Sunday, April 21, 2024 

FWIMD 2024

Florida Women in Mathematics Day

Florida Women in Mathematics Day (FWIMD) 2024, the fifth annual event for women in Mathematics, will take place both virtually and in person on SUNDAY, April 21, 2024, at Florida Atlantic University, in Boca Raton. People of all genders, backgrounds, and ages are welcome to attend and present.


This event is organized by 

at Florida Atlantic University, and it is supported by Lisa Simonyi, the IAS Women and Mathematics Program, the FAU Department of Mathematical Sciences.

A summit of talks, activities, and workshops

Important Dates

Feb 17 2024 Research Talks Registration Opens

Feb 17 2024 Registration Opens  

Apr 01 2024 Research Talks Submission Date 

Apr 21 2024 FWIMD 2024 begins

Website Updates

Feb 16  2024 Website launched

This event was an effort to collaborate with people from all levels of mathematics
to share their passion in STEM fields.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Koray Karabina

Computational Problems in Groups and Cryptographic Applications

Abstracts. Integer factorization has been extensively studied and has inspired numerous cryptographic applications, whose security relies on the hardness of integer factorization. This raises the question of whether factorization can be extended to other algebraic structures, with the hope of developing new cryptographic primitives. In this presentation, we discuss what it means to uniquely and efficiently factorize elements in general multiplicative abelian groups. We explore some cryptographic applications, present arguments on the complexity of the underlying mathematical problems, and provide insights into the security of the applications.

Biography. Koray Karabina leads the Cryptography and Quantum Computing Team at the National Research Council of Canada, and he is appointed as an adjunct associate professor at the University of Waterloo. Koray Karabina’s research focuses on the design, implementation, and cryptanalysis of cryptographic algorithms and protocols. He is particularly interested in post-quantum cryptography, secure biometrics, and the interplay between machine learning and cryptography.

INVITED SPEAKER

Dr. J.D. Mireles James
Associate Professor
FAU

Dr. Stephen Locke
Professor
FAU

Dr. Francesco Sica
Assistant Professor
FAU

Dr. Maria Stadnik
Instructor
FAU

CAREER PANEL 

Jennifer Magulick
Spanish River Community High School

As a high school math teacher I am passionate about learning and teaching Mathematics. I  enjoy problem solving and logic puzzles. I also enjoy the analytical aspect of math and have been teaching Statistics to high school students for over 10 years. I currently teach AP Statistics, AP Precalculus and AICE Thinking Skills. I have a M.A. in Mathematics and am always looking for new learning experiences. I like to kayak, read books and travel to new places.


 Dragan Radulovic
Florida Atlantic University

Dragan Radulović is a theoretical mathematician who also publishes in the area of molecular biology. He is an ardent traveler and adventurist.  After stints at Princeton University and Yale University, he moved to South Florida, where he surfs, writes, and does mathematics.He published two books, one on mathematics and another one - On the Road Again - about his road trip through Iran and Afghanistan.

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 Danielle Hazelcorn
NCCI

“Danielle Hazelcorn, a dedicated professional, holds a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Statistics from FAU. In her current position as Assistant Actuarial Analyst at the insurance rating bureau NCCI, she has fulfilled various actuarial roles, including ratemaking, actuarial data scrubbing, and methodological research. Her journey, marked by tenacity as a late-stage career changer, includes prior roles as a mathematics tutor and TA at FAU, as well as managing an addiction treatment facility catering to members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a member of OLA (Organization of Latino Actuaries), she promotes diversity and inclusion in her field. Danielle's journey showcases resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to making a difference.”

PAST EVENTS

FWIMD 2021

FWIMD 2020

FWIMD 2019

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