Mid-Atlantic RUME Conference
University of Virginia
September 28th, 2024
Megan Ryals, Ahsan Chowdhury, Zareen G. Aga, and Katie Bjorkman are organizing the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education. The conference will be held at the University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, VA on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. There is no registration fee. To register to attend or present at the MA-RUME conference this September, please fill out the registration form.
Thank you to George Mason University, James Madison University, and Richard Bland College of William & Mary for their support of our conference!
Registration
There is no cost to attend or present, but we would like to have a headcount so that we know how many people to expect. So please register here by September 21 if you plan to attend (this includes both in-person attendance and virtual).
Schedule & Directions
Below is a link to the official conference schedule. While you may print this schedule, we suggest referencing the online version in case there are any changes or updates made.
For directions to the venue, please see below:
We will be in the Commonwealth Room in Newcomb Hall . The GPS address for Newcomb Hall is provided on the map here. The building is close to the Central Grounds Parking Garage. Parking will be provided (further details forthcoming)
Newcomb Hall, 180 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
2024 MA-RUME Team
Megan Ryals
Ahsan Chowdhury
Research Talks
Talk Descriptions
There are three types of talks we are accepting proposals for.
Research Reports. This type of talk is for presentations of either finalized or preliminary research results.
Ideas for Research Studies/Preliminary Reports. This type of talk is for presenters who are in the design phase of a research study or looking for ideas on how to proceed with ongoing work. During the talk, they can present their research problem/question and their current plan for addressing it in order to solicit feedback on how to improve the study design.
RUME Proposals for Feedback. This type of talk is for researchers who are new to the RUME community and would like feedback in preparing their research for a presentation at the next RUME conference.
More details regarding the length and format of talks will be shared with presenters after submissions are reviewed in April.
Proposal Deadlines
Proposals for this conference are due August 17, 2024 by 11:59 pm (EST). Later submissions may still be considered. We also have an Early Bird Proposal Submission on August 3, 2024 by 11:59 pm (EST) for colleagues who need formal acceptance of their proposals to obtain travel funding. If you need formal acceptance before that, please email the conference organizers. Proposals must be submitted through the registration form.
Proposal Guidelines
Proposal submissions will be collected as part of the registration form, as opposed to submitting a PDF or Word document. All proposals must contain a title, abstract (with at most 500 words), and 3-5 keywords. To maximize the number of presenters, we will only accept one proposal per person.
Poster Presentations
If you would like to bring a poster, we will have space for posters to be displayed. Anyone may display a poster, regardless of whether or not you are giving a talk. Displaying a poster will give you the opportunity to talk with others about your research.
Poster presentations do not involve submitting a proposal. Proposals are just for Research Reports and Ideas for Research Studies talks.
Hotel Accommodations
If you're looking for hotel accommodations, the Draftsman is an option nearby. Call them at 434 984-8000, and ask for the special rate ($350/night) for the MA RUME Conference. You can get this rate either for Sept 27 or 28 (or both). There is also discounted valet parking there for $12 (normally $25). The reservation must be made by August 27th to get the discounted rate.
For more information, contact the conference organizers. To be added to our mailing list for this conference and future MA-RUME conferences, fill out the expression of interest form.