FAQs

What is the scope of the conference? 

Students are welcome to present their work in any area of mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and operation research. We will offer a panel discussion with experts being available to answer questions about careers in mathematics and/or applications for graduate schools and postdoctoral fellowships. There will be a plenary talk accessible to a broad audience.  

Is the conference free to all?

Yes, the conference is absolutely free for all (presenters and attendees). 

What is the official language of the conference?

All presentations and activities such as the panel discussions will be in English. Small group conversations may be held in the language agreeable to all members of that group.

What kind of virtual platform will be used during the conference?

We will use Zoom for the oral presentations (both student talks and the plenary talk) and the panel discussion. Appropriate links will be shared with the registered conference participants via email a day or two before the conference.

What are the technical requirements for participating and/or presenting in the conference?

Attendees: Attendees need an electronic device with a stable internet connection to connect to the conference, Zoom software, and working audio (speaker only for attending) in their devices. For more detailed technical requirements for the Zoom connection, visit the Zoom system requirements post.
You may also test participating in a Zoom meeting. Check out the Joining a Zoom test meeting post to see how.

Presenters: In addition to the above requirements for attendees, the presenters should have a microphone in their device, and preferably a webcam if they wish to show themselves during the presentation. We realize showing a video might be not possible for everyone. In that case, please let us know that in advance.

Presenters should be in a quiet, undisturbed environment during their presentation. Especially in the case of multiple presenters connected from multiple computers, make sure to have a proper setup to avoid audio echo or feedback (for example, using a headset). It is possible for a group of presenters to sit in front of one computer and join the conference meeting as one person. We still ask that each presenter registers individually, though. 

Who is eligible to attend?

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. One can attend without giving a talk, and one can attend only a part of the conference. To register, use the registration form on the main page.

Can I attend only part of the conference?

Absolutely, the conference spans multiple time zones and we do not expect anybody to attend from the beginning to the end. Pick the part of the conference that you can attend, register, and come to enjoy the mathematics and statistics. We highly encourage all registrants to attend the main events, the panel and the plenary talk. We also encourage attending more sessions than just the one you are presenting in if you are a presenter.

Do I need to register for the conference?

Yes, all presenters must register for the conference. We request that all attendees also register for the conference. 

Who is eligible to present?

High school, community college, undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students are all eligible to present. Faculty and post-doctoral fellows can only be listed as co-authors, they cannot be presenters or co-presenters.

I want to present at this conference, what should I do?

Check out our guidelines and prepare a good and informative abstract. Get approval from your faculty mentor. You also need approval from co-presenters and co-authors, if any. Register for the conference and submit the abstract.

What kind of presentations will be considered?

The presentations should be on a research topic in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or operation research with an original contribution from a student. For example, a presentation reviewing known proofs of the Pythagorean theorem will not be accepted. However, if you found a new proof of the theorem, that will make for an appropriate presentation. In that case, a review of known proofs can be part of the presentation.

Can I present my poster at this conference?

The current plan is to have only oral and recorded presentations, not posters. However, depending on the demand and/or interest, we may add a poster session in the future.

What presentation formats are allowed?

The current plan is to have only synchronous or asynchronous oral presentations. 

What are technical requirements for the presentation formats?

For synchronous talks: The talk files should be a PowerPoint, LaTeX/Beamer or Google Slides style presentation (you may use other software such as Canva). Please refer to our guidelines for advice on how your presentations should look like. These files will be shared on Zoom screen during presentation time.

For asynchronous talks (if we decide to host an asynchronous talk session): The guidelines are the same as for the synchronous talks. Additionally, you will have to record your talk ahead of the conference, upload it to YouTube and email the link to mathstatstudentresearch@gmail.com by April 6, 2025 (by 11:59 pm EDT) so that we can share it with other participants.

How long are the student talks?

Each student presentation will be 15 minutes long followed by a short (2-3 minutes) Q&A portion. The time limit will be strictly enforced. 

Can there be more than one speaker in a presentation?

Yes, multiple presenters are allowed. However, the abstracts of talks with more than one presenter should be submitted only once (by the corresponding author). The other presenters should still register separately and link their registration to the corresponding author during the registration process.

Who can see my presentation?

Only registered participants will be able to see your synchronous talks (the default presentation option). However, the asynchronous presentations will be on YouTube and possibly available to anyone with internet access. 

Will I receive a certificate for my presentation?

Yes, all presenters will receive an electronic certificate of presenting at this conference. Please wait for a week after the conference end date. If you still have not received an email regarding the certificate, please contact mathstatstudentresearch@gmail.com.

Will I receive a certificate for attending?

No, unfortunately, we do not provide certificates for attendance at this conference due to the way the conference is set up. We appreciate your understanding.

Is there a proceeding dedicated to this conference?

No; however, all presenters are welcome to submit their original work to be considered for publication in the North Carolina Journal of Mathematics and Statistics. Each submission will go through a regular peer review process.