Session 1

Abstract Algebra I –
Chair:
(1) 9:50 AM 10:05 AM Download Drawing Braid Diagrams
Shana Crawford, Bennington College
(2) 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Download Projective Planes and Groups
Cassandra Call,Union College
Applied Mathematics I –
Chair:
(1) 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Download The Solow Growth Model and Optimal Debt Level
Yongzheng Liang, Hamilton College
(1) 9:50 AM 10:05 AM Download Forecasting IPhone X Prices on EBay
Noah Castle, Westfield State University
(1) 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Download Energy Profiles of Four States
Max Sharpe, Skidmore College
Computer Science –
Chair:
(1) 9:50 AM 10:05 AM Download The Open World Assumption in Semantic Webs
Ping Lin, Skidmore College
(1) 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Download Honeypot
Xinyi Gu, Skidmore College
Graph Theory –
Chair:
(1) 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Download Considering Splines
Alexandria Perry, Smith College
(1) 9:50 AM 10:05 AM Download Network Optimization
Emily Chang, Smith College
(2) 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Download Modularity in Graphs
Jack Felag, University of Vermont
Linear Algebra –
Chair:
(2) 9:50 AM 10:05 AM Download The Math Behind Beacketology
Craig Scharf, Union College
(2) 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Download Springer Fibers of Nilpotent Matrices And Their Bijections with Graphs Webs,
Haley Hoech, Smith College
Matroids –
Chair:
(1) 9:50 AM 9:45 AM Download Matroids I
Vincent Ferlini, Keene State College
(1) 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Download Matroids 2
Sarah Otterbeck, Keene State College
Statistics I –
Chair:
(1) 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Download Exploring Facebook Through R: A Statistical Computing And Graphics Environment, Shyanne White, St. Lawrence University
(1) 9:50 AM 10:05 AM Download Using Sentiment Analysis to Detect Bullying and Toxicity on Social Media
Nevaan Perera, St. Lawrence University
(1) 10:10 AM 10:25 AM Download Sentiment Analysis in R
Anna Izzo, St. Lawrence University

  • Time 11:05 AM – 12:30 PM: Welcome and Invited Address Gulick Theatre, Noble CenterWelcoming Remarks – President Bill Fox, St. Lawrence University

Introduction of the Speaker – TBA
Title: Mathematics & Social Justice
Karen Saxe
Macalaster College and the AMSSt. Paul, MN

Abstract: Societal inequalities pose some of the biggest and most intractable challenges facing our nation today. Can mathematical concepts help us understand and analyze social inequality? What is the relationship between various imbalances in the U.S. today such as those we see in income distribution and political polarization? This talk will explore answers to these questions, and focus on quantitative approaches that mathematicians and political scientists use to measure inequalities. I will also discuss my advocacy work for the American Mathematical Society, and we’ll have plenty of time for Q & A.

Biography: Karen Saxe is Director of Government Relations for the American Mathematical Society. She works in Washington DC to connect the mathematics community with decision makers who impact scientific research and education. She is also DeWitt Wallace Professor of Mathematics at Macalester College in St Paul, MN. She has been awarded a Distinguished Teaching Award by the Mathematical Association of America, and the Macalester College Excellence in Teaching Award. She is active with policy and advocacy activities for both the Mathematical Association of America and the Association for Women in Mathematics. Karen has been a resource in Minnesota on redistricting, consulting with city governments, is currently part of the Common Cause Redistricting Leadership Circle, and served on the Minnesota Citizens’ Redistricting Commission, created to draw congressional districts following the 2010 census. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics (TPSE Math), an initiative sponsored by Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, aiming to effect constructive change in mathematics education at community colleges, 4-year colleges and research universities.


  • 12:35 – 1:50 PM – Lunch – Eben Holden Hall


  • Session II 2:00 – 2:55 PM

Session II will consist of the following parallel sessions.

  1. TBA

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