Event Descriptions
Reading Group
Symbols of Inclusion Reading Group is currently working through the book Radical Grace, by Candice Price and Miloš Savić. This book is a part of the SoI library, so you're welcome to take it out to read the relevant section.
Please check the Discord to find out which section we are currently reading!
Every Wednesday, 3-4pm, SEO 512. Snacks are provided.
Library is located in the graduate lounge.
Past: Read and Rectify (Advocacy Stories from Students of Color in Mathematics), Fall 2023
Upcoming Events
Internal Discussion, with Symbols of Inclusion only, of Math Department Culture post-survey distribution
Discussion of Math Department Culture with faculty
Please reach out on the discord with any additional ideas for themed events!
[Dates pending.]
Speaker Series
[Speakers & dates for Fall 2024 pending.]
Past speakers:
Aris Winger, March 10th, 2024: Symbols of Inclusion Seminar Talk, Math Club Talk on Authentic and Successful Self-Representation in Mathematics, Vision Board Creation with Symbols of Inclusion, Lunch & Dinner discussions with graduate students and faculty
Past: Math Club Visit by Symbols of Inclusion
Several graduate students who are part of Symbols of Inclusion will be visiting the math club soon to give lightening talks about our research, and to discuss potential avenues you may follow to pursue a career in mathematics, whether it be in industry or academia. Look out for the date to come join us!
Featured: Jessica Alba, Software Engineer and UIC Math Alum
I’m an Associate Software Engineer at Morningstar focusing on Front End Development. I graduated from UIC in May 2022 with a Bachelors of Science with a Major in Mathematics and Computer Science and a Minor in Management Information Systems, as a first generation college student.
Date: Feb. 17th, 2023, 2-3PM in SEO 612
Past Panel Discussion: How to Apply to Graduate School
Graduate student members of Symbols of Inclusion will be hosting a panel jointly with the Math Club for undergraduates interested in applying for graduate school. Please join us if you're curious!
RSVP using Discord!
Monday, Oct 2, 1-2PM
SEO 636
