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SUMMARY:John Weaver (Varsity Software)
DTSTART:20200618T200000Z
DTEND:20200618T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/1
DESCRIPTION:Title: Building Scalable Databases — My Experience with the Mathematic
ians of the African Diaspora (MAD) Website\nby John Weaver (Varsity So
ftware) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nAbs
tract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Asamoah Nkwanta (Morgan State University)
DTSTART:20200623T200000Z
DTEND:20200623T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/2
DESCRIPTION:Title: Historical Notes on Black Mathematicians: No! It is not the Empty
Set\nby Asamoah Nkwanta (Morgan State University) as part of PRiME: P
omona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Johnny Houston (Elizabeth City State University)
DTSTART:20200630T200000Z
DTEND:20200630T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/3
DESCRIPTION:by Johnny Houston (Elizabeth City State University) as part of
PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Erica Graham (Bryn Mawr)\, Raegan Higgins (Texas Tech)\, Candice P
rice (Smith)\, and Shelby Wilson (Morehouse)
DTSTART:20200721T200000Z
DTEND:20200721T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/4
DESCRIPTION:Title: Mathematically Gifted & Black\nby Erica Graham (Bryn Mawr)\,
Raegan Higgins (Texas Tech)\, Candice Price (Smith)\, and Shelby Wilson (M
orehouse) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\n\
nAbstract\nMathematically Gifted and Black: Changing the face of mathemati
cs\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sastry Pantula (California State University\, San Bernardino)
DTSTART:20200625T200000Z
DTEND:20200625T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/5
DESCRIPTION:Title: A conversation about Professor Blackwell\nby Sastry Pantula (
California State University\, San Bernardino) as part of PRiME: Pomona Res
earch in Mathematics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/5/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Shelly Jones (Central Connecticut State University)
DTSTART:20200707T200000Z
DTEND:20200707T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/6
DESCRIPTION:by Shelly Jones (Central Connecticut State University) as part
of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/6/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ronald Mickens (Clark Atlanta University)
DTSTART:20200709T200000Z
DTEND:20200709T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/7
DESCRIPTION:Title: "Al” and “J. Ernest”: friends and colleagues\nby Ronald
Mickens (Clark Atlanta University) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in M
athematics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ranthony A.C. Edmonds and John H. Johnson\, Jr. (The Ohio State Un
iversity)
DTSTART:20200716T200000Z
DTEND:20200716T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/8
DESCRIPTION:Title: Connecting the Dots: Dorothy Vaughan and Community in the Hidden
Figures Story\nby Ranthony A.C. Edmonds and John H. Johnson\, Jr. (The
Ohio State University) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics E
xperience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Talithia Williams (Harvey Mudd College)
DTSTART:20200714T200000Z
DTEND:20200714T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/9
DESCRIPTION:Title: Not So Hidden Figures: Unveiling Mathematical Talent\nby Tali
thia Williams (Harvey Mudd College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in M
athematics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/9/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Talitha Washington (National Science Foundation)
DTSTART:20200702T200000Z
DTEND:20200702T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/10
DESCRIPTION:by Talitha Washington (National Science Foundation) as part of
PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Colm Mulcahy (Spelman College)
DTSTART:20200723T200000Z
DTEND:20200723T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/11
DESCRIPTION:Title: 1920-2020: A Century of Mathematics at Spelman College\nby C
olm Mulcahy (Spelman College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathema
tics Experience\n\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/11/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:PRiME REU Students (Pomona College)
DTSTART:20200728T200000Z
DTEND:20200728T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/12
DESCRIPTION:Title: PRiME REU Final Presentations\nby PRiME REU Students (Pomona
College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nA
bstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Maryann Hohn (Pomona College)
DTSTART:20220701T210000Z
DTEND:20220701T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/13
DESCRIPTION:Title: Negotiating Grad School\nby Maryann Hohn (Pomona College) as
part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held
in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nYou
are in graduate school...now what? What should you expect when it comes t
o qualifying exams\, finding an advisor\, and writing a thesis? What abou
t those often unmentioned parts of graduate school like networking\, askin
g for support both financially and emotionally\, finding a good work-life
balance\, and preparing to graduate? In this workshop\, we will discuss t
hese topics\, touching on diverse graduate school experiences. This works
hop is for everyone\, from those who are just starting out as graduate stu
dents to faculty members who may be mentoring students.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/13/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sarah Cannon (Claremont McKenna College)
DTSTART:20220701T210000Z
DTEND:20220701T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/14
DESCRIPTION:Title: Combatting Imposter Syndrome\nby Sarah Cannon (Claremont McK
enna College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\
n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\n
Abstract\nPeople who suffer from imposter syndrome feel like a fraud: they
think they don't deserve the accolades they've received\, they've made it
to where they are now simply through luck\, and it’s only a matter of t
ime until they’re found out. Imposter syndrome is especially prevalent a
mong high-achieving minorities and women. This workshop will mainly focus
on what imposter syndrome is and personal strategies for overcoming or min
imizing it. We’ll also touch on the ways in which the systems we are par
t of contribute to imposter syndrome\, and what changes to these systems w
e could make to help with this.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sireesh Vinnakota (Claremont Graduate University)
DTSTART:20220708T210000Z
DTEND:20220708T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/15
DESCRIPTION:Title: LaTeX Tutorial\nby Sireesh Vinnakota (Claremont Graduate Uni
versity) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLe
cture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstr
act\n$\\LaTeX{}$ is a crucial tool for communicating mathematics in an ele
gant and efficient way. In this talk\, we shall cover a number of advanced
topics regarding the program\, including beamer (the analog to Microsoft
PowerPoint) and beamerposter (for creating research posters). Students wil
l work in groups to create their own talk and poster templates for use dur
ing the PRIME REU and beyond.\n\nPrerequisites: A basic understanding of $
\\LaTeX{}$ is preferred\, including document creation and knowledge of com
mon environments and symbols.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Lillian Pierce (Duke University)
DTSTART:20220701T170000Z
DTEND:20220701T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/16
DESCRIPTION:Title: Counting problems in number theory\nby Lillian Pierce (Duke
University) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\
nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAb
stract\nMany questions in number theory can be phrased as counting problem
s. How many primes are there? How many integral solutions to this system o
f equations are there? How many number fields are there? If the answer is
“infinitely many\,” we want to understand the order of growth for the
“family" of objects we are counting. But in many settings we are also in
terested in finer-grained questions that zoom in to focus on just one part
of the family. For example: how many number fields are there\, with fixed
degree and fixed discriminant? We know the answer is “finitely many\,
” but it would have important consequences if we could show the answer i
s always “very few indeed.” In this talk\, we will describe several
“counting problems” that remain mysterious\, and explore how one way t
o prove finer-grained properties is by understanding the behavior of infin
ite families of mathematical objects. This talk will be radically accessib
le.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/16/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bobby Wilson (University of Washington)
DTSTART:20220708T233000Z
DTEND:20220709T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/17
DESCRIPTION:Title: A Generalization of the Multilinear Kakeya Theorem\nby Bobby
Wilson (University of Washington) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Ma
thematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Es
tella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nThe Multilinear Kakeya Inequality is a geom
etric estimate on the overlap of tubes in Euclidean space useful to the un
derstanding of high order interactions between wave packets in harmonic an
alysis. We will discuss the evolution of the problem of achieving this est
imate from the linear Kakeya problem and the combinatorial heuristics of t
he joints problem. Finally\, we will discuss a slight modification that re
places the tubes with neighborhoods of Lipschitz graphs.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/17/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Toyya Pujol (RAND Corporation)
DTSTART:20220729T233000Z
DTEND:20220730T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/18
DESCRIPTION:Title: Analytics and Machine Learning for Healthcare Data\nby Toyya
Pujol (RAND Corporation) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics
Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Lab
oratory.\n\nAbstract\nThe volume of healthcare data continues to grow fast
er than any other industry\; providing new opportunities for analysis of h
ow to improve outcomes. This creates an even greater demand for empirical
research and development of rigorous statistical and machine learning met
hods for healthcare data. Causal inference provides vital insights within
the healthcare field where association between variables does not suffice
. This talk will walk through two frameworks for assessing causal impacts
within observational data. The first will leverage analytics to assess th
e impact of adolescent pregnancy. The results of the study\, its contribu
tions and potential impacts will be discussed. The second will demonstra
te how machine learning can be used in causal inference. The method prese
nted is doubly robust and applied to a difference-in-differences study des
ign to evaluate a health insurance policy.\n\nFinally\, we quickly discuss
my newer work including healthcare networks\, analysis of racial disparit
ies in colorectal cancer\, and analysis of synthetic opioid trafficking.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/18/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kayla Gibson and Summer Soller (Rutgers University\, University of
Utah)
DTSTART:20220715T210000Z
DTEND:20220715T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/19
DESCRIPTION:Title: Resume Writing Workshop\nby Kayla Gibson and Summer Soller (
Rutgers University\, University of Utah) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research
in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium)
in Estella Laboratory.\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/19/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Stephan Garcia (Pomona College)
DTSTART:20220729T210000Z
DTEND:20220729T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/20
DESCRIPTION:Title: Giving Effective Mathematical Presentations\nby Stephan Garc
ia (Pomona College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Exper
ience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laborator
y.\n\nAbstract\nThis interactive\, undergraduate-level workshop covers the
basics of giving effective mathematical presentations. For example\, we
discuss pitching talks at the right level\, balancing detail versus compre
hensibility\, making visuals more appealing\, and optimizing screen real e
state. We'll also cover a few Beamer tricks and tips.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/20/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Various (Various)
DTSTART:20220701T233000Z
DTEND:20220702T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/21
DESCRIPTION:Title: PRiME Alumni Panel\nby Various (Various) as part of PRiME: P
omona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Arg
ue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nThis panel will bring b
ack PRiME alumni from 2019 and 2021 to discuss the impact that PRiME has h
ad on their careers. Confirmed panelists include Tesfa Asmara ’21 (Pomon
a College)\, Owen Ekblad ’19 (Michigan State University)\, Tayler Fernan
dez Nunez ’19 (Cornell University)\, Gustavo Flores ‘21 (Carleton Coll
ege)\, Kayla Gibson ’19 (Rutgers University)\, Summer Soller ’21 (Univ
ersity of Utah)\, Sharon Spaulding ‘21 (University of Connecticut)\, and
Cameron Thomas ’19 (Morehouse College).\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/21/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ron Buckmire (Occidental College)
DTSTART:20220708T210000Z
DTEND:20220708T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/22
DESCRIPTION:Title: "Show Me The Money!": Demystifying the National Science Foundati
on and the Grant Writing Process\nby Ron Buckmire (Occidental College)
as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture he
ld in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nI
n this workshop\, a former National Science Foundation (NSF) program offic
er will try to demystify the NSF\, discuss grant writing in general\, and
illuminate the specific process of applying for funding from the NSF. The
workshop will be beneficial for people at all levels of experience with gr
ant writing: from people who have yet to submit their first grant proposal
s to people who have received multiple grants from various funding agencie
s.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/22/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Christina Edholm (Scripps College)
DTSTART:20220715T210000Z
DTEND:20220715T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/23
DESCRIPTION:Title: Forming Research Collaborations\nby Christina Edholm (Scripp
s College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\n
Lecture held in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nA
bstract\nEver wonder what it means to be part of a research collaboration?
Or\, how do you find these collaborations\, be it with you PhD advisor or
a general group of like-minded researchers? We will explore the dynamics
of the broad range of research collaborations\, along with how to find fut
ure opportunities. All viewpoints are welcome\, so if this is your first t
ime or you are a seasoned pro\, please come and collaborate with us!\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/23/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Darryl Yong (Harvey Mudd College)
DTSTART:20220722T210000Z
DTEND:20220722T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/24
DESCRIPTION:Title: How Transparency Can Create a More Equitable Classroom\nby D
arryl Yong (Harvey Mudd College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Math
ematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) in Es
tella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nA very simple\, but effective enhancement t
hat we can make in our instruction is to "demystify" the learning process
by being more transparent to students about our goals and expectations for
their learning. During this workshop\, participants will look at examples
of assignments that have been redesigned to be more transparent to studen
ts and then engage in peer review of each others’ assignments/syllabi. T
he goal for participants is to gain practical strategies for promoting gre
ater equity of student learning outcomes and to share these ideas with eac
h other.\n\nIf you feel comfortable\, please bring with you a syllabus and
assignment instructions for a course that you've recently taught/taken or
that you are going to teach. In-person participants\, please bring two h
ardcopies of each. If possible\, bring an assignment that is relatively s
ubstantial and that requires students to produce something significant to
turn in (e.g. instructions for a modeling task\, end-of-term group project
\, etc.)\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/24/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Jamie Haddock (Harvey Mudd College)
DTSTART:20220729T210000Z
DTEND:20220729T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/25
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Academic Job Interview\nby Jamie Haddock (Harvey Mudd Co
llege) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLect
ure held in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstr
act\nThe academic job market and resulting interviews can be a challenging
but exciting time in an academic’s career. In this professional develo
pment workshop\, we’ll hear from a panel of folks who have recently navi
gated this market\, Dr. Anna Ma (UCI)\, Dr. Haydee Lindo (HMC)\, Dr. Phil
Chodrow (Middlebury)\, and Dr. Rolando de Santiago (Purdue). We will disc
uss the ins and outs of this process and hear tips on everything from appl
ication to answering interview questions. We’ll discuss some of the com
monly encountered questions and will practice developing answers about our
research program\, teaching experience\, and other aspects of the career.
\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rebecca Garcia\, Brendan Hassett\, Susana Serna\, and Irena Swanso
n
DTSTART:20220708T170000Z
DTEND:20220708T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/26
DESCRIPTION:Title: Opportunities at NSF-Math Institutes Panel\nby Rebecca Garci
a\, Brendan Hassett\, Susana Serna\, and Irena Swanson as part of PRiME: P
omona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Arg
ue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nThis panel will inform
undergraduates of the opportunities which will be available to them at the
various math institutes. Confirmed panelists include:\n\nRebecca Garcia
(Sam Houston State University) representing MSRI-UP\nhttps://www.msri.org/
web/msri/education/for-undergraduates/msri-up\n\nBrendan Hassett (Brown Un
iversity/ICERM) representing Summer@ICERM\nhttps://icerm.brown.edu/summeru
g/\n\nSusana Serna (Autonomous University of Barcelona) representing IPAM
Student Research Programs\nhttp://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/student-resea
rch-programs/\n\nIrena Swanson (Purdue University) representing PCMI Under
graduate Summer School\nhttps://www.ias.edu/pcmi/programs/pcmi-2022-underg
raduate-summer-school\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/26/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tom Alberts\, John Alongi\, David Goldberg\, Ryan Hynd\, Ami Radun
skaya\, John Rock\, and Jianzhong Su (Various)
DTSTART:20220715T170000Z
DTEND:20220715T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/27
DESCRIPTION:Title: Grad School 101 Panel\nby Tom Alberts\, John Alongi\, David
Goldberg\, Ryan Hynd\, Ami Radunskaya\, John Rock\, and Jianzhong Su (Vari
ous) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLectur
e held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\
nThis panel will inform undergraduates of the opportunities which will be
available to them after they finish their undergraduate education: post-ba
ccalaureate programs\, master’s degrees\, and doctoral programs. Confir
med panelists include:\n\nTom Alberts (University of Utah) representing th
e graduate program in mathematics https://www.math.utah.edu/graduate/inde
x.php\n\nJohn Alongi (Northwestern University) representing the Causeway P
ost-baccalaureate Program\nhttps://sites.northwestern.edu/causeway/\n\nDav
id Goldberg (Purdue University) representing the National Alliance for Doc
toral Studies in the Mathematical Sciences\nhttps://mathalliance.org\n\nRy
an Hynd (University of Pennsylvania) representing the Bridge to PhD\nhttps
://rhynd.math.upenn.edu\n\nAmi Radunskaya (Pomona College) representing th
e EDGE Program (Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education)\nhttps://www.ed
geforwomen.org\n\nJohn A. Rock (Cal Poly Pomona) representing BAMM (Bolste
ring the Advancement of Masters in Mathematics)\nhttps://www.fresnostate.e
du/csm/math/other-programs/bamm.html\n\nJianzhong Su (UT Arlington) repres
enting the NSF Bridge-to-Math-Doctorate\nhttps://fermat.uta.edu/bridge/\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/27/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kiran Kedlaya\, Rachel Pries\, and Christelle Vincent (University
of California at San Diego\, Colorado State University\, and University of
Vermont)
DTSTART:20220722T170000Z
DTEND:20220722T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/28
DESCRIPTION:Title: Opportunities in Number Theory Panel\nby Kiran Kedlaya\, Rac
hel Pries\, and Christelle Vincent (University of California at San Diego\
, Colorado State University\, and University of Vermont) as part of PRiME:
Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (A
rgue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nThis panel will infor
m undergraduates of the opportunities which will be available to them duri
ng the summer and academic year in order to further their interests in num
ber theory and algebraic geometry. Confirmed panelists are: \n\nKiran S.
Kedlaya (University of California at San Diego\, kedlaya@ucsd.edu) represe
nting the Preliminary Arizona Winter School (PAWS) https://swc-math.github
.io\n\nRachel Pries (Colorado State University\, rachelpries@gmail.com) re
presenting the Virtual Math Seminar on Open Conjectures in Number Theory a
nd Arithmetic Geometry (VaNTAGe) https://sites.google.com/view/vantagesemi
nar\n\nChristelle Vincent (University of Vermont\, Christelle.Vincent@uvm.
edu) representing Math SPIE and the Connecticut Summer School in Number Th
eory (CTNT) https://spie.math.uconn.edu https://ctnt-summer.math.uconn.edu
\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/28/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Joel F. Schildbach (National Science Foundation)
DTSTART:20220722T210000Z
DTEND:20220722T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/29
DESCRIPTION:Title: NSF GRFP Workshop\nby Joel F. Schildbach (National Science F
oundation) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\n
Lecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\nAbstr
act: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/29/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Youngsu Kim (California State University at San Bernardino)
DTSTART:20220715T233000Z
DTEND:20220716T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/30
DESCRIPTION:Title: Linear Independence\, Counting\, and Hilbert's Syzygy Theorem\nby Youngsu Kim (California State University at San Bernardino) as part
of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Roo
m 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nLinear indep
endence is an essential concept in mathematics and one of the most fundame
ntal notions in linear algebra.\n\nLinear algebra studies the solutions of
linear equations. Algebraic geometry studies the solutions of polynomial
equations (of arbitrary degree). In this talk\, we explore how linear inde
pendence can help study algebraic geometry and Hilbert's syzygy theorem.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/30/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:TBA
DTSTART:20220729T170000Z
DTEND:20220729T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/31
DESCRIPTION:Title: Careers with the Department of Defense\nby TBA as part of PR
iME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 105
1 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\nAbstract: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/31/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Caroline Turnage-Butterbaugh (Carleton College)
DTSTART:20220722T233000Z
DTEND:20220723T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/32
DESCRIPTION:Title: Small Gaps Between Zeros of the Riemann Zeta-function\nby Ca
roline Turnage-Butterbaugh (Carleton College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Res
earch in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Audito
rium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nThe Riemann zeta-function is a u
biquitous yet mysterious function in number theory. The location of its no
ntrivial zeros gives us information on the behavior of the primes\, and th
e famous Riemann Hypothesis arose from studying this connection. In this t
alk we will investigate the gaps between “critical" zeros of the Riemann
zeta-function\, provide a missing proof of an old result of Selberg\, and
give the first unconditional explicit result on small gaps between zeta z
eros.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/32/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Edna Jones (Duke University)
DTSTART:20230630T233000Z
DTEND:20230701T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/33
DESCRIPTION:Title: Apollonian Circle Packings\, Integers\, and Higher-Dimensional S
phere Packings\nby Edna Jones (Duke University) as part of PRiME: Pomo
na Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue
Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nApollonian circle packings
are certain circle configurations in which the circles do not intersect b
ut may be tangent to each other. What do Apollonian circle packings have t
o do with integers? Under certain conditions\, each circle in an Apollonia
n circle packing has a bend (1/radius) that is an integer! When all the be
nds are integral\, which integers appear as bends? It turns out that this
is a hard question to answer. However\, it is easier to answer a similar q
uestion for analogous higher-dimensional sphere packings.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/33/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Jennifer Johnson-Leung (University of Idaho)
DTSTART:20230725T233000Z
DTEND:20230726T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/34
DESCRIPTION:Title: Fourier Coefficients of Modular Forms and Arithmetic\nby Jen
nifer Johnson-Leung (University of Idaho) as part of PRiME: Pomona Researc
h in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium
) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nClassical modular forms are highly s
ymmetric\, holomorphic functions on the complex upper half plane\, of whic
h the simplest were already known to Gauss. Since the insights of Ramanuja
n on the arithmetic significance of their Fourier coefficients\, in the ea
rly 20th century\, they have been deeply studied and generalized. In this
talk\, I will begin with some historical examples and explain how these id
eas have been generalized to higher dimensions. I will present some new re
lations between Fourier coefficients and Hecke eigenvalues for certain Sie
gel modular forms. Along the way\, we will encounter some geometry\, repre
sentation theory\, and even a bit of physics.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/34/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Jose Israel Rodriguez (University of Wisconsin --- Madison)
DTSTART:20230721T233000Z
DTEND:20230722T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/35
DESCRIPTION:Title: Curves\, Surfaces\, and Applied Algebraic Geometry\nby Jose
Israel Rodriguez (University of Wisconsin --- Madison) as part of PRiME: P
omona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Arg
ue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nApplied Algebraic Geome
try (AG) is an inclusive community involving industry\, scientists\, and m
athematicians. It combines centuries worth of AG ideas with modern computi
ng power to drive research into applications from new angles. The success
and growth in this area comes from the fact that many problems can be rest
ated in terms of solving systems of polynomial equations. The solution set
s to these equations are algebraic sets\, also known as algebraic varietie
s. For instance\, algebraic curves like the parabola are one dimensional v
arieties\, while finite sets of points are zero dimensional.\n\nIn this ta
lk I will (1) present motivating examples of polynomial systems appearing
in applications and (2) illustrate the core ideas of methods to describe c
urves. As an added bonus\, and if time permits\, I will present a case stu
dy on finding the nearest point to an algebraic curve. This will involve t
he Euclidean distance degree\, Euler characteristics\, and a few results t
hat are found in this recent survey https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.19842 .\n\n
No prior background knowledge in algebraic geometry will be assumed.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/35/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Maria Angelica Cueto (Ohio State University)
DTSTART:20230707T233000Z
DTEND:20230708T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/36
DESCRIPTION:Title: Lines and Curves in the Tropics\nby Maria Angelica Cueto (Oh
io State University) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Expe
rience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laborato
ry.\n\nAbstract\nTropical Geometry has been the subject of a great amount
of recent activity over the last decade. Loosely speaking\, it can be desc
ribed as a piecewise-linear version of algebraic geometry. It is based on
tropical algebra\, where the sum of two numbers is their maximum and the p
roduct is their sum. This turns polynomials into piecewise-linear function
s\, and their zero sets into polyhedral complexes. These tropical varietie
s retain a surprising amount of geometric information about their classica
l counterparts. In particular\, tropical curves become metric graphs and l
ines yield metric trees.\n\nIn this talk\, I will give a gentle introducti
on to the subject and will illustrate this powerful technique through a co
ncrete example from classical algebraic geometry: the 28 bitangent lines t
o smooth plane quartics. This is based on joint work with Hannah Markwig.\
n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/36/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Various
DTSTART:20230714T170000Z
DTEND:20230714T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/37
DESCRIPTION:Title: Grad School 101 Panel\nby Various as part of PRiME: Pomona R
esearch in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Audi
torium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nWe will have representation fr
om the following programs:\n\n[] Santiago Canez (Northwestern University)
for the Causeway Post-baccalaureate Program\nhttps://sites.northwestern.ed
u/causeway/\n\n[] Jennifer Mueller (Colorado State University) for the Doc
toral Program in Mathematics at CSU\nhttps://mathematics.colostate.edu\n\n
[] Srikanth Iyengar (University of Utah) for the Doctoral Program in Mathe
matics at the University of Utah\nhttp://www.math.utah.edu\n\n[] Alison Ma
rr (Southwestern University) for the EDGE Program (Enhancing Diversity in
Graduate Education) \nhttps://www.edgeforwomen.org\n\n[] Terrence Blackman
(Medgar Evers College) and David Goldberg (Purdue University) for the Nat
ional Alliance for Doctoral Studies in the Mathematical Sciences\nhttps://
mathalliance.org\n\n[] Tuncay Aktosun (University of Texas at Arlington) f
or the NSF Bridge-to-Math-Doctorate\nhttps://fermat.uta.edu/bridge/\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/37/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Christina Edholm (Scripps College)
DTSTART:20230714T210000Z
DTEND:20230714T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/38
DESCRIPTION:Title: Forming Research Collaborations\nby Christina Edholm (Scripp
s College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\n
Lecture held in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nA
bstract\nEver wonder what it means to be part of a research collaboration?
Or\, how do you find these collaborations\, be it with you PhD advisor or
a general group of like-minded researchers? We will explore the dynamics
of the broad range of research collaborations\, along with how to find fut
ure opportunities. All viewpoints are welcome\, so if this is your first t
ime or you are a seasoned pro\, please come and collaborate with us!\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/38/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Tomislav Pintauer (National Science Foundation)
DTSTART:20230721T170000Z
DTEND:20230721T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/39
DESCRIPTION:Title: NSF GRFP Workshop\nby Tomislav Pintauer (National Science Fo
undation) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nL
ecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\nAbstra
ct: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/39/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Various
DTSTART:20230707T170000Z
DTEND:20230707T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/40
DESCRIPTION:Title: Opportunities at NSF-Math Institutes Panel\nby Various as pa
rt of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in
Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nThis pane
l will inform undergraduates of the opportunities which will be available
to them at the various math institutes. Confirmed panelists include:\n\n-
- Duane Cooper (Morehouse College) for MSRI-UP\nhttps://www.msri.org/web/m
sri/education/for-undergraduates/msri-up\n\n-- Brendan Hassett (Brown Univ
ersity/ICERM) representing Summer@ICERM\nhttps://icerm.brown.edu/summerug/
\n\n-- Susana Serna (Autonomous University of Barcelona) representing IPAM
Student Research Programs\nhttp://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/student-rese
arch-programs/\n\n-- Irena Swanson (Purdue University) for PCMI Undergradu
ate Summer School\nhttps://www.ias.edu/pcmi/programs/pcmi-2023-undergradua
te-summer-school\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/40/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ron Buckmire (Occidental College)
DTSTART:20230728T210000Z
DTEND:20230728T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/41
DESCRIPTION:Title: NSF and You: Some Suggestions For Successful Grant Writing\n
by Ron Buckmire (Occidental College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in
Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) i
n Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nIn this workshop\, a 2-time former Nati
onal Science Foundation (NSF) program officer will try to demystify the NS
F\, describe the specific details of applying for and receiving funding fr
om the NSF and discuss the grant writing process in general. The workshop
is intended to be beneficial for people at all levels of experience with g
rant writing: from people who have yet to submit their first grant proposa
l to people who have received multiple grants from various funding agencie
s.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/41/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:TBA (Department of Defense)
DTSTART:20230728T170000Z
DTEND:20230728T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/42
DESCRIPTION:Title: Careers with the Department of Defense\nby TBA (Department o
f Defense) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\n
Lecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\nAbstr
act: TBA\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/42/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Johnny Guzman (Brown University)
DTSTART:20230728T233000Z
DTEND:20230729T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/43
DESCRIPTION:Title: Finite Element Exterior Calculus with Smoother Spaces\nby Jo
hnny Guzman (Brown University) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathem
atics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estell
a Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nFinite element methods are an important class o
f methods to numerically approximate solutions to partial differential equ
ations. About twenty years ago the finite element exterior calculus (FEEC
) emerged and uses the language of differential forms to unify the analysi
s finite element methods for different important problems. In the core of
FEEC are piecewise polynomial spaces that are related to the spaces used
by Whitney in his proof of de Rhams' theorem (an important result in topol
ogy). Those spaces are not very smooth\, however\, in several applications
smoother spaces are more natural. We discuss some new\, smoother piecewis
e polynomial spaces that have been developed.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/43/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Various
DTSTART:20230630T170000Z
DTEND:20230630T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/44
DESCRIPTION:Title: PRiME Alumni Panel\nby Various as part of PRiME: Pomona Rese
arch in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditor
ium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nThis panel will bring alumni from
PRiME '21 and PRiME '22 to discuss their experiences with the current stu
dents in PRiME '23. The panel will be moderated by Tesfa Asmara. Panelis
ts include:\n\nEdmond Anderson ’21 (Morehouse College) -- Research Leade
r: Rachel Davis\n\nTesfa Asmara ’21 (Pomona College) -- Research Leader:
Edray Goins\n\nAurora Hiveley '21 (Macalester College) -- Research Leader
: Rachel Davis\n\nMaria Maalouf '21 (Cal State Long Beach) -- Research Lea
der: Edray Goins\n\nZoe Batterman ’22 (Pomona College) -- Research Leade
r: Edray Goins\n\nMichaela Fitzgerald ‘22 (Stonehill College) -- Researc
h Leader: Bianca Thompson\n\nJoelle Ocheltree ‘22 (Hartwick College) --
Research Leader: Cory Colbert\n\nJack Straus ’22 (College of William and
Mary) -- Research Leader: Renee Bell\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/44/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Youngsu Kim (Cal State San Bernardino)
DTSTART:20230714T210000Z
DTEND:20230714T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/45
DESCRIPTION:Title: Exploring Computational Software\nby Youngsu Kim (Cal State
San Bernardino) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experienc
e\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n
\nAbstract\nThis workshop will explore a few computational tools\, such as
Python\, SageMath\, and Julia. We will touch upon their pros and cons wit
h examples. If time permits\, we will explore how to leverage basic parall
el computing in each environment and review high-performance computing res
ources. \n\nPlease bring a laptop or tablet with a keyboard to make the se
ssion interactive. Participants do not need to install software on their s
ystem (computer) but need a working web browser. No knowledge of programmi
ng is required\, but basic Python or SageMath skills would helpful. If you
have questions about the setting\, please contact the speaker at youngsu.
kim@csusb.edu.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/45/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sireesh Vinnakota (University of California at Irvine)
DTSTART:20230707T210000Z
DTEND:20230707T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/46
DESCRIPTION:Title: $\\LaTeX{}$ Tutorial\nby Sireesh Vinnakota (University of Ca
lifornia at Irvine) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Exper
ience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laborator
y.\n\nAbstract\n$\\LaTeX{}$ is a crucial tool for communicating mathematic
s in an elegant and efficient way. In this talk\, we shall cover a number
of advanced topics regarding the program\, including beamer (the analog to
Microsoft PowerPoint) and beamerposter (for creating research posters). S
tudents will work in groups to create their own talk and poster templates
for use during the PRIME REU and beyond.\n\nPrerequisites: A basic underst
anding of $\\LaTeX{}$ is suggested but surely not required\, including doc
ument creation and knowledge of common environments and symbols.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/46/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Wanda Gibson (Pomona College)
DTSTART:20230721T210000Z
DTEND:20230721T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/47
DESCRIPTION:Title: Writing Winning Résumés\nby Wanda Gibson (Pomona College)
as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture hel
d in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nJoin
us for a session on constructing your résumé. You will get helpful tips
on how create your résumé (or sharpen it if you already have one)\, mak
e it appealing to others and put your experience on display. Learn what y
our résumé needs to have in order to get the opportunity that you want!\
n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/47/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Allon Percus (Claremont Graduate University)
DTSTART:20230630T210000Z
DTEND:20230630T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/48
DESCRIPTION:Title: Negotiating Graduate School\nby Allon Percus (Claremont Grad
uate University) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experien
ce\n\nLecture held in Room 1021 (Noether Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory
.\n\nAbstract\nIsn’t it strange that graduate school doesn’t come with
a user’s manual? Or perhaps it’s just that\, like most other user’
s manuals\, nobody has the time to read it. So how do you get the most ou
t of grad school\, whether at the Masters or PhD level\, and emerge from t
he experience with your sanity (mostly) intact? This workshop will be a p
anel discussion / Q&A with panelists representing different levels from cu
rrent grad student to faculty. We will give our best advice based on our
own varied experiences and cheerfully attempt to answer any questions thro
wn our way.\n\nThe panel will consist of: Marina Chugunova (CGU Math facul
ty)\, Bhaven Mistry (CMC Math junior faculty\, PhD from UCLA in 2019)\, Ry
an O’Dowd (CGU Math PhD student)\, and Allon Percus (CGU Math faculty).\
n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/48/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sharon Stranford (Pomona College)
DTSTART:20230707T210000Z
DTEND:20230707T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/49
DESCRIPTION:Title: Frameworks for Inclusive Pedagogy: Adapting to the Needs of Stud
ents and Instructors\nby Sharon Stranford (Pomona College) as part of
PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1
021 (Noether Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nIn this works
hop we will explore frameworks for creating an inclusive learning environm
ent for students as well as instructors. We will especially focus on the u
ndergraduate STEM environment\, touching on topics such as mindset\, trans
parent syllabus design\, course structure\, and student-centered learning
activities (inside and outside the classroom). Time allowing\, we will tal
k about reflecting on and strengthening our teaching practice. These conve
rsations will include consideration of some of the psychosocial factors th
at influence motivation\, persistence\, and flourishing in STEM\, especial
ly for those who have been historically marginalized. We will reference th
e text Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College
Classroom by Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy. Paper copies will be distributed
to participants. (Electronic copies of the book are also available through
the Claremont Colleges library for those with access to the Claremont Col
lege network: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/claremont/detail.actio
n?docID=29288711)\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/49/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ellie Ash-Bala (Pomona College)
DTSTART:20230630T210000Z
DTEND:20230630T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/50
DESCRIPTION:Title: Understanding and Confronting Imposter Syndrome\nby Ellie As
h-Bala (Pomona College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics E
xperience\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Labor
atory.\n\nAbstract\nThis workshop will focus on the phenomenon of imposter
ism\, often called imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of
insecurity or doubt in one’s abilities\, despite a record of past succes
s and proven competence. Information and activities during this workshop w
ill explore what causes impostersim\, how it shows up in our lives in diff
erent ways\, and strategies to combat and reduce its impact.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/50/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Robert Bosley and Sharona Krinsky (Cal State Los Angeles)
DTSTART:20230721T210000Z
DTEND:20230721T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/51
DESCRIPTION:Title: Grading: The (Mis)use of Mathematics in Measuring Student Learn
ing and its Disproportionate Impact on Equity and Inclusion\nby Robert
Bosley and Sharona Krinsky (Cal State Los Angeles) as part of PRiME: Pomo
na Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held in Room 1021 (Noethe
r Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\nAbstract\nWhat do most classrooms
have in common? Almost all classes\, both in the K-12 educational system a
s well as the higher ed world\, use some form of a points-and-percentages
based grading system to “measure” student learning and give a final
“grade” in the form of either a letter grade or a pass/fail mark. In t
his presentation\, we will explore the destructive nature of this traditio
nal grading method including:\n\n-- The misuse of the mathematics of point
s\, percentages\, and averages\n\n-- The historical development of this sy
stem\, built in part to reflect traditional social standing \n\n-- The way
s in which traditional grading actively works against innovative and inclu
sive pedagogical change\n\n-- The inequitable nature of the artificial sca
rcity built-in to traditional grading.\n\n-- The eugenics behind utilizing
a “normal curve” for grading\n\nParticipants in this presentation wil
l be invited to take a critical lens to their current grading practices\,
to understand some of the unspoken assumptions that are embedded in it\, a
nd to consider some alternative options. From grading systems that take a
collaborative approach to working with students to systems that allow for
multiple approaches to be utilized by students to demonstrate learning\, r
evisiting our grading practices has been shown to be a multiplicative fact
or in enhancing the effectiveness of a wide variety of inclusive pedagogie
s\, including active learning\, problem-based curricula\, and flipped clas
srooms. Additionally\, these alternative grading structures allow for more
flexibility to equitably accommodate a wide variety of student situations
while minimizing additional workload on the instructor. With examples dra
wn from Engineering and Mathematics classrooms in a Hispanic-Serving Insti
tution\, we will share first-hand experiences of the improvement in studen
t learning that comes from discarding traditional grading in favor of alte
rnative grading systems that center student learning. We will consider how
identity permeates the design of grading systems and the different impact
s that grading choices have on both faculty and students based on their id
entities. We will share our experiences with course redesign at an HSI\, i
ncluding the intersection of the redesign process with both instructor and
student identity and needs. Through the centering of student learning\, f
aculty can regain the opportunity for true partnerships with students\, en
gaging more in content based discussions and learning with students as opp
osed to “grade-grubbing”\, antagonistic conversations about points.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/51/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Brandon Jackson (Pomona College)
DTSTART:20230628T190000Z
DTEND:20230628T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/52
DESCRIPTION:Title: Embracing Differences: A Guide to Intercultural Competence Deve
lopment in College and Beyond\nby Brandon Jackson (Pomona College) as
part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience\n\nLecture held i
n Studio 02 in The Hive.\n\nAbstract\nCultural difference is all around us
– at school\, work\, and life. Using the models of cultural theorists M
ilton Bennett and Darla K. Deardorff\, our presenter will help unpack the
essential elements of intercultural competence by introducing you to… th
e CultureBread Person!\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/52/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bahar Acu (Pitzer College)
DTSTART:20230728T210000Z
DTEND:20230728T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260404T111006Z
UID:PRiME2020/53
DESCRIPTION:Title: Giving Effective Mathematical Presentations\nby Bahar Acu (P
itzer College) as part of PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience
\n\nLecture held in Room 1051 (Argue Auditorium) in Estella Laboratory.\n\
nAbstract\nThis interactive\, undergraduate-level workshop covers the basi
cs of giving effective mathematical presentations. For example\, we discus
s pitching talks at the right level\, balancing detail versus comprehensib
ility\, making visuals more appealing\, and optimizing screen real estate.
We'll also cover a few Beamer tricks and tips.\n
LOCATION:https://stable.researchseminars.org/talk/PRiME2020/53/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR