With support from the National Science Foundation, the Mathematical Association of America is leading a series of online conversations for mathematics leaders, defined broadly to include department chairs, program directors, committee chairs, deans, etc, from minority serving institutions. Participants will (a) hear from experts on issues of common importance to mathematics curriculum and pedagogy; (b) brainstorm around challenges, solutions, and resources, with a seat at the table for guiding future work of the professional societies; and (c) join a national network of colleagues with similar interests. Free registration at http://maa.org/MSI-Leadership-Summit
The group will meet via Zoom four times in 90-minute sessions. The first session on November 3, 2:00 - 3:30 EDT -- see the details below -- will set the agenda for the others. That is, after input from the fall meeting, we will plan three more meetings in the winter (February/March), each with a theme that connects to items identified in the fall meeting. Each session will include 30-40 minutes for expert presentation or panel discussion, and 30-40 minutes for break-out discussions and networking. In order to build strong networking connections, there will be a limited number of participants, so we ask applicants to answer a few questions to ensure we have a cohesive, committed group.
All participants from the fall meeting will have the opportunity – but no obligation – to attend the spring meetings themselves or nominate a colleague to attend in their place. The registration here applies to the fall meeting but also saves you a seat at the table for the spring meetings.
Keynote for the first meeting
Title. Revealing, Naming, and Breaking through Barriers and Challenges in Mathematics
Speaker. Dr. Aris Winger, Georgia Gwinnett College and National Association of Mathematicians
Description. This can be a moment of change. If we can come together, listen to each other, and find common ground, then we can use our skills as problem solvers to meet our challenges head on. In this first meeting of the MAA MSI Leadership Summit, we begin the process by discussing what some of these challenges are. All perspectives are welcome and needed – only through authentic sharing of all our voices can we find a path forward to make our discipline better for all.
Bio. Dr. Aris Winger is Executive Director of the National Association of Mathematicians and an assistant professor of mathematics at Georgia Gwinnett College. His areas of interest include finding equity in the mathematics classroom and culturally relevant pedagogy. He holds a bachelor degree in mathematics from Howard University and both Master of Science and doctorate in mathematical sciences from Carnegie Mellon University. He co-hosts the podcast, Mathematically Uncensored, and co-authored the book, Asked and Answered: Dialogues on Advocating for Students of Color in Mathematics, both in collaboration with Dr. Pamela Harris.
Who can apply?
We welcome anyone holding a leadership position (department chair, program director, committee chair, dean, grant PI, etc.) in a mathematical sciences department at a minority serving institution listed in https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ There is no fee charged for participants in the Summit, but we do ask you to respond to a few questions when you register, since space is very limited. The event receives financial support from the MAA OPEN Math project (NSF DUE-2111260).
------------------------------
Doug Ensley, Director of MAA OPEN Math
Leland, NC
dougensley@gmail.com------------------------------