical Chief Editors of the Notices, Richard McGehee, University of Minnesota, and Katrin organized by Frank Morgan, American Mathematical Wehrheim, University of California, Berkeley. Society; Friday, 9:00–10:30 am. A panel of the current AMS Informational Session: Report on the findings and past chief editors of the AMS Notices—Hugo Rossi, of the 2015 CBMS survey of undergraduate mathemati- Harold Boas, Andy Magid, and Frank Morgan—offer brief cal and statistical sciences in the US, organized by Jim remarks and take questions. Maxwell, American Mathematical Society; Thursday, 11:00 AMS-MAA Joint Committee on TAs and Part-Time am–12:00 pm. Presenter for this session will be Ellen Kirk- Instructors Panel: Panel on The Experiences of Foreign man, Wake Forest University. Graduate Students as GTAs, organized by John Boller, AMS Committee on Education Panel Discussion: Pre- University of Chicago, Solomon Friedberg, Boston College, paring mathematics students for non-academic careers, Edward Richmond, Oklahoma State University; Friday, organized by Erica Flapan, Pomona College; Manmohan 1:00–2:30 pm. Foreign graduate students make up a sig- Kaur, Benedictine University; Douglas Mupasiri, Uni- nificant fraction of all math graduate students. When they versity of Northern Iowa and Diana White, University of serve as GTAs, these students must not only learn how Colorado—Denver; Thursday, 1:00–2:30 pm. to take on the role of teacher, but must do so in a system AMS-MAA Joint Committee on TAs and Part-Time and culture that are unfamiliar to them. The goal of this Instructors Panel: Teaching-Focused Faculty at Research session is to highlight the unique challenges that foreign Institutions, organized by Angela Kubena, University of graduate students encounter as GTAs so that the math Michigan; Jean Marie Linhart, Central Washington Univer- community can better help them succeed. The panelists sity; Tom Roby, University of Connecticut; and Michael will draw from their own previous experiences as students Weingart, Rutgers University; Thursday, 2:30–3:55 pm. It living in the US for the first time as graduate students, is increasingly common that a portion of the teaching at and will offer their perspectives on what is most helpful research universities is done by full-time teaching-focused in supporting similar students as they take on teaching faculty (TFF). These faculty are not asked to do research responsibilities in the US The moderator for this panel will but instead are asked to take on an expanded role in help- be Solomon Friedberg, Boston College. Panelists will be ing the department carry out its teaching. This session will composed of current graduate students and recent PhDs discuss issues around this development, from how such who lived in North America for the first time as graduate faculty may be supported to issues of evaluating faculty students. This panel is sponsored by the AMS-MAA Joint whose primary role is teaching and integrating them Committee on TAs and Part-Time Instructors into a department culture that is focussed on research. Current Events Bulletin, organized by David Eisen- Moderator for this panel will be Tom Roby, University of bud, Mathematical Sciences Research Institute; Friday, Connecticut. Panelists are Amy Cohen, Rutgers University, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm. Speakers in this session follow the John Eggers, University of California San Diego, Ellen Gol- model of the Bourbaki Seminars in that mathemati- stein, Boston College, Robin Gottlieb, Harvard University, cians with strong expository skills speak on work not and Amit Savkar, University of Connecticut. This panel is their own. Written versions of the talks will be distrib- sponsored by the AMS-MAA Joint Committee on TAs and uted at the meeting and will also be available online at Part-Time Instructors. www.ams.org/ams/current-events-bulletin.html AMS Forum, sponsored by the US National Committee after the conclusion of the meeting. for Mathematics: ICM 2018 in Rio de Janeiro—The First AMS Committee on Science Policy Panel Discussion: International Congress of Mathematicians in the South- Funding at Federal Agencies & Advocacy for Grassroots ern Hemisphere, organized and presented by Marcelo Support, organized by Scott Wolpert, University of Mary- Viana, Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada land; Friday, 2:30–4:00 pm. Panelists are Charlie Toll, will present; Thursday, 7:30–8:30 pm. National Security Agency and Michael Vogelius, Rutgers Grad School Fair, Friday, 8:30–10:30 am. Here is the University. opportunity for undergrads to meet representatives Congressional Fellowship Session, organized by from mathematical sciences graduate programs from Karen Saxe, American Mathematical Society; Friday, 4:30– universities all over the country. January is a great time 6:30 pm. This fellowship provides a public policy learning for juniors to learn more, and college seniors may still be experience, demonstrates the value of science-government able to refine their search. This is your chance for one-stop interaction and brings a technical background and external

1072 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES perspective to the decision-making process in Congress. AMS Short Course on earn more about this program and speak with current and Discrete Differential Geometry former AMS Fellows. Margaret Callahan, AMS Congres- This two-day course will take place on Monday and Tues- sional Fellow 2017–2018, will speak at this session. Ap- day before the meeting actually begins. It is organized by plication deadline for the 2018–2019 AMS Congressional Keenan Crane, Carnegie Mellon University. Fellowship is February 15, 2018. The emerging field of discrete differential geometry Who Wants to Be a Mathematician Championship, (DDG) studies discrete analogs of smooth geometric organized by Michael A. Breen, American Mathematical objects, providing an essential link between analytical Society, and William T. Butterworth, DePaul University; descriptions and computation. In recent years it has un- earthed a rich variety of new perspectives on applied prob- Saturday, 1:00 pm–2:45 pm. Show your support for top lems in computational anatomy/biology, computational high school students from the US, Canada, and the UK in mechanics, industrial design, computational architecture, the first international Who Wants to Be a Mathematician as and digital geometry processing at large. The basic idea be- they compete for a US$5,000 first prize for themselves and hind discrete differential geometry (DDG) is that a discrete US$5,000 for their school’s math department. Semifinals object like a polyhedron is not merely an approximation are at 1:00 pm and finals are at 2:00 pm. Come match of a smooth one, but rather a differential-geometric object wits with the contestants and support their mathematical in its own right. In contrast to traditional discretization achievement. which focuses on eliminating approximation error only in the limit of refinement (e.g., by taking smaller and Other AMS Events smaller finite differences), DDG places an emphasis on Council, Tuesday, 1:30 pm. so-called “mimetic” discretization where key properties Business Meeting, Saturday, 11:45 am. The secre- of a system are guaranteed to be exactly preserved, no tary notes the following resolution of the Council: Each matter how fine or coarse the discretization. For instance, just as algorithms for simulating mechanical systems person who attends a business meeting of the Society might seek to exactly preserve energy or momentum, shall be willing and able to identify himself as a mem- structure-preserving discretizations of geometry might ber of the Society. In further explanation, it is noted seek to exactly preserve quantities like total curvature. that each person who is to vote at a meeting is thereby More broadly, DDG focuses on the discretization of dif- identifying himself as and claiming to be a member of ferential geometric objects that do not naturally fall under the American Mathematical Society. The Society has the umbrella of traditional numerical analysis. This course a Committee on the Agenda for Business Meetings. provides an overview of recent themes in DDG, including The purpose is to make business meetings orderly and both mathematical developments and examples of how effective. The committee does not have legal or adminis- DDG is applied in practice. trative power. It is intended that the committee consider Lecture topics will include Discrete Laplace Operators, what may be called “quasipolitical” motions. The commit- by Max Wardetzky, University of Göttingen; Discrete tee has several possible courses of action on a proposed Parametric Surfaces by Johannes Wallner, Technische Universität Graz; Discrete Mappings by Yaron Lipman, motion, including but not restricted to: Weizmann Institute; Discrete Conformal Geometry by (a) doing nothing, Keenan Crane, Carnegie Mellon University; and Optimal (b) conferring with supporters and opponents to arrive Transportation on Discrete Domains by Justin Solomon, at a mutually accepted amended version to be circulated Massachusetts Institute of Technology. in advance of the meeting, There are separate registration fees to participate in (c) recommending and planning a format for debate to this course. Advanced registration fees for members, suggest to a business meeting, US$114; non-member, US$175; student, unemployed, or (d) recommending referral to a committee, and emeritus, US$62. If you choose to register on-site, the (e) recommending debate followed by referral to a fees for members are US$148; nonmembers US$205, committee. and students/unemployed or emeritus members US$83. There is no mechanism that requires automatic sub- On-site registration will take place on Monday, January mission of a motion to the committee. However, if a 8, 2017, at the San Diego Convention Center. Please see the complete Short Course article on page 1016 of this motion has not been submitted through the committee, it issue or go to www.ams.org/meetings/short-courses/ may be thought reasonable by a business meeting to refer short-course-general. it rather than to act on it without benefit of the advice of the committee. NSF-EHR Grant Proposal Writing Workshop In order that a motion for this business meeting Developing a Competitive Proposal for NSF-EHR, lead receive the service offered by the committee in the most by Ron Buckmire, National Science Foundation and effective manner, it should be in the hands of the AMS Lee Zia, National Science Foundation; Monday, January Secretary by December 13, 2017. 8 (two days before the first day of the JMM), 3:00 pm–

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1073 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

6:00 pm. Workshop goals are to familiarize participants William Cook, University of Waterloo, Information, with current direction/priorities in EHR; familiarize par- computation, optimization: connecting the dots in the trav- ticipants with key EHR education research and develop- eling salesman problem, Thursday, 9:00 am. ment programs; consider common issues of competitive Alissa Crans, Loyola Marymount University, Quintes- proposals; and prepare participants to write a competitive sential quandle queries; Wednesday, 2:15 pm. proposal. There is no registration fee for this workshop, Maria Klawe, Harvey Mudd College, Transforming but attendees must register separately in advance. Please learning: building confidence and community to engage contact the AMS Washington Office at 401-455-4116 or students with rigor; Saturday, 10:05 am. [email protected] for further information. James Tanton, MAA Mathematician at Large, HOW MANY DEGREES ARE IN A MARTIAN CIRCLE? And other Department Chairs Workshop human—and nonhuman—questions one should ask about This annual one-day workshop for department chairs and everyday mathematics; Friday, 1:00 pm (Lecture for Stu- leaders is held on Tuesday, 8:00 am–6:30 pm, the day dents). before the JMM actually begins, and is lead by Malcolm Tadashi Tokieda, University of Cambridge, Toy mod- Adams, University of Georgia, Krista Maxson, University els; Friday, 9:00 am. of Science & Arts of Oklahoma, Irina Mitrea, Temple Presentations by MAA Teaching Award Recipients University and Douglas Mupasiri, University of Northern Friday, 2:30–3:50 pm, organized by MAA Secretary Iowa. Barbara Faires, Westminster College, and MAA President What makes a chair different than any other engaged Deanna Hausperger, Carleton College. Winners of the Deb- faculty member in the department? This workshop will orah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Awards for Distinguished examine the chair’s role in leading a department. The day College or University Teaching will give presentations on will be structured to include and encourage networking the secrets of their success. Speakers for this session will and sharing of ideas amongst participants. There will be Hortensia Soto, University of Northern Colorado and be four sessions within this workshop. Session 1, led by Ronald Taylor, Berry College. Krista Maxson, will discuss the view from the top: what re- MAA Invited Paper Sessions sponsibilities, duties and expectations do Deans, Provosts Trends in Mathematical and Computational Biology, and other chief academic officers have for their chairs? organized by Raina Robeva, Sweet Briar College,Timothy Session 2, led by Malcolm Adams, will discuss improving Comar, Benedictine University and Carrie Eaton, Unity Col- students’ experience. Possible topics include curriculum lege; Wednesday, 8:00–10:50 am. Mathematical and com- and research opportunities, student recruitment and putational biology encompasses a diverse range of biologi- diversity, program assessment, career counseling, and cal phenomena and quantitative methods for exploring also personnel issues such as faculty development and those phenomena. The pace of research at this junction incentives, and the increasing numbers of non-tenure continues to accelerate and substantial advancements in track faculty. Session 3, led by Irina Mitrea, will discuss problems from gene regulation, genomics, RNA folding, outreach and communication: building effective internal evolution, infectious disease dynamics, neuroscience, partnerships. Possible topics include collaborations with growth and control of populations, ecological networks, other departments, working with university offices such drug resistance modeling, and medical breakthroughs as Honors programs, government relations offices, career have increasingly ensued from utilizing mathematical and internship offices, development office, and the dean and computational approaches. The session samples and upper administration. Session 4, led by Doug Mupa- from this diversity of important questions from biology siri, will discuss outreach and communication: building and medicine and their mathematical treatments. Speak- effective external partnerships. Possible topics include ers will present novel research at a level appropriate for collaborations with local businesses, local school systems, general mathematics audience. This session is sponsored and other regional or national efforts. by SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology (BIO SIGMAA). There is a separate registration and fee to participate. For Teaching for Equity and Broader Participation in further information, please contact the AMS Washington the Mathematical Sciences, organized by Darryl Yong, Office at 401-455-4116 or [email protected] Talithia Williams, Rachel Levy, and Lisette de Pillis, Harvey Mudd College; Wednesday, 2:15–5:35 pm. Inquiry based learning, cooperative problem-solving activities, 101st Meeting and other forms of active teaching strategies have been demonstrated to produce more equitable student learn- of the MAA ing outcomes. This is one of the reasons that the Confer- ence Board of the Mathematical Sciences has called on MAA Invited Addresses higher-education institutions, mathematics departments, László Babai, University of Chicago, Groups, graphs, and mathematics faculty to ensure that effective active algorithms: The Graph Isomorphism problem, Wednesday, learning is incorporated into post-secondary mathemat- 3:20 pm. ics classrooms. In this interactive session, mathematics

1074 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES education researchers will share current thinking on Polyhedra, Commemorating Magnus J. Wenninger, teaching practices to pursue, and which pitfalls to avoid, organized by Vincent Matsko, University of San Francisco; to best promote equity and broader participation in the Friday, 1:00–3:50 pm. In February 2017, one of the world’s mathematical sciences. most respected polyhedron model builders, Magnus J. MAA Instructional Practices Guide, organized Wenninger, passed away. His work was instrumental in by Doug Ensley, MAA, Martha Abell, Georgia South- inspiring many mathematicians, artists, and geometers ern University, and Lew Ludwig, Denison University; to build polyhedron models as well as conduct research Thursday, 8:00–10:50 am. For several years, members of into classical polyhedra. This session commemorates the mathematics and mathematics education communi- Magnus’s expertise as a model builder, his remarkable ties have been developing the MAA Instructional Practices ability to connect those interested in polyhedra, and his Guide (IP Guide), which serves as a companion guide to warm, generous nature. the MAA CUPM Curriculum Guide. In this session, specific As a result of Coxeter’s work, an interest in looking sections of the IP Guide and its implementation will be at classical ideas—for example, stellations of polyhedra presented by members of the development team from the and uniform polytopes in four dimensions—from a more three main areas of the IP Guide, Classroom Practices, De- advanced mathematical standpoint has surged. With the sign Practices, and Assessment Practices. This session will advent of increasingly sophisticated computer software, help in the dissemination efforts so that the mathematics an interest in using mathematical tools to create virtual and mathematics education communities can become polyhedra has grown enormously. Talks in this session more familiar with the IP Guide and make use of the effec- will reflect this revitalization of an interest in classical tive and evidence-based instructional practices included. geometry. Quandle Questions, organized by Alissa Crans, Loyola Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education: Marymount University, and Sam Nelson, Claremont McK- Highlights from the Annual SIGMAA on RUME Confer- enna College; Thursday, 1:00–4:20 pm. Recent exciting ence, organized by Megan Wawro, Virginia Polytechnic advances have been made in the study of knot invariants, Institute, Stacy Brown, California State Polytechnic Uni- a field with strong connections to physics, biochemistry, versity, Pomona, and Aaron Weinberg, Ithaca College; and other areas. In particular, much work has been done Friday, January 6, 8:00–10:50 am. The 2018 MAA Invited in quandle theory, an analogue of group theory in which Paper Session on Research in Undergraduate Mathemat- axioms capture the essential properties of group conju- ics Education will showcase 5 exemplary research papers gation and algebraically encode the Reidemeister moves that were presented at the 20th Annual SIGMAA on RUME from classical knot theory. New developments in this area Conference, which took place in San Diego, CA in Febru- has enabled us to relate knot theory to other branches of ary 2017. The invited papers were chosen to represent a mathematics including number theory, Lie theory, and diverse range of high quality research in this area. statistical physics, employ tools beyond the traditional Differential Equations and Their Applications to ones from algebraic topology, and develop a rich algebraic Neuroscience, organized by Pengcheng Xiao, University theory through an investigation of the self-distributive of Evansville, and Lixia Duan, North China University of properties of the quandle operation. This MAA Invited Technology; Saturday, 1:00–4:15 pm. Neuronal systems are Paper Session accompanies Alissa Crans’ invited address featured by nonlinear and complex patterns in spatial and on the same topic. temporal dimensions. These phenomena carry significant Research in Improving Undergraduate Mathemati- biological information and regulate down-stream biologi- cal Sciences Education: Examples Supported by the cal mechanisms. Understanding the mechanisms under- National Science Foundation’s IUSE: EHR Program, or- lying such events by quantitative modeling represents a ganized by Ron Buckmire, Sandra Richardson, and Lee mathematical challenge of current interest. Yet all these Zia, National Science Foundation, Directorate for Educa- systems share the similar dynamical system issues in tion and Human Resources, Division of Undergraduate ordinary/partial different equation such as bifurcation, Education (DUE); Friday, 8:00–10:50 am. This session will stability, oscillations, stochastic noise as well as issues in highlight research from ongoing IUSE-funded projects, determining model parameters from experimental data with a focus on the study of the teaching and learning sets and computational errors of the models. This IPS of- of undergraduate mathematical sciences. Session topics fers a forum to exchange the state of the art theoretical will include research findings from one or more of the advances related to this promising area as well as com- following themes related to undergraduate mathematical putational tools. sciences education: (1) Systemic structures to support Accessible Problems in Modern Number Theory, or- effective teaching and broadening participation; (2) Cur- ganized by Jeremy Rouse, Wake Forest University, and ricular and pedagogical innovations to strengthen student Kate Thompson, De Paul University; Saturday, 9:00–11:50 experiences in mathematical sciences learning; and (3) pm. Number theory is a subject with many simple-to-state Effective use of digital tools and other sources as teach- and open problems, while also playing host to a number ing and learning resources. Because some projects are in of striking developments in the past few years. The goal early stages of project development and analysis, research of this session is to put a focus on mathematics that is findings may be preliminary. accessible to undergraduate students with a reasonable

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1075 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES background, but which also is closely connected to current difficulties and assessment questions. Internet sources number theory research. of real data, activities, and best practices articles will be examined. Participants will find out how they can continue MAA Minicourses to learn about the best practices for the first course in MAA Minicourses are open only to persons who register Statistics by becoming involved in statistics education for the Joint Meetings and pay the Joint Meetings reg- related conferences, newsletters, and groups. This course istration fee in addition to the appropriate minicourse is sponsored by the SIGMAA on Statistics Education (SIG- fee. The MAA reserves the right to cancel any minicourse MAA STAT ED). that is undersubscribed. Participants should read the Minicourse #3. Flipping your Mathematics Course descriptions of each minicourse thoroughly as some re- using Open Educational Resources, presented by Sarah quire participants to bring their own laptops and special Eichhorn, University of California, Irvine, David Farmer, software; laptops will not be provided in any minicourse. American Institute of Mathematics, Jim Fowler, The Ohio The enrollment in each minicourse is limited to 50; the State University and Petra Taylor, Dartmouth University; cost is US$100. Part A, Wednesday, 2:15–4:15 pm, and Part B, Friday, Minicourse #1. Introduction to Process Oriented 1:00–3:00 pm. The flipped classroom is an instructional Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) in Mathematics strategy in which instructional content is delivered out- Courses, presented by Catherine Beneteau, University side of class (often online) and classroom time is utilized of South Florida, Jill E. Guerra, University of Arkansas for activities traditionally done as homework. Open Fort Smith and Laurie Lenz, Marymount University; educational resources (OERs) are openly licensed, online Part A, Wednesday, 9:00–11:00 am, and Part B, Friday, course materials that can be freely used by instructors 9:00–11:00 am. This workshop-style minicourse will intro- and students. Participants in this minicourse will learn duce faculty to the guided inquiry instructional method to design a flipped mathematics course using OERs. The called POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning). minicourse will be run in a flipped instructional style, al- Participants will use hands-on activities to learn the crucial lowing participants to experience learning in this format elements in a successful POGIL classroom. In particular, and see a variety of implementation techniques. the workshop will provide participants with an introduc- Upon completion of this minicourse, participants will tion to facilitation techniques and an opportunity to reflect be able to apply best practices in flipped classroom design, on how facilitation can enhance or interfere with student identify appropriate OER materials for their mathematics learning, as well as how facilitation strategies can be courses, design assessments to check for knowledge of critical in the development of student process skills. The pre-class content, facilitate an active, problem-solving participants will have the opportunity to examine a POGIL based classroom session, and utilize OER materials from Calculus I activity and be introduced to the way the learn- the Curated Courses project and provide meaningful ing structure that is integrated into all POGIL activities is feedback for the continuous improvement of these com- implemented in a mathematics specific activity. By the end munity resources. of the course, participants will be familiar with the basics Minicourse #4. How to Run Successful Math Circles of the particular approach to guided inquiry that POGIL takes, and will be trained to begin implementing guided for Students and Teachers, presented by Jane Long, inquiry activities in their own mathematics classrooms. Stephen F. Austin State University, Brianna Donaldson, Minicourse #2. Teaching Introductory Statistics Using American Institute of Mathematics, Gabriella Pinter, the Guidelines from the American Statistical Associa- University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee and Diana White, tion, presented by Carolyn K. Cuff, Westminster College; University of Colorado Denver and National Association of Part A, Wednesday, 9:00–11:00 am, and Part B, Friday, Math Circles; Part A, Wednesday, 2:15–4:15 pm, and Part 9:00–11:00 am. This minicourse, intended for instructors B, Friday, 1:00–3:00 pm. Math Circles are a unique form of new to teaching statistics, exposes participants to the big outreach through which mathematics professionals share ideas of statistics and the Guidelines for Assessment and their passion for mathematics with K–12 students and Instruction in Statistics Education recommendations. It teachers. During a Math Circle, participants explore, create considers ways to engage students in statistical thinking, and communicate substantive mathematics, increase their and emphasizes the contrast between conceptual and problem-solving skills, and perhaps most importantly, procedural understanding in the first statistics course. develop a deeper enjoyment of the subject. Including all Participants will engage in many of the classic activities types of Math Circles, there are currently over 250 Math that all statistics instructors should know. A set of ap- Circles across the United States. In this minicourse, par- proximately 6–8 hands-on classroom-ready activities will ticipants will experience Math Circle activities and discuss be given to participants. The activities have been chosen so related topics including effective facilitation of sessions, that they require minimal adaptation for a wide variety of recruiting, logistics, and successful Math Circle models. classrooms, use freely available applets and other software Participants should be well on their way to starting their and are easy to implement. Each activity includes goals, own Math Circle after this course. This course is sponsored key ideas, prerequisite skills and concepts, connection by the SIGMAA on Math Circles for Students and Teachers to other statistical concepts, objectives, known student (SIGMAA MCST).

1076 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Minicourse #5. Reach the World: Writing Math Op-Eds and will share an approach and some favorite examples. for a Post-Truth Culture, presented by Kira Hamman, Topics will include workflow in the RStudio environment, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto and Francis Su, providing novices with a powerful but manageable set of Harvey Mudd College; Part A, Wednesday, 2:15–4:15 pm, tools, data visualization, basic statistical inference using and Part B, Friday, 1:00–3:00 pm The degeneration of pub- R, and resampling. Much of this will be facilitated using lic discourse and the proliferation of fake news is cause for the mosaic package. The minicourse is designed to be great concern among people who value facts, evidence, and accessible to those with little or no experience teaching civility. As mathematicians, we are in a unique position to with R, and will provide participants with skills, examples, combat this troubling trend with quantitative information, and resources that they can use in their own teaching. but to be effective we need to be able to reach a general Participants should bring a laptop to the session. Each audience. One way to do that is by writing opinion for participant will be given access to and RStudio server ac- popular print and online media. Learn to choose compel- count, so it is not necessary to have R or RStudio installed ling topics and angles, distill relevant quantitative infor- on the laptop. A web browser and internet capability mation, write at an appropriate level, and get your work should suffice. This course is sponsored by the SIGMAA into the hands of people who will publish it. Participants on Statistics Education (SIGMAA STAT ED). will also draft an opinion piece during this minicourse. Minicourse #9. Teaching Undergraduate Math- Minicourse #6. Directing Undergraduate Re- ematics via Primary Source Projects, presented by search, presented by Aparna Higgins, University Diana White, University of Colorado Denver, Janet of Dayton; Part A, Thursday, 9:00–11:00 am, and Barnett, Colorado State University–Pueblo, Kathy Part B, Saturday, 9:00–11:00 am. This minicourse is de- Clark, Florida State University, Dominic Klyve, Cen- signed for faculty who are new to directing undergraduate tral Washington University, Jerry Lodder, New Mexico research. It will cover many aspects of facilitating research State University and Danny Otero, Xavier University by undergraduates, such as getting students involved in Part A, Thursday, 1:00–3:00 pm and Part B, Saturday, research, finding appropriate problems, deciding how 1:00–3:00 pm. Mathematics faculty and educational re- much help to provide, and presenting and publishing searchers are increasingly recognizing the value of the the results. Similarities and differences between research history of mathematics as a support to student learning. conducted during summer programs and research that can Despite these benefits, there are significant challenges be conducted during the academic year will be discussed. to incorporating primary sources directly into the class- Although the examples used will be primarily in the area room. This mini-course will introduce participants to of discrete mathematics, the strategies discussed can be an approach which brings history into the mathematics applied to any area of mathematics. classroom via guided reading projects based on origi- Minicourse #7. Starter Kit for Teaching Modeling— nal sources. Participants will have the opportunity to First Differential Equations Course, presented by Brian experience this teaching avenue by placing themselves Winkel, SIMIODE, Cornwall, NY, Rosemary Farley, Man- in the role of student as they work together in groups hattan College, Therese Shelton, Southwestern Univer- through two specific projects. Following this opportunity sity, Patrice Tiffany, Manhattan College and Holly Zullo, to grapple with original sources within a guided reading Westminster College; Part A, Thursday, 9:00–11:00 am, format, participants will discuss how to implement these and Part B, Saturday, 9:00–11:00 am. We offer this mini- Primary Source Projects (PSPs) projects in the undergradu- course in support of colleagues who wish to start using ate mathematics classroom. An overview of the general rich modeling resources to teach differential equations. pedagogical benefits of this particular approach to using Our method uses actual experience with classroom mate- original sources with students will also be provided. rials and discussions on how to initiate such practices in Finally, participants will learn about a seven-institution, participants’ courses. We put participants in the role of ongoing collaborative NSF-funded effort that is design- students early in a differential equations course in which ing, testing, and researching the impact of over 50 newly modeling is the driving force. We offer tested and suc- developed PSPs, including opportunities for instructors cessful modeling scenarios which engage students and to receive ongoing implementation support by becoming bring forth differential equation notions and concepts a site-tester. This course is sponsored by the SIGMAA on through modeling. the History of Mathematics (HOM SIGMAA). Minicourse #8. Teaching Statistics using R and RStu- Minicourse #10. Incorporating Mathematical and dio, presented by Randall Pruim, Calvin College; Part A, Statistical Forensics Activities into the Undergraduate Thursday, 9:00–11:00 am, and Part B, Saturday, 9:00–11:00 Mathematics Classroom, presented by Eugene Fiorini, am. R is a freely available language and environment for James Russell, and Gail Marsella, Muhlenberg College; statistical computing and graphics that has become popu- Part A, Thursday, 1:00–3:00 pm, and Part B, Saturday, lar in academia and in many industries. But can it be used 1:00–3:00 pm. Participants will learn about incorporating with students? This minicourse will introduce participants mathematical and statistical forensic activities into their to teaching applied statistics courses using computing in classrooms, discuss how to coordinate with other STEM an integrated way. The presenter has been using R to teach departments, and will conduct some activities themselves. statistics to undergraduates at all levels for the last decade The workshop will have three sections: (1) a short over-

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1077 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES view of curricular goals, what is forensic science, how Arts and Mathematics: The Interface, organized by to coordinate with other STEM fields, and how forensic Douglas Norton, Villanova University; Wednesday morn- activities can enhance student learning; (2) activities and ing and afternoon. Sponsored by the SIGMAA on Math- discussions in small groups on specific projects including ematics and the Arts (SIGMAA ARTS). blood spatter analysis, print analysis, estimating time of Attracting, Involving, and Retaining Women and death, cyber and environmental forensics, among others; Underrepresented Groups in Mathematics—Righting and (3) a conclusion including a discussion on a final exam the Balance, organized by Meghan De Witt, St Thomas staged crime scene. Aquinas College, Semra Kiliç-Bahi, Colby-Sawyer College Minicourse #11. Authoring Integrated On- and Francesca Bernardi, University of North Carolina at line Textbooks with MathBook XML, presented by Chapel Hill; Saturday morning. Sponsored by the MAA Karl-Dieter Crisman, Gordon College and Mitchel Committee on the Participation of Women. T. Keller, Washington and Lee University; Part A, Discrete Mathematics in the Undergraduate Cur- Thursday, 1:00–3:00 pm, and Part B, Saturday, riculum–Ideas and Innovations in Teaching, organized 1:00–3:00 pm. In this minicourse participants will learn by Elise Lockwood, Oregon State University, John Caugh- how to effectively author online textbooks with the AIM- man, Portland State University and Art Duval, University sponsored MathBook XML (MBX, mathbook.pugetsound. of Texas El Paso; Wednesday afternoon. edu/), as well as to begin creating their materials such as Environmental Modeling in the Classroom, organized lab manuals or formal course notes with this tool. The by Ellen Swanson, Centre College and Emek Kose, St idea is to harness the power of embedded online interac- Mary’s College of Maryland; Thursday morning. Sponsored tion, including WeBWorK problems, Sage computational by the SIGMAA for Environmental Mathematics (SIGMAA cells, and extensive hyperlinking to have online (and print) EM). texts in subjects from Calculus to Abstract Algebra. After Flipped Classes: Implementation and Evaluation, learning the basics, participants will try their hands at organized by Joel Kilty, Alex M. McAllister, and John H. creating a small supplement to one of their own classes Wilson, Centre College; Wednesday afternoon. using MBX, experiencing the “write once, read anywhere” Good Math from Bad: Crackpots, Cranks, and Prog- philosophy that creates output in print, pdf, web pages, ress, organized by Samuel R. Kaplan, University of North and computational notebooks. In both cases, the present- Carolina Asheville and Elizabeth T. Brown, James Madison ers’ own texts (one in discrete math, one in number theory) University; Friday afternoon. will be used as case studies of how to create a project like Humanistic Mathematics, organized by Eric Marland, this or to convert an existing LaTeX or html project. No Appalachian State University and Gizem Karaali, Pomona previous experience with any of these tools is necessary; College; Thursday morning. Sponsored by MAA subcom- you should be ready to try a few necessary command line mittee on Curriculum Renewal Across the First Two Years tools. You will need to bring a wireless-enabled laptop, (CRAFTY) and the Journal of Humanistic Mathematics. and will receive instructions regarding software in pre- Implementing Recommendations from the Curricu- workshop correspondence. lum Foundations Project, organized by Susan Ganter, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Mary Beisiegel, MAA Contributed Papers Oregon State University, Janet Bowers, San Diego State The MAA Committee on Contributed Paper Sessions so- University, Tao Chen, City University of New York - La- licits papers pertinent to the sessions listed below. Con- Guardia Community College and Caroline Maher-Boulis, tributed Paper Session presentations are limited to fifteen Lee University; Wednesday afternoon. Sponsored by the minutes, except in the general session where they are lim- MAA Committee for Curriculum Renewal Across the First ited to ten minutes. Each session room is equipped with a Two Years (CRAFTY). computer projector and a screen. Please note that the days Innovative and Effective Online Teaching Techniques, and times scheduled for these sessions remain tentative. organized by Sharon Mosgrove and Doug Scheib, Western Several of these sessions have specific suggestions for Governors University; Friday afternoon. the appropriateness of submissions. Potential submitters Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Alge- are advised to read the full descriptions of these sessions bra, organized by David Strong, Pepperdine University; at jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/na- Gil Strang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Megan tional/jmm2018/JMM2018_MAA_Call_for_Papers.pdf. Wawro, Virginia Polytechic Institute and Sepideh Stewart, The deadline for submission of abstracts is Tuesday, University of Oklahoma; Thursday morning. September 26, 2017 Innovative Curricular Strategies for Increasing Math- ematics Majors, organized by Eric S. Marland, Appala- MAA Contributed Paper Sessions with Themes chian State University, Stuart Boersma, Central Washing- The Advancement of Open Educational Resources, orga- ton University and Victor Piercey, Ferris State University; nized by Benjamin Atchison, Framingham State Univer- Wednesday morning. Sponsored by MAA subcommittee on sity; Friday morning. Sponsored by the MAA Committee Curriculum Renewal Across the First Two Years (CRAFTY). on Technologies in Mathematics Education (CTIME) and Innovative Mathematical Outreach in Alternative the SIGMAA on Mathematics Instruction Using the WEB Settings, organized by Jennifer Switkes, California State (WEB SIGMAA).

1078 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Polytechnic University, Pomona, and Hector Rosario, Uni- Quantitative Literacy Across the Curriculum, orga- versity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Thursday afternoon. nized by Andrew J. Miller, Belmont University, Victor Innovative Teaching Practices in Number Theory, Piercey, Ferris State University, Catherine Crockett, Point organized by Thomas Hagedorn, The College of New Jer- Loma Nazarene University and John Curran, Eastern sey, Patrick Gault, University of Arizona and Mark Kozek, Michigan University; Saturday morning. Sponsored by the Whittier College; Thursday afternoon. SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy (SIGMAA QL). Integrating Research into the Undergraduate Class- Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education room, organized by Shannon R. Lockard, Bridgewater (RUME), organized by Megan Wawro, Virginia Polytech- State University and Timothy B. Flowers, Indiana Univer- nic Institute, Aaron Weinberg, Ithaca College and Stacy sity of Pennsylvania; Wednesday afternoon. Brown, California State Polytechnic University; Thursday Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning, organized by morning and afternoon. Sponsored by the SIGMAA on Brian P. Katz, Augustana College, Eric Kahn, Bloomsburg Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (SIG- University and Victor Piercey, Ferris State University; MAA RUME). Friday morning and afternoon. Sponsored by the SIGMAA Revitalizing Complex Analysis, organized by Russell on Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL SIGMAA). W. Howell, Westmont College; Saturday morning. Lightning Talks and E-Posters: Me and My Gadgets, The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Col- Teaching with Technology, organized by Karl Schmitt, legiate Mathematics, organized by Jacqueline Dewar, Valparaiso University, John Travis, Mississippi College, Loyola Marymount University, Tom Banchoff, Brown Michael B. Scott, California State University and Tom University, Curt Bennett, Loyola Marymount University, Hagedorn, The College of New Jersey; Saturday morning. Pam Crawford, Jacksonville University, Edwin Herman, Sponsored by the Committee on Technology in Mathemat- University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point, and Lew Ludwig, ics Education (CTiME) and the SIGMAA on Mathematics Denison University; Wednesday morning and afternoon. Instruction Using the WEB (WEB SIGMAA). Scholarship on Teaching and Learning in Statistics Math Circle Topics with Visual or Kinesthetic Com- Education, organized by Stacey Hancock, Montana State ponents, organized by Amanda Katharine Serenevy, University, Sue Schou, Idaho State University, and Soma Riverbend Community; Thursday afternoon. Sponsored Roy, California Polytechnic State University; Saturday af- by the SIGMAA on Math Circles for Students and Teachers ternoon. Sponsored by the SIGMAA on Statistics Education (SIGMAA MCST). (SIGMAA STAT ED). Mathematical Experiences and Projects in Business, Teaching Abstract Algebra: Topics and Techniques, Industry, and Government (BIG), organized by Bill Fox, organized by Kristi Meyer, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Naval Postgraduate School, and Allen Butler, Wagner As- and Jessie Lenarz, St. Catherine University; Saturday sociates; Friday morning. Sponsored by the SIGMAA on morning. Business, Industry, and Government (BIG SIGMAA). The Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Ordi- Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Grades 6–12 nary Differential Equations, organized by Christopher Mathematics, organized by Bonnie Gold, Monmouth Uni- S. Goodrich, Creighton Preparatory School, and Beverly versity, David C. Carothers, James Madison University, H. West, Cornell University; Friday afternoon. Sponsored and Yvonne Lai, University of Nebraska—Lincoln; Thurs- by the Community of Ordinary Differential Equations day morning. Sponsored by the MAA Committee on the Educators (CODEE). Mathematical Education of Teachers (COMET). Technology and Resources for Teaching Statistics, or- Mathematical Themes in a First-Year Seminar, orga- ganized by Karl Schmitt, Valparaiso University, Sue Schou, nized by Pamela Pierce and Jennifer Bowen, The College Idaho State University, Stacey Hancock, Montana State of Wooster; Friday afternoon. University and Soma Roy, California Polytechnic State Mathematics and Sports, organized by Drew Pasteur, University; Friday afternoon. Sponsored by the SIGMAA on College of Wooster, and John David, Virginia Military Statistics Education (SIGMAA STAT ED) and the MAA Com- Institute; Wednesday afternoon. mittee on Technology in Mathematics Education (CTiME). Meaningful Modeling in the First Two Years of Col- Trends in Undergraduate Mathematical Biology Edu- lege, organized by Stuart Boersma, Central Washington cation, organized by Timothy D. Comar, Benedictine Uni- University, and Jason Douma, University of Sioux Falls; versity; Thursday morning. Sponsored by the SIGMAA on Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by MAA Mathematics Mathematical and Computational Biology (BIO SIGMAA). Across the Disciplines (MAD) Subcommittee and the MAA 20th Anniversary—The EDGE (Enhancing Diversity Curriculum Renewal Across the First Two Years (CRAFTY) in Graduate Education) Program: Pure and Applied Subcommittee. Talks by Women, organized by Shanise Walker, Iowa Philosophy of Mathematics as Actually Practiced, or- State University, and Laurel Ohm, University of Minnesota; ganized by Bonnie Gold, Monmouth University (emerita), Thursday morning and afternoon. Sally Cockburn, Hamilton College and Thomas Drucker, Using Mathematics to Study Problems from the So- University of Wisconsin—Whitewater; Friday morning. cial Sciences, organized by Jason Douma, University of Sponsored by the SIGMAA for the Philosophy of Mathemat- Sioux Falls; Thursday afternoon. Sponsored by the MAA ics (POM SIGMAA). Mathematics Across the Disciplines (MAD) Subcommittee.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1079 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

General Contributed Paper Sessions, organized by mathematics education faculty members. The session will Tim Comar, Benedictine University, and James Reid, focus on assessment of learning, teaching, and programs University of Mississippi; Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, through the expertise of four panelists. Each panelist will and Saturday, mornings and afternoons. These sessions present for 15 minutes; the remaining 20 minutes will accept contributions in all areas of mathematics, cur- consist of discussions between the panelists and audience. riculum, and pedagogy. When you submit your abstract Dr. Marilyn Carlson will focus on the analysis of calculus you will be asked to classify it according to the following final exams including what is known about the founda- scheme: Assessment; History or Philosophy of Mathemat- tional ideas in precalculus needed for understanding key ics; Interdisciplinary Topics in Mathematics; Mathematics ideas of calculus. Dr. Pablo Mejia-Ramos will talk about and Technology; Mentoring; Modeling and Applications; the development and validation of reliable assessments for Outreach; Teaching and Learning Developmental Math- undergraduate students’ comprehension of mathematical ematics; Teaching and Learning Introductory Mathematics; proofs that they read. Dr. Sandra Laursen will focus on Teaching and Learning Calculus; Teaching and Learning methods for characterizing teaching in undergraduate Advanced Mathematics; Algebra; Analysis; Applied Math- mathematics classrooms based on recent research and ematics; Geometry; Graph Theory; Linear Algebra; Logic program evaluation studies. She will discuss how the goals and Foundations; Number Theory; Probability and Statis- of such characterizations depend on the study goals. Dr. tics; Topology; and Other Topics. William Martin will talk about his experience on assess- See also the AMS-MAA-SIAM Special Session on Re- ment in mathematics departments; development and search in Mathematics by Undergraduates and Students implementation of assessment systems for units with in Post-Baccalaureate Programs on Wednesday morning, programs in education. Panelists are Marilyn Carlson, Thursday afternoon, Saturday morning and afternoon in Arizona State University, Pablo Mejia-Ramos, Rutgers Uni- the “AMS Special Session” listings. The organizers for this versity, Sandra Laursen, University of Colorado Boulder session are Tamas Forgacs, California State University and William Martin, North Dakota State University Fresno, Darren A. Narayan, Rochester Institute of Tech- MAA-SIAM-AMS Hrabowski–Gates–Tapia–McBay nology, and Mark David Ward, Purdue University. Session, organized by Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University; Wednesday, 9:00–10:20 am. The Hrabowski–Gates–Tapia– Submission Procedures for MAA Contributed McBay Session is named after four influential scientists of Paper Abstracts color: (1) Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University Abstracts may be submitted electronically at of Maryland at Baltimore County; (2) James S. Gates, Uni- jointmathematicsmeetings.org/meetings/ versity of Maryland, College Park; (3) Richard Tapia, Rice abstracts/abstract.pl?type=jmm. Simply fill in the University; and (4) Shirley McBay, President of Quality number of authors, click “New Abstract,” and then follow Education for Minorities (QEM). Through multiple mecha- the step-by-step instructions. The deadline for abstracts nisms, these Sessions expect to facilitate and accelerate submission is Tuesday, September 26, 2017. the participation of scientists in the building of sustain- Each participant may make at most one presentation in able communities of mathematicians and mathematical an MAA Contributed Paper Session, either a presentation scientists. In particular, the intention is to systematically in one of the themed sessions or a presentation in one of recruit, welcome, encourage, mentor, and support indi- the general sessions. If your paper cannot be accommo- viduals from underrepresented groups in the USA. This dated in the themed session for which it was submitted, year the session will consist of a lecture at 9:00 am given it will automatically be considered for the general contrib- by Talithia Williams, Harvey Mudd College, Mathematics uted paper sessions. The organizer(s) of your session will for the Masses, and a short panel discussion after the automatically receive a copy of the abstract, so it is not talk at 9:50 am. The 2018 panel will focus on Access to necessary for you to send it directly to the organizer. All Quality Mathematics by All. Panelists and attendees will accepted abstracts are published in a book that is available discuss issues related to removing roadblocks in math- to registered participants at the meeting. Questions con- ematics education (e.g., Tracking, placement, ‘weed out’ cerning the submission of abstracts should be addressed courses, etc) as well as hiring or award selection practices to [email protected]. that tend to favor the majority groups that have influence. Panelists will also address the question: What are the roles MAA Panels, Posters, and Other Sessions and responsibilities do mathematicians and mathematics MAA Panel: How do we use assessment? What do educators have in creating a just and accessible system? we learn from it and how does it help us make re- Panelists will include Ron Buckmire, National Science lated changes?, organized by Beste Gucler, Univer- Foundation, James Alvarez, University of Texas at Ar- sity of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and Gulden Kara- lington and Talithia Williams, Harvey Mudd College. This kok, University of Northern Colorado; Wednesday, event is sponsored by the MAA Committee on Minority 8:00–9:20 am. The purpose of this panel is to inform Participation in Mathematics, SIAM and the AMS. the audience about recent research-based efforts on the MAA Panel: Mathematicians’ Work in Creating Open development and use of assessments in undergraduate Education Resources for K–12, organized by William Mc- mathematics. The intended audience is mathematics and Callum, University of Arizona, Wednesday, 9:35–10:55 am.

1080 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Since the writing of the Common Core State Standards in •• How do you avoid arbitrarily defined “balance” when Mathematics, mathematicians have played a central role in controversies arise that numbers could resolve? a number of projects dedicated to producing freely avail- •• How do you deal with anecdotal arguments based on able curriculum for K–12 aligned to the standards, includ- personal experience that may not hold up to quan- ing Engage NY/Eureka Math, the Utah Middle School Math titative or statistical analysis, while still respecting Project, and the Illustrative Mathematics middle school students’ views, perspectives and opinions? curriculum. Leads from each of these projects will ad- •• How do you address questions like “What is a fair tax dress questions about the role of mathematicians in writ- policy?” that come with an implicit moral dimension? ing K–12 curriculum, such as: Do mathematicians bring The panelists will talk about their successes (and fail- a particular sensibility to this work that makes the end ures) dealing with classroom moments that prompt these product distinctive? What is the nature of the collaboration questions. Members of the audience may submit their between mathematicians and other experts, such as class- own examples and classroom situations for the panel- room teachers and mathematics education researchers? ists to discuss. Moderator for this panel will be Ethan What general lessons can be drawn from mathematicians’ Bolker, University of Massachusetts Boston. Panelists experience in this work that can inform future collabora- are David Lavie Deville, Northern Arizona University, tions? What are the implications for teacher preparation Kseija Simic-Muller, Pacific Lutheran University, Gizam classes? What are the constraints and affordances of Karaali, Pomona College, David Kung, St. Mary’s College working with open licenses? Panelists are Scott Baldridge, of Maryland and Rob Root, Lafayette College. This panel Louisiana State University, Hugo Rossi, University of Utah is sponsored by SIGMAA QL and Kristin Umland, Illustrative Mathematics. MAA Panel: NSF Funding Opportunities to Improve MAA Panel: What Every Student Should Know about Learning and Teaching in the Mathematical Sciences, the JMM, organized by Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Val- organized by Ron Buckmire, Sandra Richardson, and Lee Zia Karen ley University; Wednesday, 9:35–10:55 am. Navigating a , Division of Undergraduate Education, NSF, King, Division of Research on Learning, NSF, Tara Smith, large conference can be overwhelming, even for those Division of Graduate Education, NSF, and Swatee Naik, who have previously attended such an event. Panelists Division of Mathematical Sciences, NSF, Wednesday, 2:15– Joyati Debnath, Winona State University, Michael Dorff, 4:00 pm. A number of NSF divisions offer a variety of grant Brigham Young University, and Frank Morgan, Williams programs that support innovations in learning and teach- College, will provide guidance for students attending ing in the mathematical sciences. These programs will be the Joint Mathematics Meetings, including answers to discussed along with examples of successful projects. some common questions: How do I get the most out of Anticipated budget highlights and other new initiatives the program? What sessions are especially for students? for the next fiscal year, as appropriate, will also be pre- What other events should I be on the lookout for? Will I sented. Panelists are Ron Buckmire, Sandra Richardson, understand any of the invited addresses or should I not and Lee Zia, Division of Undergraduate Education, NSF, bother attending them? If I am presenting a poster, where Karen King, Division of Research on Learning, NSF, Tara do I go to set it up? How can I get some cool, free math Smith, Division of Graduate Education, NSF, and Swatee stuff? Students and their faculty mentors are encouraged Naik, Division of Mathematical Sciences, NSF. to attend. Panelists are Joyati Debnath, Winona State MAA Panel: A Mathematician Teaches Statistics: University, Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University and The Road Less Traveled, organized by Stacey Han- Frank Morgan, Williams College. This panel is sponsored cock, Montana State University; Wednesday, 3:10– by the MAA Committee for Undergraduate Student Activi- 5:10 pm. With the recent rapid growth in statistics pro- ties and Chapters (CUSAC). grams and the large number of required statistics courses MAA Panel: Ethics, Morality and Politics in the in other disciplines, many statistics instructors do not Quantitative Literacy Classroom, organized by Ethan have a graduate degree in statistics. Especially at smaller Bolker, University of Massachusetts Boston, and Maura institutions without separate statistics departments, Mast, Fordham University; Wednesday, 2:15–3:35 pm. trained mathematicians who may not have taken a data If you mine the daily news for examples to use in your analysis course are commonly asked to teach applied Quantitative Literacy class you will soon need answers to statistics courses, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Our pedagogical questions like these that rarely come up in panel will host several members of the mathematics and Calculus or College Algebra: statistics community from a variety of institutions that •• How do you navigate a discussion of topics that touch were trained in mathematics and transitioned to teaching on politics without bringing in your personal views? statistics. Panelists will share their journey and experi- •• When they do show (as they will), how do you prevent ences in successfully transitioning from teaching math- students from thinking that they should agree with ematics to statistics, including how teaching statistics you in order to get a good grade? differs from teaching mathematics and advice for other •• How do you encourage reasoned answers when there mathematicians that find themselves in the same situa- are “facts”—alternative or otherwise—that students tion. Panelists are Patti Frazer Lock, St. Lawrence College, think they know? Chris Oehrlein, Oklahoma City Community College, Sue

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1081 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Schou, Idaho State University and Charilaos Skiadas, chairs is serving as a communication link between faculty Hanover College. This panel is sponsored by the SIGMAA and dean/other academic administrators. In this time of on Statistics Education. significant change in higher education, this role is even Town Hall Meeting: National Changes in Education: more important. The four panelists are either current or 2018, a New World, Wednesday, 4:00–5:00 pm. The MAA recent chairs of mathematics departments who will share Committee on the Mathematical Education of Teachers in- how they “bridge the gap,” that is advocate for faculty as vites you to join us for informal discussions about changes well as provide faculty with the information needed to in the national educational landscape. 2017 rocked the understand and address issues/mandates from admin- educational world and there are surely more changes to istration. About a third of this session will be devoted to come as the current president continues to implement his conversations among attendees and with panelists. At- vision. Bring your thoughts, ideas, and an open mind for tendees are encouraged to share their questions, concerns a roundtable discussion. This session is sponsored by the and expertise. Panelists are Michael Dorff, Brigham Young MAA Committee on Faculty and Departments. This session University, Lewis Ludwig, Denison University, Alycia is sponsored by the MAA Committee on the Mathematical Marshall, Anne Arundel Community College and Karen Education of Teachers (COMET). Saxe, Macalester College. MAA Panel: Implicit Bias and Its Effects in Mathemat- MAA Poster Session: Mathematical Outreach Pro- ics, organized by Semra Kilic-Bahi, Colby-Sawyer Col- grams, organized by Betsy Yanik, Emporia State Uni- lege, Maura Mast, Fordham College at Rose Hill, Naomi versity; Friday, 10:00 am–12 noon. This poster session is Cameron, Lewis & Clark College, Andrew Cahoon, Colby- designed to highlight special programs which have been Sawyer College and Charles Doering, University of Michi- developed to encourage students to maintain an interest gan; Wednesday, 4:15–5:35 pm. Implicit bias occurs when in and commitment to succeeding in mathematics. These someone explicitly rejects stereotypes and prejudices, but programs might include such activities as after school unconsciously holds negative (mostly) associations. People clubs, weekend activities, one day conferences, mentor- are not hiding their prejudices, but rather, they just do not ing opportunities, summer camps, etc. This poster ses- know they have these unconscious feelings or thoughts sion encompasses a wide variety of outreach efforts for that affect their decision-making and behavior. Social sci- a variety of age groups. For example, programs might be entists are identifying implicit biases as one of the most designed to reach out to underrepresented groups. The pervasive barriers to equal opportunities for minorities projects supported by MAA Tensor and Summa grants will and women in today’s society. This panel discussion find this an ideal venue in which to share the progress of addresses how implicit bias might manifest and affect their funded projects. Another possible type of outreach our classrooms, departments, and campuses in terms of might involve mathematical enrichment programs. Other academic and scholarly opportunities and evaluations. examples might include innovative programs to motivate Panelists are Ron Buckmire, National Science Foundation, undergraduates to study mathematics. We encourage Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University, Lynn Garrioch, everyone involved with offering mathematical outreach Colby-Sawyer College, Joanna Kania-Bartoszynska, Na- activities to consider submitting an abstract to the session tional Science Foundation and Francis Edward Su, Harvey organizer, Betsy Yanik, [email protected]. This ses- Mudd College. This panel is sponsored by the MAA Com- sion is sponsored by the Committee on the Participation mittee on the Participation of Women in Mathematics; of Women. Committee on the Minority Participation in Mathematics; Town Hall Meeting: Revising MAA Guidelines on the Association for Women in Mathematics; National Associa- Work of Faculty and Departments: Supporting Student tion of Mathematicians; and the Joint Committee on the Success, organized by Tim Flowers, Indiana University of Participation of Women in Mathematics. Pennsylvania; Thursday, 10:35–11:55 am. The MAA Com- MAA Panel: Communicating Mathematics to a Wider mittee on Faculty and Departments (formerly called the Audience, organized by Joel Cohen, University of Mary- Committee on the Status of the Profession) invites ideas land and Paul Zorn, St. Olaf College; Thursday, 9:00–10:20 and suggestions regarding ongoing updates and revisions am. Panelists will address questions like the following: ow to The Guidelines for Programs and Departments in Un- can we mathematicians better tell our stories? How can dergraduate Mathematical Sciences. These Guidelines are we speak to government decisionmakers and the general intended to be used by mathematical sciences programs public about the importance, applicability, and beauty of in self-studies, planning, and assessment of their under- our subject? What can we learn from social scientists about graduate programs, as well as by college and university principles of effective communication to broad audiences? administrators and external reviewers. In order to have the Panelists to be announced. This panel is sponsored by the future online statements in the Guidelines be as complete MAA Science Policy Committee. and useful as possible, the committee is soliciting input MAA Session for Chairs: Bridging the Gap, organized from MAA members. In this session, panelists and com- by Catherine Murphy, Purdue University Northwest, Linda mittee members will take comments and questions from Braddy, Tarrant County College Northeast Campus and Dan- the audience regarding the statement on students. Specific iel Maki, Indiana University Bloomington; Thursday, 9:00– topics will include guidelines related to the following: re- 10:20 am. One of the major responsibilities of department cruiting, retaining, and supporting a diverse student popu-

1082 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES lation; evaluating the placement process for introductory Scott, Montgomery College; Friday, 2:00–4:00 pm. This courses; providing academic, career advice to students in session will feature principal investigators (PIs) presenting mathematical sciences, including job placement; spon- progress and outcomes from various NSF funded projects soring co-curricular organizations and competitions; and in the Division of Undergraduate Education. The poster leading undergraduate research projects. Moderator for session format will permit ample opportunity for attend- this panel will be Edward Aboufadel, Grand Valley State ees to engage in small group discussions with the PIs and University. Panelists are Mary Beisiegel, Oregon State Uni- to network with each other. Information about presenters versity, Suzeanne Dorée, Augsburg College, Tyler Jarvis, and their projects will appear in the program. Brigham Young University and Benedict Nmah, Morehouse Estimathon! organized by Andy Niedermaier, Jane College. This session is sponsored by the MAA Committee Street Capital; Thursday, 2:30–4:15 pm. They’re called on Faculty and Departments. Fermi problems… MAA Panel: Effectively Chairing a Mathematical •• How heavy is the Eiffel Tower? Sciences Department, organized by Kevin Charlwood, •• How many prime numbers have distinct digits? Washburn University, Robert Buck, Slippery Rock Univer- •• How many calories would you be eating if you had sity and Joanna Ellis-Monaghan, Saint Michael’s College; “one of everything” at the Cheesecake Factory? Thursday, 1:00–2:20 pm. We plan to host an 80-minute If you’re looking for a mindbending mixture of math panel with 5 panelists from a variety of institutions, with and trivia, look no further! Jane Street Capital presents The two panelists having administrative experience outside Estimathon contest: teams will have 30 minutes to work the department. The target audience is those faculty who on 13 problems, ranging from totally trivial to positively expect to Chair their units someday, but all are welcome to Putnamesque. Can your team beat the all-time best score? attend. Some talking points, used at the 2015 AMS Chair’s The top teams will receive prizes! workshop at the San Antonio JMM: 1. Why did you want We will run 2 contests. Feel free to show up to either to (or agree to) be Chair? 2. What are/were your goals one! as Chair: (A) Are there/were there new initiatives you/ (Please show up 15 minutes before the start time of the your colleagues wanted to see? (B) Problems needed fix- contest you want to join.) ing? (C) Existing programs to improve upon or grow? (D) Our target schedule is as follows: Or, hoping to maintain status quo? 3. What is your main 2:30 pm Welcome, overview of rules and scoring. challenge/challenges in accomplishing these goals? Pan- 2:45 pm Estimathon contest #1 elists are Curtis Bennett, Loyola Marymount University, 3:30 pm Estimathon contest #2 Karrolyne Fogel, California Lutheran University, Sergio AMS-MAA Joint Committee on TAs and Part-Time Loch, Grand View University and Joe Yanik, Emporia State Instructors Panel: Teaching-Focused Faculty at Research University. Institutions, organized by Angela Kubena, University of MAA Panel: Out in Mathematics: Professional Is- Michigan, Jean Marie Linhart, Central Washington Univer- sues Facing LGBTQ Mathematicians, organized by sity, Tom Roby, University of Connecticut and Michael David Crombecque, University of Southern California Weingart, Rutgers University; Thursday, 2:30–3:55 pm. It and Christopher Goff, University of the Pacific; Thurs- is increasingly common that a portion of the teaching at day, 1:00–2:20 pm. This panel, organized by SPECTRA, research universities is done by full-time teaching-focused the Association of LGBTQ Mathematicians, will address faculty (TFF). These faculty are not asked to do research issues of concern for LGBTQ mathematicians, profes- but instead are asked to take on an expanded role in help- sionals or students. Panelists will share their personal ing the department carry out its teaching. This session will experiences as OUT LGBTQ mathematicians, addressing discuss issues around this development, from how such key questions for LGBTQ career mathematicians such as: faculty may be supported to issues of evaluating faculty Should I come out during the job interview? … on the CV? whose primary role is teaching and integrating them As a graduate student, should I be out to my advisor? If I into a department culture that is focussed on research. am treated/evaluated differently at work because of my Moderator for this panel will be Tom Roby, University of gender identity/sexual orientation, what is my recourse? Connecticut. Panelists are Amy Cohen, Rutgers University, How can I navigate changing my employment/academic John Eggers, University of California San Diego, Ellen Gol- records to reflect my gender identity? Our panelists will stein, Boston College, Robin Gottlieb, Harvard University, discuss these and many more questions relevant to the and Amit Savkar, University of Connecticut. This panel is well-being and inclusion of current and future successful sponsored by the AMS-MAA Joint Committee on TAs and LGBTQ mathematicians. Moderator for this panel is Lily Part-Time Instructors. Khadjavi, Loyola Marymount University. Panelists are The Dolciani Award: Mathematicians in K–16 Educa- Shelly Bouchat, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, DJ tion, organized by David Stone, Georgia Southern Univer- Bruce, University of Wisconsin Madison, Ron Buckmire, sity, Will Abram, Hillsdale College, Ken Gross, University National Science Foundation, Frank Farris, Santa Clara of Vermont, Bill Hawkins, University of the District of Co- University and Emily Riehl, Johns Hopkins University. lumbia, Glenn Stevens, Boston University, Ann Watkins, MAA Poster Session: Projects Supported by the NSF California State University, Northridge and Susan Wild- Division of Undergraduate Education, organized by Jon strom, Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda MD; Thursday,

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1083 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

2:35–3:55 pm. The MAA Mary P. Dolciani Award, funded AMS-MAA-SIAM Panel on Multiple Paths to Mathemat- by the Dolciani Halloran Foundation, recognizes a pure ics Careers in Business, Industry and Government(BIG), or applied mathematician who is making a distinguished organized by Allen Butler, Daniel H Wagner Associates, contribution to the mathematical education of K–16 stu- Rachel Levy, Harvey Mudd College, Douglas Mupasiri, dents in the United States or Canada. Established in 2012, University of Northern Iowa and Suzanne Weekes, Worces- it is one of the MAA’s major awards. Its recipients form ter Polytechnic Institute; Thursday, 2:35–3:55 pm. The an impressive list of mathematicians who are widely rec- proportion of new mathematics doctoral recipients who ognized as having contributed to mathematics education: are taking jobs in business, industry and government (BIG) 2017 Tatiana Shubin, San Jose State University is growing. Still, many mathematics PhD programs do not 2015 Sybilla Beckmann, University of Georgia include preparation for non-academic career options as 2014 Alan Schoenfeld, University of California at part of their standard curriculum. At this panel, you will Berkeley have the opportunity to hear about multiple career paths 2013 Hyman Bass, University of Michigan to employment in BIG. Panelists will share (a) what they 2012 William G. McCallum, University of Arizona. wish they had known and done as graduate students/post- The panel features two recipients of the award and one docs, (b) what you can do at your career stage if you are other distinguished mathematician who has been involved interested in making connections with business, industry in mathematics education. The panelists will address why or government, and (c) what suggestions they have for they believe it is important that research mathematicians math doctoral programs to increase preparedness of their become involved in K–16 mathematics education, can students for work in BIG. Co-sponsors for this panel are provide examples of positive engagement and provide a AMS, MAA, and SIAM. road map for others who wish to follow their lead. They MAA Panel: Teaching Mathematics Content to Pro- will highlight the key issues, the roadblocks and rewards spective Elementary Teachers: Strategies and Opportu- nities Lynn C. Hart in such endeavors. , organized by , Georgia State Univer- sity; Friday, 8:00–9:20 am. This panel will discuss issues In an address at a previous JMM, Hy Bass said, “There that mathematics faculty may encounter when teaching are three issues in which every mathematician should be content courses to prospective elementary teachers, sug- engaged: research, applications and education.” This ses- gesting strategies for teaching future elementary teach- sion is an opportunity to hear from mathematicians who ers mathematics in ways that will have a lasting positive have been leaders in all of these arenas. impact on how they will teach to future generations. The panel will conclude with an interactive Q&A ses- Specifically, the panel will discuss the following questions. sion. Panelists are Jim Lewis, University of Nebraska, 1. What are the considerations for writing cognitively Alan Schoenfeld, University of California at Berkeley and demanding mathematical tasks and enacting them in ways Tatiana Shubin, San Jose State University. This panel is that maintain the demand? sponsored by the MAA Committee on the Mary P. Dolciani 2. How can exploring children’s mathematical think- Award. ing support learning content by prospective elementary MAA Panel: What is a “Math Center” and What Can teachers? it do For Your Department?, organized by Christina Lee, 3. What are mathematical habits of mind and why is Oxford College of Emory University, and Jason Aubrey, it more important than ever for us to attend to them in University of Arizona; Thursday, 2:35–3:55 pm. Many content courses for prospective elementary teachers? mathematics departments around the country are dedi- 4. How does affect impact prospective elementary cating significant resources and personnel to the work of teachers learning in mathematics content courses? supporting the students in our courses, encouraging them 5. How have institutions across 3 countries (US, Canada, to continue to take mathematics courses, and recruiting Norway) developed curriculum approaches to address them into the major. This support goes beyond what is these challenges? Panelists are Christine Browning, West- typically offered by campus tutoring centers, as it often ern Michigan University, Ziv Feldman, Boston University, includes mentoring and academic/career advising. At Lynn C. Hart, Georgia State University, Jennnifer Holm, some schools, these activities have been organized into University of Alberta and Susan Oesterle, Douglas College. dedicated units (sometimes called “Math Centers”), led MAA Panel: The New AP Calculus Curriculum by mathematics faculty, often with dedicated staff sup- —The First Round of Testing, organized by James port and budget. There are many benefits of having such Sellers, Pennsylvania State University; Friday, 9:35– units, such as increased interest in mathematics and the 10:55 am. In May of 2017, students across the country recruitment and retention of minority students. Panelists took the new AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC exams, are comprised of leaders of such units and will discuss the the first that reflected the updated AP Calculus courses. implementation and outcomes of having such a dedicated This session will provide details on how the AP Calculus support system for mathematics students. Panelists are AB and AP Calculus BC courses have changed both in terms Jason Aubrey, University of Arizona, Christina Lee, Ox- of course content and student expectations, and how stu- ford College of Emory University, Rosalie Belanger-Rioux, dents performed on these new examinations. The panel Harvard University, and Kaitlyn Gingras, Trinity College. will include representatives from College Board, the col-

1084 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES lege professor in charge of scoring these exams (aka, the gaging mathematical activities, the sharing of ideas and Chief Reader), and some of the authors of the AP Calculus what works across campuses is crucial. Please bring your Curriculum Framework. There will be time in the session thoughts, ideas, and your lunch for this roundtable discus- for the panelists to answer questions from the audience. sion This session is sponsored by the MAA Committee on Panelists are Gail Burrill, Michigan State University, Ste- the Mathematical Education of Teachers (COMET). phen Davis, Davidson College, Ben Hedrick, College Board MAA Panel: Career Trajectories Involving Adminis- and James Sellers, Pennsylvania State University. trative Roles: What You May Want to Consider, organized MAA Panel: Pathways Through High School Math- by Ryan Zerr, University of North Dakota, and Edward ematics: Building Focus and Coherence, organized by Aboufadel, Grand Valley State University; Friday, 2:35– Karen J. Graham, University of New Hampshire; Friday, 3:55 pm. Because a move into administration can involve 1:00–2:20 pm. In Fall 2016, the NCTM Board of Directors a major change in a mathematician’s career trajectory, appointed a task force whose members represent various and require a variety of skills that may differ from those constituencies from the larger mathematics education which have led to prior success, this panel discussion community including K–12 and post-secondary educa- will solicit the advice and perspectives of mathematicians tion. The task force was charged with addressing the with administrative experience. What was their path to an purpose of high school mathematics and defining a set administrative position? What are their responsibilities, of curricular pathways that lead to college, career, and and which new skills or abilities are required for success? citizen readiness. This panel presentation will focus on Has their mathematical training helped them in their the recommendations of the task force and the potential administrative roles? What impact has the move had on implications for post-secondary mathematics education. their teaching or research agendas? What can be expected Members of the task force will discuss aspects of the docu- upon a return to the non-administrative ranks? Topics ment scheduled for release at the NCTM Annual Meeting such as these will be explored by the panelists. Panelists & Exposition in Washington in April 2018 and engage the are Edward Aboufadel, Grand Valley State University, audience in a discussion of important themes and next Linda Braddy, Tarrant County College, Jenna Carpenter, steps. Panelists are Gail Burrill, Michigan State University, Campbell University, Rick Gillman, Valparaiso University Yvonne Lai, University of Nebraska Lincoln, Matt Larson, and Jennifer Quinn, University of Washington Tacoma. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Francis Su, This panel is sponsored by MAA Project NExT. Harvey Mudd College and Dan Teague, North Carolina MAA Student Poster Session, organized by School of Science and Mathematics. Chasen Smith, Georgia Southern University, and Eric AMS-MAA Joint Committee on TAs and Part-Time Ruggieri, College of the Holy Cross; Friday, 4:30– Instructors Panel: Panel on The Experiences of Foreign 6:00 pm. This session features research done by un- Graduate Students as GTAs, organized by John Boller, dergraduate students. First-year graduate students are University of Chicago, Solomon Friedberg, Boston College, eligible to present if their research was completed while and Edward Richmond, Oklahoma State University; Friday, they were still undergraduates. Research by high school 1:00–2:30 pm. Foreign graduate students make up a sig- students can be accepted if the research was conducted nificant fraction of all math graduate students. When they under the supervision of a faculty member at a post- serve as GTAs, these students must not only learn how to take on the role of teacher, but must do so in a system secondary institution. and culture that are unfamiliar to them. The goal of this Appropriate content for a poster includes, but is not session is to highlight the unique challenges that foreign limited to, a new result, a new proof of a known result, graduate students encounter as GTAs so that the math a new mathematical model, an innovative solution to a community can better help them succeed. The panelists Putnam problem, or a method of solution to an applied will draw from their own previous experiences as students problem. Purely expository material is not appropriate living in the US for the first time as graduate students, for this session. and will offer their perspectives on what is most helpful Participants should submit an abstract describing in supporting similar students as they take on teaching their research in 250 words or less by midnight, Friday, responsibilities in the US. The moderator for this panel will October 6, 2017. Notification of acceptance or rejection be Solomon Friedberg, Boston College. Panelists will be will be sent by November 3, 2017. See www.maa.org/ composed of current graduate students and recent PhDs programs/students/undergraduate-research/jmm- who lived in North America for the first time as graduate student-poster-session for further information on students. This panel is sponsored by the AMS-MAA Joint what should be included in the abstract and a link to the Committee on TAs and Part-Time Instructors abstract submission form. Town Hall Meeting: Creating Engaging, Meaningful Posters will be judged during the session, and cer- Experiences for Teachers and Future Teachers, Friday, tificates will be mailed to presenters afterwards. Trifold, 1:00–2:00 pm. The MAA Committee on the Mathematical self-standing 48” by 36” tabletop poster boards will be Education of Teachers (COMET) invites you to a network- provided. Additional materials and equipment are the ing event on creating experiences for pre-service and responsibility of the presenters. Participants must set up in-service math teachers. As we strive to actively engage posters between 2:30 and 3:30 pm and must be available teachers and pre-service teachers in meaningful and en- at their posters from 3:30 to 6:00 pm Judging will begin at

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1085 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

3:30 pm, and general viewing will begin at 4:30 pm Judges’ 9:00–10:20 am. REU (Research Experience for Undergradu- feedback will be available at the MAA Pavilion in the Ex- ates) programs provide an important opportunity for hibit Hall on Saturday. Questions regarding this session undergraduates to gain valuable experience conducting should be directed to Eric Ruggieri eruggier@holycross. mathematical research. This panel will explore REUs from edu and Chasen Smith [email protected]. the student’s viewpoint. Recent attendees of summer This session is sponsored by the MAA Committee on research programs in mathematics will share their ex- Undergraduate Student Activities and Chapters (CUSAC). periences, offer feedback, and provide insight into these MAA Panel: the Evolving Career Outlook in Risk programs. Students will discuss the benefits of participat- Management, organized by Kevin Charlwood, Washburn ing in a summer research program, the impact it had on University, Michelle Guan, Indiana University Northwest, their academics and career planning, the challenges that Steve Paris, Florida State University, Barry Smith, Lebanon arose, particular aspects of their programs that worked Valley College, Sue Staples, Texas Christian University and well, and places for improvement. This panel discussion Rick Gorvett, Casualty Actuary Society (CASACT); Friday, is pertinent to both students interested in participating 5:00–7:00 pm. In recent years, many businesses have been in an REU as well as faculty who have worked in or led hiring actuaries for data mining, predictive analytics, and such programs.Panelists are Alexander Durbin, Virginia many risk management tasks beyond the traditional fi- Polytechnic Institute; Kathryn Leonard, California State nancial or insurance based actuarial careers. Our panelists University Channel Islands and Emily Winn, Brown Uni- from the actuarial industry will examine possible direc- versity. Sponsored by the MAA Subcommittee on Research tions where the actuarial profession may be headed and by Undergraduates. provide examples of new career options for actuarial stu- Interactive Lecture for Students and Teachers: Math- dents. For instance, opportunities in managing risk from ematics to the Rescue: How to Fold a Tie, organized by cyber theft, from climate change, and from automated Elgin Johnston, Iowa State University; Saturday,10:00 processes such as self-driving cars, may be discussed. As –10:50 am Presenter, James Tanton, MAA Mathematician those in the audience are largely from academia, panelists at Large, welcomes students of all ages, and teachers, from actuarial programs will then discuss how actuarial parents, mathematicians, and math enthusiasts of all science programs at post-secondary institutions should ages. James Tanton explains “I have a personal problem. respond in educating students to take positions in the I travel a great deal and often have to pack a tie in my future career climate. Representatives from the Society suitcase. I can’t lay the tie out flat in the case, nor can of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuary Society will also be I fold the tie in half and lay out the folded tie, as the present to discuss changes to the curriculum and associ- case is too short. Folding the tie into quarters leaves a ated professional exams. Panelists are Paul Bailey, Willis crease mark later visible on my chest. Ideally, I should Towers Watson, Raya Feldman, University of California fold my tie into perfect thirds. How does one do that? Santa Barbara, Zoe Rico, Aon and Barry Smith, Lebanon Actually, years of careful data gathering shows that I tend Valley College. This panel is sponsored by the MAA Com- to wear my ties with twenty-seven sixty-fourths of their mittee on Actuarial Science Education. length showing at front. Can I fold my tie at that positon? Mathematically Bent Theater, featuring Colin Fortunately, brilliant mathematics can solve my personal Adams and the Mobiusbandaid Players; Friday, 6:00– tie folding problem. Let me show you how! (And can this 7:00 pm. What does it mean when someone says to you, mathematics solve other problems in my life too?)” Spon- “You are such an asymptote?” Is the plural of squadron sored by the MAA Council on Outreach. squadra? After Alice Silverberg’s plenary talk at the At- MAA Panel: Tips and Tricks to Securing Funding for lanta Joint Meetings, did you inadvertently walk off with Undergraduate Research, organized by James P. Solazzo, my complimentary meeting bag containing my gummy Coastal Carolina University and Pamela E. Harris, Wil- bears and my entire worked out schedule for the meeting? liams College; Saturday, 10:35–11:55 am. Undergraduate These are just a few of the questions we will not answer research in mathematics has gained immense popularity in this theatrical presentation of several short mathemati- and support from math faculty and administrators across cally inclined humorous pieces. The only prerequisite is a institutions in the last decade. This growth stems from willingness to throw money rather than tomatoes. the many benefits of undergraduate research, such as Backgammon! organized by Arthur Benjamin, Har- successful transitions into graduate programs and job vey Mudd College; Friday, 8:00–10:00 pm. Learn to play preparation for non-academic careers in industry and backgammon from expert players. It’s a fun and exciting government. Faculty in this panel share their experiences, game where players with a good mathematics background offer feedback, and provide insight into the grant writ- have a decisive advantage. Boards and free lessons will be ing process needed to secure funding for undergraduate provided by members of the US Backgammon Federation. research. Funding opportunities as well as strategies for Stop by anytime! submitting competitive grant proposals will be discussed. MAA Panel: Student Perspectives and Feedback on This panel is pertinent to all faculty interested in learning REUs, organized by Gareth E. Roberts, College of the Holy about finding and obtaining funding for undergraduate Cross, Thomas P. Wakefield, Youngstown State University; research. Panelists include faculty members who have and Aklilu Zeleke, Michigan State University; Saturday, received grants to support undergraduate research and

1086 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES includes faculty who have run successful undergraduate Math Wrangle incorporates elements of team sports and research programs. Panelists are Michael Dorff, Brigham debate, with a dose of strategy tossed in for good measure. Young University, Tamas Forgacs, California State Univer- The intention of the Math Wrangle demonstration at the sity Fresno, Rebecca Garcia, Sam Houston State University, Joint Math Meetings is to show how teachers, schools, Leslie Hogben, Iowa State University and Cindy Wyels, circles, and clubs can get students started in this exciting California State University Channel Islands. This panel combination of mathematical problem solving with careful is sponsored by the MAA Subcommittee on Research by argumentation via public speaking, strategy and rebuttal. Undergraduates. Sponsors for this event is SIGMAA for Math Circles for MAA Panel: The Impact of Software on Learning Students and Teachers (SIGMAA-MCST). in Upper Division Mathematics Courses, organized by Brittany Bannish, Liz Lane-Harvard and Sean Laverty, Special Interest Groups of the MAA (SIGMAAs) University of Central Oklahoma; Saturday, 1:00–2:20 pm. SIGMAAs will be hosting a number of activities, sessions, Computer labs are used to enhance a variety of college and guest lectures. There are currently fourteen such focus mathematics courses, but effectively implementing com- groups in the MAA offering members opportunities to in- puter activities can be difficult. This panel session will teract, not only at meetings, but throughout the year, via focus on using mathematical software to facilitate teach- newsletters and email-based communications. For more ing and learning in upper division mathematics courses. information visit www.maa.org/community/sigmaas. In particular, the session will focus on the incorporation SIGMAA Officers Meeting, Thursday, 10:30 am–noon; of computer labs in Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, chaired by Andrew Miller, Belmont University. and Numerical Methods. Panelists will address available SIGMAA on Mathematics and the Arts (SIGMAA ARTS) software options, how to successfully manage a wide range Arts and Mathematics: The Interface, Wednesday of student programming backgrounds, how to implement morning and afternoon (see MAA Contributed Paper Ses- a lab for credit (or not for credit), whether students are sions). allowed to work in groups, and lab write-up requirements. SIGMAA on Business, Industry, and Government (BIG Panelists may also share difficulties encountered while SIGMAA) implementing and assessing computer activities, and pro- MAA-AMS-SIAM Joint Panel on Multiple Paths to Math- vide suggestions for avoiding these issues in the future. ematics Careers in Business, Industry and Government Audience members should come away from the panel with (BIG), Thursday, 2:35–3:55 pm (see MAA Panels). concrete ideas for successfully including computer activi- Mathematics Experiences and Projects in Business, In- ties in upper division math courses. Panelists are Robert dustry, and Government, Friday morning (see MAA Con- Buchanan, Millersville University, Sean Laverty, University tributed Paper Sessions). of Central Oklahoma, Steven Leon, University of Massa- Guest Lecture, Friday, 5:30–6:20 pm. chusetts Dartmouth, Frank Lynch, Eastern Washington Reception, Friday 6:30–7:00 pm. University and Ann Stewart, Hood College. Business Meeting, Friday 7:00–7:30 pm. Math Circle Demonstration, organized by Alessandra SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology Pantano, University of California Irvine and Amanda (BIO SIGMAA) Serenevy, Riverbend Community Math Center; Saturday Business Meeting and Reception, Thursday, 6:00– morning. A math circle is an enrichment experience that 7:00 pm. brings mathematics professionals in direct contact with Guest Lecture, Thursday, 7:00–7:50 pm, Trey Ideker, pre-college students and/or their teachers. Circles foster University of California San Diego, Towards construction passion and excitement for deep mathematics. This dem- of a siri of the cell. onstration session offers the opportunity for conference Trends in Undergraduate Mathematical Biology Edu- attendees to observe and then discuss a math circle ex- cation, Thursday morning (see MAA Contributed Papers perience designed for local students. While students are Section). engaged in a mathematical investigation, mathematicians Trends in Mathematical and Computational Biology, will have a discussion focused on appreciating and better Wednesday morning (see MAA Invited Paper Sessions). understanding the organic and creative process of learn- SIGMAA on Environmental Mathematics (SIGMAA EM) ing that circles offer, and on the logistics and dynamics Modeling and Understanding Environmental Risks, of running an effective circle. The sponsor for this dem- Thursday morning (see MAA Contributed Paper Sessions). onstration is SIGMAA MCST. SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics (HOM SIGMAA) Math Wrangle, organized by Ed Keppelmann, Uni- Reception and Business Meeting, Wednesday, 6:00– versity of Nevada Reno and Phil Yasskin, Texas A&M 7:00 pm. University, Saturday afternoon. The Math Wrangle will pit Guest Lecture, Wednesday, 7:00–7:50 pm, Joseph W. teams of students against each other, the clock, and a slate Dauben, Herbert H. Lehman College, The history of Chinese of great math problems. The format of a Math Wrangle mathematics: 60th anniversary of the founding of the IHNS is designed to engage students in mathematical problem (CAS), Beijing. solving, promote effective teamwork, provide a venue for MAA Minicourse: Teaching Undergraduate Math- oral presentations, and develop critical listening skills. A ematics via Primary Source Projects, Part A: Thursday

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1087 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

1:00–3:00 pm and Part B: Saturday 1:00–3:00 pm (see MAA SIGMAA on Mathematics Instruction Using the Web Minicourses). (WEB SIGMAA) SIGMAA on Inquiry Based Learning (SIGMAA IBL) Reception, Friday, 5:30–6:00 pm. Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning, Friday morn- Guest Lecture, Friday, 6:00–6:50 pm, Jim Fowler and ing and afternoon (see MAA Contributed Paper Sessions). Bart Snapp, Ohio State University, Using Ximera to build SIGMAA on Math Circles for Students and Teachers online interactive math activities. (SIGMAA MCST) The Advancement of Open Educational Resources, Math Circle Topics with Visual or Kinesthetic Compo- Friday morning (see MAA Contributed Papers Section). nents, Thursday afternoon (see MAA Contributed Paper Lightning Talks and E-Posters: Me and My Gadgets, Sessions). Teaching with Technology, Saturday morning (see MAA Math Circle Demonstration, Saturday. Contributed Paper Sessions). Math Wrangle, Saturday. MAA Minicourse: How to Run Successful Math Circles MAA Sessions for Students for Students and Teachers, Part A: Wednesday 2:15–4:15 Radical Dash! organized by Stacey Muir, University pm and Part B: Friday 1:00–3:00 pm (see MAA Minicourses). of Scranton, and Janine Janoski, Kings College; Radical SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics (POM Dash Kickoff Meeting: Wednesday, 2:15–3:00 pm and SIGMAA) Radical Dash Prize Session: Friday, 10:30–11:00 am. The Reception, Thursday, 5:30–6:00 pm. Radical Dash is a multi-day scavenger hunt for teams of Business Meeting, Thursday, 6:00–6:15 pm. undergraduates filled with math challenges and creative Guest Lecture, Thursday, 6:15–7:05 pm, Rafael Núñez, activities. Clues will be released periodically via Instagram University of California San Diego, Towards a philosophy (follow us now @MAARadicalDash) tasking teams with of mathematics informed by the sciences of the mind. doing things such as solving math problems, finding Philosophy of Mathematics as Actually Practiced, mathematical objects in everyday life, and hunting down Friday morning (see MAA Contributed Paper Sessions). locations throughout the conference. Team posts will be SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy (SIGMAA QL) judged based on completion of tasks as well as creativity. Quantitative Literacy Across the Curriculum, Saturday Join us for the Radical Dash Kickoff on Wednesday, Janu- morning (see MAA Contributed Paper Sessions). ary 10, 2:15–3:00 pm where team sign ups take place and MAA Panel: Ethics, Morality and Politics in the Quan- more details will be provided. Individuals are welcome titative Literacy Classroom, Wednesday, 2:15–3:35 pm and encouraged to participate; they will be formed into (see MAA Panels). teams on site at our Kickoff. Winners and prizes will be SIGMAA on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics announced at the Radical Dash Prize Session on Friday, Education (SIGMAA on RUME) January 12, 10:30–11:00 am. Questions? Email us at Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, [email protected]. Can’t make the Kickoff? Thursday morning and afternoon (see MAA Contributed Email us by Tuesday, January 9. The Radical Dash! is Paper Sessions). sponsored by MAA Committee on Undergraduate Student Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education: Activities and Sections (CUSAC). Highlights from the Annual SIGMAA on RUME Confer- MAA Panel: What Every Student Should Know about ence, Saturday morning (see MAA Invited Paper Sessions). the JMM, organized by Violeta Vasilevska, Utah Valley University; Wednesday, 9:35–10:55 am. Navigating a large SIGMAA on Statistics Education (SIGMAA Stat Ed) conference can be overwhelming, even for those who have A Mathematician Teaches Statistics: The Road Less previously attended such an event. Panelists will provide Traveled, Wednesday, 3:50–5:10 pm (see MAA Panels). MAA Minicourse: Teaching Introductory Statistics guidance for students attending the Joint Mathematics Using the Guidelines from the American Statistical As- Meetings, including answers to some common questions: sociation, Part A: Wednesday 9:00–11:00 am and Part B: How do I get the most out of the program? What sessions Friday 9:00–11:00 am (see MAA Minicourses). are especially for students? What other events should I be MAA Minicourse: Teaching Statistics using R and RStu- on the lookout for? Will I understand any of the invited dio, Part A: Thursday 9:00–11:00 am and Part B: Saturday addresses or should I not bother attending them? If I am 9:00 –11:00 am (see MAA Minicourses). presenting a poster, where do I go to set it up? How can I Incorporating Big Data Ideas in the Mathematics get some cool, free math stuff? Students and their faculty and Statistics Classroom, Thursday afternoon (see MAA mentors are encouraged to attend. Panelists are Joyati Contributed Paper Sessions). Debnath, Winona State University, Michael Dorff, Brigham Technology and Resources for Teaching Statistics, Young University and Frank Morgan, Williams College. Friday afternoon (see MAA Contributed Paper Sessions). This panel is sponsored by the MAA Committee for Un- Reception, Friday, 5:30–6:00 pm. dergraduate Student Activities and Chapters (CUSAC). Business Meeting, Friday, 6:00–6:45 pm. Estimathon!, organized by Andy Niedermaier, Jane Guest Lecture, Friday, 6:50–7:40 pm, Robert Gould, Street Capital; Thursday, 2:30–4:15 pm. They’re called University of California Los Angeles, We are all data sci- Fermi problems... entists (or we should be). •• How heavy is the Eiffel Tower?

1088 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

•• How many prime numbers have distinct digits? student-poster-session for further information on •• How many calories would you be eating if you had what should be included in the abstract and a link to the “one of everything” at the Cheesecake Factory? abstract submission form. If you’re looking for a mindbending mixture of math Posters will be judged during the session, and cer- and trivia, look no further! Jane Street Capital presents The tificates will be mailed to presenters afterwards. Trifold, Estimathon contest: teams will have 30 minutes to work self-standing 48” by 36” tabletop poster boards will be on 13 problems, ranging from totally trivial to positively provided. Additional materials and equipment are the Putnamesque. Can your team beat the all-time best score? responsibility of the presenters. Participants must set up The top teams will receive prizes! posters between 2:30 and 3:30 pm and must be available We will run 2 contests. Feel free to show up to either at their posters from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Judging will begin one! at 3:30 pm, and general viewing will begin at 4:30 pm. (Please show up 15 minutes before the start time of the udges’ feedback will be available at the MAA Pavilion in the contest you want to join.) Exhibit Hall on Saturday. Questions regarding this session Our target schedule is as follows: should be directed to Eric Ruggieri eruggier@holycross. 2:30 pm Welcome, overview of rules and scoring. edu and Chasen Smith [email protected]. 2:45 pm Estimathon contest #1 This session is sponsored by the MAA Committee on 3:30 pm Estimathon contest #2 Undergraduate Student Activities and Chapters (CUSAC). Grad School Fair, Friday, 8:30–10:30 am. Here is the Interactive Lecture for Students and Teachers: Math- opportunity for undergrads to meet representatives ematics to the Rescue: How to Fold a Tie, organized by from mathematical sciences graduate programs from Elgin Johnston, Iowa State University; Saturday,10:00 universities all over the country. January is a great time –10:50 am. Presenter, James Tanton, MAA Mathematician for juniors to learn more, and college seniors may still be at Large, welcomes students of all ages, and teachers, able to refine their search. This is your chance for one-stop parents, mathematicians, and math enthusiasts of all shopping in the graduate school market. At last year’s ages. James Tanton explains: I have a personal problem. meeting over 300 students met with representatives from I travel a great deal and often have to pack a tie in my 60 graduate programs. If your school has a graduate pro- suitcase. I can’t lay the tie out flat in the case, nor can gram and you are interested in participating, for US$125 a I fold the tie in half and lay out the folded tie, as the table will be provided for your posters and printed materi- case is too short. Folding the tie into quarters leaves a als (registration for this event must be made by a person crease mark later visible on my chest. Ideally, I should already registered for the JMM), and you are welcome to fold my tie into perfect thirds. How does one do that? personally speak to interested students. Complimentary Actually, years of careful data gathering shows that I tend coffee will be served. Co-sponsored by the AMS and MAA. to wear my ties with twenty-seven sixty-fourths of their MAA Lecture for Students, Friday, 1:00– 1:50 pm, will be given by James Tanton, MAA Mathemati- length showing at front. Can I fold my tie at that positon? cian at Large, HOW MANY DEGREES ARE IN A MARTIAN Fortunately, brilliant mathematics can solve my personal CIRCLE? And other human—and nonhuman—questions tie folding problem. Let me show you how! (And can this one should ask about everyday mathematics. mathematics solve other problems in my life too?) Spon- MAA Student Poster Session, organized by sored by the MAA Council on Outreach. Chasen Smith, Georgia Southern University and Eric Project NExT Ruggieri, College of the Holy Cross; Friday, 4:30– 6:00 pm. This session features research done by un- Project NExT Workshop, Wednesday–Saturday, dergraduate students. First-year graduate students are 8:00–6:00 pm. eligible to present if their research was completed while Project NExT Lecture on Teaching, Thursday, they were still undergraduates. Research by high school 11:10–12 noon, will be given by Jo Boaler, Stanford Univer- students can be accepted if the research was conducted sity, Changing mathematical relationships and mindsets: under the supervision of a faculty member at a post- how all students can succeed in mathematics learning. secondary institution. Appropriate content for a poster includes, but is not See details about the reception on Friday in Social Events. limited to, a new result, a new proof of a known result, a new mathematical model, an innovative solution to a Other MAA Events Putnam problem, or a method of solution to an applied MAA Congress, Tuesday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. problem. Purely expository material is not appropriate MAA Section Officers Meeting, Wednesday, for this session. 4:00–5:00 pm, chaired by Betty Mayfield, Hood College. Participants should submit an abstract describing Section officers will meet with members of the Commit- their research in 250 words or less by midnight, Friday, tee on Sections and MAA staff to share information and October 6, 2017. Notification of acceptance or rejection discuss current initiatives. will be sent by November 3, 2017. See www.maa.org/ SIGMAA Officers Meeting, Thursday, 10:30– programs/students/undergraduate-research/jmm- 12:00 noon, chaired by Andrew Miller, Belmont University.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1089 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

MAA Business Meeting, Saturday, 11:10– Pósa developed a method of teaching mathematics cen- 11:40 am, chaired by MAA President Deanna Hausperger, tered on the idea that students should learn to think like Carleton College, and organized by MAA Secretary Barbara mathematicians. Pósa’s pedagogy uses the task thread, Faires, Westminster College. or a series of tasks that build on each other and gradu- ally guide students toward understanding. By engaging MAA Workshops with these task threads, students discover mathematical Creating Interdisciplinary Activities for Mathematical concepts through their own work. While Pósa’s method Sciences Classrooms, presenters are Eugene Fiorini and was initially intended for gifted students, it has also been Linda McGuire, Muhlenberg College; Wednesday, 9:35– successfully implemented in more general school settings. 10:55 am. Mathematics and science education research The workshop will begin with a brief introduction on Pósa indicates that to actively engage students, instructors and his work. Then participants will experience Pósa’s should encourage cooperative learning, present and dis- method by working on several task threads (intended to cuss real-life applications, suggest open-ended questions, introduce secondary students to proof-writing), followed and provide higher-order thinking tasks [Verma & Dick- by discussions of the tasks. We will share our experi- erson, Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2011]. In a ences of using Pósa’s method in Hungarian high school world with challenges that are complex, dynamic, riddled classrooms. Lastly, we will describe Budapest Semesters with uncertainty, and potentially massive in scale, the in Mathematics Education, a study abroad program (in mathematical and computer sciences have a central role Budapest) in which American students learn about the to play by providing tools for analyzing and interpreting Hungarian approach to mathematics education, including massive data sets, models and simulations of complex Pósa’s method. The workshop is intended for students and systems, and designs for future systems that are more faculty members interested in the learning and teaching efficient and secure. Workshop participants will begin of secondary mathematics. development of one-day modules at the undergraduate Using Problem Solving and Discussions in Math- level that can then be implemented in their courses. The ematics Courses for Prospective Elementary Teachers, modules will either focus on topics participants brought organized by Ziv Feldman, Boston University, Ryota Mat- with them or topics provided by workshop organizers suura, St Olaf College, Suzanne Chapin, Boston University, from such areas related to sustainability, cyber-security, Lynsey Gibbons, Boston University and Laura Kyser Cal- and forensics. The workshop, intended for the novice lis, Boston University; Thursday, 1:00–2:20 pm. National writer, will include small group writing sessions allowing reports and policy recommendations highlight the impor- participant teams to develop common modules. tance of deepening pre-service elementary teachers’ (PSTs’) Get to Know the National Science Foundation, or- mathematical understanding and focusing on mathemati- ganized by Ron Buckmire, Sandra Richardson and Lee cal knowledge for teaching. This workshop is intended for Zia, Division of Undergraduate Education, National Sci- those who teach mathematics content courses for future ence Foundation; Thursday, 9:00–10:20 am. Presenters elementary teachers. Participants will learn about instruc- will describe the general NSF grant proposal process and tional materials created by the Elementary Mathematics consider particular details relevant to programs in the Project (EMP) and funded by NSF. In this curriculum, Division of Undergraduate Education. This workshop is PSTs engage in recurring cycles of collaborative problem geared towards those who have not submitted a proposal solving, group discussions, and presentations that sup- to NSF and are unfamiliar with the organization. If you port the development of mathematical practices such as believe you have an idea, project or program worthy of generalization and justification. Units on whole number federal support that will positively impact undergraduate concepts/operations and geometry will be explored. education in mathematics you should attend this session. Examples of how the curriculum connects mathematical This workshop will provide information on the specific concepts, helps PSTs understand why procedures work, components of a NSF proposal, demonstrate the NSF uses mathematical structure and illustrates children’s peer review process, provide access to previously funded thinking to support learning will be provided. Attendees proposals and explicate the NSF merit review criteria by will examine and solve problems from the curriculum which proposals are evaluated. This is intended to be an and link content to the Common Core State Standards. interactive hands-on session where participants can have They will discuss how to implement the EMP materials their individual questions answered and leave with more using class discussions and presentations. Videos of how information about NSF than they had when they entered. instructors enacted the tasks with PSTs will be shared. Hungarian Approach to Teaching Proof-Writing: Opportunities for faculty members to field test materials Pósa’s Discovery-Based Pedagogy, organized by Péter will be discussed. Juhász, MTA Rényi Institute and Budapest Semesters in Writing Pedagogical and Expository Papers, organized Mathematics Education, Réka Szász, Budapest Semesters by Janet Beery, University of Redlands, Matt Boelkins, in Mathematics Education and Ryota Matsuura, St. Olaf Grand Valley State University, Susan Jane Colley, Ober- College and Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Educa- lin College, Joanna Ellis-Monaghan, St Michael’s College, tion; Thursday, 10:35–11:55 am. Lajos Pósa, a co-author Brian Hopkins, St. Peter’s University, Michael Jones, of Erdos, is a Hungarian mathematician and educator. Mathematical Reviews, Gizem Karaali, Pomona College,

1090 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Marjorie Senechal, Smith College and Brigitte Servatius, Association for Symbolic Logic (ASL) Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Thursday, 2:35–3:55 This two-day program on Friday and Saturday will in- pm. This hands-on workshop will be an opportunity for clude sessions of contributed papers as well as Invited prospective authors to learn directly from journal editors Addresses by Cameron Hill, Wesleyan University, Anto- what they look for in papers on mathematical pedagogy nina Kolokolova, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and/or expository mathematics for a broad audience. It Aristotelis Panagiotopoulos, California Institute of Tech- will be conducted by members of the editorial boards of nology, Emily Riehl, Johns Hopkins University, Simon several journals whose focus includes mathematical peda- Thomas, Rutgers University, Sebastien Vasey, Harvard gogy and general audience exposition: the College Math- University and Keita Yokoyama, JAIST, Japan. ematics Journal, Convergence, the Journal of Humanistic See also the session cosponsored by ASL on Set Theory, Mathematics, Math Intelligencer, Mathematics Magazine, Logic and Ramsey Theory on Wednesday morning, Thurs- The American Mathematical Monthly, The Pi Mu Epsilon day morning and afternoon in the “AMS Special Sessions” Journal, and PRIMUS (Problems Resources and Issues listings. Organizers for this session are Andrés Caicedo, in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies). Workshop par- Mathematical Reviews, and José Mijares, University of ticipants are encouraged to bring to the workshop ideas, Colorado, Denver. titles, abstracts, or rough outlines of prospective papers concerned with some aspect of mathematics pedagogy or Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) with expository mathematics for a broad audience. After Thirty-Ninth Annual Noether Lecture, Thursday, 10:05 brief overview presentations, there will be breakout groups am, will be given by Jill Pipher, Brown University, Title to where editors will briefly share some primary features of be announced. representative papers published in their various journals, Association for Women in Mathematics Panel: and where authors may discuss the specifics of their work Using Mathematics in Activism, organized by Michelle in progress. Attendees without specific papers in mind Manes, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Wednesday, 2:15– who want to learn more about publishing pedagogical or 3:40 pm. There is a romantic notion that mathematics is expository papers are also welcome.rkshop will be for you. somehow so pure that it is separate from the “real world” Championing Master’s Programs in Mathematics: A and untouched by it. However, mathematicians live in the Forum for Advocacy, Networking, and Innovation, orga- world and are affected by it, and that in turn affects their nized by Michael O’Sullivan, San Diego State University, work. Many mathematicians tackle problems and issues Nigel Pitt, University of Maine and Virgil Pierce, Univer- in their communities, in the country, and in the world. sity of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Thursday, 2:15–4:15 pm. Activism can mean many things: engaging with the gen- This workshop will give leaders of master’s programs an eral public through social media or through traditional opportunity to share challenges and successes and begin media via op ed pieces and letters to the editor; outreach to plan for greater innovation and more robust advocacy with marginalized populations; advocacy work in profes- for these programs. There is considerable attention given sional organizations; and even mathematical research in to undergraduate education and to doctoral programs in mathematics, but it seems to the organizers that the the context of social and political justice. Our panelists challenges facing departments that offer master’s degrees will share their experiences as activist mathematicians are not adequately addressed. Yet, master’s programs can and they will help lead a conversation about what we can be a great source of innovation. We will have a series of each do to effect change around issues we care about. This round-table discussions with reports backs in two phases. session is open to all JMM attendees. Panelists include Phase 1 is oriented to assessment of the current status of Federico Ardila, San Francisco State University, Piper programs in the country and will address the major chal- Harron, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Lily Khadjavi, lenges that master’s programs face as well as successful Loyola Marymount University, Beth Malmskog, Villanova innovations and ways to address these challenges. It will University, Karen Saxe, American Mathematical Society close by identifying pathways for strengthening master’s and other panelists to be announced. sites.google.com/ programs, and set an agenda for the second phase, which site/awmpanel2018/ will focus on advocacy. How can national mathematics Business Meeting, Wednesday, 3:45–4:15 pm. Chair, societies and funding agencies provide more support for Ami Radunskaya, AWM President. master’s programs? How can we increase and strengthen ties between mathematics departments and business, Association for Women in Mathematics Com- industry and government? What sort of networking and mittee on Education Panel: Supporting, Evaluating cooperation among the master’s degree institutions and Rewarding Work in Mathematics Education in should we foster? Mathematical Sciences Departments, organized by Jacqueline Dewar, Pao-sheng Hsu and Harriet Pol- Activities of Other Organizations latsek, AWM Education Committee; Thursday, 10:30 am– This section includes scientific sessions. Several organi- 12:00 pm. Many in the mathematical community in the zations or special groups are having receptions or other US, in various capacities, are involved in mathematic social events. Please see the “Social Events” section of this education at all levels—from supporting K–12 teachers, announcement for those details. improving learning of undergraduates to professional

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1091 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES development of graduate students. The panel will discuss Panel Discussion: Advising Our Students on the Tran- the challenges of supporting, evaluating, and rewarding sition to the 1st (or 0th) Year of Graduate School, Satur- work in mathematics education in departments of math- day, 9:00–9:50 am. The moderator for this panel will be ematical sciences. Panels co-sponsored by AWM Education Duane Cooper, Morehouse. Panelists are Julia Anderson– Committee at the last two JMM focused on highlighting the Lee, Iowa State University, Trachette Jackson, University breadth of work in mathematics education in departments of Michigan, Doug Mupasiri, University of Northern Iowa of mathematical sciences. This panel will expand on those and Michael Young, Iowa State University. discussions by focusing on how such work is valued by the Business Meeting, Saturday, 10:00–10:50 am. mathematics community. Some panelists, as well as the Claytor–Woodward Lecture, Saturday, 1:00 pm, Ronald moderator, will be able to speak from their own adminis- Mickens, Clark Atlanta University, Nonstandard Finite trative experiences, and some from the faculty points of Different Schemes: Impact, Importnace, and Dynamical view. Moderator for this panel will be Minerva Cordero, Consistency. See also the Joint Panel on Wednesday co- University of Texas at Arlington. Panelists include Jenna sponsored by NAM in the “MAA Panels” listings: MAA- Carpenter, Campbell University, Rebecca Garcia, Sam AWM-NAM-JCW Panel: Implicit Bias and Its Effects in Houston State University, W. James Lewis, University Mathematics. of Nebraska—Lincoln and Thomas Roby, University of Connecticut. National Science Foundation (NSF) Workshop Poster Presentations and Reception, Friday, The NSF will be represented at a booth in the exhibit 6:00–7:15 pm. AWM will conduct its workshop poster area. NSF staff members will be available to provide presentations by women graduate students. AWM seeks counsel and information on NSF programs of interest to volunteers to serve as mentors for workshop participants. mathematicians. The booth is open the same days as the If you are interested, please contact the AWM office at exhibitis. Times that staff will be available will be posted [email protected]. This session is open to all JMM at- at the booth. tendees. Organizers for these presentations are Alina NSF-EHR Grant Proposal Writing Workshop: Developing Bucur, University of California, San Diego, Matilde Lalin, a Competitive Proposal for NSF-EHR, Monday, 3:00–6:00 University of Montreal and Radmila Sazdanovic, North pm; advance registration required (see AMS Workshops). Carolina State University. The Poster Judging Coordina- MAA Panel: NSF Funding Opportunities to Improve tor is Sylvia Wiegand, University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Learning and Teaching in the Mathematical Sciences, AWM Workshop: Special Session on Noncommuta- Wednesday, 2:15–4:00 pm (See MAA Panels). tive Algebra and Representation Theory, Saturday, 8:00 Get to Know the National Science Foundation, Thurs- am–5:00 pm, AWM will conduct its workshop with presen- day, 9:00–10:20 am (see MAA Workshops). tations by senior and junior women researchers. Updated National Science Foundation: Update from the Divi- information about the workshop is available at www. sion of Mathematical Sciences, Friday, 4:00–5:30pm, awm-math.org. All JMM attendees are invited to atend the organized by Henry Warchall, Division of Mathematical program. Organizers for this workshop are Anne Shepler, Sciences, National Science Foundation. University of North Texas and Sarah Witherspoon, Texas A&M University. Pi Mu Epsilon (PME) Reception, Wednesday, 9:30–11:00 pm. See the listing Council Meeting, Thursday, 8:00–11:00 am. in the “Social Events,” section of the announcement. See also the session cosponsored by the AWM on Rocky Mountain Consortium Women in Symplectic and Contact Geometry and Topol- Board Meeting, Friday, 2:15–4:00 pm ogy on Friday in the “AMS Special Sessions” listings. Organizers for this session are Bahar Acu, Northwestern Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics University, Ziva Myer, Duke University, and Yu Pan, Mas- (SIAM) sachusetts Institute of Technology. See also the Joint Panel on Wednesday co-sponsored by This program consists of an Invited Address, Tensor De- AWM in the “MAA Panels” listings: MAA-JCW-AWM-NAM compositions: A Mathematical Tool for Data Analysis, at Panel: Implicit Bias and Its Effects in Mathematics. 11:10 am on Thursday given by Tamara G. Kolda, Sandia National Laboratories, and a series of Minisymposia to National Association of Mathematicians (NAM) include Data Science in the Mathematics Curriculum, Su- Granville–Brown–Haynes Session of Presentations by zanne Weekes, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Numeri- Recent Doctoral Recipients in the Mathematical Sciences, cal Linear Algebra, Daniel B. Szyld, Temple University Friday, 1:00–4:00 pm. Organized by Talitha Washington, and Eugene Vecharynski, Lawrence Berkeley National Howard University/NAM. Laboratory; Advances in Imaging Science, Misha Kilmer, Cox–Talbot Address, to be given Friday after the ban- Tufts University, Eric de Sturler, Virginia Polytechnic In- quet by Erica Walker, Teachers College, Columbia Uni- stitute, Eric Miller, Tufts University, and Avind Saibaba, versity, Hidden in Plain Sight: Mathematics Teaching and North Carolina State University; Tensors! Mathematical Learning Through a Storytelling Lens. See details about the Challenges and Opportunities, David Gleich, Purdue banquet on Friday in the “Social Events” section. University, Tamara G. Kolda, Sandia National Laboratories,

1092 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES and Luke Oeding, Auburne University; Advances in Finite wish they had known and done as graduate students/post- Element Approximation, Constantin Bacuta, University docs, (b) what you can do at your career stage if you are of Delaware, and Ana Maria Soane, United States Naval interested in making connections with business, industry Academy; Mimetic Multiphase Subsurface and Oceanic or government, and (c) what suggestions they have for Transport, Jose Castillo, San Diego State University and math doctoral programs to increase preparedness of their Chris Paolini, San Diego State University; Recent advances students for work in BIG. Co-sponsors for this panel are in modeling, analysis, and control in epidemiology, spa- AMS, MAA, and SIAM. tial ecology and evolution, Aijun Zhang, Vrushali Bokil See also the AMS-MAA-SIAM Special Session on Re- and Patrick Deleenheer, Oregon State University, and search in Mathematics by Undergraduates and Students Carrie Manore, Los Alamos National Labs; and Problems in Post-Baccalaureate Programs on Wednesday morning, in Quasilinear Dispersive PDE, David Ambrose, Drexel Thursday afternoon, Saturday morning and afternoon University, Jeremy Marzuola, The University of North in the “AMS Special Session” listings. The organizers for Carolina at Chapel Hill. this session are Tamas Forgacs, CSU Fresno, Darren A. MAA-SIAM-AMS Hrabowski–Gates–Tapia–McBay Narayan, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Mark Session, organized by Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University; David Ward, Purdue University. Wednesday, 9:00–10:20 am. The Hrabowski–Gates–Tapia– McBay Session is named after four influential scientists of Other events color: (1) Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University MAA-JCW-AWM-NAM Panel: Implicit Bias and Its of Maryland at Baltimore County; (2) James S. Gates, Uni- Effects in Mathematics, organized by Semra Kilic-Bahi, versity of Maryland, College Park; (3) Richard Tapia, Rice Colby-Sawyer College, Maura Mast, Fordham College at University; and (4) Shirley McBay, President of Quality Rose Hill, Naomi Cameron, Lewis & Clark College, Andrew Education for Minorities (QEM). Through multiple mecha- Cahoon, Colby-Sawyer College, and Charles Doering, Uni- nisms, these Sessions expect to facilitate and accelerate versity of Michigan; Wednesday, 4:15–5:35 pm. Implicit the participation of scientists in the building of sustain- bias occurs when someone explicitly rejects stereotypes able communities of mathematicians and mathematical and prejudices, but unconsciously holds negative (mostly) scientists. In particular, the intention is to systematically associations. People are not hiding their prejudices, but recruit, welcome, encourage, mentor, and support indi- rather, they just do not know they have these unconscious viduals from underrepresented groups in the USA. This feelings or thoughts that affect their decision-making and year the session will consist of a lecture at 9:00 am given behavior. Social scientists are identifying implicit biases as by Talithia Williams, Harvey Mudd College, Mathematics one of the most pervasive barriers to equal opportunities for the Masses, and a short panel discussion after the talk for minorities and women in today’s society. This panel at 9:50 am. The 2018 panel will focus on Access to Quality discussion addresses how implicit bias might manifest Mathematics by All. Panelists and attendees will discuss and affect our classrooms, departments, and campuses issues related to removing roadblocks in mathematics in terms of academic and scholarly opportunities and education (e.g. Tracking, placement, ‘weed out’ courses, evaluations. Panelists are Ron Buckmire, National Science etc) as well as hiring or award selection practices that Foundation, Jenna P. Carpenter, Campbell University, tend to favor the majority groups that have influence. Panelists will also address the question: What are the roles Lynn Garrioch, Colby-Sawyer College, Joanna Kania- and responsibilities do mathematicians and mathematics Bartoszynska, National Science Foundation, and Francis educators have in creating a just and accessible system? Edward Su, Harvey Mudd College. This panel is sponsored Panelists will include Ron Buckmire, NSF, James Alvarez, by the MAA Committee on the Participation of Women in University of Texas at Arlington, and Talithia Williams, Mathematics; Committee on the Minority Participation Harvey Mudd College. This event is sponsored by the MAA in Mathematics; Association for Women in Mathematics; Committee on Minority Participation in Mathematics, SIAM National Association of Mathematicians; and the Joint and the AMS. Committee on the Participation of Women in Mathematics. AMS-MAA-SIAM Panel on Multiple Paths to Mathemat- Mathematical Art Exhibition, organized by Robert ics Careers in Business, Industry and Government(BIG), Fathauer, Tessellations Company, Nathan Selikoff, Digital organized by Allen Butler, Daniel H Wagner Associates, Awakening Studios, and Elizabeth Whiteley, studio artist, Rachel Levy, Harvey Mudd College, Douglas Mupasiri, Washington, DC, and supported by the Special Interest University of Northern Iowa and Suzanne Weekes, Worces- Group of the MAA for Mathematics and the Arts, and ter Polytechnic Institute; Thursday, 2:35–3:55 pm. The the Bridges Organization. A popular feature at the Joint proportion of new mathematics doctoral recipients who Mathematics Meetings, this exhibition provides a break in are taking jobs in business, industry and government (BIG) your day. On display are works in various media by artists is growing. Still, many mathematics PhD programs do not who are inspired by mathematics and by mathematicians include preparation for non-academic career options as who use visual art to express their findings. Topology, part of their standard curriculum. At this panel, you will fractals, polyhedra, and tiling are some of the ideas at play have the opportunity to hear about multiple career paths here. Do not miss this unique opportunity for a different to employment in BIG. Panelists will share (a) what they perspective on mathematics. The exhibition will be located

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1093 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES inside the Joint Mathematics Exhibits and open during the to wear my ties with twenty-seven sixty-fourths of their same exhibit hours. length showing at front. Can I fold my tie at that positon? Summer Program for Women in Mathematics (SPWM) Fortunately, brilliant mathematics can solve my personal Reunion, organized by Murli M. Gupta, George Washing- tie folding problem. Let me show you how! (And can this ton University; Thursday, 1:00–3:00 pm. This is a reunion mathematics solve other problems in my life too?) Spon- of the summer program participants from all 19 years sored by the MAA Council on Outreach. (1995–2013) who are in various states of their mathemati- Who Wants to Be a Mathematician Championship, cal careers: some are students and, others are in various organized by Michael A. Breen, American Mathematical jobs, both in academia as well as government and industry. Society, and William T. Butterworth, DePaul University; The participants will describe their experiences relating to Saturday, 1:00 pm–2:45 pm. Show your support for top all aspects of their careers. There will also be a discussion high school students from the US, Canada, and the UK in on the increasing participation of women in mathemat- the first international Who Wants to Be a Mathematician ics over the past two decades and the national impact of as they compete for a US$5,000 first prize for themselves SPWM and similar programs. See www.gwu.edu/~spwm. and US$5,000 for their school’s math department. Semifi- nals are at 1:00 pm and finals are at 2:00 pm. Come match Mathemati-Con wits with the contestants and support their mathematical Events will take place on Saturday, January 13 between achievement. 9:00 am and 4:00 pm in a variety of locations at the JMM. Math Circle Demonstration, organized by Alessandra Some special presentations slated to be included in Pantano, University of California Irvine, and Amanda this program are the Who Wants to Be a Mathematician Serenevy, Riverbend Community Math Center; Saturday- Championship, demonstrations of both Math Circles and morning. A math circle is an enrichment experience that Math Wrangles provided by the MAA SIGMAA on Math brings mathematics professionals in direct contact with Circles for Students and Teachers, an Interactive Lecture pre-college students and/or their teachers. Circles foster for Teachers and Students presented by James Tanton, passion and excitement for deep mathematics. This dem- the 2018 Mathematical Art Exhibition, and much more, onstration session offers the opportunity for conference concluding with the MAA-AMS-SIAM Gerald and Judith attendees to observe and then discuss a math circle ex- Porter Public Lecture “Political Geometry: Voting Dis- perience designed for local students. While students are tricts, ‘Compactness,’ and Ideas About Fairness,” by Moon engaged in a mathematical investigation, mathematicians Duchin, Tufts University. All events on the Mathemati-Con will have a discussion focused on appreciating and better program are open to the public. understanding the organic and creative process of learn- Mathematical Art Exhibition, organized by Robert ing that circles offer, and on the logistics and dynamics Fathauer, Tessellations Company; Nathan Selikoff, Digital of running an effective circle. The sponsor for this dem- Awakening Studios, and Elizabeth Whiteley, studio artist, onstration is SIGMAA MCST. Washington, DC, and supported by the Special Interest Math Wrangle, organized by Ed Keppelmann, Uni- Group of the MAA for Mathematics and the Arts, and versity of Nevada Reno, and Phil Yasskin, Texas A&M the Bridges Organization. A popular feature at the Joint University, Saturday afternoon. The Math Wrangle will pit Mathematics Meetings, this exhibition provides a break in teams of students against each other, the clock, and a slate your day. On display are works in various media by artists of great math problems. The format of a Math Wrangle who are inspired by mathematics and by mathematicians is designed to engage students in mathematical problem who use visual art to express their findings. Topology, solving, promote effective teamwork, provide a venue for fractals, polyhedra, and tiling are some of the ideas at play oral presentations, and develop critical listening skills. A here. Do not miss this unique opportunity for a different Math Wrangle incorporates elements of team sports and perspective on mathematics. The exhibition will be located debate, with a dose of strategy tossed in for good measure. inside the Joint Mathematics Exhibits and open during the The intention of the Math Wrangle demonstration at the same exhibit hours. Joint Math Meetings is to show how teachers, schools, Interactive Lecture for Students and Teachers: Math- circles, and clubs can get students started in this exciting ematics to the Rescue: How to Fold a Tie, organized by combination of mathematical problem solving with careful Elgin Johnston, Iowa State University; Saturday,10:00 argumentation via public speaking, strategy and rebuttal. –10:50 am. Presenter, James Tanton, MAA Mathematician Sponsors for this event is SIGMAA for Math Circles for at Large, welcomes students of all ages, and teachers, Students and Teachers (SIGMAA-MCST). parents, mathematicians, and math enthusiasts of all Moon Duchin, Tufts University, Political Geometry: ages. James Tanton explains: I have a personal problem. Voting districts, “compactness,” and ideas about fairness, I travel a great deal and often have to pack a tie in my (MAA-AMS-SIAM Gerald and Judith Porter Public Lecture); suitcase. I can’t lay the tie out flat in the case, nor can Saturday, 3:00 pm. I fold the tie in half and lay out the folded tie, as the case is too short. Folding the tie into quarters leaves a Welcoming Environment Policy crease mark later visible on my chest. Ideally, I should The AMS and MAA strive to ensure that participants in fold my tie into perfect thirds. How does one do that? the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) enjoy a welcoming Actually, years of careful data gathering shows that I tend environment. In all JMM activities, the two organizations

1094 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES seek to foster an atmosphere that encourages the free off for all other attendees. All orders that are purchased expression and exchange of ideas. The AMS and MAA on-site are eligible for free shipping. support equality of opportunity and treatment for all MAA Book Sales and Membership: Join fellow math- participants, regardless of gender, gender identity or ematicians in the exhibit hall at the Mathematical Associa- expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion tion of America Pavillion, Booth 120. Take a break in our or religious belief, age, marital status, sexual orientation, lounge, find your dream job with the MAA Career Resource disabilities, or veteran status. Center, talk to staff about programs and resources for Harassment is a form of misconduct that undermines your research and classroom, renew your membership, the integrity of JMM activities as well as the AMS and MAA and learn how MAA advances the understanding of missions. The AMS and MAA will make every effort to mathematics and its impact on our world. maintain an environment that is free of harassment, even Mathematical Art Exhibit: This exhibit is organized by though they do not control the behavior of third parties. A Robert Fathauer, Tessellations Company, Nathan Selikoff, commitment to a welcoming environment is expected of Digital Awakening Studios, and Elizabeth Whiteley, studio all attendees at JMM activities, including mathematicians, artist, Washington, DC, and supported by the Special Inter- students, guests, staff, contractors and exhibitors, and est Group of the MAA for Mathematics and the Arts, and participants in scientific sessions and social events. To this the Bridges Organization. A popular feature at the Joint end, the AMS and MAA will include a statement concerning Mathematics Meetings, this exhibition provides a break in their expectations toward maintaining a welcoming envi- your day. On display are works in various media by artists ronment in registration materials, and have put in place who are inspired by mathematics and by mathematicians a mechanism for reporting violations. Violations may be who use visual art to express their findings. Topology, reported confidentially and anonymously to 855-282-5703 fractals, polyhedra, and tiling are some of the ideas at play or at www.mathsociety.ethicspoint.com. The reporting here. Do not miss this unique opportunity for a different mechanism ensures the respect of privacy while alerting perspective on mathematics. The exhibition will be located the AMS and MAA to the situation. inside the Joint Mathematics Exhibits and open during the same exhibit hours. Exhibits The Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibits include the country’s leading scientific publishers, professional orga- nizations, companies that offer mathematics-enrichment products and services, computer hardware and software companies, and the Mathematical Art Exhibit. It will be open to all registered participants on Wednesday (starting with the Grand Opening) 12:15 pm–5:30 pm, on Thursday and Friday 9:30 am–5:30 pm and on Saturday 9:00 a–noon. See more details at jointmathematicsmeetings.org. AMS Book Sales and Membership: The American Math- ematical Society booth, located in the Exhibit Hall, is where attendees will find the latest AMS titles, fun giveaways, mathematics awareness materials, and information about programs available to the mathematical community. Make sure to visit the booth to track your Mathematical Geneaol- ogy or attend a demonstration of MathSciNet, both offered daily throughout the meeting. If you join the AMS or renew your membership during the meeting, you will receive a complimentary gift and will be able to start using your member discount on AMS titles right away. Make sure to ask about our new mem- bership benefit, free shipping on all purchases, not just at meetings but also on orders placed online, phoned in, faxed, or sent via postal mail. This year, as an exclusive member benefit, the AMS Membership Department has arranged for a photographer to take professional portraits that will be available electronically within minutes. Visit amermathsoc.simplybook.me to schedule an appoint- ment. Attendees are invited to the booth to see the unveiling of the AMS’s new logo. While you’re there, take advantage of the special exhibit discounts that will be offered on most AMS titles, 40% off list price for members and 25%

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1095 ESSEX ST. ESSEX ST. IBIS HAWK H DANA ROBINSON AVE. US

B PIONEER

WASHINGTON CENTRE SLOAN AVE. HERBERT PENN ROBINSON AVE. GOLDFINCH

SYLV MEWS A 10TH PL . CRANE 8TH AVE. NT CT. 7TH AVE. PENNSYLVANIA RESE

C VERMONT PENNSYLVANIA AVE. PENNSYLVANIA AVE.

163

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Joint Mathematics Meetings January 10-13, 2018 San Diego Convention Center

SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT U.S. NAVAL GRAPE ST. HOSPITAL

GRAPE ST. BALBOA FIR ST. 163 PARK

FIR ST. 11 ELM ST.

ELM LITTLE 5 DATE ST. GRAPE STREET PIER ITALY TE ST. EMBARCADERO DATE ST. DA

CEDAR ST. HARBOR DR. BEECH ST.

ASH ST. . VD . 7 ST . . . VD . . VE. VE. ST A A ST. A TE ST A TH ACIFIC HW Y. ARK BL NDI A P KETTNER BL I COLUMBIA UNION ST FRONT ST 10TH 11 P ST B ST. VE. VE. VE. VE. A A A CRUISE SHIP A TERMINAL C ST. SANTA FE 19TH 20TH 21ST 9 22ND TRAIN DEPOT VE. VE. VE. A A A BROADWAY ND RD 1ST BROADWAY PIER 2 3

E ST. E ST. HORTON VE. VE. VE. VE. VE. VE. A A A A A PLAZA A F ST. F ST. 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH USS MIDWAY 9TH

G ST. G ST. 2 MARKET ST. THE HEADQUARTERS GASLAMP QUARTER ISLAND AVE. 10 VE. VE. VE. VE. VE. VE. VE. VE. A A A A A A A 8 A SEAPORT 3 J ST. VILLAGE 17TH 19TH 16TH 15TH 14TH 13TH 20TH 21ST

1 K ST. PETCO HARBOR DR. 5 PARK 6 L ST. CONVENTIONSAN CENTER DIEGO EMBARCADERO 4 MARINA PARK NORTH PARK BLVD. IMPERIAL AVE.

CONVENTION WAY

COMMERCIAL ST.

COASTER/AMTRAK LINE EMBARCADERO PARK BLVD. MTS/SAN DIEGO TROLLEY LINE MARINA PARK SOUTH FERRY INTERNATIONAL VISITOR INFO. CENTER LANDING 16TH ST. LOGAN AVE.

HOTELS 1.25 in. approx. = 1500 ft 2 cm approx. = 288 meters 1 Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 7 Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 2 Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown 8 Hotel Solamar 3 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego 9 Hotel Palomar San Diego 4 Omni San Diego Hotel 10 Horton Grand Hotel 5 Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter 11 Porto Vista Hotel 6 Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

1096 Notices of the AMs VoluMe 64, NuMber 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Hotel Accomodations accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities The importance of reserving a hotel room at one of the Act of 1990 (ADA) must be made allowing enough time official Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) hotels cannot be for evaluation and appropriate action by the AMS and stressed enough. The AMS and the MAA make every effort MAA. Any information obtained about any disability will to keep participants expenses at the meeting, registration remain confidential. fees, and hotel rooms for the meeting as low as possible. Cancellation Policies: All of the official 2018 JMM ho- They work hard to negotiate the best hotel rates and to tels have a 72-hour cancellation policy. make the best use of your registration dollars to keep Check-in/Check-out: Check-in at 3:00 pm and check- the meetings affordable. The AMS and MAA encourage out at 11:00 am: Porto Vista Hotel all participants to register for the meeting. When anyone •• Check-in at 3:00 pm and check-out at noon: Omni pays the registration fee and reserves a room with an of- Hotel San Diego, Hilton Gaslamp San Diego, Best ficial JMM hotel, he or she is helping to support not only Western Plus Bayside Inn, and Horton Grand Hotel the JMM in 2018, but also future meetings. •• Check-in at 4:00 pm and check-out at 11:00 am: Mar- General: Participants are encouraged to register for the riott Marquis San Diego Marina, Embassy Suites Hotel JMM in order to reserve hotel rooms at the contracted JMM San Diego Bay, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, Solamar rates. If a participant needs to reserve a hotel room before Hotel San Diego, and Palomar Hotel San Diego they are registered for the JMM, he or she must contact the •• Check-in at 4:00 pm and check-out at noon: Manches- Mathematics Meetings Services Bureau (MMSB) at mmsb@ ter Grand Hyatt San Diego ams.org or 1-800-321-4267 ext. 4137 or ext. 4144 for Confirmations: An email confirmation number will further instructions. be provided for each hotel reservation made online. This Special rates have been negotiated exclusively for this confirmation number will give participants direct access meeting at the following hotels: to edit their reservations up to December 15, 2017. Those Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Embassy Suites Hotel who did not receive a confirmation number or who have San Diego Bay, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Omni any questions about the reservation process should con- Hotel San Diego, Hilton Gaslamp San Diego, Hard Rock tact the MMSB at [email protected] or 1-800-321-4267, ext. Hotel San Diego, Best Western Plus Bayside Inn, Solamar 4137 or 4144. Hotel San Diego, Palomar Hotel San Diego, Horton Grand Complimentary Room Drawing: Participants who reg- Hotel, and Porto Vista Hotel. (See details on these hotels ister and reserve a hotel room by October 31, 2017, will be below.) included in a lottery for complimentary hotel room nights To receive the JMM rates, reservations for these hotels during the meeting. Rooms with multiple occupants will must be made through the MMSB. The hotels will not be be included. The winners will be notified by phone and/ able to accept reservations directly until after December or email prior to December 19, 2017. 15, 2017, and at that time, rooms and rates will be based Deadlines: on availability. Any rooms reserved directly with the hotels •• Chance to win complimentary hotel nights: October after December 15, 2017 are subject to rates higher than 31 the JMM rates. •• In time to have badge/program mailed in December: A link to the 2018 JMM housing site will be included in November 22 the email confirmations of all registrations. If a partici- •• Hotel Reservation Changes, and Cancellations through pant needs to have the link emailed to him or her, please the MMSB: December 6 send the request to [email protected]. If anyone is having Environmental Policies: All of the hotels listed have problems reserving a hotel room, please send email to environmental-friendly programs in place. [email protected]. Internet Access/Wireless: Any participant who needs to reserve a hotel room •• Complimentary wireless internet in all public areas, and does not have a credit card, he or she should contact the lobby, and all sleeping rooms: Embassy Suites the MMSB at [email protected] for further instructions. If a Hotel San Diego Bay, Manchester Grand Hyatt San check is being used to reserve a hotel room, the reserva- Diego, Omni Hotel San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel San tion and check must be received by the MMSB no later than Diego, Best Western Plus Bayside Inn, Solamar Hotel December 5, 2017. San Diego, Palomar Hotel San Diego, Horton Grand ADA Accessibility: We strive to take the appropriate Hotel, and Porto Vista Hotel steps required to ensure that no individual with a disabil- •• Complimentary wireless is all public places and the ity is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise lobby. A daily charge of US$12.95 for wired or wire- treated differently. If special assistance, auxiliary aids, or less internet in the sleeping rooms: Hilton Gaslamp other reasonable accommodations to fully participate in San Diego this meeting is required, it should be indicated in the ap- •• Complimentary wireless in all public places and the propriate section on the Registration and Housing Form lobby. All JMM participants who are Marriott Rewards or emailed to the MMSB at [email protected]. Requests for Members and who provide their Marriott Rewards ADA-accessible rooms should also be clearly indicated Number on their reservations will receive compli- when making hotel reservations. All requests for special mentary “essential” wireless access in their guest

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1097 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

rooms during the JMM at the Marriott Marquis San US$179 for a single, US$189 for a double and US$147 Diego Marina. Any JMM participants who do not have for a student rate single/double room. This property is a a Marriott Rewards number will be charged US$1.00 smoke-free hotel. Restaurants located on-site include the per day for “essential” wireless access in their guest Seaview Breakfast Buffet Restaurant, Market One, Sally rooms during the JMM. To sign up for a free member- Fish House & Bar, the Grand Lobby Bar, Redfield’s Sports ship to Marriott Rewards, visit www.marriott.com/ Bar, and the Top of the Hyatt. Amenities at this property rewards/createAccount/createAccountPage1. include a fitness center, outdoor pool and 24-hour busi- mi?segmentId=elite.nonrewards. Note that “es- ness center available to registered guests. Full amenities sential” wireless access will be high speed internet are available in guest rooms including laptop-sized safes access that is good for checking emails and smaller and some rooms with windows that open. Children under tasks. It will not be good for streaming. 18 are free in a room with an adult and cribs are avail- Location: The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina able upon request at no additional charge. Rollaways are will be the headquarter hotel for this meeting. The JMM available only in king-bedded rooms. Pets are allowed at Registration Desk, exhibits, poster sessions, scientific this property; pets are restricted to 50 pounds or under sessions, and AMS Employment Center will be located in for one pet, or 75 pounds or under for 2 pets. There will the San Diego Convention Center. Committee meetings, be a US$100 fee assessed for pet cleaning per stay (up to social events and affiliate events will be held in both the 6 nights). Valet parking is availble for a charge of US$49 Marriott Marquis San Diego and the San Diego Convention per day with in/out privileges. Parking rates are subject Center. These properties are located approximately 500 to change. This hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. feet from each other. Confirmations will be sent by email only. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (headquarter),333 Omni Hotel San Diego, 675 L Street, San Diego, CA West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. Room Rates are 92101. Room Rates are US$179 for a single, US$189 for US$207 for a city view single/double; US$222 for a bay a double and US$147 for a student rate single/double view single/double and US$147 for a city view student room.This property is a smoke-free hotel. Restaurants rate single/double room. This property is a smoke-free located on-site include McCormick & Schmick’s and Zum- hotel. Restaurants located on-site include Marina Kitchen bido. Amenities at this property include a fitness center, Restaurant & Bar; Tequila Bar & Grille; Roy’s; Exchange and outdoor pool and 24-hour business center available to Starbucks. Amenities at this property include an outdoor registered guests. Full amenities are available in guest pool, fitness center open limited hours and a 24-hour rooms including laptop-sized safes andsome rooms with business center available to registered guests. Full ameni- windows that open. Children under 17 are free in a room ties are available in guest rooms including laptop-sized with an adult and cribs are available upon request at no safes and some rooms with windows that open. Children additional charge. Rollaways are available only in king-bed- under 17 are free in a room with an adult and cribs are ded rooms.This property allows cats only, not exceeding available upon request at no additional charge. Rollaways 25 pounds, with a US$50 non-refundable cleaning deposit are available for use only in king-bedded rooms. No pets fee due upon check-in. Valet parking is available for a are allowed at this property. Valet parking is available for charge of US$47 per day with in/out privileges. Parking a charge of US$35 per day with in/out privileges. Parking rates are subject to change. This hotel does not offer an rates are subject to change. This hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. Confirmations will be sent by email only. airport shuttle. Confirmations will be sent by email only. Hilton Gaslamp San Diego, 401 K Street,San Diego, Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego Bay, 601 Pacific High- CA 92101. Room Rates are US$176 for a single/double way, San Diego, CA 92101. Room Rates for this property and US$158 for a student rate single/double room. This are US$180 for a single/double and US$160 for a student property is a smoke-free hotel. On-site restaurant at this rate single/double room. This property is a smoke-free property is New Leaf Restaurant. Amenities available at hotel. Restaurants located on-site include the Lobby this property include a fitness center, outdoor pool and Restaurant & Bar and Dunkin Donuts. Amenities at this 24-hour business center available to registered guests. Full property include a fitness center, indoor pool and a 24- amenitiesare available in guest rooms including laptop- hour business center available to registered guests. Full sized safes and some rooms with windows that open. amenities are available in guest rooms including laptop- Children under 18 are free in a room with an adult and sized safes and some rooms with windows that open. cribs are available upon request at no additional charge. Children under 18 are free in a room with an adult and Rollaways are available only in king-bedded rooms. Pets cribs are available upon request at no additional charge. are allowed at this property with a US$75 non-refundable Rollaways are not available. No pets are allowed at this deposit plus a US$75 per day fee. Valet parking is available property. Valet parking is available for a charge of US$46 for a charge of US$49 per day with in/out privileges. Park- per day with in/out privileges. Parking rates are subject ing rates are subject to change. This hotel does not offer an to change. This hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. airport shuttle. Confirmations will be sent by email only. Confirmations will be sent by email only. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 Fifth Avenue, San Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, One Market Place, Diego, CA 92101. Room Rates are US$170 for a single/ San Diego, CA 92101. Room Rates at this property are double and US$159 for a student rate single/double room.

1098 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

This property is a smoke-free hotel. Restaurants located erty. Valet parking is available for a charge of US$45 per onsite include Float Rooftop Pool & Lounge, 207 Bar, Mary day with in/out privileges. Parking rates are subject to Jane’s Diner, and Nobu. Amenities at this property include change. This hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. Con- a fitness center, outdoor pool and 24-hour business center firmations will be sent by email only. available to registered guests. Full amenities are available Horton Grand Hotel, 311 Island Avenue, San Diego, in guest rooms including laptop-sized safes and some CA, 92101. Room Rates are US$159 for a single/double rooms with windows that open. Children under 18 are and US$139 for a student rate single/double room. This free in a room with an adult and cribs are available upon property is a smoke-free hotel. The on-site restaurant at request at no additional charge. Rollaways are available this hotel isIda Bailey’s. Amenities at this property include only in king-bedded rooms. No pets are allowed at this a fitness center and a 24-hour business center available property. Valet parking is available for a charge of US$49 to registered guests. Full amenities are available in guest per day with in/out privileges. Parking rates are subject rooms. Safes are available behind the front desk. Windows to change. This hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. in guest rooms do not open. Children under 18 are free in a Confirmations will be sent by email only. room with an adult and cribs are available upon request at Best Western Plus Bayside Inn, 555 West Ash Street, no additional charge. Rollaways are not available Pets are San Diego, CA 92101. Room Rates are US$165 for a single/ not allowed at this property. Valet parking is available at double and US$155 for a student rate single/double room. a charge of US$42 per day with in/out privileges. Parking This property is a smoke-free hotel. On-site restaurant is rates are subject to change. This hotel does not offer an the Bayside Bar & Grill. Amenities at this property include a airport shuttle. Confirmations will be sent by email only. fitness center, outdoor pool and a 24-hour business center Porto Vista Hotel, 1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA, available to registered guests. Full amenities are available 92101. Room Rates are US$125 for a single/double room. in guest rooms including laptop-sized safes and a balcony This property is a smoke-free hotel. The on-site restaurant in each room. Children under 18 are free in room with at this hotel is the Glass Door. Amenities at this property an adult and cribs are available upon request at no addi- include a fitness center, outdoor pool and a 24-hour busi- tional charge. Rollaways are available only in king-bedded ness center available to registered guests. Full amenities rooms.No pets are allowed at this property. Self-parking are available in guest rooms including laptop-sized safes only is available for a charge of US$18 per day with in/ and windows that open in all rooms. Children under 18 are out privileges. Parking rates are subject to change. This free in a room with an adult and cribs are available upon request at no additional charge. Rollaways are not avail- hotel offers a courtesy airport shuttle. Confirmations will able. Pets, up to 40 lbs in weight, are allowed with a US$25 be sent by email only. per day fee. Pets are not allowed to stay in a room unat- Solamar Hotel San Diego, 435 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, tended. Valet parking is available for a charge of US$25 CA 92101. Room Rates are US$165 for a single/double and per day with in/out privileges. Parking rates are subject US$149 for a student rate single/double. This property is to change. This hotel offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 a smoke-free hotel. Restaurants located on-site include am to 8:00 pm. Confirmations will be sent by email only. Jsix and Upper East. Amenities at this property include a Parking: Please see the Parking section under “Travel” fitness center and outdoor pool. All front desk agents are for any additional parking options. Parking information available to assist with business center needs. Full ameni- for each hotel is listed below. ties are available in guest rooms including laptop-sized Rates: All rates are subject to applicable local and state safes and windows that open in all rooms. Children under taxes in effect at the time of check-in; currently 10.5% state 18 are free in a room with an adult and cribs are available tax, the San Diego Tourism Marketing District assessment upon request at no additional charge. Rollaways are avail- 2% tax, and the CA Tourism fee of US$0.77 per night. able only in king-bedded rooms. Pets are allowed at this property. Valet parking is available for a charge of US$47 Miscellaneous per day with in/out privileges. Parking rates are subject Audio-Visual Equipment: AMS Special Sessions and Con- to change. This hotel does not offer an airport shuttle. tributed Papers, and MAA Invited and Contributed Paper Confirmations will be sent by email only. Sessions, are provided with a screen and a LCD projector Palomar Hotel San Diego, 1047 Fifth Avenue, San for projecting presentation slides. Blackboards, white Diego, CA 92101. Room Rates are US$160 for a single/ boards, and transparency projectors are not available. double and US$149 for a student rate single/double room. Session rooms do not include an Internet connection or This property is a smoke-free hotel. The on-site restau- sound connection for videos or sound clips. For presen- rant at this hotel is Curedero. Amenities at this property tations using MAC computers, speakers are advised to include a fitness center, outdoor pool and a 24-hour busi- bring the proper adaptors and equipment needed. LCD ness center available to registered guests. Full amenities projectors are equipped with adapters to accept both VGA are available in guest rooms including laptop-sized safes & HDMI cables in guest roomsand some rooms with windows that open. Invited address talks (50-minutes long) are provided Children under 18 are free in a room with an adult and with a lectern, PC Laptop with Microsoft Office Suite in- cribs are available upon request at no additional charge. cluding PowerPoint, wireless microphone, laser pointer, Rollaways are not available. Pets are allowed at this prop- wireless slide advancer “clicker,” document camera (for

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1099 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES print materials and transparencies), and LCD projector be taken by a professional videographer hired by the Joint for projecting presentation slides on large stage flanking Mathematics Meetings. screens. For presentations using MAC materials, speakers The recording or broadcasting of any AMS or joint- are advised to bring the proper adaptors and equipment sponsored event, talk, and session by any other party is needed. The Invited Address room does not include an strictly forbidden without the explicit written permission Internet connection. Speakers that are planning to show of the AMS Executive Director or AMS Director of Meetings videos should save them to their computers or USB drives and Conferences. To obtain permission, send your request prior to the meeting. by email to [email protected] to the attention of the AMS Overhead projectors are no longer provided as part of Director of Meetings and Conferences. Having submitted the standard audio-visual setup in any room. Any request a request form does not constitute temporary authority, for additional equipment should be sent to [email protected] and approval will not be given orally. Please allow sufficient and received by November 1. time for the approval process to be completed. Allow at Child Care: The AMS and the MAA will provide a limited least two weeks from time of receipt of request by the AMS. number of reimbursement grants of US$250 per family to The recording or broadcasting of any MAA sponsored help with the cost of child care for registered participants event by any other party is strictly forbidden without the at JMM 2018. The funds may be used for child care that explicit written permission of the Mathematical Associa- frees a parent to participate more fully in JMM. Registra- tion of America. To obtain permission to record and/or tion for the JMM as well as membership in the AMS or MAA broadcast an MAA event or activity, complete the informa- is required to apply for this program. tion requested in the Request to Record or Broadcast form Information about applying for child care grants will on maa.org and send your request to the MAA Executive be available prior to the opening of advance registration Director. You must have received a signed form granting in September; watch the JMM website for details. Applica- approval for recording and/or broadcasting an MAA event tions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis before the event takes place. Having submitted a request until November 7, 2017. Final decisions on recipients form does not constitute temporary authority, and ap- will be made on or before November 28, 2017. All grant proval will not be given orally. Please allow sufficient time funds will provided in the form a check which will be is- for the approval process to be completed. Allow at least sued at the JMM. two weeks from time of receipt of request by the MAA Email Services: Limited email access for all Joint office. Meetings participants will be available in an email center Photographs and videos of meeting interactions will be located in Exhibit Hall B1, on the ground level of the San taken by professional photographers hired by the Joint Diego Convention Center. The hours of operation will be Mathematics Meetings or by AMS and MAA staff. These published in the program. Participants should be aware photographs and videos may occasionally be used for pub- that complimentary wireless internet access will also be licity purposes. By participating in the Joint Mathematics available in specific, designated areas of the Convention Meetings, participants acknowledge that their photograph Center. These locations will be identified in the program. or a video that includes them may be published in material Information Distribution: Tables are set up in the produced by the Joint Mathematics Meetings, AMS or MAA. exhibit area for dissemination of general information of AMS and MAA are not responsible for unauthorized photo- possible interest to the members and for the dissemination graphs, videos, or other images not taken by professional of information of a mathematical nature not promot- photographers hired by the Joint Mathematics Meetings ing a product or program for sale. Information must be or AMS and MAA staff. approved by the AMS Director of Meetings and Confer- Under no circumstances will anyone be permitted to ences prior to being placed on these tables. take pictures of an exhibitor’s product without permission If a person or group wishes to display information of a of the exhibitor. mathematical nature promoting a product or program for Telephone Messages: It will be possible to leave a sale, they may do so in the exhibit area at the Joint Books, message for any registered participant at the meetings Journals, and Promotional Materials exhibit for a fee of registration desk from January 10 through 13 during US$50 (posters are slightly higher) per item. Please contact the hours that the desk is open. These messages will be the exhibits coordinator, MMSB, PO Box 6887, Providence, posted on the Mathematics Meetings Message Board in the RI 02940, or by email at [email protected] for further details. networking center; however, staff at the desk will try to The administration of these tables is in the hands of the locate a participant in the event of a bona fide emergency. AMS-MAA Joint Meetings Committee, as are all arrange- The telephone number will be published in the program ments for Joint Mathematics Meetings. and daily newsletter. Local Information: For information about the city, see visitsandiego.com Registration Broadcasting, Photographing, and Videotaping Policy: The importance of registering for the meeting cannot be Each invited address (50+minutes long) that takes place in overemphasized. Advanced registration fees are consider- the Invited Address room will be recorded, with the permis- ably lower than on-site registration fees. The AMS and the sion of the speaker, and posted online on a webpage hosted MAA encourage all participants to register for the meet- by the Joint Mathematics Meetings. These recordings will ing. When a participant pays a registration fee, he or she

1100 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES is helping to support a wide range of activities associated and functionality available to them through these digital with planning, organizing, and executing the meetings. options, which give them easier access to the most up-to- All participants who wish to attend sessions are expected date program as well as other meeting information. to register and should be prepared to show their badges, if To receive a program book, please check the “yes” so requested. Badges are required to enter the Joint Math- button in the appropriate section on the Registration and ematics Meetings (JMM) Exhibits, the Employment Center, Housing Form. If you do not want to receive a program to obtain discounts at the AMS and MAA Book Sales, and booklet, please check the “no” button. Note that extra to cash a check with the Joint Meetings cashier. copies of the program book will be available onsite at the All JMM registrations are processed by the Mathemat- meeting for those that inadvertently checked the wrong ics Meetings Service Bureau (MMSB). Participants who button, while supplies last. register by November 22, 2017, may receive their badges, Badges: All registered participants (including guests) programs, and tickets (where applicable) in advance by for the meeting will receive a badge. Each badge of a reg- US mail, approximately three weeks before the meetings. istered mathematician will include an embedded vCard Those who do not want their materials mailed should (electronic business card) in the form of a QR Code; placed check the appropriate box on the Registration and Hous- on the back of the badge. This code will include name, ing Form. Materials cannot be mailed to Canada, Mexico, postal address, phone number, email address, and subject or other countries outside of the US Participants from classification code (if given). It will enable exhibitors to these countries must pick up their materials at the Joint retrieve the same information they would retrieve from a Meetings Registration Desk, which will be located inside business card, but with one quick scan. Any participant exhibit hall B of the San Diego Convention Center. Please may choose to not have an exhibitor scan his or her badge. note that a replacement fee of US$5 will be charged for Participant Lists and Mailing Lists: If a participant badges that were mailed but not brought to the meeting. would like to opt-out of any mailing lists or participant Online Registration: To register and reserve a hotel lists that are generated for the meeting, he or she should room online, visit www.jointmathematicsmeetings. check the appropriate box on the Registration and Housing org/register. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Form. All participants who do not opt-out will be included Express are the only methods of payment accepted for in all mailing lists and participant lists that are generated online registrations, and charges to credit cards will be and distributed for the meeting. made in US funds. Registration acknowledgments will be Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their reg- sent by email to the email addresses provided. istrations for the meetings, minicourses, short course, Paper Form Registration: For the convenience of those or banquet tickets by January 4, 2018, will be eligible to who do not have access to the internet or who prefer to receive a 50% refund of fees paid. No refunds will be is- not use the internet to register and reserve a hotel room, sued after this date. a paper copy of the registration form is located at the Joint Mathematics Meetings Registration Fees back of this issue. It is also located at www.jointmath- Advanced At Meeting ematicsmeetings.org/meetings/national/jmm2018/ (by Dec. 20) JMM18_regform.pdf. If you are using this method to Member of AMS, ASL, CMS, register for the meeting and do not have a credit card, MAA, SIAM US$329 US$433 please contact the MMSB at [email protected] for further Non-member 522 666 instructions. If you are using a check to reserve your Graduate Student Member of AMS, hotel room, your reservation and check must be received ASL, CMS, MAA, SIAM 74 86 by the MMSB no later than December 1, 2017 to ensure Graduate Student Non-member 118 130 that your check is validated and reaches the hotel in time Undergraduate Student Member of AMS, to hold your room. ASL, CMS, MAA, PME, KME, SIAM 74 86 Forms must be mailed or faxed to the MMSB at MMSB, PO Box 6887, Providence, RI 02940 or 401-455-4004. For Undergraduate Student Non-member 118 130 security reasons, credit card numbers by postal mail, email Temporarily Employed 268 307 or fax cannot be accepted. If a participant is registering by Emeritus Member of AMS, MAA; paper form and would like to pay for his or her registra- Unemployed; High School Teacher; tion via credit card, he or she should indicate this on the Developing Countries; Librarian 74 86 form. MMSB staff will then contact that person. High School Student 7 14 Programs: NEW! In an effort to make the JMM more environmentally friendly as well as save on printing ex- One-Day Member of AMS, ASL, CMS, penses to the meeting, the JMM program books will now MAA, SIAM N/A 235 only be distributed to participants who ask for them. One-Day Non-member N/A 367 Updates and corrections received too late for the Non-mathematician Guest 21 21 printed program will be reflected in the online program Commercial Exhibitor 0 0 on the JMM website and in the JMM mobile app. Therefore, MAA Minicourses 100 100 participants will be encouraged to explore the features Grad School Fair Table 125 125

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1101 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

AMS Short Course: not include anyone participating in any poster sessions. Member of AMS 114 148 Any exhibitor who is a mathematician and is participat- Non-member 175 205 ing in the scientific program and/or wants to attend ses- Student/Unemployed/Emeritus 62 83 sions, talks, etc. is expected to register separately for the meeting. Registration Category Definitions Full-Time Students: Any person who is currently work- Registration Deadlines ing toward a degree or diploma is eligible for this category. There are three registration deadlines, each with its own Students are asked to determine whether their status can benefits: be described as a graduate (working toward a degree be- EARLY meeting registration (complimentary room lot- yond the bachelor’s), an undergraduate (working toward a tery deadline)—October 31 bachelor’s degree), or high school (working toward a high ORDINARY meeting registration (registration materials school diploma) and to mark the Registration and Housing mailed)—November 22 Form accordingly. See membership distinctions below. FINAL meeting registration (advanced registration, Graduate Student Member: Any graduate student who short course, minicourses, banquets)—December 20 is a member of the AMS, ASL, CMS, MAA, or SIAM is eligible Early Registration: Participants who register by the for this category. Students should check with their depart- early deadline of October 31 will be included in a random ment administrator to check their membership status. drawing to select winners of complimentary hotel room Undergraduate Student Member: Any undergraduate nights during the meeting. Rooms with multiple occupants student who is a member of the AMS, ASL, CMS, MAA, will be included in the drawing. The location of these SIAM, PME, or KME is eligible for this category. Students rooms will be based on the number of complimentary should check with their department administrator to room nights earned in the various hotels. Therefore, a free check their membership status. room will not necessarily be in winner’s first-choice hotel. Emeritus: Any person who has been a member of the All winners will be notified by phone and email prior to AMS for twenty years or more and who retired because of December 19, so register early! age or long-term disability from his or her latest position Ordinary Registration: Participants who register by is eligible for this category. Anyone person who has been November 22 can choose to receive their materials before a member of the MAA for 25 years and who is 70+ years the meeting by mail. of age is eligible for this category. Final Registration: Participants who register after Librarian: Any librarian who is not a professional math- November 22 and by December 20 must pick up their ematician is eligible for this category. badges, programs, and any tickets for social events at the Unemployed: Any person who is currently unemployed, meeting. actively seeking employment, and is not a student is eli- gible for this category. This category is not intended to Social Events include any person who has voluntarily resigned or retired All events listed are open to all registered participants. from his or her latest position. It is strongly recommended that for any event requiring Developing Country Participant: Any person employed a ticket, tickets should be purchased through advance in developing countries where salary levels are radically registration. Only a very limited number of tickets, if not commensurate with those in the US is eligible for this any, will be available for sale on site. If you must cancel category. your participation in a ticketed event, you may request a Temporarily Employed: Any person currently em- 50% refund by returning your tickets to the Mathematics ployed but who will become unemployed by June 1, 2018, Meetings Service Bureau (MMSB) by January 4, 2018. After and who is actively seeking employment is eligible for that date, no refunds can be made. Special meals are avail- this category. able at banquets upon advance request, but this must be Non-mathematician Guest: Any family member or indicated on the Advanced Registration/Housing Form. friend, who is not a mathematician, and who is accompa- AMS Dinner, The AMS Connects and Supports! Join nied by a participant in the meetings is eligible for this your colleagues on this special occasion of celebration in category. Guests will receive a badge and may accompany the mathematical community. Enjoy delicious meals from a mathematician to any session or talk and may also enter gourmet food stations, take pictures at the photo booth, the exhibit area. and enter to win fun prizes at the raffle table! Each guest Commercial Exhibitor: Any person exhibiting in the will also receive a special gift from the AMS. Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibits is eligible for this This evening of celebration will be held on Saturday, category. This does not include anyone participating in January 13 with a reception at 6:30 pm and doors open- any poster sessions. Any exhibitor who is a mathemati- ing at 7:30 pm. Purchase your tickets when registering for cian and is participating in the scientific program and/or the Joint Mathematics Meetings. Tickets are US$75 and a wants to attend sessions, talks, etc. is expected to register limited number of tickets will be available at the special separately for the meeting. student rate of US$30. Art Exhibitor: Any person exhibiting in the Mathemati- Annual Spectra Reception, Thursday, 6:00–8:00 pm. cal Art Exhibition is eligible for this category. This does Annual Spectra reception for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and

1102 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES transgender mathematicians. We are affiliated with NO- MAA/Project NExT Reception, Friday, 8:00–10:00 pm. GLSTP, the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian All Project NExT Fellows, consultants, and other friends of Scientists and Technical Professionals, Inc. MAA Project NExT are invited. Organizers: Julia Barnes, Association of Christians in the Mathematical West Carolina University, Alissa Crans, Loyola Marymount Sciences (ACMS) Reception and Lecture, Thursday, University, Matt DeLong, Taylor University and David 5:30–7:30 pm. The reception will take place between 5:30 Kung, St Mary’s College of Maryland. and 6:30 pm, followed by a short program and 20 minute MAA Two-Year College Reception, Wednesday, 5:45– talk at 6:30 pm. Students are encouraged to attend, and 7:00 pm, is open to all meeting participants, particularly opportunity will be provided afterwards for delegates to two-year faculty members. This is a great opportunity to go to dinner at local restaurants. The talk will be given meet old friends and make some new ones. by Francis Su. Mathematical Reviews Reception, Friday, 6:00–7:00 Association for Women in Mathematics Reception and pm. All friends of the Mathematical Reviews (MathSciNet) Awards Presentation, the AWM Reception which is open are invited to join reviewers and MR editors and staff (past to all JMM participants will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 and present) for a reception in honor of all of the efforts pm after the AMS Gibbs Lecture. The AWM President at that go into the creation and publication of the Mathemati- 10:00 pm will recognize all of the honorees of the AWM cal Reviews database. Refreshments will be served. Alice T. Schafer Prize for Excellence in Mathematics by an Mathematical Institutes Open House, Wednesday, Undergraduate Woman, the recipients of the AWM Dis- 5:30–8:00 pm. Members of the AMS and MAA who are at- sertation Prize and the AWM Service Awards. tending the Joint Mathematics Meetings are warmly invited Backgammon! organized by Arthur Benjamin, Har- to come to the Mathematical Institutes Open House recep- vey Mudd College; Friday, 8:00–10:00 pm. Learn to play tion, co-sponsored by several of the mathematical sciences backgammon from expert players. It’s a fun and exciting institutes in North America. This reception precedes the game where players with a good mathematics background Gibbs Lecture. We hope to see you there! icerm.brown. have a decisive advantage. Boards and free lessons will be edu/events/mioh/2018 provided by members of the US Backgammon Federation. MathILY, MathILy-Er Yearly Gather, Wednesday, Stop by anytime! 7:00–8:30 pm. Come one, come all, and play a recently Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Annual Alumni created mathematical game or solve a new puzzle! And Reunion, Thursday, 5:30–6:30 pm. learn about the MathILy, MathILy-Er summer programs Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education In- for high-school students, then hang out with MathILy, formational Session, Friday, 12:00–1:00 pm. BSME is a MathILy-Er alumns and instructors. semester-long program in Budapest, Hungary, designed MSRI Reception for Current and Future Donors, Thurs- for American and Canadian undergraduates (and recent day, 6:30–8:00 pm. MSRI invites current and prospective graduates) interested in teaching middle school or high donors to an informal reception with appetizers and school mathematics. Participants will study the Hungar- drinks. Directors David Eisenbud and Helene Barcelo will ian approach to learning and teaching, in which a strong speak about present and upcoming events and programs, and explicit emphasis is placed on problem solving, mathematical creativity, and communication. Come learn as well as the impact of private support on the Institute. more about this exciting new program. MSRI thanks and acknowledges mathematicians who University of California, San Diego Reception, Thurs- support MSRI’s programs and workshops through mem- day, 6:00–7:30 pm. Reception for Mathematics alumni. bership in the Archimedes Society or the Gauss Society. University of Chicago Mathematics Alumni Recep- Archimedes Society members support MSRI with annual tion, Thursday, 6:00–7:00 pm. gifts. Gauss Society members support MSRI with a planned Reception for Graduate Students and First-Time gift through arrangements in their wills and estates. Participants, Wednesday, 5:30–6:30 pm. The AMS and For more information about the event and how to join MAA cosponsor this social hour. Graduate students and the Archimedes or Gauss Societies, please contact, James first-timers are especially encouraged to come and meet Sotiros, Director of Development, [email protected]; some old-timers to pick up a few tips on how to survive 510.643-6056. www.msri.org the environment of a large meeting. Light refreshments National Association of Mathematicians Banquet, will be served. Friday, 6:00–8:40 pm. A cash bar reception will be held at University of Illinois at Urbana—Champaign, Friday, 6:00 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. Tickets are 5:30–7:30 pm. Department of Mathematics, Math Recep- US$75 each, including tax and gratuity. The Cox–Talbot tion. Everyone ever connected with the Department is Invited Address will be given after the dinner. encouraged to get together for conversation and to hear NSA Women in Mathematics Society Networking Ses- about mathematics at the University of Illinois. sion, Thursday, 6:00–8:00 pm. Joint Prize Reception,Thursday 5:30–6:30 pm. Penn State Mathematics Department Reception, University of Kansas Reception, Thursday, 6:00–7:00 Thursday, 5:30–7:30 pm. Reception for alumni, students pm. University of Kansas alumni and friends reception. and faculty. Join us for this event. Knitting Circle, Thursday, 8:15–9:45 pm. Bring a proj- PROMYS and Ross Reception for Alumni and Friends, ect (knitting/crochet/tatting/beading/etc.) and chat with Thursday, 7:30–9:30 pm. There will be hors d’oeuvres, a other mathematical crafters!

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1103 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES cash bar, and interesting conversation with friends old A customer service representative will place you with and new! the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular Texas A&M University Mathematics Department shuttle company. There is a list of shuttle companies Reception for Alumni, Students, and Faculty, Friday, available at www.san.org/Parking-Transportation/ 5:30–7:30 pm. All alumni, current students, faculty, and Shuttles. Two of the companies listed are Advanced current and former post-docs are invited to join us for Shuttle (www.advancedshuttle.com/), 800-719-3499 this reception. and Cloud 9/Supershuttle (www.supershuttle.com/), Reception for Undergraduates, Wednesday, 800-9-SHUTTLE (800-974-8885). Supershuttle also offers 4:30–5:30 pm. private van service at a higher price. YP17 HCSSiM Reunion Breakfast, Friday, 7:34 am. The Best Western Bayside Inn has a courtesy shuttle available from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. The Porto Vista Travel/Transportation Hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle from 7:30 am The 2018 Joint Mathematics Meetings will be held in San to 7:30 pm. For these hotels, please call upon your arrival Diego, CA, at the San Diego Convention Center and the at the San Diego Airport and pick up your baggage. They Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. The San Diego Con- will then send a shuttle. For the return trip, please make vention Center is located at 111 West Harbor Drive, San a reservation in advance with the front desk of your hotel. Diego, CA 92101, and the Marriott Marquis San Diego The concierge services at many of the hotels will assist Marina is located at 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA you with a return shuttle if you do not book a round trip. 92101. San Diego is on Pacific Standard Time. Taxi: From the baggage claim area, follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plaza, and a customer ser- Air Transportation vice representative will place you with the first available The principal airport in San Diego is San Diego Airport taxi. Taxi fare to the downtown area is approximately (SAN), www.san.org. SAN is served by all major airlines US$18 one way. and is located slightly over three miles from the downtown Public Transportation: The Metropolitan Transit Sys- area and the Convention Center. For reference, an interac- tem Bus Route No. 992 (Airport via Harbor Drive/Cruise tive terminal map can be found here: sanmap.san.org. Ship Terminal) stops at airport Terminals 1 and 2 and travels to downtown San Diego. Ask a customer service Ground Transportation representative outside baggage claim for directions to the Car Rental: All major rental car companies have of- bus stop. The 992 runs every 15 minutes between 5:00 fices at San Diego Airport. There is a separate rental car am and 11:30 pm on weekdays and every 30 minutes facility. Car rental pick-ups and drop-offs from the San on weekends. Maps, schedules and a helpful online trip Diego Airport are done at the Rental Car Center at 3355 planner (www.sdmts.com/schedules-real-time/trip- Admiral Boland Way, San Diego, CA 92101. Free dedicated planner) for San Diego’s bus and trolley routes are avail- shuttle buses run continually to bring customers between able at the website of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit the airport terminals and the rental car center. System, www.sdmts.com/. Hertz is the official car rental company for the meeting. To go to the Convention Center, take the 992 to Broad- To access the JMM special meeting rates at www.hertz. way and Kettner Boulevard, and cross the street to Santa com, please click the box that says “Enter a discount or Fe Station. Take the Green Line trolley with the sign “12th Promo code” on the reservation screen, and type in the and Imperial” and get off at the Convention Center stop. JMM convention number (CV): 04N30008. At the time of For alternate routes and destinations, please check the trip the reservation, meeting rates will be automatically com- planner or call 1-619-233-3004. To take the 992 bus, the pared to other Hertz rates and the best rate will be applied. price is currently US$2.25 one way, cash and exact fare is Reservations can also be made by calling Hertz directly required. For the trolley, exact fare is US$2.50, but credit at 800-654-2240 (US and Canada) or 1-405-749-4434. cards are accepted as well as cash. The SMTS also has Meeting rates include unlimited mileage and are subject to an app called “Compass Cloud” which will help you pur- availability. Advance reservations are recommended and chase fares. Please see www.sdmts.com/fares-passes/ blackout dates may apply. Government surcharges, taxes, compass-cloud for details. tax reimbursement, airport-related fees, vehicle licensing Train: The San Diego Station, Santa Fe Depot (also called fees and optional items are extra. Standard rental condi- Union Station), is located at 1050 Kettner Boulevard. For tions and qualifications apply. Minimum rental age is 20 additional information on Amtrak service to San Diego, (age differential charge for 20-24 applies). call 1-800-USA-RAIL, or visit Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) Shuttles: Shuttle service in a shared van is available or Amtrak California (www.amtrakcalifornia.com/). from the airport to downtown hotels for approximately Parking: On-site private vehicle parking is available at US$10–13 per person one way, and US$20–24 per person the San Diego Convention Center’s 1,950-vehicle under- round trip. From Terminal 1, cross the skybridge, and take ground garage which is located below the building. The either the escalators or the elevators to street level. From entrance to the parking garage is on Harbor Drive between Terminal 2, use the pedestrian crosswalk located outside First Avenue and Fifth Avenue. Parking rates may range the baggage claim area to access the Transportation Plaza. from US$15 to US$35 on days when there is a special event

1104 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES activity at PETCO Park or other downtown events. Payment Special Sessions is due upon entry and there are no in and out privileges. If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you For questions about the parking garage, call Ace Parking should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- at 619-237-0399. No overnight or RV parking is permit- stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ ted. The garage has 31 ADA compliant parking spots with abstracts/abstract.pl. elevator access to the convention center. There is also a 2,000-space parking structure located Advances in Integral and Differential Equations (Code: directly across the street from the Convention Center, on SS 26A), Jeffrey T. Neugebauer, Eastern Kentucky Univer- the corner of Harbor and 8th Avenue. Off-site parking is sity, and Min Wang, Rowan University. also available at other nearby parking lots and garages in Algebraic Coding Theory and Applications (Code: SS downtown San Diego. Many are within walking distance. 27A), Heide Gluesing-Luerssen, University of Kentucky, Helpful local parking information may also be found on Christine A. Kelley, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, and www.gaslamp.org/ the Gaslamp District’s website at Steve Szabo, Eastern Kentucky University. parking/. Algebraic Combinatorics: Association Schemes, Finite Information about parking at the hotels is listed under Geometry, and Related Topics (Code: SS 15A), Sung Y. “Hotel Information.” Song, Iowa State University, and Bangteng Xu, Eastern Kentucky University. Driving Directions from the airport to the Convention Algebraic Curves and Their Applications (Code: SS 17A), Center: The San Diego Convention Center is located Artur Elezi, American University, Monika Polak, Maria at 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, and is Curie-Sklodowska University (Poland) and University of approximately 3 miles away from the airport. Upon Information Science and Technology (Mac, and Tony leaving the airport, drive out of parking lot, and follow signs to Interstate 5/Downtown. The ramp will put Shaska, Oakland University. you on Harbor Drive going south. Follow signage to Algebraic and Combinatorial Aspects of Tropical Ge- the parking entrance for the San Diego Convention ometry (Code: SS 11A), Maria Angelica Cueto, Ohio State Center. For driving directions from other points, see University, Yoav Len, University of Waterloo, and Martin visitsandiego.com/location/directions. Ulirsch, University of Michigan. Algebraic, Combinatorial, and Quantum Invariants of Knots and Manifolds (Code: SS 6A), Cody Armond, Ohio State University, Mansfield, Micah Chrisman, Monmouth Columbus, Ohio University, and Heather Dye, McKendree University. Ohio State University Analytical and Computational Advances in Mathemati- cal Biology Across Scales (Code: SS 30A), Veronica Ciocanel March 17–18, 2018 and Alexandria Volkening, Mathematical Biosciences Saturday–Sunday Institute. Categorical, Homological and Combinatorial Methods in Meeting #1136 Algebra (Celebrating the 80th birthday of S. K. Jain) (Code: Central Section SS 28A), Pedro A. Guil Asensio, University of Murcia, Ivo Associate secretary: Georgia Benkart Herzog, Ohio State University, Andre Leroy, University of Announcement issue of Notices: December 2017 Artois, and Ashish K. Srivastava, Saint Louis University. Program first available on AMS website: January 31, 2018 Coherent Structures in Interfacial Flows (Code: SS 14A), Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Benjamin Akers and Jonah Reeger, Air Force Institute of Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 2 Technology. Commutative and Combinatorial Algebra (Code: SS Deadlines 18A), Jennifer Biermann, Hobart and William Smith Col- For organizers: Expired leges, and Kuei-Nuan Lin, Penn State University, Greater For abstracts: January 22, 2018 Allegheny. Convex Bodies in Algebraic Geometry and Representa- The scientific information listed below may be dated. tion Theory (Code: SS 20A), Dave Anderson, Ohio State For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ University, and Kiumars Kaveh, University of Pittsburgh. sectional.html. Differential Equations and Applications (Code: SS 8A), King-Yeung Lam and Yuan Lou, Ohio State University, and Invited Addresses Qiliang Wu, Michigan State University. Aaron Brown, University of Chicago, Title to be an- Function Spaces, Operator Theory, and Non-Linear nounced. Differential Operators (Code: SS 21A), David Cruz-Uribe, Tullia Dymarz, University of Wisconsin—Madison, Title University of Alabama, and Osvaldo Mendez, University to be announced. of Texas. June Huh, Institute for Advanced Study, Title to be Geometric Methods in Shape Analysis (Code: SS 10A), Se- announced. bastian Kurtek and Tom Needham, Ohio State University.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1105 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Graph Theory (Code: SS 5A), John Maharry, Ohio State Structure and Representation Theory of Finite Groups University, Yue Zhao, University of Central Florida, and (Code: SS 33A), Justin Lynd, University of Louisiana at Xiangqian Zhou, Wright State University. Lafayette, and Hung Ngoc Nguyen, University of Akron. Homological Algebra (Code: SS 4A), Ela Celikbas and Symmetry in Differential Geometry (Code: SS 34A), Sam- Olgur Celikbas, West Virginia University. uel Lin, Dartmouth College, Barry Minemyer, Bloomsburg Homotopy Theory (Code: SS 29A), Ernest Fontes, John University, and Ben Schmidt, Michigan State University. E. Harper, Crichton Ogle, and Gabriel Valenzuela, Ohio The Mathematics of Phylogenetics (Code: SS 25A), Colby State University. Long, Mathematical Biosciences Institute. Lefschetz Properties (Code: SS 24A), Juan Migliore, Topology and Geometry in Data Analysis (Code: SS University of Notre Dame, and Uwe Nagel, University of 37A), Sanjeevi Krishnan and Facundo Memoli, Ohio State Kentucky. University. Mathematical Modeling of Neuronal Networks (Code: SS 36A), Janet Best, Ohio State University, Alicia Prieto Langarica, Youngstown State University, and Pamela B. Pyzza, Ohio Wesleyan University. Portland, Oregon Multiplicative Ideal Theory and Factorization (in honor Portland State University of Tom Lucas retirement) (Code: SS 7A), Evan Houston, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, and Alan Loper, April 14–15, 2018 Ohio State University. Saturday–Sunday Noncommutative Algebra and Noncommutative Al- gebraic Geometry (Code: SS 16A), Jason Gaddis, Miami Meeting #1137 University, and Robert Won, Wake Forest University. Western Section Nonlinear Evolution Equations (Code: SS 9A), John Associate secretary: Michel L. Lapidus Holmes and Feride Tiglay, Ohio State University. Announcement issue of Notices: January 2018 Nonlinear Waves and Patterns (Code: SS 19A), Anna Program first available on AMS website: February 15, 2018 Ghazaryan, Miami University, Stephane Lafortune, Col- Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced lege of Charleston, and Vahagn Manukian and Alin Pogan, Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 2 Miami University. Parameter Analysis and Estimation in Applied Dynami- Deadlines cal Systems (Code: SS 35A), Adriana Dawes, The Ohio For organizers: September 14, 2017 State University, and Reginald L. McGee, Mathematical For abstracts: February 6, 2018 Biosciences Institute. Probabilistic and Extremal Graph Theory (Code: SS 32A), The scientific information listed below may be dated. Louis DeBiasio and Tao Jiang, Miami University. For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ Probability in Convexity and Convexity in Probability sectional.html. (Code: SS 2A), Elizabeth Meckes, Mark Meckes, and Elisa- beth Werner, Case Western Reserve University. Invited Addresses Quantum Symmetries (Code: SS 3A), David Penneys, Sándor Kovács The Ohio State University, and Julia Plavnik, Texas A & , University of Washington, Seattle, Title M University. to be announced. Recent Advances in Approximation Theory and Opera- Elena Mantovan, California Institute of Technology, tor Theory (Code: SS 1A), Jan Lang and Paul Nevai, The Title to be announced. Ohio State University. Dimitri Shlyakhtenko, University of California, Los Recent Advances in Finite Element Methods for Partial Angeles, Title to be announced. Differential Equations (Code: SS 31A), Ching-shan Chou, Special Sessions Yukun Li, and Yulong Xing, The Ohio State University. Recent Advances in Packing (Code: SS 23A), Joseph If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you W. Iverson, University of Maryland, John Jasper, South should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- Dakota State University, and Dustin G. Mixon, The Ohio stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ State University. abstracts/abstract.pl. Recent Development of Nonlinear Geometric PDEs (Code: SS 12A), Bo Guan, Ohio State University, Qun Li, Wright Algebraic and Combinatorial Structures in Knot Theory State University, Xiangwen Zhang, University of Califor- (Code: SS 3A), Allison Henrich, Seattle University, Inga nia, Irvine, and Fangyang Zheng, Ohio State University. Johnson, Willamette University, and Sam Nelson, Clare- Several Complex Variables (Code: SS 13A), Liwei Chen, mont McKenna College. Kenneth Koenig, and Liz Vivas, Ohio State University. Biomathematics—Progress and Future Directions (Code: Stochastic Analysis in Infinite Dimensions (Code: SS SS 4A), Hannah Callender Highlander, University of Port- 22A), Parisa Fatheddin, Air Force Institute of Technology, land, Peter Hinow, University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee, and Arnab Ganguly, Louisiana State University. and Deena Schmidt, University of Nevada, Reno.

1106 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Commutative Algebra (Code: SS 5A), Adam Boocher, University of Utah, and Irena Swanson, Reed College. Advances in Operator Algebras (Code: SS 7A), Scott Inverse Problems (Code: SS 2A), Hanna Makaruk, Los Atkinson, Dietmar Bisch, Vaughan Jones, and Jesse Pe- Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), and Robert Owcza- terson, Vanderbilt University. rek, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque & Los Alamos. Difference Equations and Applications (Code: SS 2A), Motivic homotopy theory (Code: SS 6A), Daniel Dugger, Michael A. Radin, Rochester Institute of Technology, and University of Oregon, and Kyle Ormsby, Reed College. Youssef Raffoul, University of Dayton, Ohio. Nonsmooth Optimization and Applications(Dedicated to Matroids and Related Structures (Code: SS 5A), Carolyn Prof. B. S. Mordukhovich on the occasion of his 70th birth- Chun, United States Naval Academy, Deborah Chun and day) (Code: SS 7A), Mau Nam Nguyen, Portland State Uni- Tyler Moss, West Virginia University Institute of Technol- versity, Hung M. Phan, University of Massachusetts Lowell, ogy, and Jakayla Robbins, Vanderbilt University. and Shawn Xianfu Wang, University of British Columbia. Probabilistic Models in Mathematical Physics (Code: SS Pattern Formation in Crowds, Flocks, and Traffic (Code: 6A), Robert Buckingham, University of Cincinnati, Seung- SS 1A), J. J. P. Veerman, Portland State University, Alethea Yeop Lee, University of South Florida, and Karl Liechty, Barbaro, Case Western Reserve University, and Bassam DePaul University. Bamieh, UC Santa Barbara. Quantization for Probability Distributions and Dynami- Spectral Theory (Code: SS 8A), Jake Fillman, Virginia cal Systems (Code: SS 1A), Mrinal Kanti Roychowdhury, Tech, Milivoe Lukic, Rice University. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Selected Topics in Graph Theory (Code: SS 3A), Songling Shan, Vanderbilt University, and David Chris Stephens Nashville, Tennessee and Dong Ye, Middle Tennessee State University. Structural Graph Theory (Code: SS 4A), Joshua Fallon, Vanderbilt University Louisiana State University, and Emily Marshall, Arcadia April 14–15, 2018 University. Saturday–Sunday Meeting #1138 Boston, Southeastern Section Associate secretary: Brian D. Boe Massachusetts Announcement issue of Notices: January 2018 Program first available on AMS website: February 22, 2018 Northeastern University Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced April 21–22, 2018 Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 2 Saturday–Sunday Deadlines Meeting #1139 For organizers: September 14, 2017 For abstracts: February 13, 2018 Eastern Section Associate secretary: Steven H. Weintraub The scientific information listed below may be dated. Announcement issue of Notices: January 2018 For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ Program first available on AMS website: March 1, 2018 sectional.html. Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 2 Invited Addresses Andrea Bertozzi, University of California Los Angeles, Deadlines Title to be announced (Erdo˝s Memorial Lecture). For organizers: September 21, 2017 J. M. Landsberg, Texas A & M University, Title to be For abstracts: February 20, 2018 announced. Jennifer Morse, University of Virginia, Title to be an- The scientific information listed below may be dated. nounced. For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ Kirsten Wickelgren, Georgia Institute of Technology, sectional.html. Title to be announced. Invited Addresses Special Sessions Jian Ding, University of Chicago, Title to be announced. If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you Edward Frenkel, University of California, Berkeley, Title should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- to be announced (Einstein Public Lecture in Mathematics). stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ Valentino Tosatti, Northwestern University, Title to be abstracts/abstract.pl. announced.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1107 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Maryna Viazovska, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Mixer, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Egon Lausanne, Title to be announced. Schulte, Northeastern University. Regularity of PDEs on Rough Domains (Code: SS 14A), Special Sessions Murat Akman, University of Connecticut, and Max Engel- If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you stein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- Relations Between the History and Pedagogy of Math- stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ ematics (Code: SS 20A), Amy Ackerberg-Hastings, and abstracts/abstract.pl. David L. Roberts, Prince George’s Community College. Analysis and Geometry in Non-smooth Spaces (Code: Singularities of Spaces and Maps (Code: SS 4A), Terence SS 5A), Nageswari Shanmugalingam and Gareth Speight, Gaffney and David Massey, Northeastern University. University of Cincinnati. The Gaussian Free Field and Random Geometry (Code: Arithmetic Dynamics (Code: SS 1A), Jacqueline M. SS 12A), Jian Ding, University of Chicago, and Vadim Anderson, Bridgewater State University, Robert Bene- Gorin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. detto, Amherst College, and Joseph H. Silverman, Brown Topics in Toric Geometry (Code: SS 17A), Ivan Martino, University. Northeastern University, and Emanuele Ventura, Texas Arrangements of Hypersurfaces (Code: SS 2A), Graham A&M University. Denham, University of Western Ontario, and Alexander I. Topology of Biopolymers (Code: SS 18A), Erica Flapan, Suciu, Northeastern University. Pomona College, and Helen Wong, Carleton College. Combinatorial Aspects of Nilpotent Orbits (Code: SS 15A), Anthony Iarrobino, Northeastern University, Leila Khatami, Union College, and Juliana Tymoczko, Smith College. Shanghai, People’s Ergodic Theory and Dynamics in Combinatorial Number Theory (Code: SS 7A), Stanley Eigen, Northeastern Univer- Republic of China sity, Daniel Glasscock, Ohio State University, and Vidhu Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Fudan University Extremal Graph Theory and Quantum Walks on Graphs (Code: SS 13A), Sebastian Cioaba˘, University of Delaware, June 11–14, 2018 Mark Kempton, Harvard University, Gabor Lippner, Monday–Thursday Northeastern University, and Michael Tait, Carnegie Mel- lon University. Meeting #1140 Facets of Symplectic Geometry and Topology (Code: SS Associate secretary: Steven H. Weintraub 3A), Tara Holm, Cornell University, Jo Nelson, Columbia Announcement issue of Notices: April 2018 University, and Jonathan Weitsman, Northeastern Uni- Program first available on AMS website: Not applicable versity. Program issue of electronic Notices: Not applicable Geometry of Moduli Spaces (Code: SS 10A), Ana-Marie Issue of Abstracts: Not applicable Castravet and Emanuele Macrí, Northeastern University, Benjamin Schmidt, University of Texas, and Xiaolei Zhao, Deadlines Northeastern University. Homological Commutative Algebra (Code: SS 11A), Sean For organizers: To be announced Sather-Wagstaff, Clemson University, and Oana Veliche, For abstracts: To be announced Northeastern University. Hopf Algebras, Tensor Categories, and Homological The scientific information listed below may be dated. Algebra (Code: SS 8A), Cris Negron, Massachusetts Insti- For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ tute of Technology, Julia Plavnik, Texas A&M, and Sarah internmtgs.html. Witherspoon, Texas A&M University. New Developments in Inverse Problems and Imaging Invited Addresses (Code: SS 9A), Ru-Yu Lai, University of Minnesota, and Yu-Hong Dai, Academy of Mathematics and System Ting Zhou , Northeastern University. Sciences, Title to be announced. Nonlinear and Stochastic Partial Differential Equations Kenneth A. Ribet, University of California, Berkeley, and Applications (Code: SS 19A), Nathan Glatt-Holtz and Title to be announced. Vincent Martinez, Tulane University, and Cecilia Mon- daini, Texas A&M University. Richard M. Schoen, University of California, Irvine, Title Numerical Methods and Applications (Code: SS 16A), to be announced. Vera Babenko, Ithaca College. Sijue Wu, University of Michigan, Title to be announced. Polytopes and Discrete Geometry (Code: SS 6A), Gabriel Chenyang Xu, Peking University, Title to be announced. Cunningham, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Mark Jiangong You, Nankai University, Title to be announced.

1108 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Invited Addresses Newark, Delaware Mihalis Dafermos, Princeton University, Title to be announced. University of Delaware Jonathan Hauenstein, University of Notre Dame, Title September 29–30, 2018 to be announced. Kathryn Mann, University of California Berkeley, Title Saturday–Sunday to be announced. Meeting #1141 Eastern Section Associate secretary: Steven H. Weintraub Ann Arbor, Michigan Announcement issue of Notices: June 2018 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Program first available on AMS website: August 9, 2018 Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced October 20–21, 2018 Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 3 Saturday–Sunday

Deadlines Meeting #1143 For organizers: February 28, 2018 Central Section For abstracts: July 31, 2018 Associate secretary: Georgia Benkart Announcement issue of Notices: July 2018 The scientific information listed below may be dated. Program first available on AMS website: August 30, 2018 For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced sectional.html. Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 4

Invited Addresses Deadlines Leslie Greengard, New York University, Title to be an- For organizers: March 20, 2018 nounced. For abstracts: August 21, 2018 Elisenda Grigsby, Boston College, Title to be announced. Davesh Maulik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The scientific information listed below may be dated. Title to be announced. For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ sectional.html.

Invited Addresses Fayetteville, Elena Fuchs, University of Illinois at Urbana—Cham- paign, Title to be announced. Arkansas Andrew Putman, University of Notre Dame, Title to be announced. University of Arkansas Charles Smart, University of Chicago, Title to be an- October 6–7, 2018 nounced. Saturday–Sunday Special Sessions Meeting #1142 If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- Southeastern Section stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ Associate secretary: Brian D. Boe abstracts/abstract.pl. Announcement issue of Notices: July 2018 Program first available on AMS website: August 16, 2018 Geometry of Submanifolds, in Honor of Bang-Yen Chens Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced 75th Birthday (Code: SS 1A), Alfonso Carriazo, University Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 3 of Sevilla, Ivko Dimitric, Penn State Fayette, Yun Myung Oh, Andrews University, Bogdan D. Suceava, California Deadlines State University, Fullerton, Joeri Van der Veken, Univer- For organizers: March 6, 2018 sity of Leuven, and Luc Vrancken, Universite de Valen- For abstracts: August 7, 2018 ciennes. Interactions between Algebra, Machine Learning and The scientific information listed below may be dated. Data Privacy (Code: SS 3A), Jonathan Gryak, University of For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ Michigan, Kelsey Horan, CUNY Graduate Center, Delaram sectional.html. Kahrobaei, CUNY Graduate Center and New York Univer-

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1109 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES sity, Kayvan Najarian and Reza Soroushmehr, University of Michigan, and Alexander Wood, CUNY Graduate Center. Baltimore, Maryland Random Matrix Theory Beyond Wigner and Wishart (Code: SS 2A), Elizabeth Meckes and Mark Meckes, Case Baltimore Convention Center, Hilton Western Reserve University, and Mark Rudelson, Univer- Baltimore, and Baltimore Marriott Inner sity of Michigan. Harbor Hotel Self-similarity and Long-range Dependence in Stochastic Processes (Code: SS 4A), Takashi Owada, Purdue Univer- January 16–19, 2019 sity, Yi Shen, University of Waterloo, and Yizao Wang, Wednesday–Saturday University of Cincinnati. Meeting #1145 Joint Mathematics Meetings, including the 125th Annual San Francisco, Meeting of the AMS, 102nd Annual Meeting of the Math- ematical Association of America (MAA), annual meetings California of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)and the National Association of Mathematicians (NAM), and the San Francisco State University winter meeting of the Association of Symbolic Logic (ASL), with sessions contributed by the Society for Industrial and October 27–28, 2018 Applied Mathematics (SIAM). Saturday–Sunday Associate secretary: Steven H. Weintraub Announcement issue of Notices: October 2018 Meeting #1144 Program first available on AMS website: To be announced Western Section Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Associate secretary: Michel L. Lapidus Issue of Abstracts: To be announced Announcement issue of Notices: July 2018 Program first available on AMS website: September 6, 2018 Deadlines Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced For organizers: April 2, 2018 Issue of Abstracts: Volume 39, Issue 4 For abstracts: To be announced Deadlines For organizers: March 27, 2018 For abstracts: August 28, 2018 Auburn, Alabama Auburn University The scientific information listed below may be dated. For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ March 15–17, 2019 sectional.html. Friday–Sunday

Invited Addresses Meeting #1146 Srikanth B. Iyengar, University of Utah, Title to be an- Southeastern Section nounced. Associate secretary: Brian D. Boe Sarah Witherspoon, Texas A&M University, Title to be Announcement issue of Notices: To be announced announced. Program first available on AMS website: To be announced Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Howard University, Title to be Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced announced. Issue of Abstracts: To be announced

Special Sessions Deadlines If you are volunteering to speak in a Special Session, you For organizers: To be announced should send your abstract as early as possible via the ab- For abstracts: To be announced stract submission form found at www.ams.org/cgi-bin/ abstracts/abstract.pl. Mathematcial Biology with a focus on Moeling Analysis and Simulation (Code: SS 1A), Jim Cushing, University of Arizona, Saber Elaydi, Trinity University, Suzanne Sindi, University of California, Merced, and Abdul-Aziz Yakulou, Howard University. Homological Aspects of Noncommutative Algebra ad Geometry (Code: SS 2A), Dan Rogalski, University of Cali- fornia, San Diego, Sarah Witherspoon, Texas A&M Univer- sity, and James Zhang, University of Washington, Seattle.

1110 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES

Proposals for Special Sessions should be sent by email Honolulu, Hawaii to AMS Associate Secretary, Michel Lapidus (lapidus @math.ucr.edu), by May 15, 2018. The contact organizer University of Hawaii at Manoa of the proposal will be notified whether their proposal has been accepted after the May 15, 2018 deadline for propos- March 22–24, 2019 als has passed, but no later than June 15, 2018. Friday–Sunday Special Sessions will be allotted between five and fifteen hours in which to schedule speakers. Additional instruc- Meeting #1147 tions and the session’s schedule will be sent to the contact Central Section organizer of the accepted sessions by July 1, 2018. Associate secretaries: Georgia Benkart and Michel L. Lapidus Announcement issue of Notices: To be announced Program first available on AMS website: To be announced Quy Nhon City, Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Issue of Abstracts: To be announced Vietnam Deadlines Quy Nhon University For organizers: May 15, 2018 For abstracts: January 22, 2019 June 10–13, 2019 Monday–Thursday The scientific information listed below may be dated. Associate secretary: Michel L. Lapidus For the latest information, see www.ams.org/amsmtgs/ Announcement issue of Notices: To be announced sectional.html. Program first available on AMS website: To be announced Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Invited Addresses Issue of Abstracts: To be announced Barry Mazur, Harvard University, Title to be announced (Einstein Public Lecture in Mathematics). Deadlines Aaron Naber, Northwestern University, Title to be an- For organizers: To be announced nounced. For abstracts: To be announced Deanna Needell, University of California, Los Angeles, Title to be announced. Katherine Stange, University of Colorado, Boulder, Title to be announced. Denver, Colorado Andrew Suk, University of Illinois at Chicago, Title to Colorado Convention Center be announced. January 15–18, 2020 Call for Special Session Proposals Wednesday–Saturday The AMS solicits proposals for Special Sessions at the 2019 Joint Mathematics Meetings, including the 126th Annual Joint AMS Central and Western Sectional Meeting to be Meeting of the AMS, 103rd Annual Meeting of the Math- held Friday March 22 through Sunday March 24, 2019 at ematical Association of America (MAA), annual meetings the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. Each of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and proposal must include: the National Association of Mathematicians (NAM), and the 1. the name, affiliation, and email address of each winter meeting of the Association of Symbolic Logic (ASL), organizer, with one organizer designated as the contact with sessions contributed by the Society for Industrial and person for all communication about the session; Applied Mathematics (SIAM) 2. the title and a brief description (no longer than one Associate secretary: Michel L. Lapidus or two paragraphs) of the topic of the proposed Special Announcement issue of Notices: October 2019 Session; Program first available on AMS website: November 1, 2019 3. the primary two–digit MSC (Mathematics Subject Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Classification) number for the topic—see www.ams.org Issue of Abstracts: To be announced /mathscinet/msc/msc2010.html; 4. a sample list of the names of up to ten speakers and Deadlines their institutions, whom the organizers plan to invite. (It For organizers: April 1, 2019 is not necessary to have received confirmed commitments For abstracts: To be announced from these potential speakers.) Organizers are strongly encouraged to consult the AMS Manual for Special Session Organizers at: www.ams.org /meetings/specialsessionmanual.html.

October 2017 Notices of the AMS 1111 MEETINGS & CONFERENCES Washington, District of Columbia Walter E. Washington Convention Center January 6–9, 2021 Wednesday–Saturday Joint Mathematics Meetings, including the 127th Annual Meeting of the AMS, 104th Annual Meeting of the Math- ematical Association of America (MAA), annual meetings of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the National Association of Mathematicians (NAM), and the winter meeting of the Association of Symbolic Logic (ASL), with sessions contributed by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). Associate secretary: Brian D. Boe Announcement issue of Notices: October 2020 Program first available on AMS website: November 1, 2020 Program issue of electronic Notices: To be announced Issue of Abstracts: To be announced

Deadlines For organizers: April 1, 2020 For abstracts: To be announced

1112 Notices of the AMS Volume 64, Number 9