Austin, TX
MATH FOR ALL in Austin @ UT Austin
April 5, 2025
A Conference on Math Education and Research
Math for all has the purpose of fostering inclusivity in mathematics by holding talks and discussions in both research and education. This conference will be targeted to undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, and faculty members from all institutions in the central Texas region and provide a friendly, open environment to learn and discuss mathematics and math education.
Plenary Speakers
Tentative Schedule
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Breakfast and Registration
Opening Remarks
Plenary Talk: Noelle Sawyer
Break
Lightning Talks Session 1
Lunch and Games
Plenary Talk: Keri Ann Sather-Wagstaff
Break
Lightning Talks Session 2
Ice Cream Social
Career Fair/Internship Panel
Closing Remarks
Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
On Friday April 4, UT Austin will be hosting an in person Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon.
More information can be found here.
Parking and Location Information
Location
The Conference will be on the 4th floor of the University Teaching Center (UTC) on UT Austin's Campus. Specific Room location is available on the conference schedule. The regsitration table (where you should go first when you arrive) will be in UTC 4.104.
Parking
Parking near the conference location can be found in the Brazos Garage ($18 / day) or the Rowling Hall Garage ($21 / day).
Restrooms
There are 4 all gender restrooms are available on the entry floor of the Perry-Castaneda Library (PCL) which is located next to UTC.
Unfortunatly, UT Austin no longer keeps a public record of gender inclusive restrooms on campus. There is an unofficial record available here. If you have concerns, want more information/directions about gender inclusive restrooms, or want to request a bathroom buddy to accompany you to the restroom please talk to one of the organizers, we would be happy to assist you.
Lactation/Quiet Rooms
If you require access to a lactation or quiet room, please see this page for more information about LQRs on campus. You can also reach out to the organizers who would be happy to assist you in locating and getting access to the nearest LQR.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge that we are meeting on the Indigenous lands of Turtle Island, the ancestral name for what now is called North America. Moreover, we would like to acknowledge the Alabama-Coushatta, Caddo, Carrizo/Comecrudo, Coahuiltecan, Comanche, Kickapoo, Lipan Apache, Tonkawa and Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, and all the American Indian and Indigenous Peoples and communities who have been or have become a part of these lands and territories in Texas.
To learn more about the importance and purpose of Land Acknowledgments, as well as the Land Engagements and/or Commitments that the NAIS has called upon The University of Texas at Austin, please visit the NAIS website.
ETHICAL CONDUCT AGREEMENT
One of the main goals of Math For All is to create a welcoming environment for all participants. We wish for every participant to feel welcome, included, and safe at our conference. For that reason, we ask you to be mindful of your words and actions when communicating with others. We all have a bias and make mistakes. With an open mind and a willingness to apologize, we can create a safe space for everybody.
Harassment or discrimination of any kind based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression will not be permitted.
Hate speech is not permitted at the conference. We want to clarify that hate speech does not include the criticism of institutions or governments, but rather that of individuals or groups of individuals, and that we welcome conversations that stimulate a growth mind set.
If there is a situation during the conference that makes you feel unwelcome, we ask you to please talk to one of the organizers so we can help you as best as we can.
Questions, Comments, Concerns? Please reach out to us!
FACULTY ADVISOR: Lisa Piccirillo
CONTACT: mathforallaustin [at] gmail [dot] com
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST HERE!
UNDERGRADUATE LIGHTNING TALKS
All undergraduate attendees are encouraged to sign up to give a 10 minute lightning talk!
Lightning Talk Guidelines:
Undergraduate students from any major are eligible to give a talk.
Talks can be on any mathematical topic! Ideas may include:
Share your favorite theorem or result in math.
Share a result in math you came up with.
Share the history of a mathematical idea, theorem, or person.
Share a biography of a mathematician from an underepresented group.
Anything else interesting and mathematical you want to share.
The target audience for your talk should be a general mathematical audience (including other undergrad students). In other words, you can assume a general familiarity with basic math concepts but you should not assume that your audience has taken any advanced math courses.
The format of your talk can be a slides presentation or a chalk talk.
Talks should be no more than 10 minutes. Time at the end will be given for questions.
Most importantly: have fun and be creative!
If you have any questions about the talk guidelines or your topic don't hesitate to reach out to the organizers.
Why should you give a talk?? A lightning talk is a great opportunity to...
...share something interesting!
...practice giving a talk and get feedback from others!
...add a talk to your resume (for grad school applications or job applications)!
