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Seminar Series for SUM
The SUM Series features informal talks, panels, and discussions on mathematical topics. All are welcome!
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Upcoming Events
UUG Speed Union + DRP Shark Tank
UUG Speed Union + DRP Shark Tank
Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet
UUG is bringing back the annual Mentor-Mentee pairing event called the Speed Union. During Speed Union, undergraduates will rotate between graduate student mentors for short conversations to learn about their experiences and build connections. At the end of the event, participants will rank their top mentor/mentee matches, with official pairings announced after fall break. Throughout the semester, UUG also plans to host monthly community events such as coffee chats, graduate student panels, and presentation workshops.
When: Thursday, 8/27, 4:30-5pm
Where: SAS 4201
Moreover, UUG is introducing the DRP Shark Tank directly after the Speed Union. This will be an opportunity to engage in all potential Fall 2026 DRP topics for undergraduate students. DRP mentors will pitch their reading projects for anyone interested in partnering on a semester-long mini-project. You're welcome to attend one or both portions -- attendance is not a commitment to either program.
When: Thursday, 8/27, 5-5:30pm
Where: SAS 4201 (same as Speed Union)
Tips, Tricks, and Other Thoughts on Applying to Graduate School
Tips, Tricks, and Other Thoughts on Applying to Graduate School
A panel featuring faculty and current graduate students
A panel featuring faculty and current graduate students
Whether you are a freshman or a senior, it is never too early to begin thinking about graduate school applications. With application season just around the corner, this event will provide timely advice and insights on the process from start to finish. Attendees will hear from faculty who have served on admissions committees, and from students who recently navigated the application process. Even if you are not sure about pursuing a graduate degree, this event is an opportunity to ask questions and to learn what you can do now to prepare yourself for success.
Some Algebraic Geometry in Applications
Some Algebraic Geometry in Applications
Algebraic geometry is the study of sets which arise as the common zeroes to a collection of polynomials. It is a deep and powerful subject, combining geometric intuition with algebraic precision. With many vivid examples, algebraic geometry is also quite accessible. It is also increasingly a useful tool in applications of mathematics, for whenever polynomials arise, the methods of algebraic geometry may be brought to bear on the problem at hand. This talk will illustrate that growing trend through a series of elementary and interrelated examples of algebraic geometry arising in
applications.
Building an Unconventional STEM Career
Building an Unconventional STEM Career
Richie Sater’s career has crossed accounting, enterprise technology, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and independent mathematical research. In this talk, he will describe his path from CPA and EY technology manager to founding an NSF-backed AI company supporting 1.5 billion in assets under management to using AI to produce solutions to 40 year old open math problems. The focus will be on what students can learn from the process: how to build an unconventional career, combine domain expertise with technical fluency, use AI without outsourcing judgment, verify difficult work, and create evidence that matters in graduate school and industry. The session will conclude with an extended student Q&A.
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UUG Directed Reading Program Symposium
UUG Directed Reading Program Symposium
Speakers: various
Speakers: various
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Honors Presentations
Honors Presentations
Speakers: various
Speakers: various
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