WiMSoCal 2026
Symposium for Broadening Participation in Mathematics in Southern California
February 21, 2026
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
Symposium for Broadening Participation in Mathematics in Southern California
February 21, 2026
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
The symposium will provide a space for emergent and experienced mathematicians, mathematics educators, and industry professionals in the Southern California area to get to know each other on a personal as well as professional level.
Our aim is to create a network of mathematicians in the Southern California area in order to nurture collaborations and provide a framework for mentoring. These relationships can facilitate mathematicians branching into new areas of mathematics, exploring the variety of ways of contributing mathematically to society and the profession, and maintaining a healthy, balanced life.
Attendees of this symposium will:
Learn about research in mathematics and mathematics education in Southern California.
Have the opportunity to present their work in a supportive environment.
Network with other Southern California mathematicians (students, faculty, and industry professionals).
Explore current issues facing the field of mathematics.
WiMSoCal was first organized in 2007 with the intention of increasing the participation of women in mathematical fields, by providing a supportive space for disseminating research results and creating mathematics community. All are welcome to register and attend.
This event is held in cooperation with the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and supports the Welcoming Environment Statement of the AWM. This event is funded by the LMU Seaver College of Science & Engineering and the LMU Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science Department.
WiMSoCal 2026 will be held in the Featherston Life Sciences, Seaver, and Doolan Buildings at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA.
The event is free (including lunch in Hannon Courtyard) for participants. Registration is required for all attendees.
You can give a 20-min talk on your research or present a poster during the symposium poster session. Talks describing interesting approaches to classroom teaching are also welcome. Abstracts must be received by January 30th, 2026 (Friday) for consideration, and can be submitted here.
January 30, 2026 (Friday): Deadline for talk abstracts and poster submissions.
February 5, 2026 (Thursday): Deadline for non-presenter registration.