Seminars

The department provides a wide variety of resources to promote collaboration, interaction and research within our community.

Seminars and events this week in math.

Location:
DERR 325; 325
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Vera Ioudaina - vi11@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Mathematics

Dr. Tom Grimes, Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, TXSTS

Presents: The Trivialization of Randomization. Is this the Reason Social Science Research Won’t Replicate?

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Location:
Derrick 240
Cost:
Free
Contact:
ebr21@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics often feels shrouded in mystery—an intricate tapestry woven by practitioners who
seem to speak their own enigmatic language. For undergraduate students grappling with its
abstractions, graduate students refining advanced techniques, or seasoned instructors reflecting on
its pedagogy, math can feel like an elusive art. This talk seeks to illuminate the beauty and logic
underlying mathematical concepts, offering accessible explanations for complex ideas and
exploring why math often feels out of reach. Whether you're a STEM novice, a math graduate
student, or a lifelong educator, this talk will leave you with fresh insights and tools to navigate the
mathematical landscape.
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Location:
DERR 333 and Zoom; 333
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Hamilton Hardison - hhardison@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Mathematics
Difficulties with fractions are well-documented for undergraduate developmental mathematics students. As such, fractions are a known gatekeeping topic for this demographic. However, research on fraction understandings for this population is scarce. In this paper, I synthesize relevant literature regarding undergraduate developmental fraction understandings and related K–12 fraction literature. I then report findings from task-based clinical interviews to share examples of various go-to strategies these participants utilized as they worked through fraction tasks. I close with a discussion relating these findings to extant literature and propose future research directions.

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Location:
Derrick 329
Cost:
Free
Contact:
vi11@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Mathematics
Historically, K-12 education has paid insufficient attention to
statistics, particularly in regards to recommendations from the statistics
education community. In this talk, I’ll discuss how this trend may finally be
changing, thanks, in part, to the growing interest in data analysis inspired by
the rise of “data science” and a (belated?) recognition of the need for data savvy
citizens in an age in which almost all aspects of life can be datafied. In
particular, I’ll describe in detail the Introduction to Data Science curriculum,
a year-long high school data science course created with NSF funding and a
team consisting of statisticians, computer scientists, teachers, administrators,
and education researchers. Despite the increasing prevalence of this, and
other, year-long courses, there are headwinds, and I’ll discuss how California,
in particular, has tried to stamp out progress in statistics education.
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Location:
Derrick 233
Cost:
Free
Contact:
clf129@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Mathematics
Love a good problem?  Like to solve difficult puzzles?
Join professors, graduate students and undergraduates as we tackle problems presented from several mathematical journals.  An interest in higher level mathematics is all that is required to join our round table.  Offer what you know, learn what you don't in a relaxed environment with some of our department's finest!
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Location:
DERR 325; 325
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Vera Ioudaina - vi11@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Department of Mathematics

Dr. Tom Grimes, Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, TXSTS

Presents: The Trivialization of Randomization. Is this the Reason Social Science Research Won’t Replicate?

Click here for more information
more about event

Location:
DERR 333; 333
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Hamilton Hardison - hhardison@txstate.edu
Faculty and students learn about and discuss issues related to the teaching and learning of mathematics and new findings in mathematics education research. Graduate students in the Mathematics Education programs are expected to attend whenever possible; students from other programs are always welcome. Click here for more information
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Colloquium

The math department hosts a colloquium series in which distinguished researchers present their recent work to a general mathematical audience.  All faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students are welcome.

View a short video about our Colloquium series

Organizer: Paul Dawkins

Algebraic Combinatorics Reading Seminar

This seminar meets about once a week.  The format is very informal, the idea is that we collectively select a topic for the semester and present material surround that theme.  Original research is not typically presented and we encourage participation from all levels. Graduate students with an interest in algebra/combinatorics are especially encouraged to attend. 

For more information or to be included in communication regarding this seminar please contact Anton Dochtermann.

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Differential Equations and Applied Math Seminar (DEAM)

The Differential Equations and Applied Math Seminar is a seminar for those interested in differential equations, mathematical modeling, mathematical physics, scientific computation, and any other interdisciplinary mathematical work of an applied nature.  The speaker's topics are not restricted to their own work, as this seminar is a platform for presenting details of mathematics of interest.  Interested faculty, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates are encouraged to attend.

Organizers: Ray Treinen & Nestor Guillen

Discrete Math Seminar

All faculty, graduate students, and upper level undergraduate students are welcome. The seminar will provide a platform for faculty and students to present their research developments in discrete mathematics and related areas, foster research interactions among faculty and students, and create research opportunities and collaborations for faculty and students. Speakers from Discrete Mathematics, Combinatorics, Computer Science, and other related areas are all welcome. We are particularly interested in interdisciplinary research which applies mathematics as a tool to solve problems in other areas such as CS, BioInformatics, Bio‐sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, etc.

Organizer: Jian Shen

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Logic@TXST

This is a NSF funded project to increase logic research at Texas State. Part of this project includes a scheduled series of speakers for 2022 and 2023, with a symposium to be included in 2024. 

Times and locations of these talks will vary.

Organizer: Will Boney

Machine Learning Reading Seminar

In this seminar we learn about the mathematical foundation of this technology and their rapidly expanding use in our world.
All interested faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.

Organizer: Christine R.S. Lee

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Math Education Seminar

Faculty and students learn about and discuss issues related to the teaching and learning of mathematics and new findings in mathematics education research. Graduate students in the Mathematics Education programs are expected to attend whenever possible; students from other programs are always welcome.

Organizers: Cody Patterson & Hamilton Hardison

Numerical Methods for Data Science and Engineering (NMDSE)

This seminar is dedicated to sharing and discussing recent discoveries in numerical methods for real-life applications, such as medical imaging, weather forecasting, and epidemiology.

Organizers: Iván Ojeda-Ruiz, Young Ju Lee & Xiaoxi Shen

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Problem Solvers Group

Love a good problem?  Like to solve difficult puzzles?
Join professors, graduate students and undergraduates as we tackle problems presented from several mathematical journals.  An interest in higher level mathematics is all that is required to join our round table.  Offer what you know, learn what you don't in a relaxed environment with some of our department's finest!

View a short video about Problem Solvers

Organizers: Tim Chase & Cameron Farnsworth

Statistics Seminar

Interested in Statistics and Data Science?  

Join us as we discuss new developments in statistics as well as innovative lessons and advances in statistics education research.
Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend!

View a short video about our Statistics seminar.

Organizer: Vera Ioudina 

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Talk Math 2 Me

This is a seminar for students by students. Talk Math 2 Me provides students, both graduate and undergraduate, an opportunity to present anything related to mathematics to an audience of their peers. Undergraduate and Graduate math students or any students interested in mathematics are highly encouraged to attend. The talks are each 15‐60 minutes long and possible speaking topics include Undergraduate and Graduate mathematics research, math history, and STEM research with a heavy footing in mathematics.

View a short video about Talk Math 2 Me

Organizer: Ellen Couvillion

Topology Seminar

A seminar in topology: geometric, algebraic, general, abstract, combinatorial, and applied.  This is a faculty research seminar focused on topology and its applications.  Graduate and undergraduate students interested in topology and its applications are welcome to attend.

Organizer: Christine R.S. Lee

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Women Doing Math

Organizer: Daniella Ferrero

Math & Stats Awareness Month

In April, the math department runs a series of annual presentations aimed at illuminating interdisciplinary connections between mathematics and other areas. We host guest speakers, partner with other departments within the university and invite panelists whose work relates to the presented themes. All presentations are geared toward the general audience. Everyone is invited.

Organizer:  Joanna Gutt-Lehr

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