Southeast Regional Math Alliance Kickoff Workshop

The workshop will take place on Friday, April 5th from 9am-12pm at the Atlanta University Center. If you are unable to attend, we would be very happy for you to nominate someone else from your department who is able to come in your place. We have space to accommodate a small number of additional participants, so let us know if you have additional faculty who would like to attend. 

 

The Southeast Regional Math Alliance focuses on activities which enhance a sense of belonging in graduate school as a way to increase student success and retention in the mathematical sciences, especially among students from underrepresented or underserved groups. In particular, we work to:

• Establish new lines of communication and form partnerships between undergraduate and graduate institutions.
• Improve the culture of graduate schools in our region.
• Provide a central communication hub for activities in the Southeast which may be of interest to Math Alliance scholars and/or mentors.

We are affiliated with the Math Alliance, which is a national organization with similar aims.

 

At this kickoff workshop, we will have structured conversations which will allow your institution to share its mission and vision for serving students in the mathematical sciences. Graduate programs will learn how they can better prepare to receive students from a variety of institutions in the region, and graduate programs will share what they are looking for in prospective students. We will also craft a plan for future events and activities in partnership with the Southeast Regional Math Alliance. 

 

Our event is being sponsored by the AUC Data Science Initiative, and we will have the opportunity to learn more about their activities during our workshop.

 

We would deeply value having your institution be part of this conversation, and we hope to hear from you soon. Please respond to this email at your earliest convenience but no later than Monday, March 11, 2024. Unfortunately, at this time, we have no funding available to offset your travel expenses. We understand that this may make it more difficult for you to attend, and obtaining funding for future events is one of our top priorities.

 

We would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

 

Abbey Bourdon (Wake Forest University)

Sutandra Sarkar (Georgia State University)

Shanise Walker (Clark Atlanta University)