Joint Mathematics Meetings Program by Day

Current as of Wednesday, January 16, 2008 00:26:55

Joint Mathematics Meetings
San Diego, CA, January 6-9, 2008 (Sunday - Wednesday)
Meeting #1035

Monday January 7, 2008

• Monday January 7, 2008, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  Employment Register
• Monday January 7, 2008, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  Joint Meetings Registration
• Monday January 7, 2008, 7:45 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  AMS Session on Geometry and Topology, I
  

  • 7:45 a.m.
    The Bundle Theorem in Laguerre Geometry--A Synthetic Approach.
    Robert D Knight*, Ohio University, Chillicothe
    (1035-51-1178)
  • 8:00 a.m.
    On $m$-accretive Schr\"odinger operators with singular potentials on Riemannian manifolds.
    Ognjen Milatovic*, University of North Florida
    (1035-58-1306)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Liouville properties, stochastic completeness, and self-adjointness.
    Jun Masamune*, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    (1035-58-1611)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Small Time Heat Kernel Behavior for Riemannian Polytopal Complexes.
    Melanie Anne Pivarski*, Texas A&M University
    (1035-58-1852)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Fixed hypersurfaces of holomorphic $\mathbb{C}^*$ actions on exotic complex projective spaces.
    Ryan Brown*, Georgia College & State University
    (1035-53-1598)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Hypersurfaces of low type in real space forms via the immersions by projectors.
    Ivko M Dimitric*, Penn State University Fayette
    (1035-53-1666)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    The Geometry of Landmark-based Shape Manifolds.
    Mario Micheli*, Division of Applied Mathematics, Brown University
    (1035-53-1172)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Gromov-Lawson concordance implies isotopy.
    Mark G Walsh*, University of Oregon
    (1035-53-1831)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    On the classification of low-dimensional fixed point homogeneous Riemannian manifolds with nonnegative sectional curvature.
    Fernando Galaz-Garcia*, University of Maryland, College Park
    (1035-53-1180)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    On the moduli space of triply periodic minimal surfaces.
    Adam G. Weyhaupt*, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
    (1035-53-2006)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Nonorientable Contact Structures on 3-manifolds.
    David H Crombecque*, Bryn Mawr College
    (1035-57-428)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Menasco Normal Form and Recognizing Unknot Diagrams.
    Chan-Ho Suh*, University of California, Davis
    (1035-57-1441)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Torus leveling for $(1,1)$ knots.
    Arim Seo*, University of Oklahoma
    (1035-57-1601)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    The self-linking of algebraic knots.
    Alan Durfee*, Mount Holyoke College
    (1035-57-1743)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    An invariant for flat virtual knots.
    Neil R. Nicholson*, William Jewell College
    (1035-57-161)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Isoperimetric Inequalities on Manifolds with Density.
    Max D. Engelstein*, Yale University
    (1035-51-1879)
  • 11:45 a.m.
    Nonarchimedean Cantor Set and String.
    Hung Lu*, Hawaii Pacific University
    Michel L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
    (1035-51-71)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  AMS-ASL Special Session on Set Theory and Banach Spaces, III
  Organizers:
  Christian Rosendal, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign rosendal@math.uiuc.edu
  Stevo B. Todorcevic, University of Toronto and CNRS, Universit\'e Paris 7
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    On w*-null sequences.
    Jordi Lopez-Abad*, Equipe de Logique Mathematique, Universit\'e Paris 7
    (1035-46-2022)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Banach spaces universal for all separable strictly convex spaces.
    Nigel J Kalton*, University of Missouri
    (1035-46-893)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Definable Davies' Theorem.
    Asger D Tornquist*, University of Toronto
    (1035-03-1588)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Partial Unconditionality.
    Stephen J Dilworth*, University of South Carolina
    E Odell, University of Texas at Austin
    Thomas Schlumprecht, Texas A&M university
    Andras Zsak, University of Leeds
    (1035-46-1197)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Structure, Geometry, and Symbolic Computation of Algebraic Groups and Symmetric Spaces, I
  Organizers:
  Jennifer R. Daniel, Lamar University jennifer.daniel@lamar.edu
  Aloysius G. Helminck, North Carolina State University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Making the Lie correspondence effective for algebraic groups in characteristic 0.
    Willem A. de Graaf*, University of Trento
    (1035-20-288)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    A new approach to computing generators for the centralizer of $K$ in the universal enveloping algebra of $\mathfrak g$.
    Steven Glenn Jackson, University of Massachusetts Boston
    Alfred G. No\"el*, University of Massachusetts Boston
    (1035-22-193)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Computational Problems Concerning Kac-Moody Algebras and Groups.
    William Casselman*, University of British Columbia
    (1035-20-1035)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Some invariant theoretic computations related to quantum computing.
    Nolan R Wallach*, University of California, San Diego
    (1035-22-1409)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Spin Flips and KAK Decompositions.
    Stephen S. Bullock*, IDA Center for Computing Sciences
    (1035-81-624)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Compact symmetric spaces, triangular factorization, and Cayley coordinates.
    Derek Habermas*, SUNY Potsdam
    (1035-22-1374)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Combinatorics of Blattner's formula.
    Jeb F. Willenbring*, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
    Gregg J. Zuckerman, Yale University
    (1035-22-240)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Tau signatures, cells and nilpotent orbits.
    B. Binegar*, Oklahoma State University
    (1035-22-1764)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Stochastic, Large-Scale, and Hybrid Systems with Applications, I
  Organizers:
  Aghalaya S. Vatsala, University of Louisiana at Lafayette vatsala@louisiana.edu
  G. S. Ladde, University of Texas at Arlington
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Stochastic Systems: A Class of Hybrid Systems.
    G. S. Ladde*, University of South Florida at Tampa
    (1035-60-1084)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Interacting Markovian systems.
    Andrzej Korzeniowski*, UT Arlington
    (1035-60-1489)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Stochastic Modeling of Global Warming Entities.
    Chris P. Tsokos*, University of South Florida at Tampa
    (1035-60-1226)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Restoration the Coefficient in Euler-Bernoulli Equation from Over-posed Data.
    Tchavdar T. Marinov*, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    Aghalaya S. Vatsala, University of Louisiana at Lafayette,
    (1035-34-418)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    The Semilinear Evolution Equation for American Contingent Claims: Successive Approximations and Bounds.
    Valery A. Kholodnyi*, Platts Analytics
    (1035-91-392)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    A Numerical Comparison of Three State Estimation Schemes Applied to a Nonlinear Stochastic System.
    Elaine T. Hale*, Rice University
    (1035-93-1135)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Uniqueness of weak solutions of semilinear wave equations with interior-boundary supercritical sources and damping.
    Lorena Bociu*, University of Virginia
    (1035-35-361)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Improved Generalized Quasilinearization Method and Rapid Convergence for Nonlinear Volterra Integral Equations.
    Tanya G. Melton*, LSU at Alexandria
    Aghalaya S. Vatsala, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    (1035-45-338)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Time-Frequency Analysis: Hilbert Huang Transform and Wavelet Analysis, I
  Organizers:
  Yuesheng Xu, Syracuse University yxu06@syr.edu
  Sherman D. Riemenschneider, West Virginia University
  Samuel S. Shen, San Diego State University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Basic Elements of Empirical Mode Decomposition and Hilbert Spectral Analysis.
    Norden E Huang*, National Central University
    (1035-41-2014)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    A characterization of wavelet frames by the multiplicative Zak transform.
    John J. Benedetto*, Norbert Wiener Center, University of Maryland, College Park
    Wojciech Czaja, University of Maryland, College Park
    Justin C. Flake, University of Maryland, College Park
    (1035-42-656)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Quantization for Finite Frame Expansions and the White Noise Hypothesis.
    Yang Wang*, Michigan State University
    (1035-94-1807)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Image analysis using two-dimensional empirical mode decomposition.
    Lixin Shen*, Syracuse University
    (1035-94-2009)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Decomposition into Intrinsic Mode Functions.
    Vesselin I Vatchev*, The University of Texas at Brownsville
    (1035-41-1767)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Hilbert-Huang Transform and signals with positive instantaneous frequency.
    Daniel R Van Vliet*, West Virginia University
    (1035-41-1673)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Orthonormal Bases with Nonlinear Phase.
    Tao Qian, FST, University of Macau
    Rui Wang, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Yuesheng Xu, Syracuse University
    Haizhang Zhang*, Syracuse University
    (1035-41-422)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Recent Advances in Mathematical Biology, Ecology, and Epidemiology, III
  Organizers:
  Linda J. S. Allen, Texas Tech University linda.j.allen@ttu.edu
  Sophia R. Jang, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  Lih-Ing W. Roeger, Texas Tech University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Species disappearance: a combination of infectious disease and Allee effect?
    Horst R Thieme*, Arizona State University
    (1035-92-430)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Mathematical Analysis of the Interaction of Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Epithelial Cells in the Influenza Infection.
    Abdessamad Tridane*, Arizona State university
    Karl P Hadeler, Arizona State University
    Yang Kuang, Arizona State University
    (1035-92-63)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Heterogeneous mixing in epidemic models.
    Fred Brauer*, University of British Columbia
    (1035-92-452)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Spatial patterns in a discrete-time epidemic patch model.
    Linda J.S. Allen, Texas Tech University
    Yuan Lou, The Ohio State University
    Andrew L Nevai*, Mathematical Biosciences Institute, The Ohio State University
    (1035-92-955)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    SIR Models with Square-Root Dynamics.
    Ronald E Mickens*, Clark Atlanta University
    (1035-39-234)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    The 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic in England and Wales: Spatial Patterns in Transmissibility and Mortality Impact.
    Gerardo Chowell*, Arizona State University
    Luis MA Bettencourt, Los Alamos National Laboratory
    Niall Johnson, Sidney Sussex College
    Wladimir Alonso, Fogarty International Center
    Cecile Viboud, Fogarty International Center
    (1035-92-403)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Malaria Model In Seasonal Environments.
    Bassidy Dembele*, Howard University
    Avner Friedman, Ohio State University
    Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Howard University
    (1035-34-619)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Continuous-time predator-prey models with parasites.
    Sophia Jang*, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    James Baglama, University of Rhode Island
    (1035-92-1596)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Progress in Commutative Algebra, II
  Organizers:
  Janet Striuli, University of Nebraska, Lincoln jstriuli2@math.unl.edu
  Sean M. Sather-Wagstaff, North Dakota State University
  Lars Winther Christensen, Texas Tech University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Ascent of module structures, vanishing of Ext, and extended modules.
    Anders J. Frankild, University of Copenhagen
    Sean Sather-Wagstaff, North Dakota State University
    Roger Wiegand*, University of Nebraska
    (1035-13-715)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Hilbert Functions for Ext-Modules.
    Andrew Crabbe*, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    Janet Striuli, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    (1035-13-1136)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    On the projective dimension of four quadrics.
    Bahman Engheta*, University of California
    (1035-13-1880)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Vanishing conditions which force regularity in local rings of prime characteristic.
    Ian Aberbach, University of Missouri
    Jinjia Li*, Syracuse University
    (1035-13-1068)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    On the nonrigidity of Frobenius.
    Jinjia Li, Syracuse University
    Claudia Miller*, Syracuse University
    (1035-13-1392)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Cohomology of connected sums of artinian Gorenstein rings.
    Luchezar L Avramov, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    W. Frank Moore*, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    (1035-13-1512)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Contracting Endomorphisms and Gorenstein Modules.
    Hamid Rahmati*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1035-13-1141)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    On homological properties of Gorenstein rings.
    David A Jorgensen*, University of Texas at Arlington
    (1035-13-1332)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Monotone Discrete Dynamical Systems with Applications, I
  Organizers:
  M. R. S. Kulenovic, University of Rhode Island kulenm@math.uri.edu
  Orlando Merino, University of Rhode Island
  Hal L. Smith, Arizona State University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Global Bifurcation for Competitive Systems in the Plane.
    Orlando Merino*, University of Rhode Island
    Mustafa Kulenovic, University of Rhode Island
    (1035-39-1027)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Positive Difference Equations with Several Equilibrium Points: Attractivity and Basins of Attraction.
    Ann Brett*, University of Rhode Island
    M. R. S. Kulenovic, University of Rhode Island
    (1035-37-899)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    On the Global Behavior of Nonnegative Solutions to $x_{n+1}=\frac{\alpha +\beta\,x_{n}+\gamma\,x_{n-1}}{A+B\,x_{n}+C\,x_{n-1}}$ with positive parameters.
    Sukanya Basu*, University of Rhode Island
    Orlando Merino, University of Rhode Island
    (1035-39-1242)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Non-hyperbolic Dynamics for Competitive Systems in the Plane.
    M. R. S. Kulenovic*, University of Rhode Island
    Dz. Burgic, University of Tuzla
    Senada Kalabusic, University of Sarajevo
    (1035-37-859)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    A nonautonomous model with Allee effect.
    Saber N Elaydi*, Trinity University
    (1035-39-1996)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Existence, uniqueness and asymptotic phase in the carrying simplex for certain competitive maps.
    Morris W Hirsch*, University of California, Berkeley and University of Wisconsin, Madison
    (1035-37-209)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Global Stability for Mixed Monotone Systems.
    Hal L Smith*, Arizona State University
    (1035-37-942)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Two Applications of Monotone Systems to Quasilinear Elliptic Problems.
    Peter Takac*, University of Rostock, Germany
    (1035-35-1073)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on The Mathematics of Information and Knowledge, III
  Organizers:
  Peter W. Jones, Yale University jones@math.yale.edu, peterwjones@comcast.net
  James G. Glimm, SUNY at Stony Brook
  Steve Smale, Toyota Institute of Technology at Chicago
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    New Mathematical Challenges arising from Studying Internet-like Systems.
    Walter Willinger*, AT&T Labs-Research
    (1035-94-1326)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Learning from examples; What is "learning theory"?
    Stephen Smale*, Toyota Technological Institute in Chicago
    (1035-94-1037)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Inferential diffusions as a tool for geometrization of digital data sets.
    Ronald R. Coifman*, Yale University
    (1035-43-2027)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Learning Behavior as a Function of Brain Dynamics.
    Francois G Meyer*, University of Colorado at Boulder
    (1035-92-835)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Mathematics for Teaching: Educating Elementary and Middle School Teachers for Success, I
  Organizers:
  Babette M. Benken, California State University, Long Beach bbenken@csulb.edu
  Lynn C. McGrath, University of San Diego
  Perla L. Myers, University of San Diego
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Evaluating Mathematics Courses for Elementary Teachers: Mathematical Knowledge and Dispositions for Teaching.
    Jim Gleason*, The University of Alabama
    (1035-97-73)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Mathematics classes for elementary and middle school teacher certification.
    Raven S. McCrory*, Michigan State University
    (1035-97-549)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    The Mathematics Semester: Educating Future Elementary Teachers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
    W. James Lewis*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Ruth Heaton, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1035-97-1813)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Using Technology to Build Understanding in Teaching and Learning Mathematics.
    Laurie J. Riggs*, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
    (1035-97-412)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Non-traditional Content Courses for Prospective and Practicing Mathematics Teachers: A Unique Program.
    Babette M. Benken*, California State University, Long Beach
    Lindsay Tartre, California State University, Long Beach
    (1035-97-1418)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Focusing on Justification in the Context of Computation: A First Course for Prospective Teachers.
    Kate Kline*, Western Michigan University
    Theresa J Grant, Western Michigan University
    Judy Flowers, University of Michigan-Dearborn
    (1035-97-582)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Oakland/East Bay Middle School Math Circle.
    Brandy S. Wiegers*, University of California, Davis
    (1035-97-134)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Conformally Flat Lorentzian Manifolds, I
  Organizers:
  Virginie Charette, Universit\'e de Sherbrooke virginie.charette@usherbrooke.ca
  William M. Goldman, University of Maryland
  Karin H. Melnick, Yale University
  Kevin Scannel, Saint Louis University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Conformal actions of nilpotent Lie groups on compact Lorentz manifolds.
    Karin Melnick*, Yale University
    Charles Frances, Universite Paris-Sud XI
    (1035-53-1414)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Admissible Decomposition of Complex Projective Structures.
    Shinpei Baba*, UC Davis
    (1035-53-1171)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Earthquakes on hyperbolic surfaces with geodesic boundary and multi black holes.
    Francesco Bonsante*, Universita degli Studi di Pavia
    (1035-53-726)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Actions on Hermitian symmetric spaces.
    Alessandra Iozzi*, ETH Zurich
    (1035-22-1193)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Fundamental domains of properly convex real projective structures.
    Jaejeong Lee*, University of California, Davis
    (1035-53-1399)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Holomorphic Riemannian metrics on compact complex 3-manifolds.
    Abdelghani Zeghib*, CNRS, UMPA, Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon
    (1035-51-992)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Rigidity of boundaries in conformal Lorentz geometry.
    Charles Frances*, Universit\'e Paris-Sud
    (1035-51-853)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Voting Theory, I
  Organizers:
  Michael A. Jones, Montclair State University jonesm@mail.montclair.edu
  Eric I. Gottlieb, Rhodes College
  Brian P. Hopkins, Saint Peter's College
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Symmetry of Nonparametric Statistical Tests on Three Samples.
    Anna E Bargagliotti*, University of Mephis
    Donald G Saari, University of California Irvine
    (1035-62-280)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    A geometric approach to judgement aggregation.
    Christian Klamler*, University of Graz
    Daniel Eckert, University of Graz
    (1035-91-608)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    A voting rule based on the spatial median.
    William S. Zwicker*, Union College
    (1035-91-716)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Applications of Topology to Decisions.
    Jason Kronewetter*, University of California, Irvine
    Donald G Saari, University of California, Irvine
    (1035-91-1177)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    How to Elect A Representative Committee using Approval Balloting.
    D. Marc Kilgour*, Wilfrid Laurier University
    Steven J. Brams, New York University
    M. Remzi Sanver, Istanbul Bilgi University
    (1035-91-596)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Are Societies Agreeable?
    Francis Edward Su*, Harvey Mudd College
    Kristen Huff, Harvey Mudd College
    Alex Izsak, University of British Columbia
    (1035-91-1857)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Voting Systems That Combine Approval and Preference.
    Steven J. Brams*, New York University
    M. Remzi Sanver, Istanbul Bilgi University
    (1035-91-316)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Graph Theory, I
  Organizers:
  Andre Kundgen, California State University, San Marcos akundgen@csusm.edu
  K. Brooks Reid, California State University, San Marcos
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Cost parameterization in dynamic location problems.
    D. Jacob Wildstrom*, University of Louisville
    (1035-05-351)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Graphs with Champions.
    W. D. Wallis*, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
    (1035-05-83)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Bootstrap percolation in regular graphs.
    Jacques A Verstraete*, University of California San Diego
    (1035-05-1443)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Spectra of $(3,6)$-Fullerenes.
    Matt DeVos, Simon Fraser University
    Luis Goddyn*, Simon Fraser University
    Robert \v{S}\'amal, Simon Fraser University
    Bojan Mohar, Simon Fraser Universtiy
    (1035-05-174)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    The search for cages of girth 5 and 7.
    Allen J Schwenk*, Western Michigan University
    (1035-05-756)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    How Useful is the Mathematics Subject Classification? Share Your Ideas on Improving It!
    Jerrold W. Grossman*, Oakland University and Mathematical Reviews
    (1035-05-354)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    The Distinguishing Chromatic Number.
    Karen L. Collins, Wesleyan University
    Mark Hovey, Wesleyan University
    Ann N. Trenk*, Wellesley College
    (1035-05-858)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Distance graph -- $p$-adic approach.
    Jeong-Hyun Kang*, University of West Georgia
    Hiren Maharaj, Clemson University
    (1035-05-1163)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Modular Forms and Modularity, I
  Organizers:
  Ling Long, Iowa State University linglong@iastate.edu
  Wen-Ching Winnie Li, Pennsylvania State University
  Tong Liu, University of Pennsylvania
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Modularity of certain K3-fibered Calabi-Yau threefolds.
    Noriko Yui*, Queen's University
    (1035-14-572)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Zeta-functions and L-series of certain Calabi-Yau threefolds.
    Yasuhiro Goto*, Hokkaido Univ. of Education
    (1035-11-995)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Cuspidal divisor class groups of the modular curves $X_1(N)$.
    Yifan Yang*, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
    (1035-11-529)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Heights of higher weight Heegner cycles.
    Hui Xue*, Clemson University
    (1035-11-882)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Dyson's challenge for the future: The mock theta functions.
    Ken Ono*, University of Wisconsin at Madison
    (1035-11-515)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Odd coefficients of weakly holomorphic modular forms.
    Scott Ahlgren*, University of Illinois
    Matthew Boylan, University of South Carolin
    (1035-11-1682)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Half-integral weight Maass form correspondences and vector valued forms.
    Amanda Folsom*, University of Wisconsin, Madison
    (1035-11-1275)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Traces of singular values of Maass forms.
    William Duke, UCLA
    Paul Jenkins*, UCLA
    (1035-11-1286)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Algebraic Topology, III
  Organizers:
  Nitu Kitchloo, University of California San Diego nitu@math.ucsd.edu
  Ralph L. Cohen, Stanford University
  James P. Lin, University of California San Diego
  Justin Roberts, University of California San Diego justin@math.ucsd.edu
  Peter Teichner, University of California Berkeley
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    K-theory and supersymmetric QFTs.
    Henning Hohnhold*, University of California, San Diego
    (1035-55-1388)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Stable homology of automorphism groups of free groups.
    Soren Galatius*, Stanford
    (1035-55-1786)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Higher loop group genera and the fibered WZW models of Distler and Sharpe.
    Matthew Ando*, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    (1035-55-1329)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Morita-Invertible Conformal Nets.
    Christopher L. Douglas*, University of California, Berkeley
    Arthur Bartels, University of Muenster
    Andre Henriques, University of Utrecht
    (1035-55-469)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#4: Part A
  Wavelets and applications: A multidisciplinary undergraduate course with an emphasis on scientific computing.
  Organizers:
  Patrick J. Van Fleet, University of St. Thomas
  David K. Ruch, Metropolitan State College of Denver
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  AMS Session on Analysis and Ordinary Differential Equations, I
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    A $g$-function and Hermite expansion.
    Javad Namazi*, Fairleigh Dickinson University
    (1035-28-1218)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    ``Lifting" Bailey pairs to WP-Bailey pairs.
    James McLaughlin, West Chester University of PA
    Andrew V Sills, Georgia Southern University
    Peter J Zimmer*, West Chester University of PA
    (1035-33-1612)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Harmonic functions via restricted mean-value theorems.
    Mohammad Javaheri*, University of Oregon
    (1035-31-1818)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Oscillation of second-order forced functional dynamic equations with oscillatory potentials.
    Douglas R Anderson*, Concordia College-Moorhead
    (1035-34-40)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Positive solutions of second-order nonlinear differential equations.
    Zhivko S. Athanassov*, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
    (1035-34-349)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Zeta Functions of Multifractals.
    John A. Rock*, California State University, Stanislaus
    (1035-00-1476)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Dynamics and stability of impulsive hybrid set valued delay integro-differential equations.
    Seenith Sivasundaram*, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
    (1035-34-385)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Preliminary Results on Two New Oscillatory Functions: Lcn(t) and Lsn(t).
    Ronald E Mickens*, Clark Atlanta University
    (1035-34-387)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Break
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Optimal Selling Rules in a Regime-Switching Exponential Gaussian Diffusion Model.
    Paul Eloe*, University of Dayton
    Ruihua Liu, University of Dayton
    (1035-34-937)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Uniqueness Implies Existence for Nonlinear Conjugate-Like Boundary Value Problems.
    Jeffrey A. Ehme*, Spelman College
    Aprillya Lanz, Virginia Military Institute
    (1035-34-1081)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Stepanov-like Almost Automorphic Solutions of Semilinear Evolution Equations with Deviated Argument.
    Haewon Lee, Dillard University
    Hadi Alkahby*, Dillard University
    Gaston N'Guérékata, Morgan State University
    (1035-34-1112)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Blow-up Behavior of Solutions for Riccati Initial-Value Problems.
    Nadejda Dyakevich*, California State University at San Bernardino
    Sarah Bahk, California State University at San Bernardino
    Stefan Johnson, California State University at San Bernardino
    (1035-34-1809)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    $\Gamma$-Convergence Approximation to Piecewise Smooth Medical Image Segmentation.
    Jung-Ha An*, California State University, Stanislaus
    Mikael Rousson, Siemens Corporate Research, Imaging and Visualization dept
    Chenyang Xu, Siemens Corporate Research, Imaging and Visualization dept
    (1035-49-1492)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Sufficient Conditions for the Existence of (Bi)Simulation Relations for Nonlinear Control Systems.
    Munteanu Laura*, University of Oklahoma
    (1035-49-1860)
  • 11:45 a.m.
    An $L^p$ Inequality for Polynomials.
    Mohammed A. Qazi*, Tuskegee University
    (1035-41-843)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  AMS Session on Applications of Mathematics, I
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Dynamical Behavior of a Two-Inhibin Model for Hormonal Control of the Menstrual Cycle.
    R. Drew Pasteur*, North Carolina State University
    James F. Selgrade, North Carolina State University
    (1035-92-449)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Numerical Methods for an Immunology Model Using Reaction-Diffusion Equations with Stochastic Source Terms.
    Timothy A Lucas*, Duke University
    (1035-92-1080)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Modeling aspects of neural-glial networks.
    Anne J. Catlla*, Duke University
    (1035-92-1373)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Three-Dimensional Internal Source Primary Root Growth Model.
    Brandy S. Wiegers*, University of California, Davis
    Angela Y. Cheer, University of California, Davis
    Wendy K. Silk, University of California, Davis
    (1035-92-69)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Nonlinear dynamics of a double bilipid membrane.
    Christine Sample*, Northwestern University
    Alexander Golovin, Northwestern University
    (1035-92-254)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Harvesting in biological populations: models and analysis.
    Natalia Hritonenko*, Prairie View A&M University
    Renan Ulrich Goetz, Universitat de Girona
    Yuri Yatsenko, Houston Baptist University
    Angels Xabadia, Universitat de Girona
    (1035-92-322)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    A model of the acute inflammatory response with immune mediators in both the blood and tissue and the effects of linking multiple tissue units to the same blood compartment.
    Angela Reynolds*, University of Pittsburgh
    Gilles Clermont, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
    Jonathan Rubin, University of Pittsburgh
    G. Bard Ermentrout, University of Pittsburgh
    (1035-92-1169)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Conditions under which Vectors Develope Resistance to Spray.
    Jemal S. Mohammed-Awel*, Valdosta State University
    Blayneh W. Kebenesh, Florida A and M University
    (1035-92-285)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    A New Mathematical Model of Schistosomiasis.
    Ruijun Zhao*, Purdue University
    Fabio A. Milner, Purdue University
    (1035-92-337)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Stability analysis of a model of atherogensis: An energy estimate approach.
    L R Ritter*, Southern Polytechnic State University
    A I Ibragimov, Texas Tech University
    J R Walton, Texas A & M University
    C J McNeal, Department of Internal Medicine, Scott & White Hospital
    (1035-92-359)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    The Role of Time Dependence in the Exchange of Oxygen and Substrates in a Multi-Capillary System of the Skeletal Muscle.
    Akongnwi C Mformbele*, Georgia Gwinnett College, University Center Lane, Lawrenceville, GA30043
    (1035-92-788)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    The interplay of abstinence and infertility with the existence of sub-threshold endemic states in epidemic models of persistent sexually transmitted diseases.
    Daniel Maxin*, Valparaiso University
    (1035-92-1164)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m.
  AMS Session on Abstract Harmonic Analysis and Operator Theory, I
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    On $C^*$-extreme Maps and Homomorphisms of $C(X)$.
    Martha C. Gregg*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1035-47-1548)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    An Invariant Subspace for Some Composition Operators on \mbox{$H^{2}$}(\mbox{$D$}).
    Rebecca G. Wahl*, Butler University
    (1035-47-1719)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    The Berezin Transform and mth Order Bergman Metric.
    Bo Li*, State University of New York at Buffalo
    (1035-47-1804)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    The multidimensional moment problem and reproducing kernels.
    Roger A. Roybal*, California State University Channel Islands
    (1035-47-1865)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Asymptotic behavior of nonexpansive maps in finite dimensional normed spaces.
    Brian C. Lins*, Dickinson College
    (1035-47-1154)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on College Algebra: Concepts, Data, and Models, II
  Organizers:
  Florence S. Gordon, New York Institute of Technology fgordon@nyit.edu
  Laurette Foster, Prairie A&M University
  Mary R. Robinson, University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus
  Yajun Yang, Farmingdale State University of New York
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Factors that Shape Community College Mathematics Faculty Members' Reasoning About College Algebra Reform: A Multiple Case Study.
    Helen E Burn*, Highline Community College
    (1035-D1-398)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    Phase Two In Developing Effective Teaching Techniques For Undergraduate College Algebra Courses.
    Jonathan P Lambright*, Savannah State University
    (1035-D1-1255)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    A Modeling Alternative to College Algebra--Lessons Learned.
    Mary Ellen Davis*, Georgia Perimeter College
    (1035-D1-723)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Redesigning College Algebra: Combining Educational Theory, Forward Thinking Pedagogy and Web-Based Learning to Improve Student Performance.
    Gary W. Hagerty*, Black Hills State University
    Stan S. Smith, Black Hills State University
    Danielle Marie Goodwin, Penn State Erie
    (1035-D1-1411)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    Time to Change the Name.
    Sol Garfunkel*, COMAP
    (1035-D1-1262)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    A Taxonomy of Mathematical Modeling in High School.
    Eric Robinson*, Ithaca College
    John C Maceli, Ithaca College
    (1035-D1-1248)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Environmental Mathematics Modeling in Connections: College Algebra and English Composition.
    Ken Smith, Indianan University South Bend
    Morteza Shafii-Mousavi*, Indiana University South Bend
    (1035-D1-201)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    An Inconvenient Truth: College Algebra courses study applications from climate change in a campus wide teach-in at Framingham State College.
    Victoria A Sapko*, Framingham State College
    (1035-D1-1029)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Honey, I Shrunk the Dollar.
    Ronald J Harshbarger*, University of South Carolina - Beaufort
    Lisa S. Yocco, Georgia Southern University
    (1035-D1-1393)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Shocking Applications of Mathematical Modeling in the Undergraduate Classroom.
    Christopher M. Smith*, United States Military Academy at West Point
    Jon Roginski, United States Military Academy at West Point
    (1035-D1-1761)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    Mathematics in Industry.
    Caroline Maher Boulis*, Lee University
    (1035-D1-350)
  • 11:40 a.m.
    Developing Algebraic Understanding With Excel.
    Eileen Fernandez*, Montclair State University
    (1035-D1-1494)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Crossing the ``Bridge to Higher Mathematics": What Works and Why, II
  Organizers:
  George J. Davis, Georgia State University gdavis@gsu.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Logic and Axiomatics at King's College: A Bridge Course for First Semester Freshmen.
    Joseph Evan*, King's College
    Anthony D Berard, King's College
    (1035-F1-1219)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    A Sophomore-Level Transition Course: from Conception to Maturity.
    Michael A Jones, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
    Aruo Mukherjee*, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
    (1035-F1-1243)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    Student Generated Examples of Proof Techniques.
    Morteza Seddighin*, Indiana University East
    (1035-F1-1257)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Learning to Be a Mathematician.
    David C Haines*, Bates College
    (1035-F1-1331)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    Repercussions of Eliminating a Bridge Course.
    Jeremy Case*, Taylor University
    (1035-F1-1338)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    Active Learning in a Bridge Course.
    Magnhild Lien*, California State University Northridge
    Katherine Stevenson, California State University Northridge
    (1035-F1-1362)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Teachers, Majors, Data Structures Takers: Learning proofs in a very mixed class.
    Terry A Loring*, University of New Mexico
    (1035-F1-1425)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    A Discrete Transition to Advanced Mathematics.
    Tom Richmond*, Western Kentucky University
    (1035-F1-1495)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Inquiry based learning in a proofs course.
    Feryal Alayont*, Grand Valley State University
    (1035-F1-1847)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Demos and Strategies with Technology that Enhance Teaching and Learning Mathematics, I
  Organizers:
  David R. Hill, Temple University dhill001@temple.edu
  Scott Greenleaf, University of New England
  Mary L. Platt, Salem State College
  Lila F. Roberts, Georgia College \& State University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Mathematical Opportunities in Robotics.
    Jong H Chung*, United States Military Academy
    (1035-I1-1359)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    Ramanujan and Fourier with GeoGebra.
    David Fowler*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1035-I1-884)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    Visualizing Lagrange multipliers: a discovery approach to constrained optimization.
    Elisha Peterson*, United States Military Academy
    (1035-I1-1195)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Demos and Strategies that work in a Mathematical Modeling Course.
    William P Fox*, Naval Postgraduate School
    (1035-I1-580)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    Sliding Into Calculus Lab.
    Roland B Minton*, Roanoke College
    (1035-I1-1690)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    A Java Simulator for Voting Methods.
    Richard E Klima*, Appalachian State University
    (1035-I1-62)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Spreadsheet-based Modeling and Applications.
    Morteza Shafii-Mousavi*, Indiana University South Bend
    (1035-I1-106)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    Analyzing the Solutions, Approximations, and Stability of Time-Varying Difference and Differential Equations with Excel and Flash.
    Paul R Bouthellier*, University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
    (1035-I1-1001)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Calculus from the mouths of babes: Improving Students' Math Communication Skills Using Formal Problem Briefs.
    Kimberly R. Swetz*, United States Air Force Academy
    Jadonna Brewton, United States Air Force Academy
    (1035-I1-1774)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Cool Tools for the Tablet PC.
    Denise LeGrand*, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
    (1035-I1-165)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    Interactive Modules (Produce with Flash) to Facilitate the Construction of Knowledge in Finite Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students.
    J. Alfredo Jimenez*, Penn State Hazleton
    (1035-I1-1470)
  • 11:40 a.m.
    Presenting Fully-Interactive Mathematics Within Web Browsers.
    Kunio Mitsuma*, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
    (1035-I1-857)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
  MAA Session on Topics and Techniques for Real Analysis, II
  Organizers:
  Erik O. Talvila, University College of the Fraser Valley erik.talvila@ucfv.ca
  Robert W. Vallin, Slippery Rock University
  James E. Peterson, Benedictine College
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The Euler-Stirling Correspondence.
    Robert L. Brabenec*, Wheaton College (IL)
    (1035-W1-54)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    Introducing Computation and Numerical Examples in Real Analysis Courses.
    Paul S Rossi*, College of Saint Elizabeth
    (1035-W1-1165)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    A Project on Baire Class One Functions.
    Robert A Fontenot*, Whitman College
    (1035-W1-829)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Applications of Elementary Analysis.
    Richard B Darst*, Colorado State University
    (1035-W1-1751)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    From Classical Analysis to Neoclassical Analysis: Extending the Scope of Analysis.
    Mark Burgin*, UCLA
    (1035-W1-188)
  • 9:35 a.m.
    Break.
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Using regulated functions to teach integration.
    Franklin Mendivil*, Math Dept, Acadia University
    (1035-W1-536)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    A Local Maximal Function Simplifying Measure Differentiation.
    Peter A. Loeb*, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    (1035-W1-565)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Distributional integrals.
    Erik Talvila*, University College of the Fraser Valley
    (1035-W1-1886)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Henstock-Kurzweil integration for linear operators.
    Woodford W. Zachary*, Howard University
    (1035-W1-693)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    Ergodic theory examples to illustrate concepts from real analysis.
    Cesar E. Silva*, Williams College
    (1035-W1-837)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session, III
  Organizers:
  Sarah L. Mabrouk, Framingham State College smabrouk@frc.mass.edu
  Moderators:
  Mike Huber, Muhlenberg College
  Jihwa Noh, University of Northern Iowa
  Salar Alsardary, University of the Sciences
  Heather A. Jackson, United States Military Academy
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Investigating Graphs using Handheld Technology.
    C. C. Edwards*, Western Kentucky University
    (1035-Z1-1945)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Classroom Response Systems in Calculus: Facilitating Student Discussion and Preparation for Class.
    David G. Taylor*, Roanoke College
    Chris R. Lee, Roanoke College
    Jeff L. Spielman, Roanoke College
    Roland B. Minton, Roanoke College
    Jan G. Minton, Roanoke College
    (1035-Z1-410)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    On the relationship between the Hausdorff dimension and the integration order.
    Leon C Hardy*, Valencia Community College
    (1035-Z1-314)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    A Talk Without Words: Visualizing Group Theory.
    Nathan C Carter*, Bentley College
    (1035-Z1-1062)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Student Generated Demonstrations.
    Albert W Schueller*, Whitman College
    (1035-Z1-1261)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Teaching Linear Algebra in a Finite Mathematics Course using WebCAS.
    Peter L Staab*, Fitchburg State College
    (1035-Z1-1207)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Using a Smartboard in Abstract Algebra.
    Cynthia J Woodburn*, Pittsburg State University
    (1035-Z1-411)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    "In America", the combinatorics are not "as simple as pie".
    Michael David Smith*, Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa
    (1035-Z1-789)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Cardinality and Measure.
    H. Vic Dannon*, San Diego, California
    (1035-Z1-477)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    A Transition Course using improvisation guided by metacognition, experience, and mathematical knowledge and culture.
    Ward Heilman*, Bridgewater State College
    Heidi Burgiel, Bridgewater State College
    (1035-Z1-1070)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    A Hybrid (Half On-Line) Model for a Large Enrollment Mathematical Ideas Course.
    Alexander Alekseenko, California State University Northridge
    Elena Anne Marchisotto, California State University Northridge
    Mark F Schilling*, California State University Northridge
    Michael Cole, California State University Northridge
    (1035-Z1-1336)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Using writing to help Mathematics Education students connect to the curriculum.
    Kelleen H. Bonomo*, Grove City College
    (1035-Z1-1551)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    A Team-Taught Biometry Course With Lectures and Labs.
    Dexter C. Whittinghill*, Rowan University
    (1035-Z1-1606)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Connect your preservice teachers to real, live middle school students using a free (grant supported) MathNerds Mentoring Network.
    W. Ted Mahavier*, Lamar University
    (1035-Z1-1212)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Sudoku Calculus.
    Q.een W Harris*, Georgia Perimeter College
    (1035-Z1-1994)
  • 11:45 a.m.
    Preparing to Teach an Online Sophomore Differential Equations Course.
    William M. Kinney*, Bethel University
    (1035-Z1-290)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  SIAM Minisymposium on From Global Predictions to Local Action, I: Dynamical Systems Challenges in Climate Change
  Organizers:
  Inez Fung, Berkeley Institue of the Environment, University of California Berkeley ifung@berkeley.edu
  Christopher K. Jones, University of North Carolina ckrtj@amath.unc.edu
  Mary Lou Zeeman, Bowdoin College mlzeeman@bowdoin.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Welcome remarks and symposium goals.
  • 8:10 a.m.
    Addressing the key climate questions of the next few decades to inform adaptation strategies and policy.
    Emily F Shuckburgh*, British Antarctic Survey
    (1035-37-1423)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    Coupling between the carbon cycle and physical processes on multiple scales in the past and present.
    Amala Mahadevan*, Boston University
    (1035-00-2015)
  • 9:10 a.m.
    Dynamics of grounded meridional abyssal flow.
    Gordon E Swaters*, University of Alberta
    (1035-86-727)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    Scaling laws, scale invariance, and climate prediction.
    William D Collins*, UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
    (1035-60-1976)
  • 10:10 a.m.
    A dynamical systems approach to weather forecasting and climate prediction.
    Eric J Kostelich*, Arizona State University
    (1035-37-746)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Round table discussion on outstanding problems in the field.
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Philosophy of Mathematics
  Organizers:
  Kevin M. Iga, Pepperdine University kiga@pepperdine.edu
  Bonnie Gold, Monmouth University
  

  • 8:30 a.m.
    Mathematical Rigor in the Classroom.
    Laura Mann Schueller*, Whitman College
    (1035-Q1-1936)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Mathematics is a Meme(plex).
    Andrew G. Borden*, Palo Alto College, San Antonio, TX
    (1035-Q1-25)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Are Euclid's Postulates Really Essences?
    Carl E. Behrens*, Alexandria, VA
    (1035-Q1-1360)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    The \em{De Continuo} of Thomas Bradwardine.
    Daniel C. Sloughter*, Furman University
    (1035-Q1-181)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Ignoring the Obvious in Philosophical Applications of the Goedel Incompleteness theorems.
    Jeff Buechner*, Rutgers University and the Kripke Center, CUNY Graduate Center
    (1035-Q1-1461)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    What Does It Mean for One Problem to Reduce to Another?
    James R Henderson*, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    (1035-Q1-94)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Remarks about the notion of EXISTENCE in mathematics.
    Ruggero Ferro*, University of Verona, Italy
    (1035-Q1-1722)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 8:40 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Algebra, I
  Organizers:
  David M. Strong, Pepperdine University david.strong@pepperdine.edu
  Gilbert Strang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  

  • 8:40 a.m.
    A Java Applet and Tutorial for the Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel and SOR Methods.
    David Strong*, Pepperdine University
    (1035-M1-1567)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    The Effects of Perturbations on Matrix Multiplication-Interactive Flash Simulation.
    Paul R Bouthellier*, University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
    (1035-M1-408)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    Making Transition to Linear Independence through Set Theory and a Web Module.
    Hamide Dogan-Dunlap*, University Of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
    (1035-M1-1060)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    A Double-Minded Fractal.
    Andrew J Simoson*, King College
    (1035-M1-167)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Computational Linear Algebra and Social Networks.
    Mason Alexander Porter*, University of Oxford
    (1035-M1-51)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    The Problem with the ``Junk Food Problem".
    Stephen Szydlik*, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    (1035-M1-1147)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Matrices and Their Adjoints.
    Jack W. Rogers, Jr.*, Auburn University
    (1035-M1-1159)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Homogeneous Coordinates: They work, but where do they come from?
    Jonathan R Senning*, Gordon College
    (1035-M1-1553)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    Getting Down with Determinants: Defining det(A) via the PA = LU Decomposition.
    Henry J. Ricardo*, Medgar Evers College (CUNY)
    (1035-M1-1702)
  • 11:40 a.m.
    Computing the Moore-Penrose Inverse of a Matrix with a Computer Algebra System.
    Karsten K. Schmidt*, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, Germany
    (1035-M1-41)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
  MAA Invited Address
  4000 years of algebra: An historic tour from BM 13901 to \em{Moderne Algebra}.
  Karen H. Parshall*, University of Virginia
  (1035-A0-17)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#10: Part A
  The Fibonacci and Catalan numbers.
  Organizers:
  Ralph P. Grimaldi, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#15: Part A
  Evaluating student presentations in mathematics.
  Organizers:
  Suzanne Dor\'ee, Augsburg College
  Richard Jardine, Keene State College
  Thomas Linton, Central College
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  MAA Invited Paper Session on Using the New Technologies in Teaching Mathematics
  Organizers:
  Lawrence C. Moore, Duke University lang@math.duke.edu
  Bruce W. Yoshiwara, Los Angeles Pierce College yoshiwbw@piercecollege.edu
  

  • 9:00 a.m.
    Taking a bite of (the) Apple: Innovations for mathematics teaching and learning.
    Lila F. Roberts*, Georgia College \& State University
    (1035-A2-631)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    iPod Math - How to use screencasting technology to help students relate activities and homework.
    Andrew G Bennett*, Kansas State University
    (1035-A2-1069)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Mobile Learning Environments and Virtual Mathematics Workspaces.
    Russell L. Herman*, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
    Gabriel Lugo, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
    (1035-A2-1256)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Poll the Audience: How Clickers Can Enhance Learning in a Math Class.
    Patti Frazer Lock*, St. Lawrence University
    (1035-A2-1220)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    21st century technologies for 21st century mathematics and science.
    Frank Wattenberg*, U. S. Military Academy
    (1035-A2-510)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Discussion.
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  MAA Poster Session on Outreach Programs for Underrepresented Populations in Mathematics
  

  • 9:00 a.m.
    
    Elizabeth Yanik, Emporia State University
    Jennifer Hontz, Meredith College
    Kathleen Sullivan, Seattle University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
  MAA Special Presentation
  Proposal writing workshop for grant applications to the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education.
  Panelists:
  Daniel P. Maki, National Science Foundation
  Elizabeth J. Teles, National Science Foundation
  Lee L. Zia, National Science Foundation
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Exciting, surprising, and satisfying: Why and how to teach proof.
  Organizers:
  Carol S. Schumacher, Kenyon College
  Diane L. Herrmann, University of Chicago
  Panelists:
  T. Christine Stevens, Saint Louis University
  Susanna S. Epps, DePaul University
  Lisa A. Mantini, Oklahoma State University
  Diane Hermann,
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Research and outreach focusing on the mathematics education of K--8 Latino/a students.
  Organizers:
  Taliesin Sutton, University of Arizona
  Laura Kondek McLeman, University of Arizona
  Panelists:
  Richard Kitchen, University of New Mexico
  Virginia Horak, University of Arizona
  Laura Kondek McLeman,
  Jos\'e Maria Men\'endez, University of Arizona
  Taliesin Sutton,
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Student Hospitality Center
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:15 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
  AMS Session on Dynamical Systems
  

  • 9:15 a.m.
    A General Criterion for Control of Chaos with Feedback.
    Dmitry A Altshuller*, Crane Aerospace and Electronics
    (1035-37-943)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Angular-Asymmetric Binary Branching Trees.
    Parousia Rockstroh*, Harvey Mudd College
    David Brown, Ithaca College
    (1035-37-1988)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Sequences and Cycles of Schwarzian Derivatives.
    Stephen M. Zemyan*, Penn State Mont Alto
    (1035-37-1729)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    One Dimensional Stochastic Cellular Automata.
    Donna Molinek*, Davidson College
    Jane Hawkins, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
    (1035-37-1574)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Particle-Tracking Simulations: Evolving Curves and Surfaces in Time-Dependent Velocity Fields.
    Paul von Dohlen*, William Paterson University
    Patrick D. Miller, Stevens Institute of Technology
    (1035-37-1157)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Superlattice patterns in oscillatory systems with multi-frequency forcing.
    Jessica M Conway*, Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University
    Hermann Riecke, Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics, Northwestern University
    (1035-37-1236)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Fixed Point Sets of Finite Order Automorphisms on Mixing Shifts of Finite Type.
    Nicholas Long*, University of Maryland
    (1035-37-1432)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Chain recurrence rates and topological entropy.
    David Richeson, Dickinson College
    Jim Wiseman*, Agnes Scott College
    (1035-37-1009)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Smoothness of density functions for random maps.
    Md. Shafiqul Islam*, University of Prince Edward Island
    Pawel Gora, Concordia University
    (1035-37-748)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Bowen's Formula in Graph Directed Markov Systems.
    Eugen Andrei Ghenciu*, University of Alaska Fairbanks
    (1035-37-696)
  • 11:45 a.m.
    An $n$-cell in ${\bf }R ^{n+1}$ that is not the attractor of any IFS on ${\bf R}^{n+1}$.
    Manuel J Sanders*, University of South Carolina Beaufort
    (1035-37-574)
  • 12:00 p.m.
    Example of a mean ergodic $L^1$ operator with the linear rate of growth.
    Wojciech K Kosek*, Colorado College
    (1035-37-1613)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  Exhibits and Book Sales
• Monday January 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  Math on the Web, II
  

  • 10:00 a.m.
    Managing math in Moodle.
    Bob Mathews*, Design Science, Inc.
  • 11:00 a.m.
    The use of MathML and interactive online oracles through Maplesoft's new student help center.
    Tom Lee*, Maplesoft
  • 12:15 p.m.
    Writing questions with randomized parameters in proper mathematical notation for online homework assignments.
    John Risley*, WebAssign
  • 1:00 p.m.
    WebALT calculus.
    Mika Sepp\"al\"a*, WebALT
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Creating mathematical documents for the Web with Scientific WorkPlace.
    Barry MacKichan*, MacKichan Software, Inc.
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Speaking of math: Spoken math and accessibility.
    Bob Mathews*, Design Science, Inc.
• Monday January 7, 2008, 10:05 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  AWM Emmy Noether Lecture
  Fun with zeta functions of graphs.
  Audrey A. Terras*, University of California San Diego
  (1035-05-99)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#5: Part A
  Visualizing abstract mathematics with cellular automata.
  Organizers:
  Michael J. Bardzell, Salisbury University
  Donald E. Spickler, Salisbury University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  SIGMAA Officers Meeting
  Chairs:
  Amy Shell-Gellasch, Pacific Lutheran University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 10:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
  MAA Special Presentation
  Undergraduate career paths in math: What can you do with a math degree?
  Organizers:
  Vanessa Garcia, Texas State University-San Marcos
  Dov N. Chelst, DeVry University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 10:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.
  MAA Committee on the Teaching of Undergraduate Mathematics Panel Discussion
  Classroom voting comes to the mathematics classroom.
  Organizers:
  Mark R. Parker, Carroll College
  Cheryl L. Olsen, Nebraska Wesleyan University
  Panelists:
  Kelly Cline, Carroll College
  David O. Lomen, University of Arizona
  Maria S. Terrell, Cornell University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  SIAM Invited Address
  From global predictions to local action: Mathematical challenges in global warming.
  Inez Fung*, University of California Berkeley
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
  AMS Colloquium Lecture: Lecture II
  Random conformally invariant pictures (Part II).
  Wendelin Werner*, University of Paris-Sud
  (1035-00-10)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS-MAA-SIAM Special Session on Research in Mathematics by Undergraduates, I
  Organizers:
  Darren A. Narayan, Rochester Institute of Technology dansma@rit.edu
  Bernard Brooks, Rochester Institute of Technology
  Jacqueline A. Jensen, Sam Houston State University
  Vadim Ponomarenko, San Diego State University
  Tamas Wiandt, Rochester Institute of Technology
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    On Ramsey Numbers for Quadrilaterals in 3 and 4 Colors.
    Evan Heidtmann*, The College of Wooster
    Timothy Hopper, Grove City College
    Stanislaw Radziszowski, Rochester Institute of Technology
    (1035-05-1189)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Minimal $k$-rankings and the rank number of $P_{n}^{2}$.
    Sarah Novotny*, Sacred Heart University
    Juan Ortiz, California Lutheran University
    Darren A Narayan, University of South Carolina
    (1035-05-236)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Non-negative expressions of certain matrix minors.
    Kristen DiGiacomo, Providence College
    Gary Gordon, Lafayette College
    Garth Isaak, Lehigh University
    Chor Ham Lam, Dartmouth College
    Joe Tenini, Furman University
    Olga Turanova*, Bard College
    (1035-05-460)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Characterization of the Vertex-Reinforced Random Walk and Trapping Subgraphs.
    Aaron M Yeager*, Missouri State Universtiy
    Thomas A Gassert, Bowdoin College
    (1035-60-282)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    External Cavity Mode Solutions to the Lang-Kobayashi Equations.
    Sara Reynolds*, Nazareth College
    Stanley Snelson, Columbia University
    Tamas Wiandt, Rochester Institute of Technology
    (1035-37-614)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Topological Anomaly Detection in Hyperspectral Satellite Images.
    Jennifer Mahle*, Florida Atlantic University
    Paul Prue, University of California - Davis
    William F Basener, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and RIT
    (1035-62-616)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Structure, Geometry, and Symbolic Computation of Algebraic Groups and Symmetric Spaces, II
  Organizers:
  Jennifer R. Daniel, Lamar University jennifer.daniel@lamar.edu
  Aloysius G. Helminck, North Carolina State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Computation of gradient flows in flag manifolds.
    Ralph Bremigan*, Ball State University
    (1035-22-867)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    On the omega-regular unitary dual of the Metaplectic group.
    A. Pantano, University of California, Irvine
    A. Paul, Western Michigan University
    S. A. Salamanca-Riba*, New Mexico State University
    (1035-22-1437)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Signed Kazhdan-Lusztig polynomials and the Unitary Dual Problem.
    Wai Ling Yee*, University of Windsor
    (1035-22-894)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    The Combinatorics of Involutions and Twisted Involutions in Weyl groups.
    Ruth Haas*, Smith College
    (1035-05-1311)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    On the classification of orbits of minimal parabolic $k$-subgroups acting on symmetric $k$-varieties of $\rm{SL}(n,k)$.
    Stacy L. Beun*, North Carolina State University
    Aloysius G. Helminck, North Carolina State University
    (1035-22-435)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Representations associated with $\mathfrak{p}$-adic symmetric spaces.
    Gerardus Franciscus Helminck*, University of Twente
    Aloysius Gerardus Helminck, NCSU Raleigh NC
    (1035-43-1427)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Stochastic, Large-Scale, and Hybrid Systems with Applications, II
  Organizers:
  Aghalaya S. Vatsala, University of Louisiana at Lafayette vatsala@louisiana.edu
  G. S. Ladde, University of Texas at Arlington
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Perturbation of a Gradient Temperature Field Due to the Presence of Two Spheres.
    Abhinandan Chowdhury*, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    Christo I. Christov, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    (1035-65-734)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Variation of Constants Method for Stochastic Discrete Systems.
    G. S. Ladde, University of South Florida
    M. Sambandham*, Morehouse College
    (1035-34-812)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Dynamic Models For Social Networks.
    Chung-Chien Hong*, Albany State University
    N G Medhin, North Carolina State University
    (1035-60-633)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Analysis of Gene Expression Data using Johnson's system of distributions.
    Florence George*, Florida International University
    Ramachandran M. Kandethody, University of South Florida
    (1035-62-1107)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Generalized Monotone Method for Functional Differential Equations with Retardation and Anticipation.
    Aghalaya S Vatsala*, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    (1035-34-751)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    McKean-Vlasov equations driven by fractional Brownian motion.
    Mark A McKibben*, Goucher College
    David N Keck, Ohio University
    (1035-60-77)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Time-Frequency Analysis: Hilbert Huang Transform and Wavelet Analysis, II
  Organizers:
  Yuesheng Xu, Syracuse University yxu06@syr.edu
  Sherman D. Riemenschneider, West Virginia University
  Samuel S. Shen, San Diego State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Time-frequency surrogates.
    Patrick Flandrin*, CNRS - ENS Lyon
    (1035-94-64)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Identifying Super-Annual Oscillations of an Infectious Disease in a Space-Time Pattern with the Use of the Hilbert-Huang Transform.
    Arthur Getis*, San Diego State University
    (1035-44-639)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Some Applications of EMD Analysis in Climate Change Studies, and Some Challenges.
    K. K. Tung*, University of Washington
    (1035-86-602)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A Non-Linear Filtering Process for Empirical Mode Decomposition.
    Reginald N Meeson*, Institute for Defense Analyses
    (1035-00-556)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition: A Noise Assisted Data Analysis Method.
    Zhaohua Wu*, Center for Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Studies
    Norden E Huang, National Central University
    (1035-42-1048)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    HHT Applications to Signal Detection on Mechanical Vibration Problems in Underwater Vessels.
    Liming W Salvino*, Naval Surface Warfare Center
    (1035-00-2017)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Progress in Commutative Algebra, III
  Organizers:
  Janet Striuli, University of Nebraska, Lincoln jstriuli2@math.unl.edu
  Sean M. Sather-Wagstaff, North Dakota State University
  Lars Winther Christensen, Texas Tech University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Universal Gr\"obner bases of varieties of minimal degree.
    Sonja Petrovic*, University of Kentucky
    (1035-13-1150)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Modules with prescribed intersection properties.
    Erin E Chamberlain*, University of Utah
    (1035-13-555)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Commutativity of Intersection with Divisors.
    Paul Roberts, University of Utah
    Sandra Spiroff*, Seattle University
    (1035-13-1408)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Structure on the set of closure operations of a commutative ring.
    Janet C. Vassilev*, University of California, Riverside
    (1035-13-742)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Joint Hilbert-Kunz multiplicities and a-tight closure.
    Adela Vraciu*, University of South Carolina
    (1035-13-890)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Liaison addition and the structure of a Gorenstein liaison class.
    Robin Hartshorne, University of California, Berkeley
    Juan Migliore, University of Notre Dame
    Uwe Nagel*, University of Kentucky
    (1035-14-1842)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Monotone Discrete Dynamical Systems with Applications, II
  Organizers:
  M.R.S. Kulenovic, University of Rhode Island kulenm@math.uri.edu
  Orlando Merino, University of Rhode Island
  Hal L. Smith, Arizona State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    An application of planar monotone maps to synchronized cohort oscillations in population dynamics.
    J. M. Cushing*, University of Arizona
    (1035-92-760)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Globally Attracting Attenuant versus Resonant Cycles in Periodic Compensatory Leslie Models.
    Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Howard University
    John E Franke*, North Carolina State University
    (1035-39-777)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A monotone difference equation for pulse circulation in a loop of cardiac tissue.
    Hassan Sedaghat*, Virginia Commonwealth University
    (1035-39-902)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Dynamics of cooperative discrete systems.
    Winfried Just*, Ohio University
    German A Enciso, Harvard Medical School and Mathematical Biosciences Institute
    (1035-39-1302)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Asymptotic Stability for Difference Equations with Decreasing Arguments.
    Candace M. Kent*, Virginia Commonwealth University
    Hassan Sedaghat, Virginia Commonwealth University
    David M. Chan, Virginia Commonwealth University
    Eun R. Chang, Virginia Commonwealth University
    Mehdi Dehghan, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
    Reza Mazrooei-Sebdani, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
    (1035-37-1442)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Fractional Multivariate Opial Type Inequalities Over Spherical Shells.
    George A Anastassiou*, University of Memphis
    (1035-26-61)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on The Mathematics of Information and Knowledge, IV
  Organizers:
  Peter W. Jones, Yale University jones@math.yale.edu, peterwjones@comcast.net
  James G. Glimm, SUNY at Stony Brook
  Steve Smale, Toyota Institute of Technology at Chicago
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Analyis of and on data sets with diffusion processes.
    Mauro Maggioni*, Duke University
    (1035-42-1987)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Learning unified low-level and context information for image analysis.
    Zhuowen Tu*, Lab of Neuro Imaging, University of California Los Angeles
    Arthur W. Toga, Lab of Neuro Imaging, University of California Los Angeles
    (1035-62-2034)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Discussion.
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Mathematics for Teaching: Educating Elementary and Middle School Teachers for Success, II
  Organizers:
  Babette M. Benken, California State University, Long Beach bbenken@csulb.edu
  Lynn C. McGrath, University of San Diego
  Perla L. Myers, University of San Diego
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Engaging Prospective Elementary School Teachers in Mathematics Through Children's Thinking.
    Randolph Philipp*, San Diego State University
    Bonnie Schappelle, San Diego State University
    John Zig Siegfried, San Diego State University & University of California-San Diego
    (1035-97-711)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Mathematics for Teaching Elementary School Mathematics: Incorporating Japanese Curriculum Materials.
    Tad Watanabe*, Kennesaw State University
    (1035-97-553)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Place Value for Future Teachers: A Lesson Study.
    Edith Prentice Mendez*, Sonoma State University
    Brigitte Lahme, Sonoma State University
    Rick Marks, Sonoma State University
    Ben Ford, Sonoma State University
    (1035-97-959)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Teacher-Student Parallels in Concepts of Unit.
    Christopher M. Kribs Zaleta*, University of Texas at Arlington
    (1035-97-397)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Exposing Pre-service Elementary and Middle School Teachers to Mathematics in Depth.
    Jerrold W. Grossman*, Oakland University
    (1035-97-352)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Low Genus Curves and Applications, I
  Organizers:
  Kristin E. Lauter, Microsoft Research klauter@microsoft.com
  Peter Stevenhagen, Leiden University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    The Complexity of the Complex Analytic CM Method for Computing Class Polynomials in Genus 2.
    Marco Streng*, Universiteit Leiden
    (1035-11-1198)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Implementing the Genus 2 CM Method.
    David Freeman*, University of California at Berkeley
    Kristin Lauter, Microsoft Research
    (1035-11-1352)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Denominators of Igusa class polynomials.
    Kristin E Lauter*, Microsoft Research
    (1035-11-1941)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Break.
  • 3:00 p.m.
    CM-constructions in genus 1 and 2.
    Peter Stevenhagen*, Universiteit Leiden
    (1035-11-1750)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Genus 2 point-counting and Kummer surfaces.
    Pierrick Gaudry, CNRS/LORIA
    Eric Schost*, The University of Western Ontario
    (1035-68-1649)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Conformally Flat Lorentzian Manifolds, II
  Organizers:
  Virginie Charette, Universit\'e de Sherbrooke virginie.charette@usherbrooke.ca
  William M. Goldman, University of Maryland
  Karin H. Melnick, Yale University
  Kevin Scannel, Saint Louis University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Causal boundary of flat Lorentzian manifolds and other spacetimes, given as quotient spaces.
    Steven G Harris*, Saint Louis University
    (1035-53-1383)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Asymptotic behavior of flat spacetimes.
    Lars Andersson*, University of Miami
    (1035-53-1503)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Quasi-Fuchsian representations into $\mbox{SO}(2,n)$.
    Thierry Barbot*, CNRS, \'Ecole Normale Sup\'erieure de Lyon
    (1035-51-504)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Conformal geometry and possible kinematics for 2-dimensional spacetimes.
    Alan S McRae*, Washington and Lee University
    (1035-53-1071)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Involutions of the Einstein universe.
    Virginie Charette*, Universit\'e de Sherbrooke
    (1035-53-1777)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Voting Theory, II
  Organizers:
  Michael A. Jones, Montclair State University jonesm@mail.montclair.edu
  Eric I. Gottlieb, Rhodes College
  Brian P. Hopkins, Saint Peter's College
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Voting, the Symmetric Group, and Representation Theory.
    Michael E Orrison*, Harvey Mudd College
    (1035-20-946)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Points-based rules respecting a pairwise-change-symmetric ordering.
    Karl-Dieter Crisman*, Gordon College
    (1035-91-1128)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Characterizations of Arrovian Social Welfare Functions.
    Alan D Taylor*, Union College
    (1035-91-1525)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A Characterization of the Maxmin Rule in the Context of Voting.
    R Vincent Merlin*, CREM, CNRS and University of Caen
    Ronan Congar, CARE and University of Rouen
    (1035-91-525)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Multilinear Extensions and Semivalues for Multichoice Games.
    Jennifer M. Wilson*, Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts
    Michael A. Jones, Montclair State University
    (1035-91-1469)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Anonymous voting games with multiple levels of approval: classification and counting.
    Josep Freixas*, Department of Applied Mathematics 3 and Engineering School of Manresa, Technical University of Catalonia
    William S. Zwicker, Union College
    (1035-91-1185)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Graph Theory, II
  Organizers:
  Andre Kundgen, California State University, San Marcos akundgen@csusm.edu
  K. Brooks Reid, California State University, San Marcos
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    A Class of Interval Digraphs.
    Shilpa Das Gupta, University of Colorado at Denver
    J. Richard Lundgren*, University of Colorado at Denver
    Elena Ortega, University of Colorado at Denver
    (1035-05-699)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Characterizing Interval Tournaments.
    David E Brown, Utah State University
    Arthur H Busch*, University of Dayton
    J. Richard Lundgren, University of Colorado at Denver
    (1035-05-636)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Hypergraph transversals and kernels in digraphs.
    Hortensia Galeana-Sanchez*, UNAM
    Matej Stelik, Instituto de Matematicas, UNAM
    (1035-05-179)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    On the Number of Proper Nodes in Rooted Trees.
    J. W. Moon*, University of Alberta
    Laura L.M. Yang, University of Alberta
    (1035-05-462)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Cycle Lengths Occurring in Hamiltonian Graphs.
    Michael S. Jacobson*, University of Colorado at Denver
    Michael J. Ferrara, University of Akron
    Angela Harris, University of Colorado at Denver
    (1035-05-1066)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Some recent results on strong connectivity.
    Ronald J. Gould*, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322
    (1035-05-414)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Modular Forms and Modularity, II
  Organizers:
  Ling Long, Iowa State University linglong@iastate.edu
  Wen-Ching Winnie Li, Pennsylvania State University
  Tong Liu, University of Pennsylvania
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Iwasawa theory, Hida families, and vanishing of $L$-functions.
    Trevor S Arnold*, University of Washington
    (1035-11-662)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Congruences among automorphic forms on unitary groups and the Bloch-Kato conjecture.
    Krzysztof Klosin*, University of Utah
    (1035-11-313)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Congruences between modular forms and ranks of new parts of completed Hecke rings.
    Ravi Ramakrishna*, Cornell University
    (1035-11-878)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Hodge, Newton, and tame inertia polygons.
    Xavier Caruso, Univ. de Rennes 1
    David Savitt*, Univ. of Arizona
    (1035-11-906)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    On lattices in semi-stable representations.
    Tong Liu*, University of Pennsylvania
    (1035-11-506)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#11: Part A
  More music and mathematics.
  Organizers:
  Leon Harkleroad, Wilton, ME
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse \#16: Part A
  A beginner's guide to the scholarship of teaching and learning in mathematics.
  Organizers:
  Curtis D. Bennett, Loyola Marymount University
  Jacqueline M. Dewar, Loyola Marymount University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  AMS Session on Analysis and Ordinary Differential Equations, II
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Jacobi polynomials ($\alpha$=$\beta$=-1), their Sobolev orthogonality, and self-adjoint operators.
    Andrea S Bruder*, Baylor University
    (1035-33-1426)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Chapter 23 of Abramowitz and Stegun.
    Jonathan M. Borwein, Dalhousie University
    Neil J. Calkin, Clemson University
    Dante Manna*, Dalhousie University
    (1035-33-681)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    A continuous version of the Grothendieck inequality.
    Adam Bowers*, University of Connecticut
    (1035-28-1347)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    On entire solutions of nonlinear differential and difference equations.
    Chung-Chun Yang*, The Hong Kong University of Sci.&Tech.
    (1035-34-182)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The Schwarzian Operator on Fuchsian Connections.
    David J Pinchbeck*, St. Joseph's College (Maine)
    (1035-30-458)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Computation of the Ahlfors map for multiply connected domains with nonsmooth boundaries.
    Thomas J Tegtmeyer*, Truman State University
    (1035-30-1330)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Break
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Various types of convexity of Banach spaces and solutions to dual extremal problems.
    Irina Peterburgsky*, Suffolk University
    (1035-30-1456)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Distribution of Polynomial Zeros.
    Andrzej Piotrowski*, California State University, Fresno
    (1035-30-1389)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Local Banach space theory and solutions to the $\bar \partial$ equation in infinite dimensions.
    Andreas Defant, University of Oldenburg
    Aaron Zerhusen*, Purdue University
    (1035-32-1530)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Accuracy of computer generated pictures of Julia sets for the family $\lambda \tan(z)$.
    John W Hoggard*, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
    (1035-30-1753)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Canonical Products Over the Roots of Certain Dirichlet Polynomials.
    Scot Paul Childress*, University of California at Riverside
    (1035-30-80)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Finite rank Toeplitz operators on Bergman space.
    Daniel H. Luecking*, University of Arkansas
    (1035-30-1805)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:25 p.m.
  AMS Session on Geometry and Topology, II
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    On an $A_\infty$-structure on $H^*(C_n\times C_m)$.
    Mikael Vejdemo-Johansson*, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Germany
    (1035-55-111)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Surgery description of colored knots.
    Richard A. Litherland, Louisiana State University
    Steven D Wallace*, Louisiana State University
    (1035-55-177)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Generalized Quandle Polynomials.
    V. Sam Nelson*, Pomona College
    (1035-55-384)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    $RO(G)$-Graded Serre Spectral Sequence.
    William C Kronholm*, University of Oregon
    (1035-55-950)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The $\ell^2$-homology of even Coxeter groups.
    Timothy A Schroeder*, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    (1035-55-968)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    A new invariant of virtual knots.
    Allison K Henrich*, Dartmouth College
    (1035-55-1077)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    $Qd(p)$ Groups and Free Actions on Products of Spheres.
    Jane Holsapple Long*, University of Maryland
    (1035-55-1532)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Using Unstable Modules over the Steenrod Algebra to Obtain $H^*(X^{S^{1}};R)$ from $H^*_{S^{1}}(X;R)$.
    Courtney K. Taylor*, Purdue University
    (1035-55-1555)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Fibration and Cofibration in Module Theory.
    C. Joanna Su*, Providence College
    (1035-55-1898)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    $p$-adic $K$-theory and the Bousfield-Kuhn Functor.
    Kristen Joy Schemmerhorn*, Dominican University
    (1035-55-1943)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Volumes of p-adic Analogues of Rational Polyhedra.
    Wesley S. Cross*, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
    (1035-52-136)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Diameter graphs of polygons and the proof of a conjecture of Graham.
    Jim Foster, Weber State University
    Tamas Szabo*, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
    (1035-52-682)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Describing Conjugacy Classes of Properly Discontinous Affine Groups of Euclidean Space.
    Robert M. Sulman*, Pennsylvania State University
    (1035-52-1421)
  • 4:15 p.m.
    Algorithm and pseudo-code for a contour construction of a smooth closed surface when it is given by its approximate triangulation.
    Avraham Goldstein*, BMCC / The City University of New York
    Chokri Cherif, BMCC / The City University of New York
    (1035-68-1435)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:25 p.m.
  AMS Session on Algebra and Number Theory, III
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Reflexive Covers and Envelopes.
    Richard G. Belshoff*, Missouri State University
    (1035-13-772)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    On Infinite Syzygies.
    Meri T Hughes*, University of Texas at Arlington
    (1035-13-1318)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Factorization in Krull Domains with Cyclic Divisor Class Group.
    Karl Kattchee*, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    Mike Fitzpatrick, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    (1035-13-1493)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    On Computating A Minimal Generating Set of Covariants for a Binary Form of Degree 10.
    Thomas R. Hagedorn*, The College of New Jersey
    (1035-13-1920)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The Dieudonn\'e module of a Hopf algebra generatedby two elements.
    Alan Koch*, Agnes Scott College
    (1035-13-1253)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    A new factorization invariant.
    Jack Maney, University of South Dakota
    Vadim Ponomarenko*, San Diego State University
    (1035-13-528)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Two Types of Zariski-Samuel Associated Prime Ideals.
    Tracy Dawn Hamilton*, California State University Sacramento
    Howard B. Hamilton, California State University Sacramento
    (1035-13-446)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    The Arithmetic Degree of Squarefree Strongly Stable Ideals.
    Erik Stokes*, University of Kentucky
    (1035-13-130)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    A local version of Gotzmann's Persistence.
    Morgan Sherman*, California State University, Channel Islands
    (1035-13-1885)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    The Image of the Totalling Functor.
    Kristen A Beck*, The University of Texas at Arlington
    (1035-13-1660)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    The Character Variety's New Clothes: how trace diagrams reveal new structure and simplify computations in the coordinate ring.
    Elisha Peterson*, United States Military Academy
    (1035-14-1203)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    List Decoding BCH Codes.
    Philip R Busse*, University of Kentucky
    (1035-14-96)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    On a class of reducible determinantal varieties arising in computer vision.
    GianMario Besana*, DePaul University
    Marina Bertolini, Universita' degli Studi di Milano
    Cristina Turrini, Universita' degli Studi di Milano
    (1035-14-1828)
  • 4:15 p.m.
    A Basis For Covariants of Degree 3 for a Binary Form.
    Thomas R. Hagedorn, The College of New Jersey
    Glen M. Wilson*, The College of New Jersey
    (1035-13-1635)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:25 p.m.
  AMS Session on Applications of Mathematics, II
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Finite Element Methods Applied to Computational Neuroscience.
    Felix J Apfaltrer*, BMCC/CUNY
    (1035-92-1230)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Deterministic Models of Initiation and Propagation of Unidirectional Excitations (Action Potentials) In Excitable Media.
    John Gordon Alford*, Sam Houston State University
    (1035-92-1340)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Process based modeling of soil respiration fluxes in a subalpine forest.
    John M Zobitz*, Augsburg College
    David Moore, King's College London
    William Sacks, University of Wisconsin
    Russell Monson, University of Colorado
    David Schimel, NCAR/UCAR
    David Bowling, University of Utah
    (1035-92-1372)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Complex Analysis and Dynamics of Polynomial Hele-Shaw Cells.
    Kim I. Meyer*, University of Louisville
    (1035-92-1801)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Fast and slow traveling wave solutions of the modified FitzHugh model.
    Faina Berezovskaya*, Howard University
    (1035-92-1888)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Mathematical predictions for surgical and endovascular aneurysm repair.
    Dawn A. Lott*, Delaware State University
    Charles J. Prestigiacomo, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    Anwar Atif, Delaware State University
    Sami Atif, Delaware State University
    Darius Wheeler, Delaware State University
    (1035-92-1995)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    An Enzyme Kinetic Model of Blood Island Formation.
    Andrew Lewis Matteson*, Texas A&M University
    (1035-92-1732)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Pedestrian Motion in Complex Geometries Using Nonlinear Dynamical Systems Approach.
    Rossitza S Marinova*, Edmonton
    (1035-92-145)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Weight Distributions of Hamming codes.
    Dae San Kim*, Sogang University
    (1035-94-972)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    On the Taylor Series of Asymptotic Weight Enumerators.
    Sarah L Sweatlock*, California Institute of Technology
    Srinivas Aji, California Institute of Technology
    Robert J McEliece, California Institute of Technology
    (1035-94-1131)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Foliating Metric Spaces: A Generalization of Frobenius' Theorem.
    Craig Calcaterra*, Metropolitan State University
    (1035-93-599)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Synchronization analysis of a network model in mammalian suprachiasmatic nucleus.
    Menaka B Navaratna*, Florida Gulf Coast University
    Channa N Navaratna, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
    (1035-93-1475)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Determination of Stress Tensor by Wavelet Analysis.
    George Roy*, Natural Resources Canada, CANMET/MTL
    (1035-74-1955)
  • 4:15 p.m.
    Key Management in Mobile Peer-to-Peer Networks using Cryptography.
    Biswajit Panja*, Morehead State University
    (1035-94-770)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  MAA Session on Assessment of Student Learning in Undergraduate Mathematics, II
  Organizers:
  William O. Martin, North Dakota State University william.martin@ndsu.edu
  Bernard L. Madison, University of Arkansas
  Maura B. Mast, University of Massachusetts-Boston
  Kimberly M. Vincent, Washington State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Bridging the Perceived Gap between Content and Process Standards: Incorporating a Content Portfolio into Math Methods Courses for Pre-service Secondary Mathematics Teachers.
    Janet A. White*, Millersville University of PA
    (1035-A5-909)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Student placement in calculus courses. A case study.
    Radoslav Dimitric*, DBRI, Pittsburgh
    (1035-A5-87)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Blending Individual and Group Assessment: A Model for Measuring Student Performance.
    Elana Epstein*, St. Joseph's College
    (1035-A5-158)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    What is wrong with this picture? A rich type of assignment.
    Greisy Winicki Landman*, Cal Poly Pomona
    (1035-A5-207)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The Validity of Assessing College Algebra Learning Outcomes from a Conceptual point of View: Implications to deep and surface learning.
    Jerry C Obiekwe*, University of Akron-Wayne College
    (1035-A5-305)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Assessment of Student Learning in Quantitative Reasoning.
    Joe A. Stickles, Jr.*, Millikin University
    (1035-A5-369)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    QL Outcomes Assessment within an Integrative Studies Program.
    Dick Jardine*, Keene State College
    (1035-A5-1570)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Assessing How a Mathematics Degree Program Contributes to Core Competencies.
    Tom McMillan*, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
    Jim Fulmer, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
    (1035-A5-1636)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Revising a Portfolio Assessment Program to Make It Work.
    Susan Hammond Marshall*, Monmouth University
    Bonnie Gold, Monmouth University
    (1035-A5-658)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Including Faculty and Tutors in Math Placement.
    Nicole A Hoover, University of Washington Bothell
    Cinnamon Hillyard*, University of Washington Bothell
    (1035-A5-1252)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Quantitative Literacy: Methods for developing appropriate assessment instruments.
    Susan L. Ganter*, Clemson University
    Jack Bookman, Duke University
    (1035-A5-757)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Assessment of General Education Math Courses.
    James E. Hamblin*, Shippensburg University
    (1035-A5-863)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    The Impact of the Mathematics Across the Community College (MAC$^3$) Project on Students' Learning and Attitudes about Mathematics.
    Deann A. Leoni*, Edmonds Community College
    (1035-A5-1984)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  MAA Session on Curriculum Materials for Preservice Middle School Mathematics Teachers, II
  Organizers:
  Laurie J. Burton, Western Oregon University burtonl@wou.edu
  Maria G. Fung, Western Oregon University
  Klay T. Kruczek, Western Oregon University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    A Stimulating Journey on a Road of Discovery: Mathematical Projects Designed to Engage both Student and Teacher during a Dynamic Exploration of Mathematics.
    Gail Kaplan*, Towson University
    (1035-H1-312)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Mathematics Books for Middle School Teachers.
    Ira J Papick*, University of Missouri-Columbia
    (1035-H1-749)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    A Framework for Integrating Mathematics and Science in Middle School.
    George Rublein*, College of William and Mary
    (1035-H1-1623)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    An On-Line Course to Encourage Prospective Teachers to Develop Habits for Life-Long Learning.
    Elena Anne Marchisotto*, California State University, Northridge
    Michael Cole, California State University, Northridge
    (1035-H1-583)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    A Textbook in Geometry for Preservice Middle School Mathematics Teachers.
    Carol E. Seaman*, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
    (1035-H1-1115)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Discrete Mathematics Materials for Middle School Mathematics Teachers.
    Klay Kruczek*, Western Oregon University
    (1035-H1-1239)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The Mathematics of Change for Middle Grades Teachers, an Alternative to Calculus.
    David C. Carothers*, James Madison University
    (1035-H1-1642)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Developing an Online Statistics Class for Middle School Teachers.
    Alexander Kevin White*, Texas State University
    (1035-H1-1815)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    A Course for Preservice Middle School Mathematics Teachers That Integrates Mathematics and Science.
    Philip Wagreich*, Learning Sciences Research Inst.;University of Illinois-Chicago
    (1035-H1-122)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
  MAA Session on Demos and Strategies with Technology that Enhance Teaching and Learning Mathematics, II
  Organizers:
  David R. Hill, Temple University dhill001@temple.edu
  Scott Greenleaf, University of New England
  Mary L. Platt, Salem State College
  Lila F. Roberts, Georgia College \& State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Using Digital Video and Data Collection Software to Make Math Class Fun.
    Josh W. Helms*, United States Military Academy
    Keith A. Erickson, United States Military Academy
    (1035-I1-1712)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Using Blue Man Group and Sound Waves to Introduce Fourier Analysis in Calculus.
    Phil Gustafson*, Mesa State College
    (1035-I1-1956)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Animated Visual Demonstrations of Historical Mathematics via Excel.
    Deane E. Arganbright*, Martin, Tennessee
    (1035-I1-289)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Use of Geometer's Sketchpad and Guided Inquiry to Foster Conceptual Understanding of Precalculus Topics.
    Becky J. Krakowski*, University of Dayton
    (1035-I1-1544)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Interactive Probability Modules for a Calculus-Base Sequence in Probability and Mathematical Statistics.
    Agnes M Rash*, Saint Joseph's University
    Deborah Lurie, Saint Joseph's University
    (1035-I1-585)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    JavaScript Simulations for a Probability Course for Middle and High School Teachers.
    Kimberly J Presser*, Shippensburg University
    (1035-I1-500)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Great Activities for an Introductory Statistics Class, II
  Organizers:
  Patricia B. Humphrey, Georgian Southern University phumphre@georgiasouthern.edu
  Christopher J. Lacke, Rowan University
  Ginger Holmes-Rowell, Middle Tennessee State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Show Me Your Data: Statistics for Millennials.
    Penelope H Dunham*, Muhlenberg College
    (1035-K1-1043)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Statistics Projects.
    Queen W. Harris*, Georgia Perimeter College
    (1035-K1-1992)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    The first three days of introductory statistics: Who knew it was going to be fun.
    Kathryn G. Shafer*, Bethel College
    (1035-K1-220)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Activities to Illustrate Standard Error in Regression Modeling.
    Jan O. Case*, Jacksonville State University
    (1035-K1-593)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Using Humming to Teach Experimental Design in Elementary Statistics.
    Cora Neal*, Sonoma State University
    (1035-K1-816)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Threading a Topic Throughout a Statistics Course: Two Examples.
    William R. Harris*, Georgetown College
    Homer S. White, Georgetown College
    (1035-K1-1594)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Service Learning Projects in an Introductory Statistics Class.
    Cathy L Whitlock*, UNC - Asheville
    (1035-K1-1282)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Base-ic Statistical Concepts: Using Baseball to Bring Statistics to Life.
    Stanley Rothman*, Quinnipiac University
    (1035-K1-231)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    The Pythagorean Won-Loss Theorem: An introduction to modeling.
    Steven J Miller*, Brown University
    (1035-K1-91)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Anthrax, Killer Bees and Murder to Motivate Statistics.
    Rodney X Sturdivant*, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
    (1035-K1-1269)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  MAA Session on Mathematics and the Arts, I
  Organizers:
  Douglas E. Norton, Villanova University douglas.norton@villanova.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Algorithmic Art from Streams of Interacting Particles.
    Gary R Greenfield*, University of Richmond
    (1035-N1-393)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    A formula for the intersection angle of backbone arcs with the bounding circle for general {\em Circle Limit III} patterns.
    Douglas Dunham*, University of Minnesota Duluth
    Luns Tee, University of California Berkeley
    (1035-N1-1891)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Which 17 Planar Crystallographic Groups Are Represented at the Alhambra?
    B Lynn Bodner*, Monmouth University
    (1035-N1-56)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Some Historical Geometric Constructions and their Arts.
    Reza Sarhangi*, Towson University
    (1035-N1-1727)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Geometry, Perspective and Proportion in Art: A Traveler's Guide.
    Elizabeth C Rogers*, Piedmont College
    (1035-N1-1964)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Pattern Analysis of Traditional Thai Designs.
    Susan A. McBurney*, Western Springs, Illinois
    (1035-N1-819)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Hyperbolic Pillows.
    Samuel R Kaplan*, Universitry of North Carolina, Asheville
    (1035-N1-296)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Perspective, Mathematics, and the Renaissance.
    Andrius Tamulis*, Cardinal Stritch University
    (1035-N1-1370)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    The Artist's Eye Was Not Enough.
    John F. Putz*, Alma College
    (1035-N1-1781)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Research and Professional Development Activities for Math Majors, II
  Organizers:
  Suzanne M. Lenhart, University of Tennessee lenhart@math.utk.edu
  Mike O'Leary, Towson University
  Margaret M. Robinson, Mount Holyoke College
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    CURM and Mini-grants for Undergraduate Research.
    Michael Dorff*, Brigham Young University
    (1035-T1-199)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    LURE-ing students at 4 different institutions: the science apprenticeship model applied to mathematics.
    James A Davis*, University of Richmond
    Sarah Spence-Adams, Olin College
    Ken Smith, Sam Houston State University
    Nicholas Eugene, Coppin State University
    Sivaram Narayan, Central Michigan University
    (1035-T1-919)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Undergraduate Research for all Math Majors: Reality or Pipe Dream?
    Anant P Godbole*, East Tennessee State University
    (1035-T1-450)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    International Research Experience for Undergraduate Mathematics Students: A Collaboration between the U.S. and Hong Kong.
    Graeme Fairweather*, Colorado School of Mines
    Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines
    (1035-T1-1337)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Mathematics Teacher Candidates and Model Eliciting Activities: A Journey Towards Research.
    Paula R Stickles*, Millikin University
    (1035-T1-362)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Research Motivates Students.
    Leslie Hogben*, Iowa State University & American Institute of Mathematics
    (1035-T1-604)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Math in the City - A Mathematical Modeling Program for Undergraduates.
    Petronela Radu*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1035-T1-638)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Field Trips Motivate Students to Pursue Mathematics.
    Jason E Miller*, Truman State University
    (1035-T1-775)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    Research Program for the Academic Year.
    Zsuzsanna Szaniszlo*, Valparaiso University
    (1035-T1-1031)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Successful Mentoring of Undergraduate Students on Research Projects.
    Michael A. Jones*, Montclair State University
    (1035-T1-818)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
  MAA Session on Research on the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Mathematics, II
  Organizers:
  David E. Meel, Bowling Green State University meel@bgsu.edu
  Michelle J. Zandieh, Arizona State University
  Chris Rasmussen, San Diego State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Beyond the mathematics: What else is needed to teach in an inquiry-oriented classroom?
    Joseph F. Wagner*, Xavier University
    (1035-U1-494)
  • 1:35 p.m.
    Comparison of native-English and Native-Korean speaking university students' discourses on infinity and limit.
    Dong Joong Kim*, Michigan State University
    (1035-U1-1904)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Using Computer Simulations to Facilitate Calculus Students' Understanding of Related Rates Problems.
    Nicole M Engelke*, California State University, Fullerton
    (1035-U1-1691)
  • 2:25 p.m.
    Research Results on the Relationship Between Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructor Expertise and Algebra Performance of College Students.
    Karla Marie Childs*, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
    (1035-U1-1156)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session, IV
  Organizers:
  Sarah L. Mabrouk, Framingham State College smabrouk@frc.mass.edu
  Moderators:
  Susan J. Diesel, Norwich University
  Michael Smith, Morningside College
  Bruce S. Burdick, Roger Williams University
  Hongbiao Zeng, Fort Hays State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Using Visual Cues in Teaching Exponent Rules.
    Jim Brandt*, Southern Utah University
    (1035-Z1-1072)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Connecting Pascal's Triangle to Thirteen Number Sets.
    Jim Fulmer*, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
    Tom McMillan, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
    (1035-Z1-1367)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Applying interactive, learner-centered methods to teaching Mathematics.
    Salar Alsardary*, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
    Phyllis Blumberg, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
    (1035-Z1-74)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    On Generalized Alternating Galileo Sequences.
    Hari Pulapaka*, Stetson University
    (1035-Z1-162)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Concept Acquisition in Linear Algebra.
    Melvin A Nyman*, Alma College
    John Berry, University of Plymouth
    Douglas Lapp, Central Michigan University
    (1035-Z1-828)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    How to "create" more class time for active learning.
    Min-Lin Lo*, California State University San Bernardino
    (1035-Z1-330)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A quadrilateral inside another one.
    J. Marshall Ash*, DePaul University
    Michael A. Ash, Economic Dept., University of Massachusetts Amherst
    Peter F. Ash, Cambridge College
    (1035-Z1-1467)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Limits of zeros of polynomial sequences.
    Xinyun Zhu*, Central Michigan University
    George Grossman, Central Michigan University
    (1035-Z1-304)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Chaos and Bifurcations in the Dynamical System of Student Attitudes toward Mathematics in Ten Undergraduate Classes.
    Zaur Berkaliev*, Illinois Institute of Technology
    (1035-Z1-1487)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Numbers Simultaneously Polygonal and Centered Polygonal.
    Steven Schlicker*, Grand Valley State University
    (1035-Z1-281)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Educating about Sustainability while Teaching Calculus.
    Thomas J Pfaff*, Ithaca College
    (1035-Z1-685)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Algebraic and Geometric Aspects of Stability of Linear Equations.
    Avraham Goldstein*, BMCC / The City University of New York
    Chokri Cherif, BMCC / The City University of New York
    (1035-Z1-1301)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Baseball and general education mathematics.
    Fred Worth*, Henderson State University
    (1035-Z1-949)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  SIAM Minisymposium on From Global Predictions to Local Action, II: Mathematics of Social and Economic Feedback in Climate Change
  Organizers:
  Inez Fung, Berkeley Institue of the Environment, University of California Berkeley ifung@berkeley.edu
  Christopher K. Jones, University of North Carolina ckrtj@amath.unc.edu
  Mary Lou Zeeman, Bowdoin College mlzeeman@bowdoin.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Welcome remarks and symposium goals.
  • 1:05 p.m.
    The Challenge of Measuring and Modeling the Economic Impacts of Climate Change.
    Maximilian Auffhammer*, University of California Berkeley
    (1035-00-1677)
  • 1:35 p.m.
    Questions and discussion.
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Self-Enforcing Climate-Change Treaties.
    Roy Radner*, Stern School, New York University
    Prajit K. Dutta, Columbia University
    (1035-91-1516)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Questions and discussion.
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The Mathematics of Climate Change.
    Graciela Chichilnisky*, Columbia University
    (1035-91-2021)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Questions and discussion.
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Creating and implementing a capstone course in mathematics for preservice secondary teachers.
  Organizers:
  David W. Dempsey, Jacksonville State University
  Matthew Winsor, University of Texas at El Paso
  Panelists:
  Edward E. Aboufadel, Grand Valley State University
  Rebecca Walker, Grand Valley State University
  Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
  Henry S. Kepner, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  David W. Dempsey,
  Matthew Winsor,
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  SIGMAA on the History of Mathematics Panel Discussion
  The political dimension of ethnomathematics.
  Organizers:
  Amy Shell-Gellasch, Pacific Lutheran University
  Janet L. Beery, University of Redlands
  Presenters:
  Ubiratan D'Ambrosio, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil
  Ana L\'ucia Bras Dias, Central Michigan University
  Arthur B. Powell, Rutgers University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA-AMS Special Presentation
  Putting math on the Web the correct way.
  Organizers:
  Paulo Ney de Souza, University of California Berkeley and Mathematical Sciences Publishers
  William F. Hammond, SUNY at Albany
  Patrick D. F. Ion, {\it Mathematical Reviews} and W3C MathML Working Group
• Monday January 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  Summer Program for Women in Mathematics (SPWM) Reunion
  Organizers:
  Murli M. Gupta, George Washington University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  MAA Poster Session on Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education
  Organizers:
  Jon W. Scott, Montgomery Community College Jon.Scott@montgomerycollege.edu
  

  • 2:00 p.m.
    PRofessional Enhancement Program (PREP).
    J. Michael Pearson, Mathematical Association of America
    William Haver, Virginia Commonwealth University
    Nancy Baxter Hastings, Dickinson College
    Nathaniel Dean, Texan State University-San Marcos
    Jon Scott*, Montgomery College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Renewal of College Algebra.
    Norma Agras*, Miami Dade College
    J. Michael Pearson, Mathematical Association of America
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Collaborative Research: Lessons in Mathematics and Art.
    Annalisa Crannell*, Franklin and Marshall College
    Marc Frantz, Indiana University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Adapting and Implementing Innovative Materials in Statistics Courses (AIMS).
    Robert delMas, University of Minnesota
    Joan Garfield*, University of Minnesota
    Andrew Zieffler, University of Minnesota
  • 2:00 p.m.
    WeBWorK, a Web-based Interactive Homework System.
    Michael Gage*, University of Rochester
    Arnold Pizer, University of Rochester
    Vicki Roth, University of Rochester
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Research-focused Learning Communities in Mathematical Biology.
    Jason Miller*, Truman State University
    Jon Beck, Truman State University
    Michael Kelrick, Truman State University
    Laura Rechav-Fielden, Truman State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences at ASU.
    Yang Kuang*, Arizona State University
    Hal Smith, Arizona State University
    Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Arizona State University
    James Elser, Arizona State University
    John Anderies, Arizona State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The National Curve Bank Project: A MATH Archive.
    Shirley Gray*, California State University, Los Angeles
    Bill Austin, University of Tennessee at Martin
    Chris Caldwell, University of Tennessee at Martin
    Phillip Johnson, Appalachian State University
    Lou Talman, Metropolitan State College of Denver
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Technically Speaking.
    Lew Ludwig*, Denison University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Paradigms in Physics: Multiple Entry Points.
    Corinne Manogue, Oregon State University
    Tevian Dray*, Oregon State University
    Barbara Edwards, Oregon State University
    David McIntyre, Oregon State University
    Emily van Zee, Oregon State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Adapting K-8 Mathematics Curricular Materials for Pre-Service Teacher Education.
    William Moss*, Clemson University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    SOCR Analyses: A Free Internet-based Statistical Analysis Toolkit.
    Annie Che, University of California at Los Angeles
    Nicolas Christou, University of California at Los Angeles
    Jenny Cui, University of California at Los Angeles
    Ivo Dinov*, University of California at Los Angeles
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Biocalculus: Text Development, Dialog, and Assessment.
    Timothy Comar*, Benedictine University
    Lisa Townsley, Benedictine University
    Brenda Alberico, Benedictine University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The STEM Real World Applications Modules Project.
    Darren Narayan*, University of South Carolina
    William Basener, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
    Moises Sudit, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The Next STEP: Integrating STEM Learning Communities.
    Jason Miller*, Truman State University
    Maria Nagan, Truman State University
    Jennifer Thompson, Truman State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Math Questions to Engage Students (Math QUEST).
    Holly Zullo*, Carroll College
    Kelly Cline, Carroll College
    Mark Parker, Carroll College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Quantitative Reasoning in the Contemporary World.
    Bernard Madison*, University of Arkansas
    Stuart Boersma, Central Washington University
    Caren Diefenderfer, Hollins University
    Shannon Dingman, University of Arkansas
  • 2:00 p.m.
    CSUMS: Computational Science Training in the Mathematical Sciences at Rensselaer.
    Victor Roytburd*, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Mark Holmes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Isom Herron, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Gregor Kovacic, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Peter Kramer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Enhancing the Teaching of Linear Algebra Using Digital Image Processing.
    Mohamed Allali*, Chapman University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The PascGalois Project: Visualizing Abstract Mathematics.
    Michael Bardzell*, Salisbury University
    Kathleen Shannon, Salisbury University
    Donald Spickler, Salisbury University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Training Undergraduate Students in Mathematics and Biology at UL Lafayette.
    Azmy Ackleh*, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    Jacoby Carter, USGS National Wetlands Research Center
    Susan Mopper, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Classroom Response Systems in Statistics Courses.
    Teri J. Murphy*, University of Oklahoma
    Curtis McKnight, University of Oklahoma
    Michael Richman, University of Oklahoma
    Robert Terry, University of Oklahoma
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Research and Education Program (REP)in BioMath.
    Semen Koksal*, Florida Institute of Technology
    Richard Sinden, Florida Institute of Technology
    Jewgeni Dshalalow, Florida Institute of Technology
    David Carroll, Florida Institute of Technology
    Robert van Woesik, Florida Institute of Technology
  • 2:00 p.m.
    College Algebra in Context: A Learner-centered Approach Incorporating Data-driven Activities Related to Social Issues.
    Michael Catalano*, Dakota Wesleyan University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Synthetic Biology Research for Undergraduates (SyBR-U).
    Laurie Heyer*, Davidson College
    Jeffrey Poet, Missouri Western State University
    A. Malcolm Campbell, Davidson College
    Todd Eckdahl, Missouri Western State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Refocusing College Algebra.
    Laurette Foster*, Prairie View A&M University
    Don Small, U.S. Military Academy
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Developing a Mathematics Curriculum to Serve the Biosciences: The First Step.
    Sheldon Gordon*, Farmingdale State College
    John Winn, Farmingdale State College
    Matthew Bahamonde, Farmingdale State College
    Linda Sabatino, Suffolk County Community College
    James Fulton, Suffolk County Community College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Comprehensive WeBWorK Problem Library.
    Jeff Holt*, University of Virginia
    John Jones, Arizona State University
    William Ziemer, California State University, LongBeach
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Long Beach Project in Geometry and Symmetry.
    Scott Crass, California State University-Long Beach
    Temma Leiman*, California State University-Long Beach
  • 2:00 p.m.
    From ILAP to iLabAP--Linking Investigative Biology Laboratories to the Mathematics Curriculum.
    Kirk Bartholomew*, Sacred Heart University
    Hema Gopalakrishnan, Sacred Heart University
    Rose Kinik, Sacred Heart University
    Jennifer Mattei, Sacred Heart University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    BioGrapher: An Excel Front-End for Computation of Graph Theoretical Properties and Graphical Visualization of Networks.
    Rama Viswanathan*, Beloit College
    Han Lai, Beloit College
    Hlaing Lin, Beloit College
    Khalid Qumsieh, Beloit College
    John Jungck, Beloit College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Phase II Expansion of the Development of a Multidisciplinary Course on Wavelets and Applications.
    Patrick Van Fleet*, University of St. Thomas
    Catherine Beneteau, University of South Florida
    Caroline Haddad, SUNY Geneseo
    David Ruch, Metropolitan State College of Denver
  • 2:00 p.m.
    PHASER: A Universal Simulator for Dynamical Systems.
    Huseyin Kocak*, University of Miami
    Brian Coomes, University of Miami
    Burton Rosenberg, University of Miami
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Team Research Training Program in Biology and Mathematics.
    Edwin Tecarro, University of Houston-Downtown
    Steve London*, University of Houston-Downtown
    Youn-Sha Chan, University of Houston-Downtown
    Jeong-Mi Yoon, University of Houston-Downtown
    Aaron Krochmal, University of Houston-Downtown
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Quantitative Literacy Across the Curriculum in a Liberal Arts Setting.
    Semra Kilic-Bahi*, Colby-Sawyer College
    Lavonne Batalden, Colby-Sawyer College
    Ben Steele, Colby-Sawyer College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Integrating Field Trips into Calculus Courses.
    Despina Prapavessi*, Diablo Valley College
    Karen Edwards, Diablo Valley College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Foundation in Mathematical Biology through Interdisciplinary Research, Training, and Curriculum Development.
    Elissa Schwartz*, Washington State University
    Richard Gomulkiewicz, Washington State University
    Robert Dillon, Washington State University
    Judith McDonald, Washington State University
    Charlotte Omoto, Washington State University
    Bala Krishnamoorthy, Washington State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Interdisciplinary Training of Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences with Emphasis on Fisheries Stock Assessment.
    Tor Kwembe*, Jackson State University
    Hyung Cho, Jackson State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Radical Approach to Teaching Object-Oriented Programming.
    Ann Moskol*, Rhode Island College
    Kate Sanders, Rhode Island College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Model Teacher-Scholar Program in Secondary Mathematics.
    Saad El-Zanati*, Illinois State University
    Sharon McCrone, Illinois State University
    Cynthia Langrall, Illinois State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Preparing Computational Biologists by Encouraging an Academic Minor.
    Dmitry Gokhman*, University of Texas at San Antonio
    David Senseman, University of Texas at San Antonio
    Kay Robbins, University of Texas at San Antonio
    James Bower, University of Texas at San Antonio
    Nandini Kannan, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Computer Interfaces for Enhancing Visual Learning for Students with Visual Processing Disabilities.
    Karen Luxton Gourgey*, Baruch College
    Annette Gourgey, Baruch College
    Steven Landau, Touch Graphics Company
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Transforming Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation.
    James Curry*, University of Colorado, Boulder
    Richard McCray, University of Colorado, Boulder
    Carl Wieman, University of Colorado, Boulder
    Valerie Otero, University of Colorado, Boulder
    William Wood, University of Colorado, Boulder
  • 2:00 p.m.
    History Across the Mathematics Curriculum for Preservice Teachers.
    Gabriela R. Sanchis*, Elizabethtown College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Mathematics Research Experience for Pre-service and for In-service Teachers.
    Wendy O'Hanlon*, Illinois State University
    Saad El-Zanati, Illinois State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Interdisciplinary Teaching: Using The Study Of Sprouts To Teach Mathematics And Science At A Liberal Arts College.
    Cheri Boyd*, Nazareth College of Rochester
    Beverly Brown, Nazareth College of Rochester
    William Lammela, Nazareth College of Rochester
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Mathematics Across the Community College Curriculum.
    Deann Leoni*, Edmonds Community College
    Caren Diefenderfer, Hollins University
    Christie Gilliland, Green River Community College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Appropriately Using WeBWorK, WebAssign and Maple in Calculus I and II.
    Bryan Dorner*, Pacific Lutheran University
    Daniel Heath, Pacific Lutheran University
    Jessica Sklar, Pacific Lutheran University
    Jeffrey Stuart, Pacific Lutheran University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 2:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m.
  AMS Invited Address
  Quantum field theory and generalized cohomology.
  Peter Teichner*, University of California Berkeley
  (1035-81-07)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  Project NExT Panel Discussion
  Making the math major work for the under-prepared student.
  Organizers:
  Linda Braddy, East Central University
  Pamela B. Pierce, The College of Wooster
  Panelists:
  Bonnie Gold, Monmouth University
  John Ramsay, The College of Wooster
  Laura A. Taalman, James Madison University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 2:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Dueling platforms: Java vs. Flash.
  Organizers:
  Mary L. Platt, Salem State College
  Lawrence C. Moore, Duke University
  Moderators:
  Mary L. Platt,
  Panelists:
  Thomas E. Leathrum, Jacksonville State University
  Kyle T. Siegrist, University of Alabama, Huntsville
  Doug Ensley, Shippensburg University
  Barbara Kaskosz, University of Rhode Island
• Monday January 7, 2008, 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Business, Industry, and Government Guest Lecture
  

  • 3:00 p.m.
    From Flapping Birds to Space Telescopes: The Modern Science of Origami.
    Robert J. Lang*, www.langorigami.com
    (1035-A0-1999)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 3:20 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  AMS Retiring Presidential Address
  Semisimple groups as universal examples.
  James G. Arthur*, University of Toronto
  (1035-22-03)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 4:25 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
  Joint Prize Session
• Monday January 7, 2008, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  Joint Prize Session Reception
• Monday January 7, 2008, 5:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
  SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics Business Meeting, Guest Lecture, and Reception
  

  • 5:45 p.m.
    How applied mathematics became pure.
    Penelope Maddy*, Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science, University of California Irvine
    (1035-A0-292)
• Monday January 7, 2008, 5:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
  MAA Special Presentation
  Sharing residues from College Algebra Workshops.
  Organizers:
  Donald B. Small, U.S. Military Academy
  William E. Haver, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Monday January 7, 2008, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy Business Meeting and Reception
• Monday January 7, 2008, 5:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Statistics Education Business Meeting
• Monday January 7, 2008, 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
  BIGSIGMAA Reception for Mathematicians in Business, Industry, and Government
• Monday January 7, 2008, 5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
  MAA Two-Year College Reception
• Monday January 7, 2008, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
  MAA Special Presentation
  The proof is in the pudding: Humorous theater of the mathematical variety.
  Presenters:
  Colin C. Adams, Williams College
• Monday January 7, 2008, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
  SIGMAA-ARTS Business Meeting
• Monday January 7, 2008, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
  MAA Committee on Minority Participation-North American Institutes Informal Gathering
  Conversations with minority scientists.
  Organizers:
  William A. Hawkins, Jr, University of the District of Columbia
  Robert E. Megginson, University of Michigan
  Camille A. McKayle, University of the Virgin Islands
  Ivelisse M. Rubio, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
• Monday January 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
  MAA Music Presentation
  Tones are real functions, rhythms are sequences.
  Presenters:
  Erich Neuwirth, University of Vienna
• Monday January 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
  Clay Mathematics Institute Film Presentation
  Julia Robinson and Hilbert's Tenth Problem.
  Presenters:
  George Csicsery, Zala Films