Corvallis, OR
MATH FOR ALL IN CORVALLIS
(Joint Event with NUMS)
APRIL 6, 2024
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Location: Kelley Engineering Center
Rooms 1001 and 1003
A Conference on Math Education and Research
Math for all has the purpose of fostering inclusivity in mathematics by holding talks and discussions in both research and education. This conference will be targeted to undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, and faculty members from institutions across Oregon and provide a friendly, open environment to learn and discuss mathematics.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
registration form is now closed
talk/poster presentation form here
(register by March 2 for presenting a talk/poster and requesting funding and hotel;
register by March 7 for guaranteed lunch)
CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL OPTION!
SHORT TALKS AND POSTERS
This conference is a place for you to present and share what you find most interesting in mathematics.
People from all stages of their mathematical career are invited to present, and early career (undergraduate and graduate students) are especially encouraged!
Preference will be given to early career stages.
PLENARY TALKS
PLENARY TALK ABSTRACTS
What is the Mathematics in Mathematics Education?
Eva Thanheiser
Portland State University
In this paper I tackle the question What is the mathematics in mathematics education? By providing three different frames for the word mathematics.
Frame 1: Mathematics as an abstract body of knowledge/ideas, the organization of that into systems and structures, and a set of methods for reaching conclusions.
Frame 2: Mathematics as contextual, ever present, as a language to make sense of the world.
Frame 3: Mathematics as a verb (not a noun), a human activity, part of one’s identity.
After introducing the frames I discuss their implication with respect to student-centered classroom, context, and culture.
Up and Down
Federico Ardila
San Fransisco State University
Many, many sequences, like 55, 58, 65, 71, 78, 83, 84, 84, 81, 73, 64, 57, go up and then down. Like many, many other mathematicians, I have spent many, many hours trying to understand why they do this. I will share some of the lessons - personal and mathematical - that I have learned along the way.
SCHEDULE
(all times are in Pacific Standard Time)
8:15 - 8:45 breakfast, coffee and check-in
8:45 - 9:00 welcoming remarks
9:00 - 9:30 ice breaker
9:30 - 10:30 Plenary Speaker: Eva Thanheiser
10:30 - 11:15 dialogue discussion
11:15 - 12:30 networking lunch
12:30 - 1:00 joint zoom across the nation with all M4A satellites!
1:00 - 2:00 Virtual Plenary Speaker: Federico Ardila
2:00 - 2:15 break and group photo
2:15 - 3:15 Short Talks I: Parallel Sessions
3:15 - 4:30 Poster Session with Ice Cream/Sorbet bar
4:30 - 5:15 Short Talks II: Parallel Sessions
5:15 - 5:30 Closing Remarks
SHORT TALKS I
Room 1001
2:15 - 2:30 Kathryn Roman
2:30 - 2:45 Abby Lewis
2:45 - 3:00 Anna Singley
3:00 - 3:15 Jonah Gent and Corban Harwood
Room 1003
2:15 - 2:30 Logan Richard
2:30 - 2:45 Kaioke Begay
2:45 - 3:00 Cameron Castillo
3:00 - 3:15 Wang Zejing
SHORT TALKS II
Room 1001
4:30 - 4:45 Ricardo Reyes Grimaldo
4:45 - 5:00 Dane Meade
5:00 - 5:15 Wei Xi Boo
Room 1003
4:30 - 4:45 Matt Tsutsui
4:45 - 5:00 Christopher Roman
5:00 - 5:15 Andrew David-Bjork
Ethical Conduct Agreement
One of the main goals of Math For All is to create a welcoming environment for all participants. We wish for every participant to feel welcome, included, and safe at our conference. For that reason, we ask you to be mindful of your words and actions when communicating with others. We all have a bias and make mistakes. With an open mind and a willingness to apologize, we can create a safe space for everybody.
Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression will not be permitted.
Hate speech is not permitted at the conference. We want to clarify that hate speech does not include the criticism of institutions or governments, but rather that of individuals or groups of individuals, and that we welcome uncomfortable conversations that stimulate a growth mind set.
If there is a situation during the conference that makes you feel unwelcome, we ask you to please talk to one of the organizers so we can help you as best as we can.
THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS!
ORGANIZERS
Faculty: Dr. Nathan Gibson, Dr. Michael Gilliam, Dr. Murat Kol, Dr. Swati Patel, Dr. Kelsey Quaisley, Dr. Axel Saenz Rodriguez
Undergraduate and Graduate Students: Austin Bosgraaf, Fennel Connelly, Nikolaus Elsaesser, Nicholas Harrison,
QUESTIONS: Please contact us by email: M4ACorvallis [at] gmail.com