Upcoming Events
November 2019
Misha Kilmer, Tufts University, A new tensor framework – theory and applications
Tensors (aka multiway arrays) can be instrumental in revealing latent correlations residing in high dimensional spaces. Despite their applicability to a broad range of applications in machine learning, speech recognition, and imaging, inconsistencies between tensor and matrix algebra have been…
Find out moreWenpin Tang, University of California, Berkeley, Discrete and continuous ranking models
In this talk, I will discuss two different 'ranking' models: Mallows' ranking model and rank-dependent diffusions. In the first part, I will discuss the rank-dependent diffusions. I will focus on two models: Up the River model, and N-player games with…
Find out moreShan Gao, Beijing Institute of Technology, Discrete Geometrically-Exact Beams
A geometrically-exact beam is a nonlinear field-theoretic model for elongated elastic objects. It utilizes moving frames to reduce the number of system’s independent spatial variables, which is a further development of Euler’s approach to the rotational dynamics of rigid bodies.…
Find out moreRenee Brady, NC State, Forecasting Cancer: Predicting Individual Responses to Intermittent Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Prostate Cancer
Intermittent androgen deprivation therapy (IADT) is an attractive treatment approach for biochemically recurrent prostate cancer (PCa), whereby cycling treatment on and off has been shown to limit toxicities and reduce cumulative dose. While IADT has been shown to delay the…
Find out moreSIAM Student Chapter Academic Job Hiring Panel
Profs. Ilse Ipsen, Ralph Smith, and Mansoor Haider will provide their insight on experiences in academic job hiring. This panel will provide graduate students interested in careers in academia with useful advice on job interviews and the job market in…
Find out moreInterview Strategies Panel
This panel discussion will provide students with interview strategies for different types of jobs (academic, industrial, labs, etc.). Some time will be spent on the environment at the Joint Mathematics Meeting.
Find out moreAWM Movie Night – Hidden Figures
AWM is hosting Movie Night to watch Hidden Figures. There will be free popcorn and drinks. AWMmovienight Poster
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Dr. Campbell’s Retirement Reception
Steve Campbell will be retiring as of January 1, 2019 after 47 years of service to the department.
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Rekha Thomas, University of Washington
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