Where
will the meeting be held and when?
The meeting will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, located
at 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101. See website
here. The actual dates of the meeting are January 6
9, 2008, Sunday Wednesday.
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What are
the deadlines for this meeting?
Click here
to see the program deadlines. Other deadlines can be found
here.
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What is
the difference between a contributed paper (CP) session and a Special
Session (SS)?
AMS Contributed Paper sessions consist of ten-minute talks contributed
to the AMS program by the authors (speakers), grouped by related
subject classifications into sessions by the AMS Associate Secretary
responsible for the scientific program.
MAA Contributed Paper sessions
consist of (usually) ten- or fifteen-minute talks organized by mathematicians
on specific topics. The selection process is detailed below in "How
do I submit an abstract for talks in the MAA sessions?"
AMS Special Sessions consist
of talks (usually of twenty minutes' duration) organized by mathematicians
on specific topics. It may be that all available places within a
Special Session are taken by invitation; however, contributions
can sometimes be accommodated. These are known as abstracts for
consideration in Special Sessions and must be submitted by July
26, 2007. Any contribution that cannot be accommodated in a
Special Session will be considered for presentation in an AMS Contributed
Paper session if the author so indicates.
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How
do I submit an abstract for a talk in AMS sessions?
To submit an abstract for AMS, please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl,
select the San Diego meeting and the number of authors, then click
on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in
the fields as required. Deadline for abstract submission was September
20, 2007.
All potential speakers should
be aware that in order to be accepted for publication, an abstract
must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous,
defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political
or religious arguments. Papers may not be presented if published
in full before the date of the Society meeting or if previously
presented to any learned society except the National Academy of
Sciences or the Royal Society of Canada.
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How do I submit
an abstract for a talk in MAA sessions?
To submit an abstract for MAA,
please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl,
select the San Diego meeting and the number of authors, then click
on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in
the fields as required. Deadline for abstract submission was September
20, 2007.
All potential speakers should
be aware that in order to be accepted for publication, an abstract
must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous,
defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political
or religious arguments. Papers may not be presented if published
in full before the date of the Society meeting or if previously
presented to any learned society except the National Academy of
Sciences or the Royal Society of Canada.
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How do I present
my talk?
Please see
http://www.ams.org/meetings/guideline-present.html for guidelines.
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How do I organize
an AMS Special Session?
Please see
http://www.ams.org/meetings/specialsessionmanual.html. The deadline
for proposals was April 1, 2007.
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How do I find out who
organized a specific session?
Special sessions of each group will be listed in the program.
When they are listed, you will find links to the special sessions
of each group. The organizer(s) is listed in each session listing.
There is no separate listing of organizers.
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When will the information
about the scientific program be available?
Information about the scientific program can be found here.This
information is updated on a regular basis.
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Is videotaping allowed
at the meeting?
The videotaping of any Joint Mathematics Meetings sponsored events,
including but not limited to special sessions, contributed paper
sessions, workshops, mini-courses, short- courses and colloquia,
is strictly forbidden without the explicit written permission of
the Director of Meetings and Conferences for the Joint Meetings.
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When will the registration
fees be published?
All information is posted at http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2109_reg.html.
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When will hotel rates
be published?
All information is posted at http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2109_hotelpage.html.
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Who can exhibit
at the meeting?
The Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibits are open to scientific publishers,
computer hardware companies, software manufacturers, database services
organizations, professional associations, government agencies, health
and lifestyle companies, scientific games and learning aids companies,
insurance companies, and anyone with a business that is geared toward
reaching key educators and researchers in mathematics, engineering,
computer science, or statistics. If you are interested in exhibiting
and are not sure this is the market for you, send us email at mmsb@ams.org
for further information.
Companies that wish to exhibit should click
here
for a copy of the "Exhibitor Invite" and here
for information on sponsorships. Please contact the MMSB at mmsb@ams.org
if there are any questions. All companies signed to date (including
sponsors) are listed on http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2109_exhibits.html.
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When and how can
exhibitors reserve space for the exhibits?
Invitations to Exhibit were sent out the first week of May.
They included detailed information on booth fees, advertising fees,
and sponsor opportunities plus instructions on how to reserve space.
Companies that wish to exhibit should click here
for a copy of the "Exhibitor Invite" and here
for information on sponsorships.
Please contact the MMSB at mmsb@ams.org
if there are any questions. All companies signed to date (including
sponsors) are listed on http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2109_exhibits.html.
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How can I be a sponsor
for the meeting?
Any company that provides a service or product to the mathematical
community and wants to be in the spotlight at the Joint Mathematics
Meetings can be a sponsor. Remaining sponsor opportunities are listed
here. If you are
interested in sponsoring, please contact the Exhibits Manager at
pop@ams.org or 401-455-4145.
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When can I
register?
You can register now. See http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2109_reg.html.
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Will registration packets
be mailed before the meeting?
Participants registering by November 15 may receive their
badges, programs, and tickets (where applicable) in advance by mail
approximately three weeks before the meetings. Participants who
wish to have their registration materials mailed must check the
appropriate box on the Advance
Registration/Housing Form, and provide a home address for mailing.
Registration materials will be mailed only to those who checked
the box on the form and who provided a home address. Because of
delays that occur in U.S. mail to Canada, advance registrants from
Canada must pick up their materials at the meetings. Because of
delays that occur in U.S. mail to overseas, materials are never
mailed overseas. There will be a special Registration Assistance
Desk at the Joint Meetings to assist individuals who either do not
receive this mailing or who have a problem with their registration.
Please note that a US$5 replacement fee will be charged for programs
and badges that are mailed but not taken to San Diego.
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When can I reserve
a hotel room?
Reservations for official meeting hotels must be made through the
MMSB. You can make a reservation by going to http://www.ams.org/amsmtgs/2109_hsg.html.
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How do I find out
what student activities will be held at this meeting?
Student activities are listed here.
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How can I find
a roommate?
Click
here for the 2008 Roommate Search Board.
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How do I fill out the
internet form if I am sharing a room with another participant who
will be registering?
1) One person requests the room, naming the
second person as the roommate.
2) The second person selects "No"
in answer to the question,
"I am reserving accommodations now. I will indicate my requests
below"
and then put "I am sharing a room with
so and so, who is requesting accommodations" in the "GENERAL
COMMENT" field.
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I did not ask for a
hotel room when I registered. Now, I want to reserve a room. What
should I do?
Send email to mmsb@ams.org giving your preference for hotels,
arrival/departure dates, guarantee information, and any other special
requests. The MMSB will add it to your record and you will receive
a new confirmation.
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How do I reserve rooms
for a group of students?
The best way to do is to register yourself
and reserve a group of rooms as early as possible, hopefully in
September. If you don't initially know the names of the students,
reserve the rooms in your own name. There is no penalty for cancelling
a room reservation if you do it before the hotel's cancellation
deadline. Later, when you know the students' names, register them,
and inform the MMSB which students are occupying each room. Please
remember that the less expensive hotels and the student rooms fill
up quickly.
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I am new to the Joint
Mathematics Meetings. How can I find out about social and networking
events?
Click here for social events and
here for networking opportunities.
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What is the Employment
Center and when does it occur?
The Employment Center an interviewing program for (mostly) PhD-level
mathematicians seeking employment and for employers, mainly academic,
who wish to conduct brief interviews with them. It is held each
January at this meeting and is a three-day program. It is most advantageous
to register in advance. Brief resumes and job descriptions are printed
in two booklets, which are mailed to employers and applicants respectively.
Please see a more detailed overview located at http://www.ams.org/emp-reg/#OVERVIEW.
Questions should be sent to emp-info@ams.org.
The dates of the Employment Center are 1/6-1/9, 2008.
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How do I register
for the Employment Center and how much does it cost?
Employment Center fees are posted here.
Registration for thr meeting is required to participate in the Employment
Center. You may register here.
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I had already registered for the Annual
Meeting, but now I want to register for the Employment Center as
an applicant (full service). What do I need to do?
Send email to mmsb@ams.org and then follow up with the employment
center to submit your applicant resume form
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What is the topic
of the AMS Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it
cost?
The topic of the AMS Short Course is Applications of Knot Theory.
Information on this course is posted here.The
dates of this course are 1/4-1/5, 2008.
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What is the topic
of the MAA Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it
cost?
The topic of the MAA Short Course is Combinatorics: Past, Present,
and Future. Information on this course is posted here.The
dates of this course are 1/4-1/5, 2008.
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What are the topics
of the MAA Minicourses, when will they occur, and how much will
they cost?
The topics and fees of the MAA Minicourses are posted here.
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Is there a timetable
for this meeting?
Yes, it is posted here.
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Is there any
travel information?
All travel information is posted here.
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Where can I get Visa
information?
This information is posted here
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What is a cvv number?
The cvv number is the "Credit Verification Value"
number. For VISA, MasterCard and Discover, this number is the last
three digits of the string of numbers found on the back of your
credit card. For American Express, this number is the four digits
that are above and to the right of your credit card number on the
front of your card.
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What is the standard
audio-visual setup in the session rooms?
Standard equipment in all AMS Special Session, AMS Contributed
Paper, and MAA Contributed Paper rooms is one overhead projector,
one laptop projector with VGA cable (you must bring your own laptop
and any special adaptors) and screen. (Invited 50-minute speakers
are automatically provided with two overhead projectors, and a laptop
projector.) Blackboards are not available. Internet access will
not be provided because of the exorbitant access fees charged by
hotels and convention centers.
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Will daycare be
offered for this meeting?
Yes, daycare will be offered at this meeting. Information is posted
here.
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Is there a list of restaurants
in downtown San Diego?
A list of restaurants can be found here.
Also see the local page for detailed
maps on the registaurants in San Diego.
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Will
there be any special raffles at this meeting?
There will be a special headquarters
raffle for an Olympus digital camera. Details can be found here..
(Many raffles will take place in the exhibits, however.)
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How much is parking
at the convention center and the Marriott?
On-site private vehicle parking is available at the San Diego
Convention Center's 1,950-vehicle underground garage located below
the building. Enter the parking garage on Harbor Drive between First
Ave. and Fifth Ave.
The cost is $8 per vehicle per day for Convention Center events
and $10 for events held at PETCO Park. Payment is due upon entry
and there are no in and out privileges. No overnight or RV parking
are permitted.
Parking at the Marriott is $20/day for self parking or $26/day
for valet.
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How can I give a
suggestion for an Invited Address speaker? The AMS and MAA welcome
suggestions for Invited Address speakers. Please send your suggestions
for AMS speakers to: AMS Secretary at secretary@ams.org.
Please send your suggestions for MAA speakers to: James Tattersall
at tat@providence.edu.
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My question is not
listed here. Where can I send email to ask a question not listed
here?
Send email to meet@ams.org.
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