AMS Graduate Student chapter is for graduate students by graduate students. We offer the opportunity to any UTA mathematics graduate student to present on a topic of their choice. 

This is a great way to build your confidence by presenting to an audience of fellow students before you present to your research committee or to a conference audience. 

Presentations can be research related or course-work related. Presentations can be individual or in a group. All are welcome to register and we encourage you to present at least once before leaving UTA!

For more information/to sign up, click this sign-up link or e-mail elr9519@mavs.uta.edu.

Many students are encouraged to present their work at the university level or even at national or international academic conferences... but what if you've never created or given a research talk before? 

Join AMS Graduate Student Chapter and invited guest:

Senior Lecturer of Communication Studies, April Blount, 

as we learn expert tips to synthesize research for our audience, create a great presentation, and deliver the information confidently and effectively!

Mon, 8th of Sept, 2025 | 12pm | PKH 311

Join all of the UTA Mathematics student organizations and their officers. Lunch will be provided and each club will tell us about what they do and when to expect their upcoming events.

Wed, 27th of August | 12pm | PKH 305

Abstract: In this talk, we will dive into the fascinating history of the integer partition function and the profound impact that the mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan had on its development. Ramanujan’s groundbreaking work laid the foundation for many discoveries in the q-series and integer partition theory. We will explore how his unique insights continue to shape modern research and inspire new questions in mathematics which accessible for undergraduate students, offering a gateway into contemporary research in number theory. 

We are excited to host Dr. M. Tip Phaovibul. He is very heavily involved in undergraduate research experiences and mentorship, and is a great connection to have! 

Tuesday, 15th of Apr, 2025 | 12pm | PKH 321

Abstract: This talk will showcase practical examples where machine learning algorithms play a pivotal role across diverse fields. From object recognition and the classification of Chiari malformations to applications in electrical impedance tomography, we will explore how these cutting-edge techniques drive innovation and solve complex challenges. 

We are excited to host Dr. Malena Español to talk to us about her journey in math and her research areas. She is very heavily involved in math outreach and mentorship, and is a great connection to have! 

Tuesday, 4th of Feb, 2025 | 12pm | PKH 321

We're back! We hope your semester is off to a smooth and exciting start. Join us for our first meeting of the year, where AMS and SIAM are teaming up to kick things off! Meet the officers, learn about resources, scholarships, conferences, and workshops - and enjoy free lunch while you're at it!

The last day of class is DECEMBER 3rd . . . and we have to return all graded assignments to students by then! It's crunch time, so let's get it done. AMS will provide snacks and make it fun by giving away some surprises to attendees. Bring your colored pens, headphones, whatever you need to get you in the zone. 

All GTAs and instructors are welcome to join us!

Tuesday 26th November in PKH 114, 3pm-5pm (come and go)

Calling all Math majors, Mathematicians or Math lovers! Join us in the Pythagoras Plaza (the outdoor area on the 4th floor of Pickard Hall) to get to know your peers and your seniors. This collaborative event is put together by members of each UTA mathematics organization.

 A mathematics degree is challenging at every level but we are here to support each other through every step of the way! Learn about math course offerings, preliminary exams (required for all PhD students), campus resources and tips to center your mental health, too. 

Lunch will be provided, courtesy of Dr. Su. 

Monday, November 4th at 12noon - 1pm.

Pythagoras Plaza (the outdoor area on the 4th floor of Pickard Hall)

Abstract: Congruence in geometry is notoriously ill-defined, especially in resources for K-12 students and teachers. I argue (in accordance with the Common Core standards and the TEKS) that we should adopt a transformations-based definition of congruence in K-12 and college geometry. This definition generalizes across both synthetic and analytic geometry, and, in fact, beyond Euclidean geometry. In this talk, I'll describe a study done in a college geometry course for (primarily) future secondary teachers that used Taxicab geometry problems to probe and bolster students' understanding of the transformations-based definition of congruence.

Friday, October 11th at 12pm we host a very special guest. Priya Prasad will touch on a challenging topic --math education!-- in a talk that will benefit students and educators alike. This presentation will take place in PKH 311.

What is graduate math research? 

How do I start?

What happens if I get stuck? 

We find out first hand from current math PhD students at UTA.

Our panelists:

• Katie Grebel

• Joseph Balderas

• Khitam  Aqel

• Zachary Chairez
  
  

Panel to be held in PKH 311 on Friday, October 4th at 12noon.

Join us to meet your new AMS officers, learn more about our goals for the school year and mingle with fellow math graduate students. There may or may not be prizes involved. . . come and find out for yourself!

We hope to see you there

Presentation slides (with links)

29th of August, 2024 at 11am in PKH 114