The Quick Expository Demonstrations (Q.E.D.) Math Symposium is an end-of-year celebration of mathematical inquiry. Designed as a  2-hour poster session and competition, Q.E.D. provides a platform for students to step out of the classroom and share the topics that spark their curiosity with the wider campus community.

The Spirit of the Name

In mathematics, Q.E.D. (Quod Erat Demonstrandum) marks the completion of a proof. It is the moment where logic meets its conclusion. We chose this name to reflect the dual nature of the event:

• The Format: Quick Expository Demonstrations

A poster session is math in motion. It requires the ability to distill complex theories into "Quick" and "Expository" insights, making deep mathematical beauty accessible to everyone—regardless of their major.

• The Occasion: A Final Proof

As an end-of-the-year symposium, this event serves as a symbolic "Q.E.D." for the academic term. It is a final showcase where students—from dedicated math majors to logic-loving enthusiasts in any field—can demonstrate the culmination of their year’s exploration and say, "This is what I’ve discovered."

There are no limits to where math can take you. Your poster might:

• Dive Deep:  Explore an interesting or advanced topic beyond the standard curriculum. 

• Narrate: Tell the compelling story or history behind a specific piece of mathematics

• Connect: Highlight the intersection of math and other fields like art, physics, or music.

• Expand: Take a concept from a favorite course and push it even further. 

To ensure every presenter has a solid base, all participants will learn to use Beamer - the industry standard for mathematical presentations. The Q.E.D. team will provide guidance and support to students as they complete their posters, as well as feedback on the content, accuracy, and organization of their work before they present in the Symposium.

• Requirement: In order to be considered for a spot in the contest, participants must attend one of the Beamer workshops held throughout the course of the quarter.

• Submission deadline: Participants must submit their poster via the submission link below by Thursday May 21st, 11:59pm.

This inaugural session of the Q.E.D. Math Symposium is being organized by: