Organizing Committee
- Christine Berkesch
University of Minnesota - Michelle Manes
American Institute of Mathematics - Priyam Patel
University of Utah - Candice Price
Smith College - Bianca Viray
University of Washington
Abstract
The transition to independent learning and research is a crucial and often jarring point in every graduate student's career. This transition is even more difficult for students from marginalized groups, who often have smaller support systems and may face an actively unsupportive environment at their institution. The goal of this workshop is to support, mentor, and guide students at this crucial stage in their career.
During the workshop, mentors will guide the student participants through the (often very daunting!) experience of trying to read a paper without being an expert in the area. The participants will be broken into small working groups, each focused on a recent paper in their area of interest. Each group will be assisted throughout the week by mentors, both early career mathematicians (late stage graduate students or postdocs) and faculty members. The topics covered in this workshop will be Number Theory, Combinatorics, Commutative Algebra, and Geometry/Topology.
The professional development component of the Roots of Unity Workshop will focus on practical tools for navigating a research career, while building community and increasing access to professionals or near-peers. These will include in-person panels and activities during the workshop and follow-up (virtual) activities throughout the year to continue nurturing the community and connections.
The program is tailored to support women of color, and our strategies reflect this priority. However, if you are a graduate student in your first three years of study and believe that this workshop will benefit you, please apply. We especially encourage applications from students of color who are women, nonbinary, and/or gender fluid.
Confirmed Speakers & Participants
Talks will be presented virtually or in-person as indicated in the schedule below.
- Speaker
- Poster Presenter
- Attendee
- Virtual Attendee
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Yasmin Aguillon
University of Notre Dame
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Renee Bell
Lehman College
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Christine Berkesch
University of Minnesota
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Tori Braun
University of Minnesota
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Naiomi Cameron
Spelman College
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Aalliyah Celestine
Tulane University
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Judy Chiang
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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Ahmed Zawad Chowdhury
University of Washington
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Mallory Dolorfino
University of Washington
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Shalom Echalaz Alvarez
University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Luz Grisales Gomez
University of Washington
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Yifan Guo
Brown University
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Sydney Hernandez
UC Santa Cruz
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Amanda Hernandez
Brown University
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Sujung Jo
Brown University
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Pooja Joshi
Texas A&M University
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Nikou Lei
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Haydee Lindo
Harvey Mudd College
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Michelle Manes
American Institute of Mathematics
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Devanshi Merchant
University of Utah
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Ava Mock
University of Pennsylvania
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Kelie Momo Nizegha
Clemson University
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Priyam Patel
University of Utah
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Candice Price
Smith College
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Porfi Rodriguez
University at Buffalo
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Claudia Rodriguez
American Institute of Mathematics
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María Sabando Alvarez
Washington University in St. Louis
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Chandrika Sadanand
Bowdoin College
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Adriana Salerno
National Science Foundation
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Noelle Sawyer
Southwestern University
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Bianca Thompson
Westminster University
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Dalena Vien
Bryn Mawr College
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Bianca Viray
University of Washington
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Huong Vo
Louisiana State University
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Shanise Walker
Clark Atlanta University
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Ashley Warren
Centre College
Workshop Schedule
Monday, June 10, 2024
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8:30 - 8:50 am EDTCheck In11th Floor Collaborative Space
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8:50 - 9:00 am EDTWelcome11th Floor Lecture Hall
- Brendan Hassett, ICERM/Brown University
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9:00 - 10:00 am EDTIntrosWelcome - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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10:00 - 10:30 am EDTNorm Setting IntroWelcome - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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10:30 - 11:00 am EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDTNorm SettingMeeting - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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12:30 - 1:45 pm EDTLunch/Free Time
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1:45 - 2:30 pm EDTTools for MathingTutorial - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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2:30 - 3:30 pm EDTTrack IntrosMeeting - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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3:30 - 4:00 pm EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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4:00 - 5:00 pm EDTTrack IntrosMeeting - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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5:00 - 6:30 pm EDTWelcome ReceptionReception - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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9:00 - 10:30 am EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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10:30 - 11:00 am EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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12:30 - 2:00 pm EDTLunch/Free Time
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2:00 - 4:00 pm EDTSession on belonging with Alycia Mosley AustinProfessional Development - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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4:00 - 5:00 pm EDTFree TimeLunch/Free Time
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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9:00 - 10:25 am EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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10:25 - 10:30 am EDTGroup PhotoGroup Photo (Immediately After Talk) - 11th Floor Collaborative Space
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10:30 - 11:00 am EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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12:30 - 2:00 pm EDTLunch/Free Time
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2:00 - 5:00 pm EDTAfternoon tour of American Mathematics Society HQ and publishingOutside Tour - AIM
Thursday, June 13, 2024
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9:00 - 10:30 am EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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10:30 - 11:00 am EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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12:30 - 2:00 pm EDTLunch/Free Time
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2:00 - 3:30 pm EDTProfessional Development SessionProfessional Development - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
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3:30 - 4:00 pm EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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4:00 - 5:00 pm EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
Friday, June 14, 2024
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9:00 - 10:30 am EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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10:30 - 11:00 am EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDTGroup WorkAssigned Group Work Space
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12:30 - 1:30 pm EDTLunch/Free Time
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1:30 - 3:00 pm EDTGroup Presentations11th Floor Lecture Hall
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3:00 - 3:30 pm EDTCoffee Break11th Floor Collaborative Space
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3:30 - 4:30 pm EDTGroup Presentations11th Floor Lecture Hall
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4:30 - 5:00 pm EDTFull Group Wrap-UpClosing Remarks - 11th Floor Lecture Hall
All event times are listed in ICERM local time in Providence, RI (Eastern Daylight Time / UTC-4).
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- ORCID iD
- As this program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), ICERM is required to collect your ORCID iD if you are receiving funding to attend this program. Be sure to add your ORCID iD to your Cube profile as soon as possible to avoid delaying your reimbursement.
- Acceptable Costs
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- 1 roundtrip between your home institute and ICERM
- Flights on U.S. or E.U. airlines – economy class to either Providence airport (PVD) or Boston airport (BOS)
- Ground Transportation to and from airports and ICERM.
- Unacceptable Costs
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- Flights on non-U.S. or non-E.U. airlines
- Flights on U.K. airlines
- Seats in economy plus, business class, or first class
- Change ticket fees of any kind
- Multi-use bus passes
- Meals or incidentals
- Advance Approval Required
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- Personal car travel to ICERM from outside New England
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- Rental car to/from ICERM
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- Travel Maximum Contributions
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- New England: $350
- Other contiguous US: $850
- Asia & Oceania: $2,000
- All other locations: $1,500
- Note these rates were updated in Spring 2023 and superseded any prior invitation rates. Any invitations without travel support will still not receive travel support.
- Reimbursement Requests
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- Reimbursement Tips
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- Scanned original receipts are required for all expenses
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- Reimbursement Timing
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6 - 8 weeks after all documentation is sent to ICERM. All reimbursement requests are reviewed by numerous central offices at Brown who may request additional documentation.
- Reimbursement Deadline
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Submissions must be received within 30 days of ICERM departure to avoid applicable taxes. Submissions after thirty days will incur applicable taxes. No submissions are accepted more than six months after the program end.
Projects
Number Theory
Renee Bell (Lehman College), Bianca Thompson (Westminster University)
More info to come
Geometry/Topology
Noelle Sawyer (Southwestern University), Chandrika Sadanand (Bowdoin College)
More info to come
Commutative Algebra
Haydee Lindo (Harvey Mudd College), Ashley Wheeler (Centre College)
More info to come
Combinatorics
Naiomi Cameron (Spelman College), Shanise Walker (Clark Atlanta University)
More info to come