Friday, February 7
The Launch of the Mentoring Math Minds Program, with Dr. Pamela E. Harris (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
Title: How to choose your own mathematical adventures
Abstract: What is mathematical research? How does a mathematician find problems to work on? How does one build mathematical collaborations? In this talk, I will share my journey to research mathematics, what it entails, how I have developed new research ideas, and how I have found my place within the mathematical community. Mathematical topics of discussion will include lattice point visibility, parking functions, and a connection between vector partition functions and juggling. No prior mathematical background on these topics is expected nor assumed as we will introduce all of the needed concepts from first principles. All that is needed is the willingness to wonder and ask the question: “what happens if…?”
Refreshments:
3:45 – 4:05 pm
Ritter Hall 235
Colloquium:
4:10 – 5:00 pm
Ritter Hall 323
BioSketch: Dr. Pamela E. Harris, a Mexican-American mathematician, is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She holds a B.S. from Marquette University, and M.S. and Ph.D. from UW-Milwaukee. Dr. Harris specializes in algebraic combinatorics with over 90 peer-reviewed research articles. Recognized for her contributions, she is a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society and the Association for Women in Mathematics. Dr. Harris excels in mathematical education, earning numerous awards including the 2022 MAA Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Award. As President of Lathisms, she advocates for diversity. Additionally, she cohosts the podcast Mathematically Uncensored and coauthors books on advocating for students of color in mathematics.
Mentoring Math Minds 