Thirteenth Annual
Texas Undergraduate Mathematics Conference

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October 20-21, 2017

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas

For the past twelve years, undergraduate students have gathered in Huntsville, Tyler, Nacogdoches, and Beaumont to talk about math, play games, and network with students and faculty from around the state of Texas. This year, the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX will host this exciting conference!

The conference was a great success! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year in Nacogdoches!

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Schedule

Conference Schedule:

Friday, October 20, 2017

3:00-7:00 PM

Registration and Welcome

Student Engagement Center
Ballroom Foyer

6:00-8:00 PM

Making Math Fun in the Classroom
Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer

Student Engagement Center
Room 2031

6:00-8:00 PM Pizza and Games Student Engagement Center
Ballroom

Saturday, October 21, 2017

8:00-9:00 AM

Registration

Student Engagement Center
Ballroom Foyer

9:00-10:55 AM

Contributed Presentations

Student Engagement Center
Rooms 2030, 2031, 2032, 2034

11:00-12:15 PM

Welcome and Keynote
Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer

Student Engagement Center
Ballroom

12:15-1:05 PM

Lunch

Student Engagement Center
Ballroom

1:10-2:05 PM

Contributed Presentations

Student Engagement Center
Rooms 2030, 2031, 2032

2:10-3:05 PM

Break-Out Panel Discussions

Student Engagement Center
Rooms 2030, 2031, 2032

3:10-4:00 PM

Invited Address
Dr. Paulette Willis

Student Engagement Center
Ballroom

4:00-4:10 PM

Closing Remarks

Student Engagement Center
Ballroom

All Texas NExT events will be held in Student Engagement Center 2053.

Full Schedule in PDF form

Full Program in PDF form


Talk Schedule and Abstracts

Click on the talk for its abstract. Breakout Sessions have no abstracts.

  • Student Engagement Center
    Each breakout session will run twice – once from 2:10 – 2:40 and then from 2:45 – 3:15, so that each TUMC participant can attend two breakouts!
  • Applying to Graduate School: Process, Necessary Documents, and Advice
    Eileen Faulkenberry, Tarleton State University
    Student Engagement Center 2030
  • Summer Research Opportunites: REU's, Research Internships
    David Milan, University of Texas at Tyler
    Student Engagement Center 2031
  • What Can You Do With a Math Degree? Jobs Outside of Academia
    Kevin E Kalinowski, UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine
    Student Engagement Center 2032

Click the map for a printable PDF version.Parking and Campus Map

 


Keynote Speakers

Dr. Seshaiyer

Padmanabhan Seshaiyer

George Mason University

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Paulette Willis

Paulette Willis


Contact Information

Dr. Theresa Martines

martines@uiwtx.edu


Hotel Information

Holiday Inn & Suites- Airport
91 NE Interstate 410 Loop
San Antonio, TX 78216
210) 308-6700


Attend TUMC

Registration fees:

Students $15 

Registration for students includes a hotel room that will be reserved by the conference organizers.  Register by October 6, 2017 in order to receive a room.

Faculty $40

Faculty members must contact the hotel directly to make a reservation. Room rates are $109 per night. 


Submit an Abstract

The 13th Annual Texas Undergraduate Mathematics Conference is no longer accepting abstract submissions. The deadline to submit an abstract was October 6, 2017.


Past Conferences