Friday September 18
Speaker: Dr. Yunus Zeytuncu ( University of Michigan - Dearborn)
Abstract: In this talk, I will share lessons from developing undergraduate research opportunities and community-building. I will discuss the growth of our undergraduate research programs, including an NSF-funded REU Site, and how our program has evolved from a primary focus on mathematical analysis to broader connections with computer science, computation, and emerging areas of mathematics.
Along the way, I will highlight selected student projects and results in spectral geometry, reinforcement learning, Gröbner bases, and discrete optimization. I will conclude with practical lessons about recruiting students, building mentoring structures, and creating programs that can evolve with students, faculty, and new mathematical directions.
AWM Pizza and Game Night
Join us for our first welcoming event of the year! We will have games, good company, and pizza.
Time: Monday September 14, 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: Ritter Hall Lobby
SpinM is an intensive one-week summer program that brings together undergraduate students for a collaborative first research experience in mathematics. Program details can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/spinM2026