Algebraic Methods in Phylogenetics Workshop

From July 20-24, 2024, the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa will host a five-day workshop focused on algebraic methods in evolutionary biology. During this workshop participants will learn about different phylogenetic network models and algebraic methods for network inference. To this end, participants will spend the week working with a research group exploring a problem in-depth. The workshop will be geared towards PhD students, postdocs, and faculty interested in branching out to a new research area. Travel funding is available for participants through the National Science Foundation award number DMS-1945584.

Research Leaders:

• Dr. Elizabeth Allman (University of Alaska, Fairbanks)

• Dr. Elizabeth Gross (University of Hawaii at Manoa)

• Dr. John Rhodes (University of Alaska, Fairbanks)

Schedule:

Saturday, July 20 (Meet in Keller 302)

9:00 - 10:30 Welcome and Introduction Talks by Group Leaders

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 12:00 Work in Groups

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided)

1:00 - 2:30 Work in Groups

2:30 - 3:00 Break

3:00 - 5:00 Work in Groups

Sunday, July 21 (Meet in Bilger 341A)

9:00 - 10:30 Work in Groups

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 12:00 Work in Groups

Free Afternoon

Monday, July 22 (Meet in Bilger 341A)

9:00 - 10:30 Just-In-Time Talks

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 12:00 Work in Groups

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided)

1:00 - 2:30 Work in Groups

2:30 - 3:00 Break

3:00 - 4:00 Work in Groups

5:30 Beach Gathering on Magic Island (Dinner Provided)

Tuesday, July 23 (Meet in Bilger 341A)

9:00 - 10:30 Work in Groups

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 12:00 Work in Groups

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided)

1:00 - 3:00 Work in Groups

3:00 - 3:30 Refreshments

3:30 - 4:30 Colloquium by Jonathan Hauenstein, Notre Dame (Title: Complex and real solving methods in numerical algebraic geometry)

Wednesday, July 24 (Meet in Bilger 341A)

9:00 - 10:30 Work in Groups

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 12:00 Work in Groups

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided)

1:00 - 2:30 Work in Groups

2:30 - 3:00 Break

3:00 - 5:00 Group Presentations

More Information:

Please email Dr. Elizabeth Gross (egross@hawaii.edu) for more information.