Categorical Methods in Topology and Quantum Geometry

October 15, 2009

• Location
• Schedule
• Organizers
• Registration
• Financial Assistance
• Accommodation
• Transportation
• Contact Us
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• Mathematics at SACNAS
• About SACNAS
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Confirmed Speakers:

• Renzo Cavalieri, Colorado State University

• Emille Davie, UC Santa Barbara

• Juan Ariel Ortiz-Navarro, University of Rochester/University of Puerto Rico

This scientific symposium is a component of the SACNAS National Conference. All events at the conference will be held at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel , 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.

Dagan Karp and Robin Wilson

If you have any questions, send an e-mail to either of:

dk--at--math--dot--hmc--dot--edu
robinwilson--at--csupomona--dot--edu

The postal address is:

Department of Mathematics
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA 91711

This symposium is a component of the SACNAS National Conference. All attendees must register for the conference, in order to participate in conference related activities and programs, including this symposium. SACNAS registration fees cover all meals, workshops and events. For further information, please visit the SACNAS 2009 National Conference Registration website .

Some financial support will be available for students. To apply please send a statement of interest, and have one letter of recommendation sent to Dagan Karp at dk--at--math--dot--hmc--dot--edu

The deadline for submission of financial aid requests is September 30, 2009.

Discounted room rates are available at the conference hotel listed below. Attendees should note that they are with the SACNAS Conference when making reservations, or use the dedicated SACNAS online booking link below.

Sheraton Hotel Dallas
400 North Olive Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
Reservations: (888) 627-8191 (mention SACNAS)

Room Rate: $149
Check-in Time: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out Time: 12:00 p.m.

SACNAS Conference Online Booking Reservations

For more information, visit the SACNAS Transportation and Lodging website .

• Weather: Current weather conditions can be checked here
• City of Dallas web site

There are a plethora of mathematics related activities planned for the 2007 SACNAS national conference, including symposia, mini-course, workshops and other activities. For a complete schedule, see the SACNAS National Conference agenda.

The mission of SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels.

For over 30 years, SACNAS has provided strong national leadership in improving and expanding opportunities for minorities in the scientific workforce and academia; mentoring college students within science, mathematics and engineering; as well as, supporting quality pre-college science education. SACNAS' annual National Conference and K-12 Teacher Workshops, student chapters, e-Mentoring Program, and online internship/job placement resources are tools that help a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students, professors, administrators, and K-12 educators achieve expertise within their disciplines.

This scientific symposium is supported by the National Science Foundation, award number DMS-0936047.