Monthly Archives: January 2021

Supporting math majors and grad students in the time of pandemic

Posted on 01/26/2021 by Pamela E. Harris

By panelists Giovanny Marquez and Lucy Martinez, and moderator Pamela E. Harris The 2021 Joint Math Meetings (JMM) conference included a special session organized by Dr. Katherine Stevenson, chair of the AMS Committee on Education. The program of this special … Continue reading →

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Advice for Applying to REU Programs (From Recent Participants!)

Posted on 01/20/2021 by Pamela E. Harris

By Alvaro Carbonero, Brittany Gelb, Amaury Miniño, Vanessa Sun, and Lee Trent Introduction What is an REU? REU stands for “Research Experience for Undergraduates.” REU’s are typically 6-10 week long summer programs hosted at colleges or universities. To be officially … Continue reading →

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Guess Culture versus Ask Culture

Posted on 01/13/2021 by Pamela E. Harris

By Kim Holman When I was a child, I grew up in a “guess culture” household. I had to pay attention to the people around me and make a guess as to whether or not I should ask for something. … Continue reading →

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Networking to get the most out of the Virtual Joint Mathematics Meetings

Posted on 01/05/2021 by Pamela E. Harris

By Pamela E. Harris and Abbe Herzig In addition to sharing our mathematical work, the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) provide a valuable opportunity to network with other mathematicians. Networking allows you to learn about other people and what they are … Continue reading →

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