Rocky Mountain Discrete Mathematics Days

University Of Wyoming, Laramie WY

Investigators

Abstract

This project will support a 3-year sequence of regional mini-conferences in Discrete Mathematics. The goals of the conferences are to encourage and stimulate research efforts of regional PhD students in mathematics and computer science, and to foster collaborative efforts among senior researchers and students. A tentative list of topics, and plenary speakers, is: First year Topic: Ramsey Theory and Extremal Graph Theory Speaker: Maria Axenovich (Iowa State University) Second year Topic: Designs, Codes and Applications Speakers: Vera Pless (University of Illinois-Chicago) Qing Xiang (University of Delaware) Third year Topic: Combinatorial Matrix Theory Speakers: Richard Brualdi (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Pauline van den Driessche (University of Victoria) Graduate student involvement will be a high priority. Graduate students will be encouraged to present their research, and the schedule will be designed with break-outs and problem sessions so that faculty can offer suggestions and direction to the students. Priority for travel funds will go to minority applicants and graduate students. The proposed activity will (a) provide an encouraging environment for young researchers and graduate students, (b)inform researchers of some of the latest developments in discrete mathematics, and (c) strengthen collaborative, and interdisciplinary research ties among discrete mathematicians in the Rocky Mountain region.