Association for Women in Mathematics
AWM – Martha Makowski, University of Alabama
228 Gordon Palmer Hall Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesDespite a large focus on promoting diversity in the STEM fields, nationally only around 25% of PhD's in the mathematical sciences are awarded to women. This talk will introduce and review some of the educational research that examines issues of recruitment and retention of women in mathematics. Discussion and reflection on these issues with the
AWM – Toyin Ali, University of Georgia
226 Gordon Palmer Hall 505 Hackberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, United StatesTitle: "How and when to apply for a job in academia" Abstract: An overview of the job application process for a graduate student applying for a job in academia. I will discuss CVs, teaching statements, and cover letters as well as give tips and tricks for standing out to a search committee among hundreds of
AWM – Fun Math Lunch
302 Gordon Palmer HallLunch for AWM members to come together, eat, socialize and participate in an interactive math activity .