National Association of Mathematicians (NAM)
Contributed Paper Sessions
Please also note the NAM-SIAM-AMS Special Session on Quantitative Justice under Joint Special Sessions.
Lectures
Cox-Talbot Address, Ranthony A.C. Edmonds, Duke University, Quantitative Justice: Intersections of Mathematics and Society, organized by Aris Winger, Georgia Gwinnett College, Torina Lewis, Vice-President, NAM, and Omayra Ortega, Sonoma State University; Friday, 7:45–8:45 p.m., after the banquet. See details about the banquet below.
NAM Claytor-Woodard Lecture, Shelly M. Jones, Central Connecticut State University, Choosing Hope: Teaching Culturally Relevant Mathematics as a Human Endeavor, organized by Aris Winger, Georgia Gwinnett College, Torina Lewis, Vice-President, NAM, and Omayra Ortega, Sonoma State University; Thursday, 2:15 p.m.
Other Events
SLMath (MSRI) - NAM Film Presentation: World Premiere of George Csicsery’s film Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Part 1 and Panel Discussion, organized by Tatiana Toro, MSRI/SLMath, Omayra Ortega, Sonoma State University, Johnny Houston, Elizabeth City State University, Jennifer Murawski, MSRI/SLMath, Helene Barcelo, MSRI/SLMath, Alexander Lawhorn, MSRI/SLMath, and George Csicsery, Zala Films; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. This documentary series (part 1 of 2) explores the contributions of pioneering African Americans in mathematics. Featuring interviews with contemporary Black American researchers and educators who discuss their experiences, struggles and accomplishments, the film surveys some innovative educational programs in math at every level from grade school through undergraduate and postdocs. At the conclusion of the screening there will be a panel discussion. Moderator and panelists to be announced.
NAM Business Meeting, Saturday, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Social Event
National Association of Mathematicians Reception and Banquet, organized by Torina D. Lewis, Vice-President, NAM; Omayra Ortega, Sonoma State University; and Aris Winger, Georgia Gwinnett College, Friday, 6:00–9:00 p.m. A cash bar reception will be held at 6:00 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The Cox-Talbot Invited Address will be given after the dinner, 7:45-8:45 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through JMM registration.