NAM MATHFest XXIII

A Conference for Undergraduates in Mathematics Sponsored by the National Association of Mathematicians, Inc. (NAM)

Hosted by:

The Department of Mathematics
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Friday, November 8 – Saturday, November 9, 2013

The National Association of Mathematicians, Inc. (NAM) was founded in 1969 as a non-profit professional organization in the Mathematical Sciences.  The main objectives of NAM are: to promote excellence in the mathematical sciences and to promote the mathematical development of under-represented American-Minorities.

To achieve these objectives, NAM conducts, supports, and/or sponsors several activities on a regular basis, including an annual national meeting, an annual Regional Faculty Conference on Research and Teaching Excellence, an annual Undergraduate MATHFest Conference and publishes a quarterly Newsletter.


Time Event
8:00 - 9:00 Registration for NAM's Undergraduate MATHFest
Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 Greetings and Conference Orientation
The National Association of Mathematicians
  • Dr. Nathaniel Dean, President
  • Dr. Leon Woodson, Executive Secretary
9:15 - 10:45

Faculty Presentations

  • 9:15 - Dr. Sharon Strickland
  • 9:45 - Dr. Eugene Curtin "Visualization With Rubik's Cube"
  • 10:15 - Dr. Samuel Obara
10:45 - 11:00 Registration for NAM's Undergraduate MATHFest
11:00 - 5:00 Graduate Mathematics Open House
Greetings from Dr. Steven B. Seidman, Dean of the College of Science and Engineering
5:00 - 6:00 Return to the hotel, if needed 
6:00 - 6:30 Transportation from the hotel to Texas State for dinner 
6:30 - 8:00

Undergraduate MATHFest XXIII Appreciation Dinner

  • Joni Schneider "Talk Math 2 Me"
  • Dr. Nathaniel Dean "Mathworks Honors Summer Math Camp"
  • Dr. Leon Woodson "Spotlight on Mathematicians"