African-American Mathematics: Landmarks and Projects
Ninth in the Annual Series of Symposia
"Without Number: Mathematics and Culture"
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Boston University, MCS Building (Mathematics and Computer Science)
111 Cummington Street
Rooms 135 and 149
Start Time: 10:00 am - End Time: 5:00 pm
Continental Breakfast and Poster Session:
Showcasing the work of African-American Students 10:00-10:45 am
WELCOMING REMARKS 10:45
Kenneth Elmore,
Dean of Students
Panel Discussion 11:00-12:30
African-American Mathematics: Success in the Professions
Moderator:
Kenneth Elmore, Dean of Students, Boston University
Panelists:
- Reginald Jean,
Boston University,
Coordinator, Academic Curriculum and Teaching
-
Donald F. St. Mary, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics,
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Suzanne L. Weekes,
Associate Department Head,
Department of Mathematical Sciences, and
Associate Director
Center for Industrial Mathematics and Statistics,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Luncheon Reception: 12:30-2:00
Keynote Address 2:00-3:00
The Maryland Experience: Building a community of African-American
graduate students
Chair: TBA
Abstract
I will describe the process that led to the recruitment and
graduation of a significant number of African American mathematics
students at the University of Maryland and give my view of the
essential elements for such a program. Our successes came after a
number of failures, which formed the basis of our later success.
Coffee Break 3:00-3:30
Panel Discussion 3:30-5:00
African-American Mathematics: How to Succeed as Students
Moderator:
Terrence Richard Blackman, Department of Mathematics,
Medgar Evers College, CUNY
Panelists:
- Isabelle Agbassi, Metropolitan College, Boston University
-
Rajini Jesudason, Education Consultant
- A discussion and workshop on educational
opportunities, study skills, the application and grant-seeking process,
given by graduate students and local mentors