Interested in Speaking?
AURMS is currently soliciting both undergraduate and faculty speakers. Students who apply to speak will be paired with a faculty member or graduate student to provide feedback and support in preparing their talk.
Info for Presenters
Faculty Talks: 20-30 min + 5 min for questions
Student Talks: 15 min + 5 min for questions
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis since this seminar occurs monthly. All students are welcome to apply, regardless of year and including students who have never given a math talk.
Talks may be research (REU, undergraduate research results) or expository (DRP, independent study project, topic outside the scope of typical undergraduate math curriculum), though each seminar will feature at least one research talk.
Talks should be accessible for an audience with varied backgrounds (year, concentration, etc.) in math. The best talks don't assume that audience members have taken a particular course or are already familiar with the subject area.
You may use Beamer slides, a Powerpoint presentation, or digitally drawn slides (for example, on an iPad). You're welcome to include drawings, models, or animations in your presentation.
First time giving a talk? Don't sweat it.
We want to support all students, regardless of year or level of experience, as they grow as mathematicians.
Students who apply to speak will be paired with a faculty member or graduate student to provide feedback and mentorship in preparing their talk, including:
Advice on structuring your talk
Listening to a practice run of your talk and providing feedback
Answering any questions you have before you present
Presenters will have the chance to speak in a positive and supportive environment and learn more about what makes a great math talk. Student presenters will be asked which forms of media release they consent to (for example, if they'd like to live-stream or record their talk).
Help us create a supportive environment.
To maintain a sense of community and foster a supportive environment, all presenters must adhere to the following code of conduct.
I recognize that the purpose of a math talk is to communicate information to my audience, not to show off what I know.
I want all audience members, regardless of math ability, to be able to take something away from my talk.
I hope to spark interest in this topic via my talk and the discussion that follows.
I will avoid using jargon, complicated computations, or the full text of a proof on my slides. (Instead, I may choose to give a schematic/diagram or sketch of a proof)
I will make my audience members feel welcome and present with enthusiasm.
My audience has just as much to teach me as I have to teach them, and I’m excited to discuss math with them and hear their questions and ideas. (And they're excited to discuss math with me, too.)