Colloquium and Seminar Schedule
Fall 2017 and Spring 2018This is the schedule of colloquia and seminars inthe Department of Mathematics and Computer Science for the Spring semester, 2017.
November 2017
- "The Phylogenetic Derivative"
Speakers: Jacqueline Kane (WS'18) and Professor Joseph Rusinko
Date: Tuesday, November 14
Time: 4:45 PM
Location: Napier 101
Refreshments will be served at 4:30.
Abstract:
Our speakers will discuss mathematical phylogenetics and a fantastic research opportunity for students. Their talk is organized into two parts:Part 1: Phylogenetic trees may be used in statistical tests in order to gain more information about genetically linked diseases. However, constructing accurate phylogenetic trees is challenging since there are large amounts of data. We introduce a new computationally efficient, flexible metric called the phylogenetic derivative that can be used to assess different tree reconstruction methods.
Part 2: The Mathematical Phylogenetics Scholars Program is a National Science Foundation funded research program at HWS. Participants engage in a rigorous program of mathematics and/or computational science research aimed at solving large-scale problems in the study of evolution. Come to learn more about the program and ask any questions you may have!
March 2018
- "Experience at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics"
Speakers: Wenshi Wang and Qingyi Lu
Date: Tuesday, March 27
Time: 4:45
Location: Napier 201
Refreshments will be served at 4:30.
Abstract:
The Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics (NCUWM) was held January 26-28, 2018. The Conference is open to outstanding undergraduate women mathematicians at all stages of their careers. Students have the opportunity to meet other women who share their interest in the mathematical sciences, and those who already have done research have the opportunity to present their results. The goal of the conference is to arm participants with knowledge, self-confidence and a network of peers to help them become successful mathematicians. With support from the Metzger Fund, the William Smith Deans' Office, the President's Office and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Wenshi Wang and Qingyi Lu were able to attend the 2018 NCUWM. This talk will go over the details of their experiences at NCUWM including the mathematics they learned and some valuable information they got about graduate school and careers in mathematics.
Past Colloquia Series
Spring 2017 Fall 2016 Spring 2016 Fall 2015 Spring 2015 Fall 2014 Spring 2014
Fall 2013 Spring 2013 Fall 2012 Spring 2012 Fall 2011 Spring 2011
If you have interest in giving a talk or know of someone who does,
please contact Professor Jocelyn Bell at bell@hws.edu