AMS Meeting Program by Day

Current as of Tuesday, April 12, 2005 15:09:37

1997 Joint Mathematics Meetings
San Diego, CA, January 8-11, 1997
Meeting #918

Saturday January 11, 1997

• Saturday January 11, 1997, 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
  Joint Meetings Registration
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on On the Contributions of John F. Nash, Jr., IV
  Organizers:
  William F. Lucas, Claremont Graduate School lucasw@cgs.edu
  John E. Morrill, DePauw University johnmorrill@depauw.edu
  Joel Spruck, Johns Hopkins University js@chow.mat.jhu.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    On Stable Outcomes for Matching Games
    William F Lucas*, Claremont Graduate School
    (918-90-768)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Large Three-Sided Assignment Games
    Mary Royston*, Royston Development
    (918-90-771)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    On the Existence of Cores for Multi-Sided Assignment Games
    Christopher Giles Graham*, Mt. San Antonio Community College
    (918-90-797)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Bargaining Ranges and Fair Allocations for Multi-Sided Assignment Games.
    Hamza A. Hamza*, Claremont Graduate School
    (918-90-807)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Spectral Geometry for Noncompact Manifolds, II
  Organizers:
  Leonid Friedlander, University of Arizona friedlan@math.arizona.edu
  Mikhail A. Shubin, Northeastern University shubin@neu.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Scattering theory and deformations of hyperbolic manifolds
    David Borthwick*, University of California, Berkeley
    (918-58-498)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    Short geodesics and large eigenvalues on hyperbolic surfaces.
    Christopher M Judge*, Indiana University
    (918-53-843)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    The Weyl upper bound on the discrete spectrum and the trace class conjecture for arithmetic subgroups
    Lizhen Ji*, University of Michigan
    (918-22-191)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Thom isomorphism via Hodge-Witten theory.
    Igor P. Prokhorenkov*, Rice University
    (918-58-45)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    The Heat Kernel Weighted Hodge Laplacian on Noncompact Manifolds
    Edward L Bueler*, Cornell University
    (918-58-60)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Analysis, Diffusions and PDEs on Fractals, II
  Organizers:
  Jun Kigami, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan kigami@math.h.kyoto-u.ac.jp
  Michel L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside lapidus@math.ucr.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Heat kernel estimates for diffusion processes on finitely ramified fractals
    Takashi Kumagai*, Nagaya University
    (918-60-292)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Spectrum of the Laplacian on symmetric fractals.
    Leonid Malozemov,
    Alexander Teplyaev*,
    (918-47-1230)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Hitting distributions for Brownian motion on the Sierpinski carpet
    Richard F Bass*, University of Washington
    Martin T Barlow, University of British Columbia
    (918-60-274)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Distributions of Localized Eigenvalues for Laplacians on p.c.f. self-similar sets
    Jun Kigami*,
    (918-31-531)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Fractal differential equations on the Sierpinski Gasket
    Kyallee Dalrymple, University of Colorado, Boulder
    Robert S. Strichartz*, Cornell University
    Jade Vinson, Washington University
    (918-35-1170)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Existence and uniqueness of diffusions on fractals.
    Christophe Sabot*, CNRS
    (918-60-533)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Finsler Geometry, III
  Organizers:
  David Bao, University of Houston bao@math.uh.edu
  S. S. Chern, University of California, Berkeley
  Zhongmin Shen, Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ at Indianapolis
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    A Finiteness Theorem of Harmonic Maps into Hilbert Grassmannians
    Rodrigo P Gomez*,
    (918-58-139)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    The Geometrization of Elliptic Complices
    Bradley C. Lackey*,
    (918-53-185)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    New examples of constant curvature Finsler structures on the 2-sphere
    Robert Bryant*,
    (918-53-176)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Some remarks on Finsler Geometry
    S.S. Chern*,
    (918-53-221)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Some rigidity problems on Finsler surfaces
    David Bao*, University of Houston
    (918-53-219)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Some rigidity problems on Finsler surfaces
    Zhongmin Shen*, I.U.P.U.I.
    (918-53-220)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Partially Ordered Sets, II
  Organizers:
  Henry A. Kierstead, Arizona State University kierstead@math.la.asu.edu
  William T. Trotter, Arizona State University trotter@asu.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Combinatorial aspects of sorting networks generated by genetic algorithms experiments
    Stanley Gill Williamson*, University of California, San Diego
    (918-05-447)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Entropy and Sorting
    Jeong Han Kim*,
    (918-06-1267)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Database Security and Concentrating Sums of Vectors
    Jerrold R. Griggs*, University of South Carolina
    (918-05-920)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Partially ordered sets with symmetric chain decompositions
    Rodica Simion*, The George Washington University
    (918-05-1541)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Extension Theorems for Order-Preserving Maps into $\Bbb Z$: Problems of Ern\'e, Daykin and Daykin
    Jonathan David Farley*, Mathematical Sciences Research Institute and Vanderbilt University
    (918-06-1089)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Homomorphisms into General Order Relations
    Fred S. Roberts*, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
    (918-06-969)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Wavelets, Multi-Wavelets and Their Application, II
  Organizers:
  EnBing Lin, University of Toledo elin@math.utoledo.edu
  Akram Aldroubi, National Institute of Health aldroubi@helix.nih.gov
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Multiwavelet Interpolation and Approximate Solutions of Partial Differential Equations
    EnBing Lin*, University of Toledo
    (918-41-331)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Wavelets and Nonlinear Transformations
    Emil-Adrian I Cornea*, University of South Carolina
    Bj\"orn Jawerth, University of South Carolina
    (918-41-217)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Non-uniform multiresolution analyses and spectral pairs
    J. P. Gabardo,
    M. Z Nashed, Z.*,
    (918-31-1269)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Positive Estimation with Wavelets
    Gilbert G. Walter*, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    (918-42-398)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Sampling multipliers and frame decompositions
    John J. Benedetto*, University of Maryland at College Park
    Georg Zimmermann, University of Vienna
    (918-42-412)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Adapted Wavelet Bases for Fast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    Dennis M. Healy, Jr.*, Dartmouth College
    (918-93-1179)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Algebraic Combinatorics, II
  Organizers:
  Adriano M. Garsia, University of California, San Diego
  Jeffrey B. Remmel, University of California, San Diego jremmell@ucsd.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    New Bases for the Decomposition of the Regular Representation of Wreath Products of $S_n$.
    Edward E. Allen*, Wake Forest University
    (918-05-1280)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Iwahori-Hecke algebras, bitraces and symmetric functions
    Tom Halverson, Macalester College
    Robert Leduc, University of North Dakota
    Arun Ram*, Princeton University
    (918-20-418)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Macdonald polynomials and the Hilbert scheme
    Mark D Haiman*, U. C. San Diego
    (918-05-848)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Nilpotent orbit closures and the atomic decomposition of the $q$-Kostka polynomials
    William Brockman*, University of California San Diego
    (918-05-76)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Vector Bundles over the Hilbert Scheme and the n! Conjecture
    Carol H. Chang*, University of California, San Diego
    (918-05-705)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Kostant Polynomials and the Cohomology Ring for $G/B$
    Sara C. Billey*, M.I.T.
    (918-05-491)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Recent Developments in C*-Algebras and Operator Spaces, II
  Organizers:
  Hauxin Lin, University of Oregon hlin@bright.uoregon.edu
  Zhong-Jin Ruan, University of Illinois
  S. Zhang,
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Weak Convergences in the von Neumann Algebras of Non-amenable Groups
    Ching Chou, State University of New York at Buffalo
    Guangwu Xu*, University of Alberta
    (918-46-517)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Bilinear completely bounded maps and injectivity
    Roger R Smith*, Texas A&M University
    Allan M Sinclair, Univ. of Edinburgh
    (918-46-507)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Embedding continuous fields of C*-algebras in ${\cal O}_2.$
    N. Christopher Phillips*, University of Oregon
    (918-46-1261)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Perforation in the positive cone of $K_0$ of a simple $C*$-algebra.
    George A. Elliott*, University of Toronto and University of Copenhagen
    (918-46-1220)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Perturbing Results about Noncommutative CW complexes
    Terry A Loring*, University of New Mexico
    Soren Eilers, University of Copenhagen
    Gert K Pedersen, University of Copenhagen
    (918-46-437)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    On a projectionless simple C$^*$-algebra
    Hongbing Su*, The Fields Institute
    Xinhui Jiang, The Fields Institute
    (918-47-496)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#7: Part B
  Linear algebra using an interactive text.
  Organizers:
  Eugene A. Herman, Grinnell College
  Michael D. Pepe, Seattle Central Community College
  Robert T. Moore, University of Washington, Seattle
  James R. King, University of Washington, Seattle
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m.
  AMS Session on Statistics
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    On Selecting the Best Treatment in an Unbalanced Two-Way Additive Model
    Mansour M Abughalous*,
    Naveen K Bansal,
    (918-62-1294)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Connecting classical game theory results and rules for selecting forecasts
    Lei Chen*, Michigan State University
    (918-62-1164)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Models for Selection Bias in Meta-Analysis
    Richard J. Cleary*, Saint Michael's College
    (918-62-1227)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Pattern Analysis of Long-term Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Illness Progression Graphs
    Lucy Dechene*, Fitchburg State College
    Marjorie J. McKenzie, II, East Hartford, Conn.
    Robert Fontanetta, Floral Park, N.Y.
    Fred Friedberg, SUNY Stony Brook
    (918-62-754)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Was My Opponent (Too) Lucky?
    Chris T Edwards*, Univ. of Wis.-Oshkosh
    (918-62-948)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Convergence Rates of Symmetrized Product Measures
    Zhihui Liu*, Stat Dept, MSU
    James Hannan, Stat Dept, MSU
    (918-62-282)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Assessing Seasonal Variation Having Small Amplitude
    Osvaldo Marrero*, Villanova University
    (918-62-123)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    An integrated selection rule on choosing among several experimental treatments and a control: The common and unknown variance case
    Jun-lue Zhang*, Indiana Univesity of Pennsylvania
    Pinyuen Chen, Syracuse University
    (918-62-1544)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Ridge regression with a large number of almost identical predictors
    Lawrence J. Crone*, The American University
    David S. Crosby, The American University
    (918-62-925)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
  AMS Session on Harmonic Analysis and Integral Equations
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    A Preprocessing Technique for Multiwavelets
    David W Roach*,
    (918-42-1281)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Scaling Vector Support and Two-Scale SimilarityTransformations
    David K. Ruch*, Sam Houston State University
    (918-42-630)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Uniqueness for spherically convergent multiple trigonometric series, part I
    Gang Wang*, DePaul University
    J. Marshall Ash, DePaul University
    (918-42-799)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Uniqueness for spherically convergent multiple trigonometric series, part II
    J. Marshall Ash*, DePaul University
    Gang Wang, DePaul University
    (918-42-793)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    The ergodic Hilbert transform on the weighted spaces $L_p(G,w)$.
    Phyllis Panman*, California State University
    (918-43-1413)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Signed Hypergroups
    Adam W Parr*, University of Oregon
    (918-43-1225)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Eigenvalue Ratios and Eigenvalue Gaps of Sturm-Liouville Operators
    Chun-Kong Law*, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    Yu-Ling Huang, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    (918-34-337)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    On the new associated pairs
    Joyati Debnath*, Winona State University
    (918-44-1166)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Tauberian Type Theorems and Wavelet Transforms of Distributions
    George K. Yang*, Southern Illinois University
    (918-44-378)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Blow-up solutions to certain nonlinear Volterra integral equations
    Kelly M Fuller*, St. Lawrence University
    (918-45-374)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    On Sobolev Spaces of Fractional Order and $\epsilon$-Families of Operators on Spaces of Homogeneous Type
    A. Eduardo Gatto*, DePaul University
    (918-26-1550)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
  AMS Session on General Mathematics
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Construction of Liapunov functionals to study stability of delay differential equations
    Jabbar A. Al-Sarraj, Al-Rafidain University
    Sadia M. Makky*, Yarmouk University
    (918-00-1528)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Planar face sequence realizations of 6-valent graphs
    Theodore C. Enns*, San Diego Mesa College
    (918-00-928)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    An interpretation of the n-Leech cohomology group
    Bryce Hanlon*, Tulane University
    (918-00-1491)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    A version of Density Theorem for Prime Rings Containing a Left Ideal with Some Finiteness Conditions
    Hossain Khabazian*, Isfahan University of Technology
    (918-00-393)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    The Developmental Mathematics Courses: An Active Learning Approach
    Raquel Mesa*, Xavier University of Louisiana
    (918-00-1291)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Stratified graphs and distance graphs
    Sarah Spence*, University of Richmond
    (918-00-953)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Special Programs to Encourage Female Students in Mathematics
    Elizabeth G. Yanik*, Emporia State University
    (918-00-957)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    On rings with a condition on zero divisors
    Hazar Abu-Khuzam, American University of Beirut
    Adil Yaqub*, University of California, Santa Barbara
    (918-00-933)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    When Whitney numbers of a chain-product are equal
    Xiaoya Zha*, Vanderbilt University
    (918-05-1538)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Teaching the Practice of Statistics at All Levels, III
  Organizers:
  K. L.D. Gunawardena, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh gunaward@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu
  Anne D. Sevin, Framingham State College
  Chitra Gunawardena, University of Wisconsin Center
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Integrating Technology in the Introductory Statistics Course
    Leona L. Mirza*, North Park College
    (918-B1-1161)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Integrating Activities and Computer Technology into an Elementary Statistics Course
    Yvonne M. Zubovic*, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne
    (918-B1-971)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Incorporating a Laboratory Component into Statistics Courses
    Beth L Chance*,
    (918-B1-511)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    A Variety of Components for Effective Teaching
    Cathy W Carter*, Christian Brothers University
    (918-B1-1295)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Integration of Statistical Concepts into Courses before Introductory Statistics
    Norean Radke Sharpe*, Babson College
    (918-B1-1505)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    How do Naperville residents do in recycling?
    Linda Q. Gao*, North Central College
    (918-B1-1515)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Hypothesis Testing Logic in Introductory Statistics
    Pavel A Bosin*, NSU
    (918-B1-404)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    More Problem Solving Power: Exploiting Prediction Models and Statistical Software in a One-Semester Course
    Joe H. Ward, Jr.*, Health Careers High School
    Robert L. Fountain,
    (918-B1-1126)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Brains, Elasticities, and Slime: An Activity for Teaching Transformations
    George W. Cobb*, Mount Holyoke College
    (918-B1-1209)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Beach Balls, Cards and Graphing Calculators
    Yajun Yang*, State University of New York, Farmindale, New York
    (918-B1-440)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Constructive Technology for Teaching Statistical Concepts
    Richard L Scheaffer*, University of Florida
    (918-B1-315)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Using the World Wide Web for Teaching Statistics
    K.L.D. Gunawardena*, UW Oshkosh
    (918-B1-1293)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
  MAA Session on Establishing and Maintaining Undergraduate Research Programs in Mathematics, II
  Organizers:
  Emelie Kenney, Siena College
  Joseph Gallian, University of Minnesota-Duluth
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Using technology to provide motivation for undergraduate research
    Horia C. Pop*, University of Iowa
    (918-G1-402)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    Efforts to Integrate Undergraduate Research into the Mathematics Curriculum: Prospects and Limitations
    Ignatios E Vakalis*,
    (918-G1-987)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    The Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology Undergraduate research Symposium: Six Years of Success.
    Kathleen M Shannon*, Salisbury State University
    (918-G1-1098)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    School Mathematics Conference: Students Doing What Professional Mathematicians Do
    James R Matthews*, Siena College
    (918-G1-1093)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    The Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference
    David C Vella*,
    (918-G1-772)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills with Summer Undergraduate Research
    Rhonda M Eller-Meshreki*, Randolph-Macon College
    (918-G1-1058)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Interfacing Sonar To A Rug Warrior Microcontroller Board
    Daniel Werner*, Randolph-Macon College
    (918-G1-1069)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Homotopy Theory, III
  Organizers:
  Paul G. Goerss, University of Washington pgoerss@math.washington.edu
  James P. Lin, University of California, San Diego jimlin@euclid.ucsd.edu
  

  • 8:30 a.m.
    Some Algebraic Topology of 4-Manifolds
    Peter Teichner*, University of California, San Diego
    (918-55-547)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    On simplicial commutative algebras with vanishing Andre-Quillen homology
    James M Turner*, University of Virginia
    (918-55-193)
  • 9:50 a.m.
    Some Computations of Equivariant Bordism Rings
    Dev P. Sinha*, Stanford University
    (918-55-1043)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    Calculations in the Morava $K$-theory of classifying spaces of finite groups
    Kevin Lee*, University of Michigan
    (918-55-605)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on History of Mathematics, III
  Organizers:
  Karen H. Parshall, University of Virginia khp3k@fermi.clas.virginia.edu
  James J. Tattersall, Providence College tat@providence.edu
  

  • 8:30 a.m.
    Sophus Lie, transformation groups, and geodesics
    T. Christine Stevens*, Saint Louis University
    (918-01-625)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    American Women Mathematics PhDs of the Forties and Fifties
    Margaret A.M. Murray*, Virginia Tech
    (918-01-302)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    The ``Error'' in the Indian ``Taylor Series Approximation'' to the Sine.
    Kim Plofker*, Brown University
    (918-01-835)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    The beginnings of computational group theory: The characters of the symmetric group
    Charles W. Curtis*, University of Oregon
    (918-01-626)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    The early history of the London Mathematical Society
    Robin J. Wilson*, The Open University, England
    Adrian C. Rice, Middlesex University, England
    (918-01-909)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Interactions Between Ergodic Theory and Number Theory, III
  Organizers:
  Lawrence W. Baggett, University of Colorado baggett@euclid.colorado.edu
  Herbert Antonio Medina, Loyola Marymount University hmedina@lmumail.lmu.edu
  Kathy Donovan Merrill, Colorado College kmerrill@ccnode.colorado.edu
  

  • 8:30 a.m.
    Number-Theory Zeta Functions and Dynamical Zeta Functions
    Jeffrey C. Lagarias*, AT&T Labs-Research
    (918-11-1400)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Ordered dynamics and the distribution of sequences
    Alan H Forrest*,
    (918-40-1480)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    The Bost-Connes phase transition: a semigroup dynamical system approach.
    Marcelo E Laca*,
    (918-46-861)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    On Heisenberg Groups and Low-dimensional Cohomology
    Michael C Berg*, Loyola Marymount University
    (918-28-1218)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    On the cohomology equivalence classes for nonsingular mappings.
    Isaac Kornfeld*, North Dakota State University
    Andrei Krygin, North Dakota State University
    (918-28-275)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  AMS Committee on Education Panel Discussion
  Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
  Presenters:
  James Stigler, University of California, Los Angeles
  Alfred Manaster, University of California, San Diego
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 8:50 a.m.-5:10 p.m.
  AWM Workshop
  

  • 8:50 a.m.
    Opening remarks: {\bf Ruth M. Charney}, {\bf Carolyn S. Gordon}, and {\bf Catherine Roberts}
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Random walks on the finite torus.
    Perla L. Myers*, University of California, Santa Cruz
  • 9:30 a.m.
    General theory of hierarchical model behavior.
    Beth L. Chance*, University of the Pacific
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Algorithms for polycyclic groups.
    Gretchen Ostheimer*, Tufts University
  • 10:30 a.m.
    A decomposition theorem for the Monster Lie algebra.
    Elizabeth G. Jurisich*, The University of Chicago
  • 11:00 a.m.
    {\bf Poster Session}.
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Mirroring Families of K3 Surfaces
    Sarah-Marie Belcastro*, University of Michigan
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Injectivity radius bounds in hyperbolic convex cores.
    Carol E. Fan*, University of Michigan
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Fat points ideals and blow-ups of the projective plane.
    Stephanie A. Fitchett*, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Computing the galois group of an order four linear differential equation.
    Sabrina A. Hessinger*, North Carolina State University
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Vector-valued measures.
    Annela Rammer Kelly*, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Symplectic packings of the cotangent bundle of the torus.
    Jean Beth Mastrangeli*, Bryn Mawr College
  • 11:00 a.m.
    A parameter recovery problem on the real line.
    Jennifer L. Mueller*, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Spectral asymptotics and spectral asymmetry for systems of differential operators.
    Mary R. Sandoval*, University of Michigan
  • 11:00 a.m.
    A generalization of the Bolloba's Inequality.
    Zsuzsanna Szaniszlo*, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; University of South Dakota
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Siegel modular forms: Results on Satake parameters.
    Tamara B. Veenstra*, Dartmouth College
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Composition operators with multivalent symbol.
    Rebecca G. Wahl*, Purdue University
  • 11:00 a.m.
    A two-dimensional degenerate parabolic equation with oblique, evolutionary boundary conditions.
    Michelle Diann Homp*, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  • 12:00 p.m.
    Lunch break
  • 1:00 p.m.
    Boundary value problems for differential forms on domains with rough boundaries.
    Dorina I. Mitrea*, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • 1:30 p.m.
    The stable 4-dimensional geometry of the real Grassmann manifolds.
    Weiqing Gu*, Harvey Mudd College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Minimal surfaces and conformal mappings in singular spaces.
    Chikako Mese*, University of Southern California
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Invariant submanifolds for geodesic flows for manifolds with nonpositive curvature.
    Tracy Lin Payne*, Washington University in St. Louis
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Panel Discussion on {\it Launching a Career in Mathematics}.
  • 4:30 p.m.
    Poster Session (same posters as from 11:00 a.m. to noon)
  • 5:00 p.m.
    Closing remarks.
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
  MAA Invited Address
  A fundamental principle of learning and its application in modifying students' conceptions of mathematical proof
  Guershon Harel*, Purdue University,West Lafayette
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  ASL Invited Address
  Tame groups and finite simple groups
  Gregory Cherlin*, Rutgers University
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  NAM Panel Discussion
  Calculus reform---Where are we now?
  Moderators:
  Jacqueline B. Giles, Houston Community College System
  Panelists:
  Della Bell, Texas Southern University
  Yewande Olubumno-Lanier, Spelman College
  Donald B. Small, U. S. Military Academy
  Lawrence Woodard, Grambling University
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  ASL Session
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  Book Sales and Exhibits
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 10:05 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  MAA Invited Address
  Automatic Differentiation: Computing Derivative Values without Derivative Formulas
  Dan Kalman*, The Mathematical Association of America
  (918-65-1368)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 10:05 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  NAM Business Meeting
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 10:10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
  ASL Invited Address
  The Groebner basis algorithm and propositional proof systems
  Russell Impagliazzo*, University of California, San Diego
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 10:50 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
  ASL Invited Address
  Nonconvergence for sparse random graphs
  Monica McArthur*, University of California, Los Angeles
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 11:10 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  MAA Business Meeting
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  AMS Business Meeting
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
  NAM Claytor-Woodard Lecture
  Independent Partitons and Independent Set Numbers of Matroids
  Carolyn R. Mahoney*, California State University, San Marcos/MSRI
  (918-00-1507)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Spectral Geometry for Noncompact Manifolds, III
  Organizers:
  Leonid Friedlander, University of Arizona friedlan@math.arizona.edu
  Mikhail A. Shubin, Northeastern University shubin@neu.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Analytic Torsion and Topology of Diffeomorphism Groups
    John W Lott*, University of Michigan
    (918-58-152)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Relative $L_2$-torsion for manifolds with boundary.
    Dan Burghelea*, Ohio State University
    Leonid Friedlander, University of Arizona
    Thomas Kappeler, Ohio State University
    (918-58-1008)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Appoximating Von Neumann invariants of covering spaces.
    Varghese Mathai*, University of Adelaide
    (918-58-128)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The cohomology of the remote fiber of a real polynomial map.
    Maxim Braverman*, Ohio State University
    Alexander Braverman, Tel-Aviv University
    (918-58-833)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    Multiplicative Index Theorem
    Jerome Kaminker*, IUPUI
    (918-58-1313)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Homotopy Theory, IV
  Organizers:
  Paul G. Goerss, University of Washington pgoerss@math.washington.edu
  James P. Lin, University of California, San Diego jimlin@euclid.ucsd.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Complex oriented cohomology theories and the language of stacks
    Michael J Hopkins*,
    (918-55-749)
  • 1:50 p.m.
    Periodic complex oriented homology of groups from cohomology
    J.P.C. Greenlees, Sheffield University
    H. Sadofsky*, University of Oregon
    (918-55-262)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    The Adams $E_{2}$-term, up to $F$-isomorphism
    John H. Palmieri*, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    (918-55-190)
  • 2:50 p.m.
    Localization of Model Categories
    Philip S. Hirschhorn*, Wellesley College
    (918-55-237)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Phantom maps and a generalized Milnor sequence
    J. Daniel Christensen*, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    (918-55-232)
  • 3:50 p.m.
    Cobordism of Real manifolds
    Po Hu*, The University of Michigan
    (918-55-522)
  • 4:20 p.m.
    Modules over -1 connected homology theories.
    Wojciech Chacholski*, The University of Michigan
    (918-55-544)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Analysis, Diffusions and PDEs on Fractals, III
  Organizers:
  Jun Kigami, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan kigami@math.h.kyoto-u.ac.jp
  Michel L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside lapidus@math.ucr.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    On an Eigenvalue Problem for $-\frac {d^2}{dx^2}$ on $[0,1]$from a Fractal Point of View
    Tadashi Shima*, Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University
    (918-34-527)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    The LaPlace Equation and Diffusion Limited Aggregation
    Benoit B. Mandelbrot*, Yale University
    (918-60-1493)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Generalized Minkowski content, spectrum of fractal drums, fractal strings and the Riemann Zeta-function
    Christina Q. He*, University of California, Riverside
    Michel Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
    (918-35-1211)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Complex dimensions of fractal strings and oscillatory phenomena
    Michel L. Lapidus*, University of California, Riverside
    Machiel van Frankenhuysen, IHES, France
    (918-35-537)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Zeta-functions and explicit formulas for the geometry and the spectrum of fractal strings
    Michel L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
    Machiel van Frankenhuysen*, IHES, France
    (918-35-539)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Sharp Estimates for Dirichlet Eigenfunctions in Nonsmooth Domains
    Rodrigo Ba\~nuelos*, Purdue University
    (918-35-1208)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Snowflake Harmonics and Computer Graphics: Numerical computation of spectra on fractal drums
    Michel L Lapidus,
    John W Neuberger,
    Robert J Renka,
    Cheryl A Griffith*,
    (918-35-1133)
  • 4:30 p.m.
    Limit Sets of Hyperbolic Branching Brownian Motion
    Steven P Lalley*, Purdue University
    Thomas Sellke,
    (918-60-1247)
  • 5:00 p.m.
    Sharp bounds for ground state eigenfunctions on domains with horns and cusps
    Arthur J. Lindeman, II, Purdue University
    Michael M.H. Pang*, University of Missouri
    Zhongxin Zhao, University of Missouri
    (918-47-258)
  • 5:30 p.m.
    Quantum Fractals in Boxes
    Michael V. Berry*, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
    (918-81-1587)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Partially Ordered Sets, III
  Organizers:
  Henry A. Kierstead, Arizona State University kierstead@math.la.asu.edu
  William T. Trotter, Arizona State University trotter@asu.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Minimal 2-dimensional extensions of posets
    Stefan Felsner*, Freie Universitaet Berlin
    Klaus Reuter, Universitaet Hamburg
    (918-06-1148)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Games of Chaines and Cutsets in the Boolean Lattice
    Shahriar Shahriari*,
    Rebecca Gutterman,
    (918-06-1285)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The Semiantichain Conjecture and optimization in product structures
    Douglas B West*,
    (918-06-1082)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Graph theory and the dimension of ordered sets
    H. A. Kierstead*, Arizona State University
    (918-06-1252)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Wavelets, Multi-Wavelets and Their Application, III
  Organizers:
  EnBing Lin, University of Toledo elin@math.utoledo.edu
  Akram Aldroubi, National Institute of Health aldroubi@helix.nih.gov
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Wavelets, Multiwavelets, and their Applications
    Gilbert Strang*, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    (918-41-1002)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Compactly supported, biorthogonal multiwavelets.
    Douglas P Hardin*,
    Jeffrey A Marasovich,
    (918-41-1032)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Inductive limit Riesz bases and oblique multiwavelets
    Akram Aldroubi*, National Institutes of Health
    (918-41-802)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Accuracy of Lattice Translates of Multiple Multidimensional Refinable Distributions
    Carlos Cabrelli, Universidad de Buenos Aires
    Christopher Heil*, Georgia Institute of Technology
    Ursula Moler, Universidad de Buenos Aires
    (918-41-21)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Stability of Scaling Vectors
    Gerlind B Plonka*, Fachbereich Mathematik, Universit\"at Rostock
    (918-42-194)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Biorthogonal Multiwavelets
    Vasily V Strela*, University of South Carolina
    (918-41-397)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Vector-valued wavelets and multiwavelets
    Xiang-Gen Xia*, University Delaware
    (918-41-624)
  • 4:30 p.m.
    Multiwavelet Construction via the Lifting Scheme
    Geoffrey M. Davis*, Dartmouth College
    Wim Sweldens,
    (918-41-1156)
  • 5:00 p.m.
    On Linearly Independent Property of Scaling Vectors
    Jianzhong Wang*, Sam Houston State University
    (918-41-188)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Algebraic Combinatorics, III
  Organizers:
  Adriano M. Garsia, University of California, San Diego
  Jeffrey B. Remmel, University of California, San Diego jremmell@ucsd.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Plethystic Formulas and positivity for $q,t$-Kotka Coefficients
    Adriano Garsia*, University of California, San Diego
    (918-05-693)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Plethystically Parameterized Macdonald Polynomials
    Glenn P Tesler*, University of Calif., San Diego
    (918-05-863)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Inverting the Frobenius map
    Sergey Fomin*, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Jean-Yves Thibon, Universit\'e de Marne-la-Vall\'ee
    (918-05-1198)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A cyclage poset structure on Littlewood-Richardson tableaux
    Mark M Shimozono*, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Anatol N Kirillov, CRM, Universite de Montreal
    (918-05-492)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Modular representations of Hecke algebras and solvable lattice models.
    Omar Foda, The University of Melbourne
    Bernard Leclerc, Universit\'e de Caen
    Masato Okado, Osaka University
    Jean-Yves Thibon*, Universit\'e de Marne-la-Vall\'ee
    Trevor A. Welsh, The University of Melbourne
    (918-05-1428)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Rational function identities, characters, and posets
    Curtis Greene*, Haverford College
    (918-05-1342)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    The Enumeration of Fully Commutative Elements of Coxeter Groups
    John R Stembridge*, University of Michigan
    (918-05-495)
  • 4:30 p.m.
    Two extensions of Eulerian numbers.
    Ira M. Gessel*, Brandeis University
    (918-05-588)
  • 5:00 p.m.
    A Pieri Rule for Shifted Schur Functions.
    Alexander I. Molev, Centre for Math. and its Appl., School of Mathematical Sciences
    Bruce E. Sagan*, Michigan State University
    (918-05-1468)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Recent Developments in C*-Algebras and Operator Spaces, III
  Organizers:
  Hauxin Lin, University of Oregon hlin@bright.uoregon.edu
  Zhong-Jin Ruan, University of Illinois
  S. Zhang,
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    A new invariant in the K-theory of C*-algebras
    Lawrence G. Brown*, Purdue University
    Gert K. Pedersen, University of Copenhagen
    (918-46-1242)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Non-stable $K$--Theory and Extremally Rich $C^*$--Algebras.
    Lawrence G. Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette
    Gert K. Pedersen*, University of Copenhagen
    (918-46-247)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    On the Classification of certain C*-algebras
    Guihua Gong*, University of Puerto Rico
    (918-46-825)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Semigroup crossed products and number theory
    Jane Arledge, Arizona State University
    Marcelo Laca, University of Newcastle, Australia
    Iain Raeburn*, University of Newcastle, Australia
    (918-46-681)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Separative cancellation for projections in C*-algebras of real rank zero.
    K. R. Goodearl*, University of California at Santa Barbara
    (918-46-222)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Certain C*-algebras related to free product groups
    Wojciech Szymanski*, The University of Newcastle
    Shuang Zhang, University of Cincinnati
    (918-46-349)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Poisson transforms on some $C^*$-algebras generated by isometries
    Gelu F. Popescu*, University of Texas at San Antonio
    (918-46-718)
  • 4:30 p.m.
    Low-dimensional matrix analysis
    John A. Holbrook*, University of Guelph
    (918-47-56)
  • 5:00 p.m.
    Analytic Structure of Certain Transformation Group C*-algebras
    Qing Lin*, University of Victoria and Chinese Academy of Science
    (918-47-1473)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#4: Part B
  Calculus connections: A multimedia adventure.
  Organizers:
  Douglas Quinney, University of Keele
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#6: Part B
  The geometry of multivariable calculus.
  Organizers:
  Yves Nievergelt, Eastern Washington University
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-4:25 p.m.
  AMS Session on Operator Theory and Calculus of Variations
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    The Maximal Ideal Space of the Semicrossed Product of the Disk Algebra
    Dale R. Buske*, Iowa State University
    (918-47-849)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    The Resolvents of Operators Dependent on Parameters
    Min MH He*, Kent State University-Trumbull Campus
    (918-47-450)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Representations of $H^\infty ({\Bbb D}^N)$
    George R. Exner,
    Young Soo Jo,
    Il Bong Jung*,
    (918-47-223)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Approximation theorems and fixed point theorem for condensing composite of multifunctions
    Tzu-Chu Lin*, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
    Sehie Park, Seoul National University
    (918-47-935)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A generalization of hypercyclicity
    Vivien G Miller*, Mississippi State University
    (918-47-461)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    On the invariant subspace problem for hyponormal operators
    Vasile Lauric*, Texas A \& M University
    (918-47-854)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Quantitative Simultaneous Representation Formulas For $(C_0)$ Operator Semigroups.
    Mi Zhou*, University of Memphis
    (918-47-908)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Isometric equivalence of composition operators
    James E. Jamison*, University of Memphis
    William Horner, University of Southern Mississippi
    (918-47-1181)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Pseudospectral Legendre-based optimal solution of nonlinear variational problems
    Gamal N. Elnagar*, University of South Carolina, Spartanburg
    (918-49-1501)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Finding almost common fixed points of measurable families of operators
    Dan Butnariu*, University of Texas, Arlington
    (918-49-918)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    General constrained calculus of variations problems involving PDEs
    John Gregory*, Southern Illinois University
    Kathleen Pericak-Spector, Southern Illinois University
    (918-49-919)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Fluid Cluster Regularity
    Frank Morgan*, Williams College
    (918-49-401)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Characterization of "principle of convergence of energy" of integral functionals by means of their integrands. Young measure approach.
    Mikhail Andreevich Sychev*, SISSA, Italy
    (918-49-406)
  • 4:15 p.m.
    $H^{\infty}$ boundary control of parabolic systems with sampled state information
    Mingqing Xiao*, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Tamer Ba\c{s}ar, University of Illinois
    (918-49-1028)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
  AMS Session on History of Mathematics
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    From Euler's hidden lemmas to Stokes's infinitely slow convergence
    Mark McKinzie*, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    (918-01-1114)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    The History of a Mathematics Department at an American Liberal Arts College
    Peter D Schumer*,
    (918-01-293)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Cauchy and partial differential equations
    John A. Synowiec*, Indiana University, Northwest
    (918-01-921)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    A Brief History of the Sadlierian Chair
    James J. Tattersall*, Providence College
    (918-01-510)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The Blossoming of the American Mathematical Research Community, 1900-1996: A Genealogy Project.
    Steve Butcher,
    Harry B. Coonce*,
    (918-01-69)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Arithmetization of algebra
    Ahlam El-Hage Tannouri*, Morgan State University
    Al- Karaji, Morgan State University
    Al- Samawal, Morgan State University
    (918-01-1479)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    The History of Mathematics in Colombia
    Sanchez Clara Helena*, Universidad Nacional - Colombia
    (918-01-273)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
  MAA Session on Interdisciplinary Courses--Integrating Mathematics and Other Disciplines
  Organizers:
  Agnes M. Rash, St. Joseph's University arash@sju.edu
  Sandra Fillebrown, St. Joseph's University sfillebr@sju.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Quantitative Reasoning Across the Disciplines: Interdisciplinary Courses
    John M Quinn*,
    Frank A Cerreto,
    Charles W Herlands,
    (918-C1-560)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Mathematics in a Learning Community
    Scott A. Smith*, Columbia College (SC)
    (918-C1-954)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Music, Mathematics, and Cryptology
    Craig M. Johnson*, Marywood College
    (918-C1-519)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Mathematics and Models in Music
    Alexandra Kurepa*, North Carolina A&T State University
    Rodney A Waschka, North Carolina State University
    (918-C1-1146)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Business Calculus and Principles of Accounting I Learning Community
    Joanne D. Kossegi*, SUNY at Oswego
    Joan Carroll, SUNY at Oswego
    (918-C1-470)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Integrating Mathematical Statistics Into The Occupational Therapy Curriculum
    Laurie J Sawyer, Ph.D.*,
    William R Croninger, OTR/L,
    (918-C1-400)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Teaching Undergraduates to Consult in Applied Mathematics
    Philip E. Luft*, Salisbury State University
    (918-C1-332)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Mathematical Models in Chemistry - An Interdisciplinary Approach
    Agnes M. Rash*, St. Joseph's University
    (918-C1-776)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Mathematics and Biology: An Interdisciplinary GER Course
    Sandra Fillebrown*, St. Joseph's University
    (918-C1-267)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Life Sciences Laboratories for Calculus and Differential Equations
    James L. Cornette*, Iowa State Universtiy
    (918-C1-366)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    An Integrated Mathematics/Biology Course for a Freshman Honors Class
    David R Stone*, Georgia Southern University
    William S Irby, Georgia Southern University
    (918-C1-1195)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    A Coordinated Introduction to Mechanics and Calculus
    Laurie Fathe, Occidental College
    Michael A McDonald, Occidental College
    Jennifer J Quinn*, Occidental College
    George Schmiedeshoff, Occidental College
    (918-C1-556)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    A course integrating calculus and physics
    Martin A Jackson*,
    (918-C1-1080)
  • 4:15 p.m.
    Interdisciplinary Course in Fourier Optics
    James S. Walker*, UW-Eau Claire
    (918-C1-506)
  • 4:30 p.m.
    An Integrated Pre-Engineering Curriculum
    Phillip L. Zenor*, Auburn University
    Jack W. Rogers, Jr., Auburn University
    (918-C1-1224)
  • 4:45 p.m.
    Ground Spill Diffusion and Convection: An Interdisciplinary Lively Applications Project Linking Math and Engineering
    Joseph D. Myers*, United States Military Academy
    Eric B. Zimmerman, United States Military Academy
    (918-C1-289)
  • 5:00 p.m.
    Multidisciplinary Course in Nonlinear Dynamics
    Neil Fleishon,
    Jean Marie McDill*, Calif. Polytechnic State Univ.
    Kent Morrison,
    Rod Schoonover,
    John P. Sharpe,
    Nilgun Sungar,
    (918-C1-904)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Environmental Mathematics---Getting It into the Curriculum, III
  Organizers:
  Ben Fusaro, Florida State University
  Patricia Kenschaft, Montclair State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    The Price of Power
    Christopher Schaufele,
    Nancy Zumoff*, Kennesaw State University
    (918-D1-580)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Mathematics in the Natural Environment
    Delene Perley*, Walsh University
    (918-D1-578)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    When Oil Hits Water
    Donald E. Miller,
    Joanne E. Snow*, Saint Mary's College
    (918-D1-564)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    How to Capture their Interest? Model with Real-World Data
    Iris B. Fetta*, Clemson University
    (918-D1-593)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Age Structured Population Models
    William D. Stone*, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    (918-D1-583)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Applications of the Poisson Distribution in Environmental Areas
    H.T. (Pete) Hayslett, Jr.*, Colby College
    (918-D1-565)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Population Size of the Northern Spotted Owl
    Bob Fray*, Furman University
    (918-D1-567)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
  MAA Session on Development Programs That Work, II
  Organizers:
  Mercedes McGowen, William Rainey Harper College
  Jacqueline B. Giles-Giron, Houston Community College
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Implementing Change at your Pace
    James T. Sandefur*, Georgetown University
    (918-J1-1162)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Distance Learning: Perceptions of Algebra I Teachers
    Connie H. Yarema*, Northeast Louisiana University
    (918-J1-433)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Helping Students Who Have Not Succeeded in Mathematics Overcome Their Difficulties in Learning Mathematics
    Leona L. Mirza*, North Park College
    (918-J1-1160)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A More Personal Approach to Developmental Mathematics
    Cathleen Maria Zucco*, University of North Florida
    (918-J1-798)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Promoting Excellence in College Algebra through Workshops based on Collaborative Learning.
    A. Bathi Kasturiarachi*, Kent State University
    (918-J1-1090)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Using manipulatives in developmental algebra
    Amelia S. Kinard*, Columbia College
    (918-J1-956)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
  MAA Session on Assessment for Better Learning: Assessing Teaching and Learning in a Climate of Change, II
  Organizers:
  Bonnie Gold, Wabash College
  Annalisa Crannell, Franklin \& Marshall College
  Ahmed Zayed, University of Central Florida
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Evaluation of mathematics teaching for short-term improvement
    Vincent P. Schielack*, Texas A\&M Univesity
    (918-M1-1430)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    The Air Force Academy Teacher Observation Program--An Evolution Spanning 30 Years
    Daniel W Litwhiler*, USAF Academy, CO
    Steven M Hadfield, USAF Academy, CO
    Keith Bergeron, USAF Academy, CO
    (918-M1-1029)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Continuous Assessment
    Jack Bookman*, Duke University
    David A Smith, Duke University
    (918-M1-1199)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Quality Tools in the Classroom
    Ellen Clay*, Stockton State College
    (918-M1-1339)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Alternative Assessment for Student and Teacher Empowerment.
    Nkechi M Agwu*, BMCC, CUNY
    (918-M1-796)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Assessing Teaching and Learning with Portfolios
    Deborah A. Crocker*, Appalachian State University
    (918-M1-820)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Using Student Writings and Cognitive Maps for Assessment of Understandings in Intuitive Geometry for Pre-Service Elementary School Teachers
    Barbara J. Pence*, San Jose State Univ
    (918-M1-983)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Journal Writing: An Assessment for Learning and Teaching.
    Cathy Liebars*, College of New Jersey
    (918-M1-1457)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
  AMS Committee on Education-AMS Committee on the Profession-Young Mathematicians Network Panel Discussion
  Continuing professional development.
  Moderators:
  Curtis Bennett, Bowling Green State University
  Panelists:
  Steve Krantz, Washington University at St. Louis
  Walter Michaelis, University of New Orleans
  Stan Wagon, Macalester College
  Susan Williams, University of Southern Alabama
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Advanced placement statistics.
  Organizers:
  Ann Watkins, California State University, Northridge
  Panelists:
  Duane Hinders, Gunn High School
  Rosemary Roberts, Bowdoin College
  Richard L. Schaeffer, University of Florida
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
  MAA-Young Mathematicians Network Panel Discussion
  Teaching precollege mathematics.
  Moderators:
  Kevin Charlwood, Saint Leo College
  Panelists:
  Susan L. Addington, California State University at San Bernardino
  Gregory P.B. Dresden, University of Texas at Austin
  Linda P. Rosen, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
  MAA Presentation and Panel Discussion
  Scientific visualization in undergraduate mathematical sciences education.
  Organizers:
  Lee Zia, National Science Foundation
  Panelists:
  Bev Baartmans, Michigan Technological University
  Thomas Banchoff, Brown University
  James King, University of Washington, Seattle
  Joan Ferrini-Mundy, MSEB and University of New Hampshire
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
  Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences Presentation
  Fall 1995 CBMS survey results including data on reform calculus.
  Presenters:
  Donald C. Rung, Pennsylvania State University
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  AMS Committe on Science Policy-Joint Policy Board for Mathematics Workshop
  Meeting with members of Congress.
  Presenters:
  Lisa A. Thompson, JPBM
  Samuel A. Rankin, III, AMS
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 2:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m.
  AMS Invited Address
  Resolution of singularities.
  Edward Bierstone*, University of Toronto
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  MAA Presentation
  Art, literature, music, and mathematics: Degrees of similarities.
  Moderators:
  Alvin White, Harvey Mudd College
  Presenters:
  Leonard Gillman, University of Texas, Austin
  JoAnne Growney, Bloomsburg State University
  Annalisa Crannell, Franklin and Marshall College
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 3:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Needed Connections: Preparation of Teachers K--12, II
  Organizers:
  Mary M. Lindquist, Columbus College
  Patrick Collier, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
  Albert Otto, Illinois State University
  

  • 3:00 p.m.
    Introduction
  • 3:05 p.m.
    NSA's Mathematics Education Partnership Program: Connecting Teachers with Reform
    John R Pettit, National Security Agency
    Bradley E Garner*, National Security Agency
    (918-E1-360)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    A Model for Working with Secondary Teachers to Reform Mathematics Instruction
    William O. Martin*, North Dakota State University
    (918-E1-1337)
  • 3:35 p.m.
    A Fellowship of Future Mathematics and Science Teachers
    Vincent P. Schielack*, Texas A\&M Univesity
    (918-E1-1431)
  • 3:50 p.m.
    A School/University Partnership: A New Program Connecting the Initial Preparation and Continued Professional Development of K-8 Teachers
    Patricia M. Baggett*, New Mexico State University
    Andrzej Ehrenfeucht, University of Colorado
    Karin Matray, Las Cruces Teachers' Center
    (918-E1-1510)
  • 4:05 p.m.
    Connecting a community college and a university in the preparation of elementary teachers
    Karen T. Sharp*, Mott Community College
    (918-E1-1086)
  • 4:20 p.m.
    The Elementary Teacher in the University Classroom: A direct approach to the examining the relevance of the mathematics preparation of elementary teachers
    Andy R Magid*, University of Oklahoma
    Cecilia Cumby, Norman Public Schools
    (918-E1-549)
  • 4:35 p.m.
    Inquiry-based learning in Calculus
    Heather A. Hulett*,
    (918-E1-940)
  • 4:50 p.m.
    Mathematicians and Mathematics Educators Unite to Prepare Students for Secondary Teaching at UCLA.
    Susie W. Hakansson*, University of California, Los Angeles
    (918-E1-661)
  • 5:05 p.m.
    Collaborating to Encourage Teaching as a Profession
    Howard Sherwood*, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816
    Joby M Anthony, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816
    Douglas K Brumbaugh, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816
    (918-E1-899)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 3:00 p.m.-5:40 p.m.
  MAA Session on Innovations in Courses Before Calculus: Implementing the Crossroads Standards, II
  Organizers:
  Ray E. Collings, Dekalb College, Central Campus
  Janet Ray, Seattle Central Community College
  

  • 3:00 p.m.
    Approximating the Sine and Cosine Functions
    Sheldon P Gordon*, Suffolk Community College
    (918-I1-851)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Algebra, Trigonometry, and Mathematica
    Barry Brunson*, Western Kentucky University
    (918-I1-1469)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Using CBL Systems and the Web in Introductory College Courses
    Linda H Boyd*, DeKalb College
    (918-I1-1380)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Increasing Student Understanding By Writing Analogies
    Stephen Brown*, Olivet Nazarene University
    (918-I1-1385)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Technology, Explorations, and Modeling in Elementary Algebra
    Elaine Hubbard*, Kennesaw State University
    (918-I1-1386)
  • 4:15 p.m.
    General Mathematics: Problem Solving Strategies
    Thomas J. Klein*, Morehead State University
    (918-I1-1467)
  • 4:30 p.m.
    Reform-Based College Algebra
    Tena L. Golding*, Southeastern Louisiana University
    (918-I1-1389)
  • 4:45 p.m.
    Applications Anchor Mathematics
    John C. Peterson*, Chattanooga State Technical Community College
    William J. Wagner,
    (918-I1-1404)
  • 5:00 p.m.
    Teaching College Algebra with the TI-83: Students Asking For More Challenges in Class
    Zacchaeus K. Oguntebi*, DeKalb College
    (918-I1-1466)
  • 5:15 p.m.
    Using Systems Dynamics to Integrate the Principal MathematicalTopics in an Intermediate Algebra Course
    Scott R. Herriott*, Maharishi University of Management
    (918-I1-1391)
  • 5:30 p.m.
    Lessons From a Precalculus Project
    Carl Swenson*, Seattle University
    (918-I1-1392)
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#12: Part B
  Teaching differential equations using a dynamical systems perspective.
  Organizers:
  Robert Devaney, Boston University
  Paul Blanchard, Boston University
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#13: Part B
  Active and interactive teaching techniques for the mathematics classroom.
  Organizers:
  Phyllis Z. Chinn, Humboldt State University
  Dale Oliver, Humboldt State University
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#19: Part B
  Getting students involved in undergraduate research.
  Organizers:
  Joseph Gallian, University of Minnesota at Duluth
  Aparna Higgins, University of Dayton
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
  MAA Presentation
  Report on ICME-8.
  Organizers:
  Jerry P. Becker, Southern Illinois University
  Jerry P. Becker, Southern Illinois University
  Presenters:
  Joanne Rossi Becker, San Jose State University
  Victor J. Katz, University of the District of Columbia
  Lynnell S. Matthews, Howard Community College
  Mark Saul, Bronxville Schools
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
  MAA Presentation
  Impact of information technology on undergraduate mathematical sciences education.
  Organizers:
  Lee Zia, National Science Foundation
  Presenters:
  Tom Banchoff, Brown University
  Dennis DeTurck, University of Pennsylvania
  Cynthia Sanner, Brooks Cole Publishing
  Frank Wattenberg, Carroll College
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
  AMS Banquet
• Saturday January 11, 1997, 9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
  MAA Concert
  Chopin sonata for piano and cello.
  Presenters:
  Leonard Gillman, piano
  Louis Rowen, cello