Math Dept 2013-2014 Newsletter 25 (last of semester)
Monday, 5
May 2014
Past newsletters can now be reached via the
department website<http://www.coas.howard.edu/mathematics/index.html>
now.
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Wish you
all a great
summer.
—Ed.
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MEETINGS
AND SEMINARS IN THE
DEPARTMENT
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Tuesday
May 6
2-4 pm, Room 213
Special Departmental
Meeting
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Wednesday
May 7
4.10 to 5 pm, ASB-B 213
SPECIAL
COLLOQUIUM
Edinah Gnang Ph. D. Postdoc
Institute of
Advanced Study
Princeton University
Title: Hypermatrix
Algebra and their spectral decomposition
Abstract: In this
talk we will present an overview of the hypermatrix generalization of
matrix algebra proposed by Mesner and Bhattacharya in 1990. We will
discuss a spectral theorem for hypermatrices deduced from this
algebra as well as connections with other tensor spectral
decompositions. Finally if time permits we will discuss some
applications and related open problems.
Joint work with
Vladimir Retakh and Ahmed Elgammal.
FYI: Dr. Gnang's interests
are in "theoretical computer science, currently leaning towards
computational number theory and algebraic combinatorics with
application to
vision."
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TALKS
AND EVENTS OUTSIDE THE
DEPARTMENT
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1.
(From Katie Gursky)
1st Mason Modeling Days workshop at
GMU
June 9-14, 2014 here. We have invited 4 industry
participants to present applied mathematics problems which will form
the basis for a week-long brainstorming activity culminating in an
oral presentation at the end of the workshop. The 4 project areas for
this year's workshop are: biology, finance, climate science and
physics. No prior research experience and advanced math skills are
required.
This is an teamwork and networking opportunity that
will expose participants to a wide array of applications and will
help them enhance their mathematical and modeling skills. Written
report generated as a result of this activity can be potentially used
for further collaboration on the subject leading to a scientific
publication. Non-local participants will receive funds to cover
travel and local expenses including per-diem.
Non-math majors
(preferably with a math minor) will be considered depending on space
availability. Applications received by April 15 will receive priority
in terms of funding.
For further details, including project
descriptions and application procedures, please check out the
website:
https://sites.google.com/site/masonmodelingdays2014/
2.
STEM Summer Professional Development Institute
Talitha
Washington is co-organizing a conference, the STEM Summer
Professional Development Institute, that will be held June 2-3, 2014
at Winston Salem State University. This two-day professional
development institute will prepare faculty members from historically
black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to deliver evidence-based
instruction in STEM and STEM education courses which will increase
student engagement, performance levels, and success of
students.
Registration is free and is done online at:
http://capstoneinstitutehowardu.eventbrite.com<http://capstoneinstitutehowardu.eventbrite.com/>
For
more information, please see:
https://sites.google.com/site/capstoneinstituteathu/
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SCHOLARSHIP
AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (from various
sources)
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1.
Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013 Workshops.
Please visit the
website
(http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/Workshops/index-mpe.html)
for additional information.
Upcoming workshops in 2014:
Workshop on Global Change
Location: UC-Berkeley
Dates: May 19-21
http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/Workshops/GlobalChange/
Workshop of Data-aware Energy Use
Location: UC-San Diego
Dates: September
2014
http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/Workshops/EnergyUse/
We
are looking to involve Early Career Researchers, which are defined as
faculty or researchers who have earned their doctorate within the
previous three years, postdocs, graduate students, and upper-level
undergraduates with research experience. Opportunities to apply for
financial support are included on the websites for each
workshop.
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INTERESTING
ARTICLES AND
WEBSITES
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1.
(From Louise Raphael)
this is so cool!
Scientists
characterize a new shape using rubber
bands
http://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2014/04/scientists-discover-new-shape-using-rubber-bands?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04.29.daily%20(1)
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