Day 8, Mat194: Mathematical Sciences Seminar

• Today we welcome Laura Farro, a soon-to-be alum, who is majoring in mathematics, statistics, and physics. The focus today will be on undergraduate research: the trial and tribulations!

• Remember to get me your response forms for Kari's career: is this for you? The form

• For Laura's talk, use the "undergraduate research" form for the questions to which you will respond.

• Upcoming events:
  • Spring break! (Or did you already know that?)

  • STEM Pizza Supper: The STEM Ambassadors will be hosting a Pizza Supper in GH 230 on Wednesday, February 28 at 6pm. Please encourage your classes to attend the supper and stay for the peer learning session that follows.

  • The KYMAA (Kentucky Mathematical Association of America) will be holding its spring meeting April 6-7, 2018 at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY.

    It's a hoof, but it should be fun. If you're interested let me know -- you'll no doubt be able to take care of all four of your events this way, if you so wish. I've got four on the list at the moment, and there's room for plenty more! All welcome, and "all expenses paid"!

  • The Celebration of Student Research is also coming up April -- the 10th and 11th. There are opportunities to visit talks, or the big poster session.

Today we'll be hearing from Laura Farro, one of your peers, who is teetering on the edge of graduation. It's touch-and-go, but we think that Laura is going to cross the finish line.

Laura has done a lot, and she will share insights on any number of fronts (if you'll just ask her). But in particular I've asked her to share some of the stories of her undergraduate research experiences.

I'm sure that she'll also be willing to share thoughts about her experiences moving forward: what's next? How has the transition gone?

Laura will be happy to take your questions: please feel free to ask at any time during her talk.