STRIVE for MORE 2020
Success Through Rewarding and Inclusive Virtual Experience Mathematics - Opportunities in Research and Education
September 26, 2020
Hosted virtually on Zoom by
Virginia Tech and Clemson University
STRIVE for MORE, the fall 2020 MORE: Mathematics - Opportunities in Research and Education workshop will be held virtually on Zoom the afternoon (EDT) of September 26, 2020. The purpose of this conference is to bring together undergraduate students interested in mathematics to learn about opportunities in research and education. The participants will have the opportunity to attend a plenary lecture featuring cutting-edge mathematical research by leading mathematician; interact with faculty, graduate students and postdocs; and attend panels on research, applying for summer opportunities and graduate school, and pathways to mathematical careers.
Invited Speakers
Plenary Speaker
- Beth Malmskog (Colorado College)
Career and Pathways Panel
- Emma Cinatl (Amazon)
- Jessica Matthews (NCICS)
- Reginald McGee (College of Holy Cross)
- Angela Robinson (NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Applications Panel
- Samantha Erwin (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
- Anant Godbole (East Tennessee State University)
- Ellen Kirkman (Wake Forest University)
- Seth Sullivant (NCSU)
Schedule
For a simple timetable see the schedule page. We will start at noon (EDT) on Saturday, September 26th.
For any conference-related questions not answered on this page, please contact the organizers at MORE.math.opportunities@gmail.com.
Accessiblity
We are committed to equal access and opportunity for STRIVE for MORE participants. For any accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact the organizers at MORE.math.opportunities@gmail.com.
Inclusivity
We are committed to the philosophy of equality of opportunity and treatment for all participants regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, age, marital status, disabilities, veteran status, field of expertise, or any other reason not related to scientific merit. We expect all STRIVE for MORE participants to work toward this commitment. Please report any violation of this to the organizers at MORE.math.opportunities@gmail.com or to VA Tech's Office for Equity and Accessibility
Questions
Try our FAQ page.
For any conference-related questions not answered on this site, please contact the organizers at MORE.math.opportunities@gmail.com.
Organizers
Main organizers.
- Nicole Bannister (Clemson University)
- Lauren Childs (Virginia Tech)
- Julianne Chung (Virginia Tech)
- Lea Jenkins (Clemson University)
- Gretchen Matthews (Virginia Tech)
- Keri Sather-Wagstaff (Clemson University)
Sponsors
STRIVE for MORE 2020 is made possible by generous support from these organizations:
