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Where will the meeting be held and when?
The meeting will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (200 E. Market St, 78205). The actual dates of the meeting are January 12 —15, 2006, Thursday
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What are the deadlines for this meeting?
Click here to see the current deadlines for this meeting.

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What is the difference between a contributed paper (CP) session and a Special Session (SS)?
AMS Contributed Paper sessions consist of ten-minute talks contributed to the AMS program by the authors (speakers), grouped by related subject classifications into sessions by the AMS Associate Secretary responsible for the scientific program.

MAA Contributed Paper sessions consist of (usually) ten- or fifteen-minute talks organized by mathematicians on specific topics. The selection process is detailed below in "How do I submit an abstract for talks in the MAA sessions?"

AMS Special Sessions consist of talks (usually of twenty minutes' duration) organized by mathematicians on specific topics. It may be that all available places within a Special Session are taken by invitation; however, contributions can sometimes be accommodated. These are known as abstracts for consideration in Special Sessions and must be submitted by August 10, 2004. Any contribution that cannot be accommodated in a Special Session will be considered for presentation in an AMS Contributed Paper session if the author so indicates.

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How do I submit an abstract for a talk in AMS sessions?
To submit an abstract for AMS, please go to http://www.ams.org/abstracts/, select the San Antonio meeting and the number of authors, then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for abstract submission is September 28 , 2005.

All potential speakers should be aware that in order to be accepted for publication, an abstract must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous, defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political or religious arguments. Papers may not be presented if published in full before the date of the Society meeting or if previously presented to any learned society except the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal Society of Canada.

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How do I submit an abstract for a talk in MAA sessions?

To submit an abstract for MAA, please go to http://www.ams.org/abstracts/, select the San Antonio meeting and the number of authors, then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for abstract submission is September 28 , 2005.

All potential speakers should be aware that in order to be accepted for publication, an abstract must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous, defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political or religious arguments. Papers may not be presented if published in full before the date of the Society meeting or if previously presented to any learned society except the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal Society of Canada.

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How do I present my talk?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/guideline-present.html for guidelines.

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How do I organize an AMS Special Session?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/specialsessionmanual.html. The deadline for proposals was April 1, 2005 and has passed.

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How do I find out who organized a specific session?
Special sessions of each group will be listed in the program. When they are listed, you will find links to the special sessions of each group. The organizer(s) is listed in each session listing. There is no separate listing of organizers.

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When will the information about the scientific program be available?
Information about the scientific program can be found here.This information is updated on a regular basis.

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Is videotaping allowed at the meeting?
The videotaping of any Joint Mathematics Meetings sponsored events, including but not limited to special sessions, contributed paper sessions, workshops, mini-courses, short- courses and colloquia, is strictly forbidden without the explicit written permission of the Director of Meetings and Conferences for the Joint Meetings.

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When will the registration fees be published?
Details on how to register are posted on the registration page. Registration fees are listed here.

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When will hotel rates be published?
Hotel rates and instructions on how to reserve a hotel room are posted on the registration and housing page. Reservations will be taken through the Registration/Housing Form.

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Who can exhibit at the meeting?
The Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibits are open to scientific publishers, computer hardware companies, software manufacturers, database services organizations, professional associations, government agencies, health and lifestyle companies, scientific games and learning aids companies, insurance companies, and anyone with a business that is geared toward reaching key educators and researchers in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or statistics. If you are interested in exhibiting and are not sure this is the market for you, send us email at mmsb@ams.org for further information. Click here to see a list of all companies signed to date.

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When and how can exhibitors reserve space for the exhibits?
Invitations to Exhibit were sent out the first week of May. They include detailed information on booth fees, advertising fees, and sponsor opportunities plus instructions on how to reserve space. If you are interested in exhibiting at this meeting, please send email to mmsb@ams.org so that we can send you an invitation. Click here to see list of companies signed to date.

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How can I be a sponsor for the meeting?
Any company that provides a service or product to the mathematical community and wants to be in the spotlight at the Joint Mathematics Meetings can be a sponsor. Several sponsor opportunities are offered for this meeting and they are listed here. Great opportunities to sponsor and spotlight your company are still available.

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When can I register?
You can register now. Please click here for information on how to register. Click here to see the form.

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When can I reserve a hotel room?
You can reserve a room now. Please click here for information on how to reserve a room. Click here to see the form.

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How do I find out what student activities will be held at this meeting?
All student activities are listed here.

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How can I find a roommate?
The Roommate Search Board is a forum that provides fast and easy access to others who may also be looking for a roommate. Please click here to access it.

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How do I fill out the internet form if I am sharing a room with another participant who will be registering?

1) One person requests the room, naming the second person as the roommate.

2) The second person selects "No" in answer to the question,
"I am reserving accommodations now. I will indicate my requests below"

and then put "I am sharing a room with so and so, who is requesting accommodations" in the GENERAL COMMENT field.

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I did not ask for a hotel room when I registered. Now, I want to reserve a room. What should I do?
Send email to mmsb@ams.org giving your preference for hotels, arrival/departure dates, guarantee information, and any other special requests. The MMSB will add it to your record and you will receive a new confirmation.

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How do I reserve rooms for a group of students?

The best way to do is to register yourself and reserve a group of rooms as early as possible, hopefully in September. If you don't initially know the names of the students, reserve the rooms in your own name. There is no penalty for cancelling a room reservation if you do it before the hotel's cancellation deadline. Later, when you know the students' names, register them, and inform the MMSB which students are occupying each room. Please remember that the less expensive hotels and the student rooms fill up quickly.

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I am new to the Joint Mathematics Meetings. How can I find out about social and networking events?
Detailed information on all social and networking opportunities can be found on the social page and the networking page.

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What is the Employment Center and when does it occur?
The Employment Center an interviewing program for (mostly) PhD-level mathematicians seeking employment and for employers, mainly academic, who wish to conduct brief interviews with them. It is held each January at this meeting and is a three-day program. It is most advantageous to register in advance. Brief resumes and job descriptions are printed in two booklets, which are mailed to employers and applicants respectively. Please see a more detailed overview located at http://www.ams.org/emp-reg/#OVERVIEW. Questions should be sent to emp-info@ams.org. The dates of the Employment Center are 1/12-1/15, 2006.

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How do I register for the Employment Center and how much does it cost?
Please go to the Registration/Housing Form to register for the Employment Center. Other methods of registration are listed here. Employment Center fees are listed here.

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What is the topic of the AMS Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?
The topic of the AMS Short Course is Modeling and Simulation of Biological Networks. The dates of this course are 1/10-1/11, 2006. Fees for this course are listed here. You may register for this course on the Registration/Housing Form.

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What is the topic of the MAA Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?
The topic of the MAA Short Course is Experimental Mathematics in Action, organized by Jonathan M. Borwein, Dalhousie University.
The dates of this course are 1/10-1/11, 2006. Read all about this course and the fees on the short course page . You may register for this course on the Registration/Housing Form.

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What are the topics of the MAA Minicourses, when will they occur, and how much will they cost?
The minicourses will be held from 1/11 to 1/15, 2006. Fees and topics are listed here. You may register for these courses on the Registration/Housing Form.

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Is there a timetable for this meeting?
Yes. Click here to see the timetable.

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Is there any travel information?
Travel information is listed here.

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Where can I get Visa information?
Please click here for Visa information.

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What is a cvv number?
The cvv number is the "Credit Verification Value" number. For VISA, MasterCard and Discover, this number is the last three digits of the string of numbers found on the back of your credit card. For American Express, this number is the four digits that are above and to the right of your credit card number on the front of your card.

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What is the standard audio-visual setup in the session rooms?
Standard equipment in all session rooms is one overhead projector and screen. (Invited 50-minute speakers are automatically provided with two overhead projectors.) Blackboards are not available.

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Will daycare be offered for this meeting?
Yes, daycare will be offered at this meeting. Read all about it here.

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Is there a list of restaurants in downtown San Antonio?
Yes, the list and locations can be found here.

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How much is parking at the co-headquarters hotels and the convention center?
Parking at the Marriott Rivercenter and Marriott Riverwalk is
$17 (self) and $23 (valet) per day. Parking for the convention center will be at the Marina Garage, located to the left of the Marriott Riverwalk. Click here to see location and rates. Please note that the exhibits and the Employment Center is in Exhibit Hall C. Lectures are in Ballroom C.

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How can I give a suggestion for an Invited Address speaker? The AMS and MAA welcome suggestions for Invited Address speakers. Please send your suggestions for AMS speakers to: AMS Secretary at secretary@ams.org. Please send your suggestions for MAA speakers to: James Tattersall at tat@providence.edu.

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My question is not listed here. Where can I send email to ask a question not listed here?
Send email to meet@ams.org.

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