Boise Extravaganza in Set Theory (BEST) Conference, Boise State University

Boise State University, Boise ID

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Abstract

The Boise Extravaganza in Set Theory (BEST) is an annual conference in Set Theory hosted by Boise State University. It has run continuously since it began in 1992 and is the only regular conference in North America devoted primarily to Set Theory. The talks and the participants are representative of set theoretic research in North America with topics ranging from large cardinals, cardinal invariants of the continuum, core models, fine structure, descriptive set theory, set theoretic topology and analysis, forcing axioms, and combinatorics. The small scale of the conference --- about 20 participants, most presenting talks --- allows for an informal atmosphere and encourages discussion between the representatives of various areas of set theory. The general format is that of a three day conference. Four invited talks running approximately 50 minutes each are spread throughout the conference with the remainder of the schedule consisting of shorter contributed talks. NSF funds are used to cover the expenses of the invited speakers and to help defray the local and travel expenses of those who do not have their own form of travel support, especially graduate students. The organizers make a sincere effort to invite women, minorities, and young members of the field.