Each day of the conference (except Friday) will end with a talk on ethics, with possibilities for debate at the end of it. It is of the upmost importance for us to create an event where not only advanced mathematics can be developed, but where there is also space for discussing together various ethical topics. We are planning to invite speakers who worked in ethical issues related to research in general and in mathematics.
Ecological impact of mathematical research: Laurent Jeanneau, Chargé de recherches en Géosciences, Université de Rennes
Abstract: What if we thought about sustainable scientific research?
Because of its multiple socio-environmental impacts, current scientific research is unsustainable. This is mainly due to the fact that it has developed in unsustainable societies. What are the individual and systemic obstacles to the development of sustainable scientific research? How we can overcome them to unleash our capacity to invent modes of scientific research in line with a just, safe and desirable world for humanity?
Which results on gender and science every mathematician should know: Olga Paris-Romaskevitch, Chargée de Recherches in mathematics, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.
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Open Science and its impact on Mathematics : Alain Marois (Ingénieur Chargé de formations & Accompagnement de la Recherche, ENS Lyon), Florence Codet (conservatrice, responsable accompagnement des chercheurs, ENS Lyon), Filippo Alberto Edoardo Nuccio Mortarino Majno di Capriglio (Maître de Conférences, Inria et Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne ).
Abstract: In this presentation, we will first deal with Open Science and its main issues, with a special focus on academic publications and different publishing models. In a second step, we will address the issue of ethics through practical examples of journals and publishing platforms.
Outreach 101: Engaging with Hands-On Maths Activities: Nina Gasking (chargée de médiation, Maison des Mathématiques et de l'Informatique, Lyon).
Abstract: What's the deal with outreach? Should you even bother? And if so, where do you begin? These might not be questions you've lost sleep over, but I'll give you the answers anyway! This talk will be all about mathematical outreach—what it looks like, why it's worth your time, and how it can transform the way people think about maths. I'll share my own take on it, including the hands-on activities I've tried and the moments where I realised that not every maths concept needs to be shared (and honestly, that's okay!). Be ready to join in for a small hands-on example (don't worry, nothing too intense). Together, we'll see how outreach can make maths more approachable, more fun, and maybe even more human.