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2023 Gulf States Math Alliance Conference

Where: Science Building, Texas Southern Univeristy

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Gulf States Math Alliance Conference, Texas Southern University

Date – Feb. 24-26, 2023

Friday

4:00-7:00 PMConference Check-inDoubletree Houston Hobby
5:00-8:00 PMSocial Hour and ReceptionDoubletree Houston Hobby


Saturday

7:30-8:30 AMConference Check-inSB HALLWAY NEXT TO RM 157
BreakfastSB ATRIUM
8:30-9:20 AMWelcome – Roderick Holmes, Texas Southern University
Welcome – David Goldberg, National Alliance for Doctoral Studies in the Mathematical Sciences and Purdue University
Introduction of Schools – Joe Omojola, Southern University at New Orleans
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9:20-10:20 AMIntroduction – Jianzhong Su, University of Texas at Arlington
Keynote Speaker – Juan C. Meza, University of California, Merced
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10:25-11:05AMStudent Panel Discussion – How to Choose a Graduate Program Moderator: Phyllis Okwan, Southern University and A&M College      Ashley Alfred, University of Texas of Arlington      Toni Bourama, Howard University      Albertha Lawson, Southern University and A&M CollegeTSU, SB 158
Faculty Development Workshop
Integration JEDI Practices in Research and Education      Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University, Lead      Minerva Cordero, University of Texas at Arlington, Co-Lead
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11:10-11:20 AMGroup Photo (photographer)TSU, outside steps of the Technology Building
11:25-12:05PMStudent Panel Discussion – What I Wish I Knew Before Graduate School  Moderator: Theresa Martines, University of Texas at Austin      Joselyne Aniceto, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley      Angela Avila, University of Texas at Arlington      Kiara Richards, Rice UniversityTSU, SB 158
Faculty Development Workshop
Building Sustainable Partnerships      Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University, Lead      Ian Martines, St. Mary’s University, Co-Lead
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12:05-1:30 PMLunch  Poster Session Poster Judging at 12:30SB ATRIUM BLUE HALLWAY
1:35-2:15 PMStudent Panel Discussion – Math Careers in Academia Moderator: Minerva Cordero, University of Texas at Arlington      J. Kenyatta Cavil, Ed.D., M.B.A. Texas Southern University        Rachel Finely, Southern University and A&M College      Ian Martines, St. Mary’s University      Reginald Todd, Texas Southern UniversityTSU, SB 158
Faculty Workshop Development
Enhancing Opportunities for Mentoring and Research      Padmanabhan Seshaiyer, George Mason University, Lead      Jianzhong Su, University of Texas at Arlington, Co-Lead
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2:20-3:00 PMPanel Discussion – Non-Academic Math Careers Moderator: Matthew Beauregard, Stephen F. Austin State University      Igor Alvarado, IEEE      William Bryant, City of Houston      Alisha Small, Baker Institute, Rice University      Terece L. Turton, Los Alamos National LaboratoryTSU, SB 158
3:05-3:20 PMUTA Bridge Program      Tuncay Aktosun, University of Texas at Arlington      Jianzhong Su, University of Texas at Arlington      Te’a Riley, University of Texas at Arlington      Jordan Roderiguez, University of Texas at ArlingtonTSU, SB 158
3:25-4:00 PMStudent Panel Discussion – Undergraduate/Graduate Student Dialogue      DeAnna Patterson, University of Texas at Arlington      Kathryn Grebel, University of Texas at ArlingtonTSU, SB 158
GS Math Faculty – Planning for future meetings and activities      Phyllis Okwan, Southern University and A&M CollegeTSU, SB 156
4:05-4:20 PMGraduate School Introductions      Theresa Martines, University of Texas at AustinTSU, SB 158
4:25-5:30 PMGraduate Fair  BLUE HALLWAY
5:30-7:30 PMBanquet and Award Ceremony      Laceila Williams Hudson,  Acting Chief, Safety & Test Operations      NASA Johnson Space Center Safety and Mission Assurance SB ATRIUM

Sunday

7:30-9:30 AMStudent Breakfast Doubletree Houston Hobby –
Faculty Breakfast and Learn
8:00-9:15 am – Faculty Lightning Talks      Theresa Martines, University of Texas at Austin
9:15-9:30 am – National Math Alliance Update      Phil Kutzko, University of Iowa
Doubletree Houston Hobby –