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2011 JMM, Jan 6 - 9, 2011, New Orleans Marriott, Sheraton New Orleans, Largest Annual Mathematics Meeting in the World

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Frequently Asked Questions

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This page contains answers to commonly-asked questions about the 2011 Joint Mathematics Meetings. Please check this page frequently for updated information. Can't find what you are looking for? Email us at meet@ams.org.

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Where will the meeting be held and when?
The meeting will be held at the New Orleans Marriott (co-headquarters and location of registration, exhibits. Employment Center, some social events, and some governance and committee meetings) and the Sheraton New Orleans (co-headquarters and location of major talks, poster sessions, some social events, and some governance and committee meetings). MAA minicourses will be held at the JW Marriott. The actual dates of the meeting are January 6 — 9, 2011, Thursday Sunday.

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What are the deadlines for this meeting?
Click here for a list of deadlines for this meeting.

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

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

AMS Special Sessions consist of talks (usually of twenty minutes' duration) organized by mathematicians on specific topics. It may be that all available places within a Special Session are taken by invitation; however, contributions can sometimes be accommodated. These are known as abstracts for consideration in Special Sessions and must be submitted by July 28, 2010. Any contribution that cannot be accommodated in a Special Session will be considered for presentation in an AMS Contributed Paper session if the author so indicates.

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How do I submit an abstract for a talk in AMS sessions?
To submit an abstract for AMS, please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl, select the New Orleans meeting and the number of authors, then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for all abstract submissions is September 22, 2010. Abstracts can no longer be accepted after that date.

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

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

To submit an abstract for MAA, please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl, select the New Orleans meeting and the number of authors, then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for abstract submission is September 22, 2010. Abstracts can no longer be accepted after that date.

All potential speakers should be aware that in order to be accepted for publication, an abstract must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous, defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political or religious arguments. Detailed instructions can be found at http://www.ams.org/meetings/abstracts/abstracts.

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How do I present my talk?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/national/presenting/meet-guideline-present for guidelines
. An illustration of the setup for this meeting is provided here.

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How do I organize an AMS Special Session?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/meet-specialsessionmanual. The deadline for proposals was April 1, 2010.

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

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

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

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When will the registration fees be published?
Fees are posted at
http://jointmathematicsmeetings/2125_regfees.html.

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When will hotel rates be published?
Information is published at
http://jointmathematicsmeetings/2125_hsg.html.

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Who can exhibit at the meeting?
The Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibits are open to scientific publishers, computer hardware companies, software manufacturers, database services organizations, professional associations, government agencies, health and lifestyle companies, scientific games and learning aids companies, insurance companies, and anyone with a business that is geared toward reaching key educators and researchers in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or statistics. Booth spaces are SOLD OUT for this meeting.
Other information can be found at http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_exhibits.html.

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When and how can exhibitors reserve space for the exhibits?
The Invitation to Exhibit was sent out in May.
Booth spaces are SOLD OUT for this meeting.

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How can I be a sponsor for the meeting?
Any company that provides a service or product to the mathematical community and wants to be in the spotlight at the Joint Mathematics Meetings can be a sponsor. Remaining sponsor opportunities are listed here. If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact the MMSB at mmsb@ams.org or 401-455-4137.

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When can I register?
Advance registration is closed. Please register at the meeting. See details on location and times here.

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Will registration packets be mailed before the meeting?

Packets were mailed out during the week of December 6, 2010.

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When can I reserve a hotel room?

Reservations for hotel rooms started on September 1, 2010. See details on what is available here.

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How do I find out what student activities will be held at this meeting?

This information is available at http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_students.html.

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How can I find a roommate?

A Roommate Search Board is provided here.

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

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

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

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

(Note that the registration/housing form will be posted by September 1, 2010.)

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I did not ask for a hotel room when I registered. Now, I want to reserve a room. What should I do?

Please call the hotels directly. See details on what is available here.

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How do I reserve rooms for a group of students?

Please call the hotels directly. See details on what is available here.

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I am new to the Joint Mathematics Meetings. How can I find out about social and networking events?

Detailed information on social events and networking opportunities is provided at http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org.

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What is the Employment Center and when does it occur?
The Employment Center an interviewing program for (mostly) PhD-level mathematicians seeking employment and for employers, mainly academic, who wish to conduct brief interviews with them. It is held each January at this meeting and is a three-day program. It is most advantageous to register in advance. Please see a more detailed overview located at http://www.ams.org/profession/employment-services/employment-center/employment-center For information about the Employment Center and registration for it, please contact the Employment Center Staff at the AMS: Steven Ferrucci or Diane Boumenot, 800-321-4267, ext. 4113, or by e-mail: emp-info@ams.org
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How do I register for the Employment Center and how much does it cost?
For information about the Employment Center and registration for it, please contact the Employment Center Staff at the AMS: Steven Ferrucci or Diane Boumenot, 800-321-4267, ext. 4113, or by e-mail: emp-info@ams.org.

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I had already registered for the Annual Meeting, but now I want to register for the Employment Center as an applicant (full service). What do I need to do?

For information about the Employment Center and registration for it, please contact the Employment Center Staff at the AMS: Steven Ferrucci or Diane Boumenot, 800-321-4267, ext. 4113, or by e-mail: emp-info@ams.org.

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What is the topic of the AMS Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?

There will be two courses this year. One will be on Computational Topology and the other will be on Evolutionary Game Dynamics. The dates of these courses are 1/4 - 1/5, 2011. See http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_amssc.html for details.

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What is the topic of the MAA Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?

The topic of the MAA Short Course is What is a matroid? Theory and Applications, from the Ground Up.The dates of this course are 1/4 - 1/5, 2011. See http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_maasc.html for details.

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What are the topics of the MAA Minicourses, when will they occur, and how much will they cost?
The dates of these courses are 1/6 - 1/9, 2011.
See http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_minicourses.html for details.

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Is there a timetable for this meeting?

Yes, click here to see the timetable. It is updated on a regular basis.

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Is there any travel information?

Travel information is posted here.

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Do the hotels have wireless access and how much does it cost?

Marriott- Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$14.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas - Complimentary

Sheraton- Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$14.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas – Complimentary to hotel guests ONLY.

JW Marriott - Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$14.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas – Complimentary to hotel guests ONLY.

Astor Crowne Plaza- Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$9.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas – Complimentary

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Where can I get Visa information?

International participants should view the important information about traveling to the United States at http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/biso/visas/.

Because of increased scrutiny of visa applicants, many potential attendees of scientific meetings in the United States have experienced unusual delays in obtaining travel visas. If you need a letter of invitation from the AMS and have not yet requested it, please send email to meet@ams.org and an invitation will be forwarded as soon as possible. In order to compose and send your letter, we will need your document number, email address, and your complete mailing address. Also see this very informative document from the U.S. Department of State which lists answers to frequently asked questions about the processing of visas (www.ams.org/amsmtgs/FAQ-Bus-1-Visa.pdf). You should also be aware that this meeting has been registered with the U.S. Department of State.

Machine Readable Passports Required by June 26, 2005: The Department of Homeland Security reminds travelers from the 27 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries (see the website cited above for a list) that as of June 26, 2005, they must have a machine-readable passport to enter the United States without a visa. Beginning June 26, 2005, transportation carriers will be fined US$3,300, per violation, for transporting any VWP traveler to the United States without a machine-readable passport. Similarly, VWP travelers arriving in the United States on that date without a machine-readable passport should not anticipate being granted one-time entry into the country. As an alternative for persons with immediate travel plans who are unable to obtain a machine-readable passport in time, the individual may apply for a U.S. visa at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad.

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

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What is the standard audio-visual setup in the session rooms?
Standard equipment in all session rooms is one overhead projector and screen. Invited 50-minute speakers are automatically provided with one laptop projector and an ELMO Visual Presenter (Document Camera/projector); AMS Special Sessions and Contributed Papers, and MAA Invited and Contributed Paper Sessions, are provided with the standard equipment and a laptop projector. Blackboards are not available, nor are Internet hookups in session rooms. Any request for additional equipment should be sent to audio visual coordinator at pfs@ams.org.

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Will daycare be offered for this meeting?

Yes, daycare will be offered at this meeting. Detailed information is posted here and registration is open..

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Is there a list of restaurants in New Orleans?

This information can be found at http://www.neworleanscvb.com/listings/index.cfm/catID/11/hit/1/sectionID/1/sectionID/1/subsectionID/0.

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Will there be any special raffles at this meeting?

Currently, there are no plans to hold raffles. (Many raffles will take place in the exhibits, however.)

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How much is parking at the hotels?

Marriott: Valet parking only, US$33.60 daily, one vehicle per room; some height restrictions apply

Sheraton: Valet parking only, US$29.95 + tax daily; due to height restrictions, over sized vehicles cannot be valet parked. 

JW Marriott: Valet parking only, US$32.00 + tax daily; some height restrictions apply

Crowne Plaza: Valet parking only, US$32.00 + tax daily, some height restrictions apply

Click here for other parking information.

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How can I give a suggestion for an Invited Address speaker? The AMS and MAA welcome suggestions for Invited Address speakers. Please send your suggestions for AMS speakers to: AMS Secretary at secretary@ams.org. Please send your suggestions for MAA speakers to: Gerard A Venema at venema@calvin.edu

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What is your ADA Policy? We strive to take the appropriate steps required to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently. Please tell us what you require to help make your participation more enjoyable and meaningful. If you require special assistance, auxiliary aids or other reasonable accommodations to fully participate in this event, please check off the appropriate box on the Registration/Housing Form or e-mail the MMSB at mmsb@ams.org. All requests for special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) must be made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action by the JMM. Any information regarding your disability will remain confidential.

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

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