Joint Mathematics Meetings Program by Day

Current as of Saturday, January 16, 2016 03:30:11

Joint Mathematics Meetings
Washington State Convention Center and the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle, WA
January 6-9, 2016 (Wednesday - Saturday)
Meeting #1116

Associate secretaries:

Michel L Lapidus, AMS lapidus@math.ucr.edu, lapidus@mathserv.ucr.edu
Gerard A. Venema, MAA venema@calvin.edu

Thursday January 7, 2016

• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
  A-V storage 2
  Tahoma 1, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
  EMERGENCY ROOM
  Dash Point, Pike Street Tower, 4th Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  Joint Meetings Registration
  Atrium Lobby, 4th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
  Email Center
  Atrium Lobby, 4th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Advances in Free Analysis: the Theory and Applications of Noncommutative Functions, Inequalities, and Domains, I
  Room 400, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Joseph A. Ball, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
  Paul S. Muhly, University of Iowa, Iowa City paul-muhly@uiowa.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Displacement Theory and $W^*$-correspondences.
    Rachael M. Norton*, University of Iowa
    (1116-47-1280)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Morita Equivalence and Hardy Algebras.
    Rene Ardila*, University of Iowa
    (1116-47-1362)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Monotonicity in free analysis.
    J E Pascoe*, Washington University in St. Louis
    (1116-47-1661)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Convexity and free analytic functions.
    Ryan K. Tully-Doyle*, Hampton University
    (1116-46-2795)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    B-valued Free Convolution for Unbounded Operators.
    John D. Williams*, Saarland University
    (1116-47-1672)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Analysis, Geometry, and Data
  Room 401, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Kevin R. Vixie, Washington State University, Pullman vixie@speakeasy.net
  Bala Krishnamoorthy, Washington State University, Vancouver
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The multi-scale flat norm and applications: an introduction.
    Enrique Alvarado*, Washington State University/Pullman
    (1116-49-1309)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Flat norm decomposition of integral currents.
    Sharif Ibrahim*, Washington State University
    Bala Krishnamoorthy, Washington State University
    Kevin R. Vixie, Washington State University
    (1116-53-1376)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Median shapes and minimal varifolds.
    Yunfeng Hu*, Washington State University - Pullman
    Bala Krishnamoorthy, Washington State University - Vancouver
    Altansuren Tumurbaatar, Washington State University - Pullman
    Kevin R. Vixie, Washington State University - Pullman
    (1116-49-1348)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Local Set Approximation, Psuedo.
    Stephen Lewis*, Seattle, WA
    (1116-51-2578)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Local Scales.
    Triet M Le*, NGA
    (1116-35-1389)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Learning Structured Data Representations using Approximation.
    Chinmay Hegde*, Iowa State University
    (1116-68-1207)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Delay-coordinate Mapping in the Presence of Noise: A Stable Takens' Theorem.
    Hanlun Yap, DSO National Laboratories
    Armin Eftekhari*, Colorado School of Mines
    Michael B Wakin, Colorado School of Mines
    Christopher J Rozell, Georgia Institute of Technology
    (1116-37-1255)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    $L^{\infty}$-Transport and Data-Driven Partitions.
    Joshua Kaminski, Dept, of Mathematics, Washington State University
    Alexander Panchenko*, Dept. of Mathematics, Washington State University
    Kevin Vixie, Dept. of Mathematics, Washington State University
    (1116-28-1350)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Big Demand for Big Data: How Do We Create the Big Supply?, II
  Room 610, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Rick Cleary, Babson College rcleary@babson.edu
  Xiao-Li Meng, Harvard University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Preparing Mathematicians for Big Data Careers: An Industry's Point of View.
    Paul Raff*, Microsoft
    (1116-62-1663)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Show me the data: Using data-enhanced classroom experiences to engage student learning.
    Talithia D. Williams*, Harvey Mudd College
    (1116-62-1449)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Data Analytics for Non-STEM Majors (in the Age of Big Data).
    Davit Khachatryan*, Assistant Professor of Statistics & Analytics, Babson College
    Nathan Karst, Assistant Professor, Babson College
    (1116-62-850)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Statistical Thinking in a Data Science Course.
    Deborah Nolan*, University of California, Berkeley
    (1116-62-2183)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Combinatorial Design Theory, I
  Room 310, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Esther R. Lamken, San Francisco lamken@caltech.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The asymptotic existence of DR$(v,k,k-1)$-BIBDs.
    Esther R Lamken*, San Francisco, CA
    (1116-05-1896)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Design Theory and Extremal Combinatorics.
    Richard Anstee*, Mathematics, UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada
    (1116-05-2453)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    A New Infinite Family of Group Divisible $t$-Designs with Strength $t\geq 2$ and index $\lambda$.
    Hedvig Mohacsy*, Arizona State University
    (1116-05-1544)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    The Construction and Uses of Heffter Arrays.
    Jeffrey H. Dinitz*, Univ. of Vermont
    (1116-05-944)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Designs and dimension.
    Peter J Dukes*, University of Victoria
    (1116-05-1928)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Thickly-Resolvable Block Designs.
    Peter J. Dukes, University of Victoria
    Alan C.H. Ling, University of Vermont
    Amanda Malloch*, University of Victoria
    (1116-05-2516)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Characterisations of Optimal Algebraic Manipulation Detection Codes.
    Douglas R Stinson*, University of Waterloo
    Maura B Paterson, Birkbeck, University of London
    (1116-05-1313)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    On the rank of matrices with few off-diagonal entries, and combinatorial applications.
    Richard M Wilson*, Caltech
    (1116-05-2861)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Commutative Algebra, I (a Mathematics Research Communities Session)
  Skagit 3, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Linquan Ma, University of Utah lquanma1019@gmail.com
  Sarah Mayes-Tang, Quest University sarah.mayes-tang/quest.edu
  Jonathan Montaño, University of Kansas jmontano@ku.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The Hurwitz form of a projective variety.
    Bernd Sturmfels*, UC Berkeley
    (1116-14-486)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Betti splittings and syzygies of Veronese embeddings of the projective plane.
    Thanh Q Vu*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1116-13-1301)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Tensor Product surfaces and linear syzygies.
    Eliana M Duarte*, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Hal Schenck, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
    (1116-13-2313)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    On the relationship between depth and cohomological dimension.
    Hailong Dao*, University of Kansas
    (1116-13-2627)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Stable local cohomology.
    Peder Thompson*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1116-13-1430)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Explicit descriptions of $F$-thresholds.
    Daniel J Hernández*, University of Michigan / University of Kansas
    Emily E Witt, University of Kansas
    (1116-13-2319)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    On the bimodule structure of bounded cohomology.
    Luigi Ferraro*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1116-13-1199)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    The geometry of the F-different.
    Omprokash Das, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
    Karl Schwede*, University of Utah
    (1116-13-556)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Differential Equations, Probability and Sea Ice, I (a Mathematics Research Communities Session)
  Skagit 5, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  B.Cael Barry, MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
  Kaitlin Hill, Northwestern University
  Ross Lieb-Lappen, Dartmouth College
  Christian Sampson, University of Utah SeaIceMRC@gmail.com
  Alexandria Volkening, Brown University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Mathematics of Sea Ice.
    Kenneth M. Golden*, Department of Mathematics, University of Utah
    (1116-35-2340)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Convection in Mushy Sea Ice: Nonlinear Dynamics and Asymptotic Structure.
    Andrew J Wells*, Atmospheric, Oceanic & Planetary Physics, University of Oxford
    Joseph R. Hitchen, Atmospheric, Oceanic & Planetary Physics, University of Oxford
    John S. Wettlaufer, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University
    Steven A. Orszag, (Deceased)
    (1116-76-1761)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    From sea ice to water: on the thermodynamic boundary conditions of a solidifying mushy layer with outflow.
    David W Rees Jones*, University of Oxford
    Grae Worster, University of Cambridge
    (1116-76-1898)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Spectral analysis of transport in sea ice.
    N Benjamin Murphy*, University of California, Irvine
    (1116-86-2670)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Spatial scaling of sea ice deformation.
    Jennifer K Hutchings*, Oregon State University
    Andrew Roberts, Naval Postgraduate School
    Cathleen A Geiger, University of Delaware
    Jacqueline Richter-Menge, Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
    (1116-86-1087)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Sea ice dispersion and anomalous diffusion: patterns and paradigms.
    J V Lukovich*, University of Manitoba, Centre for Earth Observation Science
    J K Hutchings, Oregon State University, College of Earth, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
    K M Golden, University of Utah, Department of Mathematics
    N B Murphy, University of California, Irvine, Department of Mathematics
    H Dinh, University of Utah, Department of Mathematics
    E Fang, University of Utah, Department of Mathematics
    (1116-86-1269)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    The leading mode in an ice-covered ocean wave guide.
    John V Matthews*, Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    Boris P Belinskiy, Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
    Don B Hinton, Department of Mathematics, University of Tennessee
    (1116-49-1940)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Financial Mathematics, I (a Mathematics Research Communities Session)
  Skagit 4, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Triet Pham, Rutgers University tmp140@math.rutgers.edu
  Wilber A Ventura, University of Texas at Arlington wilber.ventura@mavs.uta.edu
  Kim Weston, Carnegie Mellon University kimberly.weston@gmail.com
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Robust Dynkin games.
    Song Yao*, University of Pittsburgh
    (1116-60-758)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Impact of the Carbon Market on Production Emissions.
    Arash Fahim*, Florida State University
    Nizar Touzi, Ecole Polytechnique
    (1116-91-494)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Markov Projection of a Stochastic Process.
    Steven E Shreve*, Carnegie Mellon University
    (1116-60-1426)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    A class of approximate Greek weights: high-order schemes and extrapolation techniques.
    Ivo Mihaylov*, Imperial College London
    (1116-60-1541)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    An $\alpha$-Stable Limit Theorem Under Sublinear Expectation.
    Erhan Bayraktar, University of Michigan
    Alexander Munk*, University of Michigan
    (1116-60-1513)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    On the existence of shadow price processes.
    Junjian Yang*, University of Vienna
    (1116-91-1551)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Fractal Geometry and Dynamical Systems, I
  Room 4C-1, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  John Rock, Cal Poly Pomona jarock@cpp.edu
  Machiel van Frankenhuijesen, Utah Valley University
  Michel L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Extremality and measures from conformal dynamical systems.
    Tushar Das*, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
    (1116-11-534)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    The Box Counting Zeta Functions and Complex Dimensions of Self-Similar Sets Under Certain Separation Conditions.
    Christina G Knox*, University of California, Riverside
    (1116-00-2606)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Hypergeometric Multifractal Zeta Functions.
    Essouabri, Universite Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne
    Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
    Scott Roby*, University of California, Riverside
    Rock, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
    (1116-00-2195)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    A fractal perturbation of a nanowire.
    Robert G Niemeyer*, University of Maine
    (1116-37-2073)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Fractal tube formulas for relative fractal drums in arbitrary Euclidean spaces via Lapidus zeta functions.
    Michel L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
    Goran Radunović*, University of Zagreb, Croatia
    Darko Žubrinić, University of Zagreb, Croatia
    (1116-28-1235)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Current large deviations in the boundary-driven symmetric simple exclusion process on the Sierpinski gasket.
    Joe P. Chen*, Department of Mathematics, University of Connecticut
    Alexander Teplyaev, Department of Mathematics, University of Connecticut
    (1116-60-1587)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Time change of Brownian motion: Poincare inequality, heat kernel estimate and protodistance.
    Jun Kigami*, Kyoto University
    (1116-60-617)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Mandelpinski Structures in the Parameter Planes of Rational Maps.
    Robert L. Devaney*, Boston University
    (1116-37-301)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Graduate Mathematics Courses and Programs for Secondary Mathematics Teachers
  Chelan 2, Chelan Level Two, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  James J. Madden, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge madden@math.lsu.edu
  James A. Mendoza Epperson, University of Texas, Arlington
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Loyola Marymount University's Masters of Arts in Teaching Mathematics Program.
    Christina Eubanks-Turner*, Loyola Marymount University
    Anna Bargagliotti, Loyola Marymount University
    (1116-97-821)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Stephen F. Austin State University's Graduate Programs for Secondary Teachers.
    Lesa L Beverly*, Stephen F. Austin State University
    (1116-97-2310)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    University of Utah Master of Science in Mathematics (Teaching).
    Emina Alibegovic, Mathematics, University of Utah
    Hugo Rossi*, Mathematics, University of Utah
    (1116-97-457)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Mathematical knowledge for teaching at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
    Yvonne Lai*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    W. James Lewis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Allan Donsig, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1116-97-1723)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Graduate Courses in Mathematics for Teachers: The University of Texas at Arlington Master of Arts in Mathematics Program for Secondary Mathematics Teachers.
    James A. Mendoza Epperson*, The University of Texas at Arlington
    Kathryn Rhoads, The University of Texas at Arlington
    (1116-97-2858)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Portland State University's Masters of Science in Mathematics for Teachers Program.
    Jeanette R Palmiter*, Portland State University
    (1116-97-1141)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Training Teachers of Mathematics in Idaho and Beyond.
    Jennifer Johnson-Leung*, University of Idaho
    Mark Nielsen, University of Idaho
    David Yopp, University of Idaho
    (1116-97-2265)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    The Master of Mathematics program for in-service teachers at Texas Tech University.
    George Brock Williams*, Texas Tech University
    Jerry F. Dwyer, George Washington University
    (1116-97-2675)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Knots in Washington (State), I
  Room 201, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Allison Henrich, Seattle University henricha@seattleu.edu
  Sam Nelson, Claremont McKenna College
  Jozef Przytycki, George Washington University
  Radmila Sazdanovic, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    On the sl(n) homology theory.
    Carmen L Caprau*, California State University, Fresno
    (1116-57-1562)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Homological operations on different versions of Khovanov homology.
    Krzysztof K. Putyra, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    Alexander N. Shumakovitch*, The George Washington University
    (1116-57-2880)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Foams and homology.
    J. Scott Carter*, University of South Alabama
    (1116-57-1883)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Tensor products of quandles and classification of 1-handles.
    Seiichi Kamada*, Osaka City University
    (1116-57-235)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Sequences of quandle extensions and cocycle knot invariants.
    W. Edwin Clark, University of South Florida
    Masahico Saito*, University of South Florida
    (1116-57-1429)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Twisted quandles and matrix invariants for oriented links.
    Kanako Oshiro*, Sophia University
    (1116-57-1229)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    On a coloring function and the necessity of Reidemeister move of type II.
    Kanako Oshiro, Sophia University
    Ayaka Shimizu*, Gunma National College of Technology
    Yoshiro Yaguchi, Gunma National College of Technology
    (1116-57-1383)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Unital Shelves.
    Alissa S. Crans*, Loyola Marymount University
    (1116-54-2722)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Mathematical Information in the Digital Age of Science, III
  Room 603, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Patrick Ion, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor pion@umich.edu
  Olaf Teschke, zbMATH, Berlin
  Stephen Watt, University of Western Ontario
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Formal Proof.
    Thomas C Hales*, University of Pittsburgh
    (1116-03-2373)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Theorema: A Tool for Formalizing Mathematics.
    Wolfgang Windsteiger*, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation, Johannes Kepler University, A-4040 Linz, Austria
    Bruno Buchberger, Research Institute for Symbolic Computation, Johannes Kepler University, A-4040 Linz, Austria
    (1116-68-2342)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    From the nLab to the HoTT Book.
    Michael Shulman*, University of San Diego
    (1116-00-1673)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    30 Years of Digitizing Mathematical Knowledge with Maple.
    Edgardo Cheb-Terrab*, Maplesoft
    Laurent Bernardin, Maplesoft
    (1116-00-2335)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Orthogonal Polynomial Seeding for the Digital Repository of Mathematical Formulae.
    Howard S. Cohl*, Applied and Computational Mathematics Division, National National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Moritz Schubotz, Database Systems and Information Management Group, Technische Universität
    Marjorie A. McClain, Applied and Computational Mathematics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Bonita V. Saunders, Applied and Computational Mathematics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology
    Cherry Y. Zou, Poolesville High School
    Azeem S. Mohammed, Poolesville High School
    (1116-68-1495)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Recent developments in computable mathematical data: Special functions, function spaces, and the semantic representation of mathematics using Mathematica and Wolfram$\vert$ Alpha.
    Eric W Weisstein*, Wolfram|Alpha
    Michael Trott, Wolfram|Alpha
    (1116-68-1176)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Assembling the World's Mathematical Knowledge.
    Stephen M. Watt*, University of Waterloo
    (1116-68-2021)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Parabolic Geometries, Twistor Theory, and the AdS/CFT Correspondence, II
  Room 4C-4, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jonathan Holland, University of Pittsburgh jonathan.e.holland@gmail.com
  George Sparling, University of Pittsburgh
  Daniela Mihai, Carnegie Mellon University
  

  • 9:00 a.m.
    Scalar-flat Kahler ALE metrics on minimal resolutions.
    Michael T. Lock*, The University of Texas at Austin
    (1116-53-183)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Analysis on asymptotically hyperbolic and de Sitter spaces.
    Andras Vasy*, Department of Mathematics, Stanford University
    (1116-35-2671)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Discussion.
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Problems in Geometry and Design of Materials, II
  Room 604, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Marta Lewicka, University of Pittsburgh lewicka@pitt.edu
  Petronela Radu, University of Nebraska
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    On ill-posed hyperbolic systems of Euler type.
    Agnieszka Swierczewska-Gwiazda*, University of Warsaw
    (1116-35-1559)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    A Massively Parallel Scalable Implicit SPH Solver.
    Nathaniel Trask, Brown University
    Martin Maxey, Brown University
    Kyungjoo Kim, Sandia National Laboratories
    Mauro Perego, Sandia National Laboratories
    Michael L Parks*, Sandia National Laboratories
    Kai Yang, Pennsylvania State University
    Jinchao Xu, Pennsylvania State University
    Wenxiao Pan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
    Alex Tartakovsky, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
    (1116-35-1665)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Dendritic Growth Shapes in Bond-Counting Models.
    Tim Ryan Krumwiede*, University of Tennessee
    Tim P Schulze, University of Tennessee
    (1116-70-1024)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    The materials science of chemically driven elastic incompatibility: A multi-physics study of lithium ion battery electrode Li1+xT2O4.
    Michael L. Falk*, Johns Hopkins University
    Tonghu Jiang, Johns Hopkins University
    Shiva Rudraraju, University of Michigan
    Krishna Garikipati, University of Michigan
    (1116-74-744)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    High contrast periodic media: Bloch waves and band gaps.
    Robert P Lipton*, Louisiana State University
    Robert Viator, Louisiana State University
    (1116-78-1413)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Diffusion phenomenon and decay rates for nonlocal wave equations with damping.
    Petronela Radu*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Grozdena Todorova, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
    Boris Yordanov, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgaria
    (1116-35-735)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Pseudorandomness and Its Applications, II
  Room 606, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Timothy Gowers, University of Cambridge
  Jozsef Solymosi, University of British Columbia solymosi@math.ubc.ca
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The regularity method and blow-up lemmas for sparse graphs.
    Yoshiharu Kohayakawa*, University of Sao Paulo
    (1116-05-2290)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Directed paths: from Ramsey to Ruzsa and Szemerédi.
    Po-Shen Loh*, Carnegie Mellon University
    (1116-05-2242)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Point configurations in sparse sets.
    Malabika Pramanik*, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
    (1116-42-915)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Low-distortion embeddings of graphs with large girth.
    Mikhail I. Ostrovskii*, St. John's University
    (1116-05-939)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Pseudorandom Generators and Derandomization.
    Luca Trevisan*, U.C. Berkeley
    (1116-68-2189)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Quantum Walks, Quantum Markov Chains, Quantum Computation and Related Topics, I
  Room 602, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Chaobin Liu, Bowie State University cliu@bowiestate.edu
  Takyua Machida, Japan Sociey for the Promotion of Science
  Salvador E. Venegas-Andraca, Technológico de Monterrey, Mexico
  Nelson Petulante, Bowie State University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Generalized Gibbs states in Quantum Markov Processes.
    Jaroslav Novotny*, CTU in Prague, Czech Republic
    Gernot Alber, TU Darmstadt, Germany
    Igor Jex, CTU in Prague, Czech Republic
    (1116-81-1034)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Quantum State Transfer in Corona Products.
    Ethan Ackelsberg, Bard College at Simon's Rock
    Zachary Brehm, SUNY Potsdam
    Ada Chan, York University
    Joshua Mundinger, Swarthmore College
    Christino Tamon*, Clarkson University
    (1116-05-926)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    On Nonlinear Quantum Walk.
    Yutaka Shikano*, Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Japan
    (1116-81-86)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Bulk-edge correspondence of one dimensional quantum walks.
    F Alberto Grunbaum*, Math Dept UC Berkeley
    (1116-81-1419)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Hitting times for open quantum random walks.
    Carlos F. Lardizabal*, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
    (1116-81-1485)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Open quantum walk based bias removal algorithms.
    Radhakrishnan Balu*, US Army Resaerch Lab, MD
    (1116-03-160)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Quantum walks in terms of density operators.
    Chaobin Liu*, Bowie State University
    (1116-81-2020)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Discussion.
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Research by Postdocs of the Alliance for Diversity in Mathematics, I
  Room 4C-3, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Aloysius Helminck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  Michael Young, Iowa State University, Ames myoung@iastate.edu
  

  • 9:00 a.m.
    Special subgroups of hyperbolic 3-manifold groups.
    Rosemary K Guzman*, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    (1116-57-2963)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Computing Galois groups for functional equations.
    Carlos E Arreche*, North Carolina State University
    (1116-12-1477)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Schrödinger groups: An application in nonrelativistic quantum squeezing.
    Jose M Vega-Guzman*, Howard University
    (1116-81-910)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Instantons on Taub-NUT Spaces.
    Andres Larrain-Hubach*, University of Arizona
    (1116-58-789)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Improving the accuracy of convexity splitting methods for gradient flow equations.
    Saulo Orizaga*, The University of Arizona
    K. Glasner, University of Arizona
    (1116-35-1842)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Hopf automorphisms and twisted extensions.
    Susan Montgomery, University of Southern California
    Maria D. Vega*, United States Military Academy
    Sarah Witherspoon, Texas A&M University
    (1116-16-1912)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on Topological Graph Theory: Structure and Symmetry, I
  Room 204, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jonathan L. Gross, Columbia University
  Thomas W. Tucker, Colgate University ttucker@colgate.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Characterizing Almost-planar Graphs.
    Guoli Ding, Louisiana State University
    Joshua Fallon, Louisiana State University
    Emily Marshall*, Louisiana State University
    (1116-05-1901)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Quadrilateral embeddings of cartesian products.
    Mark Ellingham*, Vanderbilt University
    Wenzhong Liu, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
    Dong Ye, Middle Tennessee State University
    Xiaoya Zha, Middle Tennessee State University
    (1116-05-2362)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Dualities and Trialities from Ribbon Group Stabilizers.
    Lowell Abrams*, The George Washington University
    Jo Ellis-Monaghan, Saint Michael's College
    (1116-05-2127)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    An elementary construction of tessellated Riemann surfaces using finite groups.
    J. Pakianathan*, University of Rochester
    M. Herman, University of Rochester
    E. Yalcin, Bilkent University, Turkey.
    (1116-57-256)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Branched coverings and harmonic automorphisms of graphs.
    Alexander Mednykh*, Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, Novosibirsk State University, Russia
    (1116-55-379)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Operations on oriented maps.
    Tomaz Pisanski*, University of Primorska, Slovenia
    (1116-05-2318)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Symmetry breaking in graphs.
    Wilfried Imrich*, Montanuniversitaet Leoben, Austria
    Florian Lehner, University of Hamburg, Germany
    Simon Mark Smith, City University of New York, New York, NY
    (1116-05-1144)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Infinite Graphical Frobenius Representations.
    Mark E. Watkins*, Syracuse University
    (1116-05-1043)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Session on What's New in Group Theory?, II
  Rooms 307/308, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Arturo Magidin, University of Louisiana at Lafayette magidin@member.ams.org
  Elizabeth Wilcox, Oswego State University of New York
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Real classes of finite special unitary groups.
    Amanda A. Schaeffer Fry*, Metropolitan State University of Denver
    C. Ryan Vinroot, College of William and Mary
    (1116-20-382)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Some computational complexity results for right-angled Artin groups.
    David M. Carroll*, Texas A&M University
    Benjamin Francisco, Texas A&M University
    Zoran Sunic, Texas A&M University
    (1116-20-629)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Affine Automorphisms of Rooted Trees.
    Dmytro M Savchuk*, University of South Florida
    Said N Sidki, Universidade de Brasilia
    (1116-20-713)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Gyrogroup actions: A generalization of group actions.
    Teerapong Suksumran*, North Dakota State University
    (1116-20-201)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Specht modules, simple modules, and a kernel intersection theorem for centralizer algebras of the symmetric group.
    Harald Ellers*, Allegheny College
    Craig J. Dodge, Allegheny College
    (1116-20-1052)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    On the number of elements that are not k-th powers in a group.
    William L. Cocke*, Univ of Wisconsin, Madison
    I. Marty Isaacs, University of Wisconsin
    D. Skabelund, University of Illinois
    (1116-20-328)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Constructions from Groups to Loops.
    Mark Greer, University of North Alabama
    Lee Raney*, University of North Alabama
    (1116-20-845)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Partition Numbers of Finite Groups.
    Tuval Foguel*, Adelphi University
    (1116-20-173)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
  AMS-MAA Special Session on the History of Mathematics, II
  Tahoma 3, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Patti Hunter, Westmont College phunter@westmont.edu
  Adrian Rice, Randolph-Macon College
  Sloan Despeaux, Western Carolina University
  Deborah Kent, Drake University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The Construction of Edmond Halley's 1701 Map of Magnetic Declination.
    David R Bellhouse*, University of Western Ontario
    Lori L Murray, University of Western Ontario
    (1116-01-314)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    The inner imagination without sensory media: Jakob Steiner and the figure in geometry.
    Jemma Lorenat*, Pitzer College
    (1116-01-349)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Cauchy's Work on Complex Analysis in the 1820s.
    Craig Fraser*, University of Toronto
    (1116-01-1145)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Riemann's Model of Nobili's Rings.
    Tom Archibald*, Dept. of Mathematics, Simon Fraser University
    (1116-01-257)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Quadratic forms, Fermat's Last Theorem and Bernoulli numbers from Cauchy to Kummer (1830-1850).
    Jenny Boucard*, Centre François Viète, Université de Nantes
    (1116-01-720)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Determining the Discriminant.
    Fernando Q Gouvêa*, Colby College
    Jonathan Webster, Butler University
    (1116-01-1128)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Some remarks on Dedekind and Weber's edition of Riemann's Gesammelte Werke.
    Emmylou Haffner*, Archives Henri Poincare, Universite de Lorraine
    (1116-01-599)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Assessing Student Learning: Alternative Approaches, III
  Room 608, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  David Clark, Grand Valley State University clarkdav@gvsu.edu
  Jane Butterfield, University of Victoria
  Robert Campbell, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
  Cassie Williams, James Madison University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Mastery-Based Exams are Self-Evidently Better than Traditional Exams.
    Austin Mohr*, Nebraska Wesleyan University
    (1116-A5-2788)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    "You want to take more exams?": Standards-Based Grading in Calculus 1.
    David Clark*, Grand Valley State University
    (1116-A5-801)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    Specifications Grading in Calculus I: Implementation and Student Responses.
    Thomas J Clark*, Dordt College
    (1116-A5-770)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Using a "Proficiency System" to Assess Student Learning in Calculus.
    Jacquelyn L Rische*, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
    (1116-A5-543)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    Mastery-Based Testing in Calculus.
    J. B. Collins*, West Texas A&M University
    (1116-A5-276)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    Can we be a little more specific?: My experiences with standards-based grading.
    Timothy E. Goldberg*, Lenoir-Rhyne University
    (1116-A5-1414)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Balancing the Assessment Challenges of Competency Based Education.
    Heather Leah Rosenblatt*, Western Governors University
    (1116-A5-1166)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    A Points-Free Capstone Course.
    Matt Boelkins*, Grand Valley State University
    (1116-A5-1874)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Implementing Specifications Grading in a Linear Algebra course.
    Mike Janssen*, Dordt College
    (1116-A5-189)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Incorporating emails and discussions into weekly assessments.
    John D. Ross*, Southwestern University
    (1116-A5-1963)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    Alternative Assessment Approaches in a "Math for Elementary Teachers" Sequence.
    Sarah L. Marsh*, Oklahoma Baptist University
    Krista B. Hands, Oklahoma Baptist University
    (1116-A5-2346)
  • 11:40 a.m.
    Assessing student understanding in an introduction to proofs course.
    Kristopher J Williams*, Doane College
    (1116-A5-731)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
  AMS Session on Functional Analysis and Operator Theory, II
  Room 615, Washington State Convention Center
  

  • 8:15 a.m.
    Amenability and uniqueness for groupoids associated with inverse semigroups.
    David Milan*, The University of Texas at Tyler
    Scott LaLonde, The University of Texas at Tyler
    (1116-47-2306)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Fixed and common fixed point results of generalized cyclic contraction mappings.
    Urooj Malik*, Department of Mathematics, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Pakistan
    (1116-46-1115)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    On Noncommutative Levi-Civita Connections.
    Mira A. Peterka, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Albert Jeu-Liang Sheu*, University of Kansas
    (1116-46-700)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Infinitely divisible weighted shifts.
    Chafiq Benhida, University of Lille
    Raul Curto, University of Iowa
    George R. Exner*, Bucknell University
    (1116-47-640)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Fixed and common fixed point results in multiplicative partial metric spaces.
    Qasim Mahmood*, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (1116-46-1169)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Recent developments in fixed point and Banach space theory.
    Jared Burns, Seton Hill University
    Chris Lennard*, University of Pittsburgh
    Jeromy Sivek, Temple University
    (1116-46-1436)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Bases in the space of regular multilinear operators on Banach lattices.
    Khazhak Navoyan*, University of Mississippi
    (1116-46-1791)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Expanders and K-theory for group C* algebras.
    Paul Frank Baum*, Penn State
    (1116-19-769)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    On locally order unit spaces and characterizations of locally JB-algebras.
    Alexander A Katz*, St. John's University, NY
    (1116-46-1718)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Classification of Crossed Products Arising From Actions on $C(X,A)$.
    Julian M Buck*, Francis Marion University
    (1116-46-2474)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Uniqueness property of semigroup $C^*$-algebras.
    Sun Young Jang*, Department of Mathematics, University of Ulsan,
    (1116-46-580)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Application of Functional Operators with Shift to the Study of Equilibrium State of Systems with Two Renewable Resources Taking into Account Their Interactions.
    Oleksandr Karelin*, Hidalgo State University, Institute of Basic Sciences and Engineering
    Manuel Gonzalez Hernandez, Hidalgo State University, Institute of Basic Sciences and Engineering
    Norberto Hernandez Romero, Hidalgo State University, Institute of Basic Sciences and Engineering
    Juan Carlos Seck-Tuoh Mora, Hidalgo State University, Institute of Basic Sciences and Engineering
    (1116-45-813)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Numerical solution of multilayer multiple acoustic wave scattering by time domain boundary integral equation.
    Tianyu Qiu*, University of Delaware
    (1116-45-2908)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
  MAA Session on Innovative Approaches to One-Semester Calculus Courses
  Room 619, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Joel Kilty, Centre College joel.kilty@centre.edu
  Alex M. McAllister, Centre College
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    A Calculus Course Focusing on New Applications.
    Raymond N. Greenwell*, Hofstra University
    Nathan P. Ritchey, Edinboro Universiy
    (1116-G5-99)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    A mathematically rigorous calculus course in a laboratory format for undergraduate and graduate non-math majors.
    Patricia Baggett*, Dept of Mathematical Sciences New Mexico State University
    Andrzej Ehrenfeucht, Computer Science Dept. University of Colorado (emeritus)
    (1116-G5-683)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    Project/Problem Based Learning as a Successful Approach to a One-Semester Calculus Course.
    Tanya Huffman*, Florida Gulf Coast University
    Cara Brooks, Florida Gulf Coast University
    (1116-G5-2115)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Quantitative Reasoning and Modeling in a One-Semester Calculus Course.
    Erin M McNicholas*, Willamette University
    (1116-G5-2218)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    Concept Reflection Exercises in Online and Blended Applied Calculus.
    Chris Oehrlein*, Oklahoma City Community College
    (1116-G5-2292)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    An Image Processing Approach to a One-Semester Calculus Course.
    Yevgeniy V. Galperin*, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
    (1116-G5-2434)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Yes, You Can Have It All.
    Robin A. Cruz*, The College of Idaho
    Lynda A. Danielson, The College of Idaho
    (1116-G5-2639)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Applied Mathematics, II
  Room 214, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Residual Based Adaptivity and PWDG Methods for the Helmholtz Equation.
    Shelvean Kapita*, University of Delaware
    Peter Monk, University of Delaware
    Timothy Warburton, Virginia Tech
    (1116-VC-1782)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Efficiently Testing Thermodynamic Compliance of Chemical Reaction Networks.
    Meredith McCormack-Mager*, Wellesley College
    Carlos Muñoz, Texas A&M University
    Zev Woodstock, James Madison University
    (1116-VC-1805)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    A Black Litterman Model for CVaR Optimization.
    Tao Pang, North Carolina State University, Department of Mathematics
    Cagatay Karan*, North Carolina State University, Operations Research
    (1116-VC-1812)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Positive Solutions to a General Non-linear Second Order System with Applications.
    Joon Hyuk Kang*, Andrews University
    (1116-VC-1926)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: A New Existence Result for Solutions to Impulsive Fractional Differential Equations.
    Hilmi Ergören*, Department of Mathematics, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
    (1116-VC-1954)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Spike Time Dependent Plasticity in Spiking Neural Network.
    Anushaya Mohapatra*, Oregon State University
    Mike Field, Rice University
    (1116-VC-1994)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Asymptotic Tracking and Disturbance Rejection of the Blood Glucose Regulation System.
    Brandon P Ashley*, University of Central Arkansas
    (1116-VC-2023)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Modelling copolymer adsorption near an inhomogeneous surface.
    Gerasim K. Iliev*, University of Georgia, Department of Mathematics
    (1116-VC-2105)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Power Series Method for Hodgkin-Huxley Equations.
    James Sochacki*, James Madison University
    (1116-VC-2107)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    A Model of Flocking in Three Zones.
    Ryan Christopher Theisen*, Arizona State University
    (1116-VC-2224)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    The Pauli-Lubanski Vector, Complex Electrodynamics, and Photon Helicity.
    Sergey I Kryuchkov, School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
    Nathan A Lanfear*, 1 School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
    Sergei K Suslov, 1 School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
    (1116-VC-2228)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Global Existence and Boundedness of a Certain Nonlinear Vector Integro-Differential Equation of Second Order With Multiple Deviating Arguments.
    Timur Ayhan*, Siirt University
    (1116-VC-2244)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Fractal Image Compression Algorithms and Their Application to Steganography.
    Max K Black*, Westminster College (Utah)
    Jonas D'Andrea, Westminster College (Utah)
    (1116-VC-2245)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Mathematical Modeling of Epidemic with Exposed Group.
    Alma Malibekova, University of Central Arkansas
    Diana Marcela Morales*, University of Central Arkansas
    (1116-VC-2834)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Computational Modeling of Murine GL261 Brain Tumors.
    Barrett James Anderies*, Arizona State University
    Erica Rutter, Arizona State University
    Eric Kostelich, Arizona State University
    Yang Kuang, Arizona State University
    (1116-VC-2871)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Assessment
  Yakima 2, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Writing good questions: How and why we wrote our own bank of clicker questions.
    Berit Nilsen Givens*, Cal Poly Pomona
    Arlo Caine, Cal Poly Pomona
    (1116-VD-2485)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    An Assessment Study Across Multi-Sections of 'Large' College Algebra Classrooms: An On-going Report.
    Perry Y.C. Lee*, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
    Padraig McLoughlin, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
    (1116-VD-1447)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Mathematical Problem Solving Item (MPSI) Development Project.
    Kathryn Rhoads*, The University of Texas at Arlington
    James A. Mendoza Epperson, The University of Texas at Arlington
    R. Cavender Campbell, The University of Texas at Arlington
    (1116-VD-2401)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Exploring the potential for alternative assessments to promote meaningful learning in an undergraduate mathematics course.
    Catherine Paolucci*, State University of New York at New Paltz
    (1116-VD-612)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    The University of Illinois Math Placement Program: A Retrospection on 8 years and 75,000+ students.
    Alison Ahlgren Reddy*, University of Illinois
    (1116-VD-723)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Assorted Topics, I
  Room 213, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Probabilistic models of Trypanosome RNA tails.
    Marshall Hampton*, University of Minnesota Duluth
    (1116-VW-269)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    The Partial Differential: A New Operator in Multivariable Calculus.
    Jason Samuels*, City University of New York
    (1116-VW-2709)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Role Reversal: Student Learning through Teaching.
    Karen McCready*, King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
    (1116-VW-2041)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Probability of Integer Area Lattice Figures.
    C. Berge-Sisneros*, Nevada State College
    (1116-VW-1093)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Exploring Hall's Genealogy of Pythagorean Triads.
    Jathan W. Austin*, Salisbury University
    (1116-VW-136)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    A Decomposition of Parking Functions by Undesired Spaces.
    Ian Nicolas*, Pacific University
    Melody Bruce, Western Carolina University
    Michael Dougherty, University of California, Santa Barbra
    Max Hlavacek, Harvey Mudd College
    Ryo Kudo, University of California, Los Angeles
    (1116-VW-1476)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    The Moore Method: A Decidedly American Educational Philosophy.
    Padraig M. McLoughlin*, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
    (1116-VW-1578)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Helping students see connections between mathematics and other disciplines through a fun teaching exchange project.
    Maria Neophytou*, Belmont University
    (1116-VW-1615)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Polynomials of Binomial Type: an Analytic Connection between the Fibonacci Recurrence and the Binomial Coefficients.
    Soowhan Yoon*, Mercer University
    (1116-VW-1648)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Connectivity of One Step Apart Integers.
    Roman Wong*, Washington & Jefferson College
    (1116-VW-1699)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    On the Existence of a Semi-Conjugation Between Certain Combinatorially Obtained Minimal Cantor Sets.
    Erin Denette*, University of Rhode Island
    Araceli Bonifant, University of Rhode Island
    (1116-VW-1820)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Design and Implementation of a Mathematics Education Undergraduate Research Course.
    Nicole R Juersivich*, Nazareth College
    (1116-VW-188)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Accountability and the Texas Miracle.
    Bryan Nankervis*, Texas State University
    (1116-VW-596)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Extracting Square Roots of Power Series by Hand.
    Lee N. Collins*, County College of Morris
    (1116-VW-893)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Divisibility rules in different bases: an opportunity for discovery.
    Carl Olimb*, Augustana University
    (1116-VW-2605)
  • 11:45 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Riemannian submersion and Lagrangian isometric immersion II.
    Yun Myung Oh*, Andrews University
    (1116-VW-2509)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Graph Theory, II
  Room 212, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The Smallest Non-autorgraph.
    Yijin Wei*, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Smith College
    Ben Baumer, Program in Statistical and Data Sciences
    Gary S. Bloom, Department of Computer Science, City College
    (1116-VF-1523)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    A new proof of Nash-Williams--Tutte and generalizations to $S$-connectors.
    Tyler Seacrest*, The University of Montana Western
    Jitender Deogun, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    (1116-VF-1639)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Chromatic Connections in Graphs.
    Elliot M Laforge*, Western Michigan University
    (1116-VF-1682)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Short Induced Cycles in Graphs.
    Axel Brandt*, University of Colorado Denver
    Bernard Lidický, Iowa State University
    Florian Pfender, University of Colorado Denver
    (1116-VF-1705)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Using Graphs to Examine Benzene-like Structures.
    Jessie Lenarz*, St. Catherine University
    (1116-VF-1800)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Finding all small induced cycles in polynomial-time.
    Dalal Alrowaili*, Middle Tennessee State University
    Dong Ye, Middle Tennessee State University
    Xiaoya Zha, Middle Tennessee State University
    (1116-VF-1968)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Graphs Are Uniquely Determined by Their Inverse Semigroup.
    Demitri Plessas*, Northeastern State University
    Tien Chih, Newberry College
    (1116-VF-1977)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    The Inverse Semigroups of Graphs.
    Tien Y Chih*, Newberry College
    (1116-VF-853)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: The giant strong component in random directed graphs.
    Daniel J Poole*, The Ohio State University
    (1116-VF-2043)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    On three coloring planar graphs containing no $C_4$, $C_5$, or triangles sharing a vertex.
    Addie E. Armstrong*, University of Rhode Island
    (1116-VF-2075)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: The decomposition of a cubic graph for the domination number.
    Misa Nakanishi*, Sagamihara city, Japan
    (1116-VF-2185)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Stable Matchings with Bounded Preferences.
    Christine T Cheng, Department of Computer Science, University of Wisconsin-Milwuakee
    Will Rosenbaum*, Department of Mathematics, UCLA
    (1116-VF-2187)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Algebraic Graph Theoretic Methods in Control Theory.
    Mathias Hudoba de Badyn*, University of Washington
    (1116-VF-2219)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Prime labelings of generalized Petersen graphs and large cubic bipartite graphs.
    Steven Schluchter*, George Mason University
    Tom Wilson, George Mason University
    (1116-VF-2325)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Decomposition of a Graph into its Quasi 4-Connected Components.
    Guoli Ding, Louisiana State University
    Kimberly D'souza*, Louisiana State University
    (1116-VF-876)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  AMS Session on Mathematical Biology and Related Fields, II
  Skagit 1, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Wave propagation in noisy systems near saddle node on limit cycle bifurcation.
    M M Rahman*, University of North Florida
    (1116-92-2533)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Modeling the impact of coinfection on persistence and infectivity of malaria.
    Lauren M Childs*, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
    Caroline Buckee, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
    (1116-92-2119)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Obtaining Qualitative Properties of Chemical Reaction Networks from Simplified Models.
    Michael Marcondes de Freitas*, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
    Elisenda Feliu, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
    Carsten Wiuf, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
    (1116-92-2257)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    A Model of Proton Therapy using Discrete Diffusion.
    Erin N. Bodine*, Rhodes College
    K. Lars Monia, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, U.S. Navy, Charleston, SC
    (1116-92-1065)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Pattern recognition to improve diagnostic process for late-diagnosed late onset MADD patients.
    Beyza Aslan*, University of North Florida
    Anthony Perszyk, University of Florida
    (1116-92-2275)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    New Results in a Boolean Model of Gene Regulatory Networks.
    Simon Joyce*, Binghamton University
    (1116-92-2380)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Mean field modeling of neural population interactions.
    Caitlin A Kennedy*, SUNY New Paltz
    (1116-92-2471)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Modeling synaptic control of obsessive compulsive behavior.
    Joanna R Herron*, SUNY New Paltz
    (1116-92-2476)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Mathematical Modeling of Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer.
    John G Alford*, Sam Houston State University
    Edward Swim, Sam Houston State University
    Alacia Voth, Sam Houston State University
    (1116-92-2526)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Population dynamics for stray cats.
    Jeff Sharpe*, University of Central Florida
    (1116-92-2699)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    General mathematical models for ecological drivers of poverty.
    Calistus N. Ngonghala*, Harvard Medical School
    Giuleo de Leo, Stanford University
    Mercedes Pascual, University of Chicago
    Donald C. Keenan, Universite de Cergy-Pontoise et THEMA
    Andrew Dobson, Princeton University
    Matthew H. Bonds, Harvard Medical School
    (1116-34-2927)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Will transient spatial dynamics help or hinder species responding to climate change?
    Austin J Phillips*, University of Washington, Seattle
    (1116-92-1911)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Analysis of fMRI data using methods from network theory and persistent homology (Preliminary Report).
    Bernadette J Stolz*, University of Oxford
    Heather A Harrington, University of Oxford
    Mason A Porter, University of Oxford
    (1116-92-2714)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Experimental and Numerical Results for Glioblastoma Multiforme in Murine Brains.
    Erica M Rutter*, Arizona State University
    Tracy L Stepien, Arizona State University
    Barrett A Anderies, Arizona State University
    Eric J Kostelich, Arizona State University
    Yang Kuang, Arizona State University
    (1116-92-2794)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    A stochastic process model for fish migration.
    Sheldon H Lee*, Viterbo University
    (1116-92-2829)
  • 11:45 a.m.
    The multi-facet of a data science project to answer: how are organs = formed?
    Bin Yu*, UC Berkeley
    (1116-00-2976)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
  AMS Session on Number Theory, II
  Chelan 5, Chelan Level Two, Washington State Conference Center
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    On the degrees of divisors of $x^n-1$.
    Lola Thompson*, Oberlin College
    (1116-11-1570)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    Deeply Ramified Iterated Extensions.
    Spencer Hamblen*, McDaniel College
    Rafe Jones, Carleton College
    (1116-11-1668)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Primefree Shifted Lucas Sequences of the Second Kind.
    Lenny Jones, Shippensburg University
    Tristan Phillips*, Shippensburg University
    (1116-11-1835)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    The Fibonacci Quilt Sequence: A Generalization of Zeckendorf Decompositions with Non-Uniqueness.
    Dawn C. Nelson*, Saint Peter's University
    M. Catral, Xavier University
    P. Ford, Bethany College
    P. Harris, United States Military Academy, West Point
    S. J. Miller, Williams College
    (1116-11-2109)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Hypergeometric Point Counts for Dwork K3-Surfaces.
    Heidi E Goodson*, University of Minnesota
    (1116-11-1174)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    The Average Order of an Element of the Symmetric Group.
    Joshua Harrington, Cedar Crest College
    Lenny Jones*, Shippensburg University
    Alicia Lamarche, University of South Carolina
    (1116-11-1836)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    The sum of four squares over real quadratic number fields.
    Katherine Thompson*, Davidson College
    (1116-11-1893)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    A hybrid bound for sums of Fourier coefficients of cusp forms against $e(\alpha n^\beta)$.
    Nathan Salazar*, University of Iowa
    (1116-11-1397)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Rankin's Method and Hermitian Jacobi Forms.
    James D Martin*, University of North Texas
    (1116-11-1427)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Divisibility properties of sporadic Apéry-like numbers.
    Amita Malik, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Armin Straub*, University of South Alabama
    (1116-11-824)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Fourier Coefficients of Theta Functions at Cusps other than Infinity.
    Joseph Hundley, University at Buffalo
    Qiao Zhang*, Texas Christian University
    (1116-11-1222)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    On Hilbert $2$-class fields and $2$-towers of imaginary quadratic number fields.
    Victor Y. Wang*, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    (1116-11-552)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Trinomials defining quintic number fields.
    Jesse Patsolic, Baltimore, MD
    Jeremy Rouse*, Wake Forest University
    (1116-11-906)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Pair Correlation of Fractional Parts Derived from Rational Valued Sequences.
    Sneha Chaubey*, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    Melinda Lanius, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    Alexandru Zaharescu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
    (1116-11-924)
  • 11:30 a.m.
    Resonance Sums for Rankin-Selberg Products of $SL_m(\mathbb{Z})$ Maass Cusp Forms.
    Kyle J Czarnecki*, University of Iowa
    (1116-11-1741)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
  AMS Session on Probability Theory, Stochastic Processes, and Statistics, I
  Room 616, Washington State Convention Center
  

  • 8:15 a.m.
    A Pruned Recursive Solution to the Multiple Change Point Problem.
    Eric Ruggieri*, College of the Holy Cross
    (1116-62-2723)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Sampling random polygonal knot space.
    Jason Cantarella*, University of Georgia
    Clayton Shonkwiler, Colorado State University
    (1116-53-627)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Structure-Based Comparisons for Sequential Data.
    Katherine M. Kinnaird*, Macalester College
    (1116-62-2510)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Two-Sample Tests for Latent Recurrent Events: Application to Multiple Sclerosis EDSS Scores.
    Shannon Stock*, College of the Holy Cross
    (1116-62-2814)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Stochastic Functional Differential Equations with Infinite Delay.
    Hongwei Mei*, ph.d student
    Fuke Wu, Professor
    George Yin, professor
    (1116-60-157)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Stabilization by Noise of a $\mathbb{C}^2$-valued Coupled System.
    Fan Ny Shum*, University of Connecticut
    (1116-60-565)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    The Probability that Two Samples on a Convex Curve Have Disjoint Convex Hulls.
    Yves Nievergelt*, Eastern Washington University
    (1116-52-148)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Asymptotic enumeration of difference matrices over cyclic groups.
    Aaron M. Montgomery*, Baldwin Wallace University
    (1116-05-78)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: The aggregate path coupling method for mixing times of Markov chains.
    Peter T. Otto*, Willamette University
    (1116-60-1190)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Single-Seed Cascades on Clustered Networks.
    John K. McSweeney*, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    (1116-60-1597)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Discussion
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Boltzmann-Type Modeling of Two-Dimensional Grain Growth in Polycrystals.
    R. M. Argus*, George Mason University
    (1116-82-2734)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Recreational Mathematics: Puzzles, Card Tricks, Games, Game Shows, and Gambling, I
  Room 304, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Paul R. Coe, Dominican University coepaul@dom.edu
  Sara B. Quinn, Dominican University
  Marioni Weedermann, Dominican University
  

  • 10:00 a.m.
    Just One More Roll: An Analysis of Farkle Strategies.
    Benjamin Thirey*, United States Military Academy at West Point
    (1116-Q1-2756)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    Waiting for a Sequence in Roulette.
    Robert W Vallin*, Lamar University
    (1116-Q1-1284)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Simple Matching Game or Clever Counter Trap? The Story of Pell (c. 1977-1982).
    Mark Bollman*, Albion College
    (1116-Q1-174)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Odd or Even: Dominoes, Graphs, and the "Missing Link.".
    Jay Malmstrom*, Oklahoma City Community College
    (1116-Q1-40)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    Fun applications of Abstract Algebra: The 15 Puzzle.
    Dibyajyoti Deb*, Oregon Institute of Technology
    (1116-Q1-615)
  • 11:40 a.m.
    The Hidden Mathematics of Super Tic-Tac-Toe.
    Whitney George*, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    Janine Janoski, King's College
    (1116-Q1-1197)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, I
  Tahoma 2, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Karen A. Keene, North Carolina State University Karen_keene@ncsu.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Measuring student conceptual understanding: The case of Euler's method.
    William L Hall*, North Carolina State University
    Karen A Keene, North Carolina State University
    Nicholas C Fortune, North Carolina State University
    (1116-Q5-2395)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    Interpreting proof feedback: Do our students know what we're saying?
    Robert Moore, Andrews University
    Martha Byrne*, Earlham College
    Tim Fukawa-Connelly, Drexel University
    Sarah Hanusch, Texas State University
    (1116-Q5-711)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    If I Can, So Can You: Peer Role Models Improve Self-Perception of Mathematical Ability for Women.
    Susan D Nickerson*, San Diego State University
    Katie Bjorkman, San Diego State University
    Sei Jin Ko, San Diego State University
    David Marx, San Diego State University
    Christina Wu, San Diego State University
    (1116-Q5-2294)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Defining Quantitative Literacy Through College-Level Textbooks: A Preliminary Report.
    Gizem Karaali*, Pomona College
    (1116-Q5-2144)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    Experiencing the Roles of Proof.
    Jeffrey D Pair*, Middle Tennessee State University
    (1116-Q5-2097)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    Secondary Preservice, In-Service, and Student Teachers' Noticing of Mathematical Work and Thinking in Trigonometry.
    May Chaar*, Framingham State University
    (1116-Q5-2077)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Using the Pancake Story to Make Sense of the Epsilon Delta Definition.
    Aditya P Adiredja*, University of Arizona
    (1116-Q5-1988)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    Water coolers and parametrizations.
    Harrison E. Stalvey*, Georgia State University
    Draga Vidakovic, Georgia State University
    (1116-Q5-1847)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Why do mathematicians present proofs? A case study of introductory abstract algebra and real analysis course.
    Eyob Demeke*, University of New Hampshire
    David Earls, University of New Hampshire
    (1116-Q6-432)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Changing personal epistemologies of mathematics across cohorts of pre-service secondary mathematics teachers.
    Tamara Lefcourt Ruby*, Efrata College of Education (Jerusalem, Israel)
    (1116-Q5-1680)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    Investigating calculus students' struggles with algebra.
    Sepideh Stewart*, University of Oklahoma
    Stacy Reeder, University of Oklahoma
    (1116-Q5-1627)
  • 11:40 a.m.
    Stacy Brown Discussion
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on The Broad Impact of Math Circles
  Room 303, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Amanda Matson, Clarke University
  Katherine Morrison, University of Northern Colorado katherine.morrison@unco.edu
  Philip Yasskin, Texas A&M University
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The benefits of running a Math Circle with college students for middle school students.
    Amy Wangsness Wehe*, Fitchburg State University
    (1116-B5-1304)
  • 8:20 a.m.
    From 5th to 12th: Discoveries and Challenges of Multi-leveled Math Circles.
    Kaitlyn Phillipson*, Texas A&M University
    Frank Sottile, Texas A&M University
    Alex Sprintson, Texas A&M University
    Philip B. Yasskin, Texas A&M University
    (1116-B5-1776)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    Building a Network: The North Carolina Network of Math Teachers' Circles.
    Sloan Evans Despeaux*, Western Carolina University
    (1116-B5-340)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Developing Mathematics Teachers' Mathematical Problem Solving Through a Math Teachers' Circle Framework.
    Patrice Waller*, Virginia State University
    Sandra Richardson, Virginia State University
    (1116-B5-1585)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    UCI Math CEO: The ripple effect of the UCI Community Educational Outreach.
    Alessandra Pantano*, University of California, Irvine
    (1116-B5-2905)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    Kittitas Valley Math Circle, a program for students and their parents.
    Brandy S Wiegers*, Central Washington University, National Association of Math Circles
    Dominic Klyve, Central Washington University
    Allyson Rogan-Klyve, Central Washington University, Oregon State University
    Janet Shiver, Central Washington University
    (1116-B5-2889)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    In Their Own Words: Teachers Reflect on their MTC Experiences.
    Michelle A Manes*, University of Hawaii at Manoa
    (1116-B5-1346)
  • 10:20 a.m.
    The Broad Impact of Math Teachers' Circles: Results from the First Decade.
    Brianna Donaldson*, American Institute of Mathematics
    (1116-B5-2666)
  • 10:40 a.m.
    Students' perceptions for an impact of Math and Logic enrichment program.
    Victoria Kofman, Stella Academy
    Aleksandra Fedorov*, Stella Academy
    Ryan Marchenko, Stella Academy
    Ethan Soifer, Stella Academy, Buffalo Grove IL
    (1116-B5-2921)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Mentoring Students and Supporting Teachers: New Programs from the Navajo Nation Math Circles Project.
    Bob Klein*, Ohio University Department of Mathematics
    Rebecca Bycofski, Ohio University Department of Mathematics
    Henry Fowler, Diné College Department of Mathematics
    (1116-B5-783)
  • 11:20 a.m.
    A Math Student Circle in rural Wisconsin.
    Richard P Spindler*, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
    (1116-B5-290)
  • 11:40 a.m.
    A discussion session hosted by the National Association of Math Circles and the Math Teachers' Circle Network.
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
  AMS Session on Topology and Knot Theory, III
  Chelan 4, Chelan Level Two, Washington State Conference Center
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    The Maximum Genus of planar 2-connected graphs and its generalizations.
    Lara El Sherif*, George Washington University.
    (1116-00-2050)
  • 8:15 a.m.
    The Topological Complexity of a Surface.
    Aldo Cruz-Cota*, Texas Wesleyan University
    (1116-57-1939)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Positive-definite symplectic four-manifolds.
    Jennifer Hom, IAS/Georgia Tech
    Tye Lidman*, IAS
    (1116-57-1369)
  • 8:45 a.m.
    Involutive Heegaard Floer homology.
    Kristen Hendricks*, University of California Los Angeles
    Ciprian Manolescu, University of California Los Angeles
    (1116-57-1958)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Using a Set of Monotonically Reducing Moves to Solve the Unknotting Problem.
    Brian P Foley*, The College of Wooster
    Michael A Bush, The College of Wooster
    (1116-55-1409)
  • 9:15 a.m.
    Topological Signatures of Singularities in Ricci Flow.
    Paul M. Alsing, Air Force Research Laboratory
    Howard A. Blair, Syracuse University
    Matthew Corne*, University of Wisconsin-Stout
    Gordon Jones, University of Michigan
    Warner A. Miller, Florida Atlantic University
    Konstantin Mischaikow, Rutgers University
    Vidit Nanda, University of Pennsylvania
    (1116-55-1721)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Decorated Feynman Categories.
    Jason Lucas*, Purdue University
    (1116-55-1859)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Topology of Configurations on Trees.
    Safia Chettih*, University of Oregon
    (1116-55-1970)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Rational structures and their Differential Refinements.
    Matthew G Wheeler*, University of Pittsburgh
    (1116-55-2099)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Encoding Equivariant Commutativity via Operads.
    David White*, Denison University
    Javier Gutierrez, University of Barcelona
    (1116-55-54)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Free Group Actions on Products of Spheres.
    Courtney M Thatcher*, University of Puget Sound
    (1116-55-2421)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Equivariant formality and K-theory of compact homogeneous spaces.
    Chi-Kwong Fok*, National Center for Theoretical Sciences Math Division, National Taiwan University
    Jeffrey Carlson, Instituto de Matematica e Estatistica, Universidade de Sao Paulo
    (1116-55-2452)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Virtual Rational Tangles and Conway's Theorem.
    Noureen Khan*, University of North Texas at Dallas
    (1116-55-176)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    Naturality of Heegaard Floer invariants under positive rational contact surgery.
    Thomas E Mark, University of Virginia
    Bulent Tosun*, University of Virginia
    (1116-57-697)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
  MAA Session on Using Philosophy to Teach Mathematics
  Room 617, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Carl Behrens, Alexandria, VA
  Dan Sloughter, Furman University dan.sloughter@furman.edu
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Making Philosophical Choices in Statistics.
    Daniel C. Sloughter*, Furman University
    (1116-T5-103)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Senior Seminar in Set Theory as a Springboard for Mathematical Philosophy.
    Sally Cockburn*, Hamilton College
    (1116-T5-608)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Role of Real Numbers in an Introduction to Analysis.
    Thomas Drucker*, University of Wisconsin--Whitewater
    (1116-T5-2355)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Statistics as a Liberal Art.
    Brian R Zaharatos*, University of Colorado Boulder
    (1116-T5-2376)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Strange Bedfellows: Thomae's Game Formalism and Developmental Algebra.
    James R Henderson*, Penn State Erie, the Behrend College
    (1116-T5-177)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Gardens of Infinity: Cantor meets the real deep Web.
    Luke Wolcott*, Lawrence University
    (1116-T5-2300)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Is Philosophy of Mathematics Important for Teachers?
    Martin Flashman*, Humboldt State University
    (1116-T5-2556)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  SIAM Minisymposium on Probability Meets Dynamics in Biology
  Room 3A, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Rachel Kuske, University of British Columbia rachel@math.ubc.ca
  

  • 8:00 a.m.
    Assembling collective activity in neural circuits.
    Eric Shea-Brown*, Applied Mathematics / U. Washington
    Yu Hu, Harvard University
    Nathan Kutz, University of Washington
    Steven Brunton, University of Washington
    Stefan Mihalas, Allen Institute for Brain Science
    Nick Cain, Allen Institute for Brain Science
    (1116-92-216)
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Chaos and Noise: the implications of stochasticity in growth laws.
    Ami Radunskaya*, Pomona College
    (1116-60-528)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Randomly switching PDEs and SDEs.
    Sean D. Lawley*, University of Utah
    (1116-60-2333)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Eye Tracking Studies of Category Learning: Fitting Complex Models to Individuals.
    Paul F Tupper*, Simon Fraser University
    (1116-92-1821)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Oscillatory behavior of a genetic circuit with delayed negative feedback.
    David Lipshutz*, Brown University
    Ruth J. Williams, University of California, San Diego
    (1116-34-1887)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Interpretation and modelling with super-resolution microscopy.
    Daniel Coombs*, University of British Columbia
    (1116-92-1308)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  Project NExT Workshop
  Room 4C-2, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
  MAA Workshop
  Applications of Gapminder for undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses.
  Metropolitan A, 3rd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Organizers:
  Samuel L. Tunstall, Appalachian State University
  Sarah Greenwald, Appalachian State University
  Bill Bauldry, Appalachian State University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  PME Council Meeting
  Everett, 3rd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  Employment Center
  Hall 4B, 4th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  Pearson Focus Group
  Seneca, Union Street Tower, 4th Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:20 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
  MAA Session on Preparation, Placement and Support of Elementary Mathematics Specialists
  Room 2A, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Laurie J. Burton, Western Oregon University burtonl@wou.edu
  Cheryl Beaver, Western Oregon University
  Klay Kruczek, Southern Connecticut State University
  

  • 8:20 a.m.
    A Snapshot of Pre-service Teachers' Use of Visual Representation for Solving Word Problems.
    Victoria Kofman*, Stella Academy
    Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, University of Utah
    (1116-N1-1468)
  • 8:40 a.m.
    TPACK & Training Teachers: Preparing Pre-Service Elementary Math Specialists.
    Cheryll Elizabeth Crowe*, Asbury University
    (1116-N1-249)
  • 9:00 a.m.
    Supporting In-service Elementary Mathematics Teachers in Implementing Inquiry-Based Instruction and the CCSS for Mathematical Practice.
    Bernadette Mullins*, Birmingham-Southern College
    (1116-N1-2857)
  • 9:20 a.m.
    The Elementary Mathematics Instructional Leaders (EMIL) program: Preparing community leaders.
    Laurie Burton, Western Oregon University
    Cheryl Beaver*, Western Oregon University
    (1116-N1-2378)
  • 9:40 a.m.
    Virginia's K-8 Mathematics Specialists: How They Are Prepared to be Mathematics Leaders and Their Impact on Students and Teachers.
    Aimee J. Ellington*, Virginia Commonwealth University
    Joy W. Whitenack, Virginia Commonwealth University
    David J. Edwards, Virginia Commonwealth University
    (1116-N1-2338)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
  MAA Minicourse #6: Part A
  Getting started in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
  Tahoma 5, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
  Presenters:
  Jacqueline M. Dewar, Loyola Marymount University
  Curtis D. Bennett, Loyola Marymount University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
  AMS-MAA-SIAM Panel Discussion
  Computing across the curriculum: Opportunities and challenges.
  Room 3B, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Rachel Levy, Harvey Mudd College
  Lee Zia, National Science Foundation lzia@nsf.gov
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
  MAA Invited Address
  Fair division.
  Ballroom 6BC, Washington State Convention Center
  Steven Brams*, New York University
  (1116-A0-17)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
  MAA Invited Paper Session on Current Trends in Mathematical and Computational Biology
  Room 607, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Brian Walton, James Madison University waltondb@jmu.edu
  Maeve McCarthy, Murray State University mmccarthy@murraystate.edu
  

  • 9:00 a.m.
    Canine Distemper Outbreak Modeled in an Animal Shelter.
    Suzanne Lenhart*, University of Tennessee and NIMBioS
    (1116-AA-774)
  • 9:30 a.m.
    Mathematically informed cancer vaccines.
    Ami Radunskaya*, Pomona College
    (1116-AA-527)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Simplifying computations of likelihoods for a multivariate Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process on an evolutionary tree.
    Joeph Felsenstein*, University of Washington
    (1116-AA-2015)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Discrete Models for the Simulation and Control of Gene Regulatory Networks.
    David Murrugarra*, University of Kentucky
    (1116-AA-1331)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Reducing Ambiguity in Biological Network Inference via Grobner Bases.
    Brandilyn Stigler*, Southern Methodist University
    (1116-AA-2890)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
  MAA Minicourse #14: Part A
  Teaching quantitative reasoning with common sense and common knowledge.
  Metropolitan B, 3rd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Presenters:
  Maura B. Mast, University of Massachusetts Boston
  Ethan D. Bolker, University of Massachusetts Boston
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
  MAA Session for Chairs
  What department chairs should know about teaching with technology.
  Room 609, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Catherine M. Murphy, Purdue University Calumet
  Daniel Maki, Indiana University
  Panelists:
  Michael Gage, University of Rochester
  Gavin LaRose, University of Michigan
  Peter Turbek, Purdue University Calumet
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Student Hospitality/Information Center
  Skybridge, 4th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
  AMS - MAA - SIAM - TPSE Math Panel Discussion
  Recent graduates, what we wish we had learned.
  Room 611, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Tara Holm, Cornell University
  Charles Steinhorn, Vassar College
  Moderators:
  Don Saari, Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.
  MAA Workshop
  Guiding your PhDs to nonacademic careers.
  Room 612, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Douglas Kalish, University of California Berkeley
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
  Exhibits and Book Sales
  Hall 4A, 4th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:30 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Teaching and Learning Advanced Mathematics
  Yakima 2, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 9:30 a.m.
    Applied Abstract Algebra.
    Mary K. Flagg*, University of St. Thomas
    (1116-VS-1543)
  • 9:45 a.m.
    Suitable Topics and Appropriate Depth in a Junior/Senior Level Elementary Number Theory Course.
    Danny T Lau*, University of North Georgia
    (1116-VS-1738)
  • 10:00 a.m.
    Bridge Courses for Undergraduates -- What May Be Missing.
    David W Mauro*, Trinity College
    (1116-VS-2064)
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Connecting Collegiate Mathematics to Secondary Mathematics for Pre-service Teachers.
    Timothy B Flowers*, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
    (1116-VS-2259)
  • 10:30 a.m.
    Using Proof Portfolios in an Introduction to Proofs Course.
    Alyssa M. Armstrong*, Wittenberg University
    (1116-VS-2477)
  • 10:45 a.m.
    Behind the Scene: What the Brain Thinks the Eyes Are Seeing.
    Russell R Coe*, Suffolk County Community College
    (1116-VS-357)
  • 11:00 a.m.
    Publishing or perishing in an intro-to-proof course.
    Eric Errthum*, Winona State University
    (1116-VS-588)
  • 11:15 a.m.
    MATLAB simulation an aid for teaching probability.
    Pablo Ulises Suarez Joya*, Delaware State University
    (1116-VS-79)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 9:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
  AMS Special Presentation
  Who wants to be a mathematician---National contest and public talk.
  Ballroom 6A, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Michael S Breen, American Mathematical Society
  William T Butterworth, DePaul University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse #15: Part A
  Teaching statistics using R and R Studio.
  Metropolitan A, 3rd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Presenters:
  Randall Pruim, Calvin College
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  MAA Poster Session
  Mathematical outreach programs.
  Hall 4F, 4th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Elizabeth Yanik, Emporia State University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
  Project NExT Session
  Integrating writing in undergraduate courses.
  Room 4C-2, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:05 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
  AWM-AMS Noether Lecture
  The Power of Noether's Ring Theory in Understanding Singularities of Complex Algebraic Varieties.
  Ballroom 6BC, Washington State Convention Center
  Karen E Smith*, University of Michigan
  (1116-13-1864)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  SIGMAA Officers Meeting
  Willow, 2nd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Chairs:
  Karen A. Marrongelle, Portland State University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  **CANCELLED** AMS Special Presentation
  A conversation on nonacademic employment.
  Skagit 2, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  AMS & AWM Committees on Education Panel Discussion
  Work in Mathematics Education in Departments of Mathematical Sciences.
  Room 203, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jacqueline Dewar, Loyola Marymount University
  Pao-sheng Hsu, University of Maine
  Panelists:
  Curtis Bennett, Loyola Marymount University
  Brigitte Lahme, Sonoma State University
  Yvonne Lai, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  Kristin Umland, University of New Mexico
  Moderators:
  Elizabeth Burroughs, Montana State University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:35 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA-Young Mathematicians' Network Panel Discussion
  Career options for undergraduates.
  Room 609, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Thomas P. Wakefield, Youngstown State University
  Kristine Roinestad, US Census Bureau
  Panelists:
  Thomas Grandine, Boeing Corporation
  Katie Oliveras, Seattle University
  Marcia A. Ciol, University of Washington
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 10:35 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Developing mathematical concepts with technology.
  Room 612, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
  Panelists:
  Wade Ellis, West Valley Community College
  Tom Dick, Oregon State University
  Andrew Bennett, University of Kansas
  Gail Burrill, Michigan State University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 11:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  SIAM Invited Address
  Stochastic facilitation and sensitivities in discontinuous dynamics.
  Ballroom 6BC, Washington State Convention Center
  Rachel Kuske*, Department of Mathematics, University of British Columbia
  (1116-00-209)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
  AMS Colloquium Lectures: Lecture II
  Arithmetic progressions of length 4, quadratic Fourier analysis, and 3-uniform hypergraphs.
  Ballroom 6BC, Washington State Convention Center
  W Timothy Gowers*, University of Cambridge, UK
  (1116-05-1515)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Advances in Free Analysis: the Theory and Applications of Noncommutative Functions, Inequalities, and Domains, II
  Room 400, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Joseph A. Ball, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
  Paul S. Muhly, University of Iowa, Iowa City paul-muhly@uiowa.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Higher order noncommutative functions and the universal skew field of fractions of a tensor product of free algebras.
    Victor Vinnikov*, Ben Gurion University of the Negev
    (1116-47-2417)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Higher Order Non-commutative Functions.
    Leonard Stevenson*, Drexel University
    (1116-15-1729)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Completely Bounded Noncommutative Kernels.
    J. A. Ball, Virginia Tech
    G. Marx*, Virginia Tech
    V. Vinnikov, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
    (1116-47-2776)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Interpolation and transfer-function realization for the noncommutative Schur-Agler class.
    Joseph A Ball*, Virginia Tech
    (1116-47-2438)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Matrix Bundles, Function Algebras, and Azumaya Algebras.
    Erin Griesenauer*, Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa
    Paul Muhly, Department of Mathematics, University of Iowa
    Baruch Solel, Department of Mathematics, Technion
    (1116-47-1395)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Analysis and Geometry in Nonsmooth Metric Measure Spaces, III
  Room 401, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Luca Capogna, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  Jeremy Tyson, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign tyson@math.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    New examples of spaces satisfying Poincare inequalities.
    Bruce Kleiner*, New York University
    (1116-28-1130)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Fine properties of BV functions-analogs of quasicontinuity.
    Nageswari Shanmugalingam*, University of Cincinnati
    Panu Lahti, Aalto University
    (1116-30-990)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Analyst's Traveling Salesman theorems in limits of metric graphs.
    Guy C. David*, Courant Institute, New York University
    Raanan Schul, SUNY Stony Brook
    (1116-28-1253)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Rectifiable and purely unrectifable measures in the absence of absolute continuity.
    Matthew Badger*, University of Connecticut
    (1116-28-411)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The geometry of Radon Nikodym Lipschitz differentiability spaces.
    David Bate*, University of Chicago
    (1116-58-953)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Nonsmooth differential geometry.
    Nicola Gigli*, SISSA
    (1116-53-2237)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Combinatorial Design Theory, II
  Room 310, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Esther R. Lamken, San Francisco lamken@caltech.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    A notion of parity for orthogonal Latin squares.
    Ian Wanless*, Monash University, Australia
    (1116-05-1009)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    $\lambda$-fold $5$-cycle systems and the FUTURE!
    John Asplund*, Dalton State College
    (1116-05-725)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Block orderings for triple systems.
    David A Pike*, Memorial University of Newfoundland
    (1116-05-1057)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Non-existence results for symmetric pair coverings with 2-regular excess.
    Nevena Francetic*, Monash University
    Sarada Herke, Monash University
    Daniel Horsley, Monash University
    (1116-05-985)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Cycle decompositions: resolvable or without parallel classes.
    Tommaso Traetta*, Ryerson University
    (1116-05-1669)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    On the Hamilton-Waterloo Problem.
    Peter Danziger*, Ryerson University
    (1116-05-1003)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Commutative Algebra, II (a Mathematics Research Communities Session)
  Skagit 3, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Linquan Ma, University of Utah lquanma1019@gmail.com
  Sarah Mayes-Tang, Quest University sarah.mayes-tang/quest.edu
  Jonathan Montaño, University of Kansas jmontano@ku.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Duality for Residual Intersections.
    David Eisenbud*, MSRI and U.C. Berkeley
    (1116-13-462)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Perfect complexes over commutative rings.
    Hannah Altmann*, University of Minnesota, Morris
    Eloisa Grifo, University of Virginia
    Srikanth Iyengar, University of Utah
    Jonathan Montano, University of Kansas
    William Sanders, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    Thanh Vu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1116-13-1983)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Equations of Rees algebras of ideals in two variables.
    Jeff Madsen*, University of Notre Dame
    (1116-13-2280)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Splendid complexes on products of projective space.
    Daniel Erman, University of Wisconsin
    Gregory G. Smith*, Queen's University
    Christine Berkesch Zamaere, University of Minnesota
    (1116-13-1712)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Rees algebra of Ideals.
    Vivek Mukundan*, Purdue University
    Jacob Boswell, Purdue University
    (1116-13-1318)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Cohomology of finite modules over short Gorenstein rings.
    Liana M Sega*, University of Missouri Kansas City
    Melissa Menning, University of Missouri Kansas City
    (1116-13-2178)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Differential Equations, Probability and Sea Ice, II (a Mathematics Research Communities Session)
  Skagit 5, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  B.Cael Barry, MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
  Kaitlin Hill, Northwestern University
  Ross Lieb-Lappen, Dartmouth College
  Christian Sampson, University of Utah SeaIceMRC@gmail.com
  Alexandria Volkening, Brown University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Stochastic Perturbation Theory, Stochastic Dynamics and the Climatic Transitions of Arctic sea ice.
    John S. Wettlaufer*, Yale University, University of Oxford, and Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics
    (1116-60-2350)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    A stochastic perturbation theory for non-autonomous systems.
    Woosok Moon*, Department of Applied Mathematics Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
    John S Wettlaufer, Department of Geology & Geophysics, Yale University
    (1116-60-1238)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    How climate model complexity influences sea ice stability.
    Till Wagner, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
    Ian Eisenman*, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego
    (1116-86-315)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Wind-driven expansion of the Antarctic sea-ice cover.
    Kyle C Armour*, University of Washington
    Yavor Kostov, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Cecilia M Bitz, University of Washington
    John Marshall, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    (1116-76-2817)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The Probability Distribution of Near-Surface Wind Speed in Stably Stratified Conditions.
    Adam H Monahan*, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences/University of Victoria
    Amber Holdsworth, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences/University of Victoria
    Timothy Rees, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences/University of Victoria
    (1116-86-2557)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    A multiscale, anisotropic, elastic-decohesive constitutive relation for modeling sea ice.
    D. Sulsky*, University of New Mexico
    H. Tran, Vietnamese German University
    H. Schreyer, University of New Mexico
    (1116-86-1877)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse #10: Part A
  Directing undergraduate research.
  Tahoma 5, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
  Presenters:
  Aparna Higgins, University of Dayton
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Essential Mathematical Structures and Practices in K--12 Mathematics
  Chelan 2, Chelan Level Two, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  William McCallum, University of Arizona, Tucson
  Kristin Umland, University of New Mexico umland@math.unm.edu
  Ellen Whitsides, University of Arizona, Tucson
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Essential Mathematical and Cognitive Structures in K-5 Mathematics: Where They Come From and Where They Go.
    Susan L. Addington*, California State University, San Bernardino
    (1116-97-1775)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    An Historical Perspective of Proportion, Ratio and Measurement.
    James J Madden*, Louisiana State University
    (1116-97-639)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    What Do We Mean by Proportionality?
    Kristin L. Umland*, University of New Mexico
    (1116-97-2323)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    The Emergence of Essentiality from Educator-Mathematician interactions in context.
    Hugo Rossi*, Mathematics, University of Utah
    Margarita Cummings, Mathematics, University of Utah
    (1116-97-459)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Functions, Rates, and Quantitative Reasoning: From Proportionality to Exponential Growth.
    Cody L. Patterson*, The University of Texas at San Antonio
    (1116-97-2234)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    From the ark of history to the arc of reasoning.
    William G. McCallum*, The University of Arizona
    (1116-97-2968)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  MAA Invited Paper Session on Fair Division
  Room 607, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Michael Jones, Mathematical Reviews maj@ams.org
  Jennifer Wilson, The New School WilsonJ@newschool.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Maximin Envy-Free Division of Indivisible Items.
    Steven J. Brams, New York University, New York, NY, 10012
    D. Marc Kilgour*, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, CANADA, N2L 3C5
    Christian Klamler, Institute of Public Economics, University of Graz, A-8010 Graz, Austria
    (1116-AC-984)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Super Fair Division - How Many Cuts.
    William Webb*, Washington State University
    Thomas Hatdock, US Army
    (1116-AC-372)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Envy-free divisions of continuous and discrete cakes.
    Kathryn Nyman*, Willamette University
    Francis Su, Harvey Mudd College
    Yan Zhang, UC Berkeley
    Amanda Ruiz, University of San Diego
    Roberto Barrera, Texas A&M University
    (1116-AC-2716)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Geometric Perspectives on Fair Division.
    Julius Barbanel*, Union College
    (1116-AC-1278)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Dividing Child Support Funds Between Parents.
    Michael A Jones*, Mathematical Reviews/AMS
    Jennifer Wilson, Eugene Lang College, New School University
    (1116-AC-2450)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Solutions for Partially Defined Coalition Games.
    David Housman*, Goshen College
    (1116-AC-1944)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Financial Mathematics, II (a Mathematics Research Communities Session)
  Skagit 4, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Triet Pham, Rutgers University tmp140@math.rutgers.edu
  Wilber A Ventura, University of Texas at Arlington wilber.ventura@mavs.uta.edu
  Kim Weston, Carnegie Mellon University kimberly.weston@gmail.com
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Dynamic Approaches for Some Time Inconsistent Problems.
    Jianfeng Zhang*, University of Southern California
    (1116-60-993)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Gaussian Markov alternative to fractional Brownian motion for pricing financial derivatives.
    Daniel Conus, Lehigh University
    Mackenzie Wildman*, Lehigh University
    (1116-60-839)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Dynamics of Large, Rank Based Models.
    Cameron Bruggeman*, Columbia University
    (1116-60-1757)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Mean field games in interbank models.
    S.M. Mousavi*, PhD researcher, Department of Statistics and Applied Probability, University of California Santa Barbara
    J-P Fouque, Professor, Department of Statistics and Applied Probability, University of California Santa Barbara
    (1116-60-1467)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Market Models with Splits and Mergers.
    Andrey Sarantsev*, University of California, Santa Barbara
    Ioannis Karatzas, Columbia University
    (1116-60-600)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Fractal Geometry and Dynamical Systems, II
  Room 4C-1, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  John Rock, Cal Poly Pomona jarock@cpp.edu
  Machiel van Frankenhuijesen, Utah Valley University
  Michel L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Julia sets and discrete group actions.
    Raluca Tanase*, Stony Brook University
    (1116-37-2706)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Global regularity for solutions of nonlocal Robin problems in a class of "bad" domains.
    Alejandro Vélez-Santiago*, University of California Riverside
    (1116-35-991)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Lower quantum dynamical bounds and arithmetic criterion of full spectral dimensionality for analytic quasi-periodic Schrödinger operators.
    Svetlana Jitomirskaya, Univeristy of California, Irvine
    Shiwen Zhang*, Univeristy of California, Irvine
    (1116-37-637)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Noncommutative Fractal Geometry.
    Andrea Arauza*, University of California, Riverside
    (1116-51-1742)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Fractal geometry and complex dimensions in Ahlfors regular spaces.
    Michel L Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
    Sean Watson*, University of California, Riverside
    (1116-37-1424)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Quantized Modular Forms and Elliptic Curves.
    T. Cobler*, Fullerton College
    M. L. Lapidus, University of California, Riverside
    (1116-46-2615)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse #13: Part A
  Introduction to process-oriented, guided-inquiry learning (POGIL) in mathematics courses.
  Metropolitan B, 3rd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Presenters:
  Zdeňka Guadarrama, Rockhurst University
  Jill E. Guerra, University of Arkansas Fort Smith
  Laurie Lenz, Mayrmount University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Knots in Washington (State), II
  Room 201, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Allison Henrich, Seattle University henricha@seattleu.edu
  Sam Nelson, Claremont McKenna College
  Jozef Przytycki, George Washington University
  Radmila Sazdanovic, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Frieze and wallpaper graphs and their medial links.
    Susan G Williams*, University of South Alabama
    Daniel S. Silver, University of South Alabama
    (1116-57-875)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Periodic Graphs, Spanning Trees and Mahler Measure.
    Daniel S. Silver*, University of South Alabama
    Susan G. Williams, University of South Alabama
    (1116-57-693)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Finite-type invariants of framed virtual knots.
    Nicolas Petit*, Dartmouth College
    (1116-57-1156)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Normal virtual link diagrams and double covers of twisted link diagrams.
    Naoko Kamada*, Nagoya City University
    (1116-57-1007)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Red black Khovanov Homology for virtual knots.
    Heather A Dye*, McKendree University
    (1116-57-493)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Rotational Virtual Links and Quantum Link Invariants.
    Louis H Kauffman*, University of Illinois at Chicago
    (1116-57-1016)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  MAA Minicourse #7: Part A
  Making sense of calculus with mapping diagrams.
  Metropolitan A, 3rd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
  Presenters:
  Martin Flashman, Humboldt State University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Number Theory and Cryptography, I
  Room 606, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Matilde Lalin, University of Montreal
  Michelle Manes, University of Hawaii, Honolulu mmanes@math.hawaii.edu
  Christelle Vincent, University of Vermont
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Some discrete log questions in ${\mathbb{Q}}$-algebras.
    Hendrik W. Lenstra, Universiteit Leiden
    Alice Silverberg*, University of California, Irvine
    (1116-13-1453)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Constructing genus 2 curves over finite fields.
    Kirsten Eisentraeger*, Penn State University
    (1116-11-762)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    p-adic families of Eisenstein series and applications.
    Ellen Eischen*, University of Oregon
    (1116-11-333)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Fourier coefficients of metaplectic Eisenstein series.
    Reinier Broker*, Center for Communications Research
    (1116-11-197)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    On the modularity of hyperelliptic curves of genus 2.
    Jennifer M Johnson-Leung*, University of Idaho
    Brooks Roberts, University of Idaho
    (1116-11-904)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Visualising the arithmetic of imaginary quadratic fields.
    Katherine E Stange*, University of Colorado, Boulder
    (1116-11-936)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Parabolic Geometries, Twistor Theory, and the AdS/CFT Correspondence, III
  Room 4C-4, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jonathan Holland, University of Pittsburgh jonathan.e.holland@gmail.com
  George Sparling, University of Pittsburgh
  Daniela Mihai, Carnegie Mellon University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    On the structure of the null geodesics of space-time.
    George A. J. Sparling*, Laboratory of Axiomatics, University of Pittsburgh
    (1116-53-2733)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Null geodesics and the universal Teichmüller space.
    Jonathan Holland*, Rochester Institute of Technology
    (1116-53-2459)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Discussion.
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Problems in Geometry and Design of Materials, III
  Room 604, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Marta Lewicka, University of Pittsburgh lewicka@pitt.edu
  Petronela Radu, University of Nebraska
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Multiscale and Coarse Graining Methods in Peridynamic Mechanics.
    Stewart A Silling*, Sandia National Laboratories
    (1116-74-1878)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Nonlocal diffusion in composites.
    Bacim Alali*, Kansas State University
    (1116-80-2232)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A fourth-order nonlocal operator and its connection with the local counterpart.
    Petronela Radu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Daniel Toundykov, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Jeremy Trageser*, The George Washington University
    (1116-35-1390)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    On measure-valued solutions to compressible Euler and similar systems.
    Piotr Gwiazda*, University of Warsaw
    (1116-35-1561)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: A phase field model for Willmore's energy with topological constraint.
    Patrick Dondl*, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
    Stephan Wojtowytsch, Durham University
    (1116-35-2415)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Representation Theory of Algebraic Groups
  Rooms 307/308, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Daniel K. Nakano, University of Georgia nakano@math.uga.edu
  Cornelius Pillen, University of South Alabama
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Projective indecomposable $G_{(r)}$-modules.
    Paul Sobaje*, University of Georgia
    (1116-20-1640)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Exotic sheaves, parity sheaves and the Mirković--Vilonen conjecture.
    Carl Mautner*, University of California, Riverside
    Simon Riche, Université Blaise Pascal - Clermont-Ferrand
    (1116-20-1059)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Localizing subcategories for modules of finite group schemes.
    Julia Pevtsova*, University of Washington
    Dave Benson, University of Aberdeen
    Srikanth Iyengar, University of Utah
    Henning Krause, University of Bielefeld
    (1116-20-1303)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Third cohomology for algebraic groups and Lie algebras.
    Christopher P. Bendel*, University of Wisconsin-Stout
    Daniel K. Nakano, University of Georgia
    Cornelius Pillen, University of South Alabama
    (1116-20-844)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Equivalence of representation categories of various quantum and super quantum groups.
    Zhaobing Fan, Dept of Mathematics, Kansas State University
    Yiqiang Li, State University of New York at Buffalo
    Zongzhu Lin*, Department of Mathematics, Kansas State University
    (1116-16-1654)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Extending Hecke Endomorphism Algebras.
    Jie Du, University of New South Wales
    Brian Parshall, The University of Virginia
    Leonard Scott*, The University of Virginia
    (1116-20-1215)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Research by Postdocs of the Alliance for Diversity in Mathematics, II
  Room 4C-3, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Aloysius Helminck, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  Michael Young, Iowa State University, Ames myoung@iastate.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    From bee species aggregation to models of disease avoidance: The Ben-Hur effect.
    Kamuela E Yong*, University of Hawaii - West Oahu
    Edgar Díaz Herrera, Instituto Nacional De Salud Pública
    Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Arizona State University
    (1116-92-1442)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    The optimal timing of reintroduction: The case of the endangered black-footed ferret.
    Kehinde Rilwan Salau*, University of Arizona
    David W Shanafelt, Arizona State University
    Richard T Melstrom, Oklahoma State University
    (1116-49-2225)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Modeling ovulatory dysfunction through mechanisms of reproductive hormone regulation.
    Erica J. Graham*, Bryn Mawr College
    James F. Selgrade, North Carolina State University
    (1116-92-1768)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    On Invariant-Preserving Finite Difference Schemes for The Camassa-Holm Equation and the Two Component Camassa-Holm System.
    Hailiang Liu, Iowa State University
    Terrance Pendleton*, Iowa State University
    (1116-65-1927)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Statistical validation of continuously structured population models for Daphnia magna.
    Kevin B Flores*, North Carolina State University
    (1116-92-2383)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Random billiards and a thermally active Brownian particle.
    Timothy Chumley*, Iowa State University
    Scott Cook, Tarleton State University
    Renato Feres, Washington University in St. Louis
    (1116-60-1832)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Stochastic Models in Population Biology
  Room 603, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Brian Dennis, University of Idaho, Moscow brian@uidaho.edu
  Eddy Kwessi, Trinity University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Allee effects and resilience in stochastic populations.
    Brian Dennis*, University of Idaho
    (1116-92-2442)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    A population biology interpretation of Bayesian Nonparametric Inference from Gene Genealogies.
    José M. Ponciano*, University of Florida, Biology Department
    (1116-92-2490)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Establishment of sexual invaders: Insights from frequency-dependent branching processes.
    Sebastian J. Schreiber*, University of California, Davis
    Mathieu Faure, Aix-Marseille School of Economics
    (1116-92-726)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Stochastic modified Beverton-Holt model with Allee effect II: the Cushing-Henson conjecture.
    Eddy Kwessi*, Trinity University
    Laila Assas, King Abdul-Aziz University
    Brian Dennis, University of Idaho
    Saber Elaydi, Trinity University
    (1116-60-2729)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS-ASL Special Session on Surreal Numbers, I
  Room 602, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Philip Ehrlich, Ohio University, Athens ehrlich@ohio.edu
  Ovidiu Costin, Ohio State University, Columbus
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Transserial derivations on surreal numbers.
    Alessandro Berarducci*, University of Pisa
    Vincenzo Mantova, Scuola Normale Superiore
    (1116-03-1521)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Transserial derivations on surreal numbers.
    Alessandro Berarducci, University of Pisa
    Vincenzo Mantova*, Scuola Normale Superiore
    (1116-03-1522)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The surreals as a differential field.
    Lou van den Dries*, University of Illinois
    (1116-03-696)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Integration on the Surreals: A Conjecture of Conway, Kruskal and Norton.
    Ovidiu Costin, Mathematics Department/The Ohio State University
    Philip Ehrlich*, Department of Philosophy/Ohio University
    Harvey M. Friedman, Mathematics Department/The Ohio State University
    (1116-03-1208)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Integration on the Surreals: A Conjecture of Conway, Kruskal and Norton.
    Ovidiu Costin*, The Ohio State University
    Philip Ehrlich, Ohio University
    Harvey M Friedman, The Ohio State University
    (1116-03-1281)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    The History of the Surreal Numbers.
    John H Conway*, Department of Mathematics/Princeton University
    (1116-01-1845)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on The Mathematics of Computation
  Room 610, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Susanne C. Brenner, Louisiana State University brenner@math.lsu.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Algorithms for Probabilistic Tsunami Hazard Assessment.
    Randall J LeVeque*, University of Washington
    (1116-86-1319)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Finite Element Methods for the Stochastic Allen-Cahn Equation with Gradient-type Multiplicative Noises.
    Xiaobing Feng, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    Yukun Li, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    Yi Zhang*, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
    (1116-65-2106)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Energy-Conserving Numerical Scheme for the Poisson-Nerst-Plank Equations.
    Julienne Kabre*, Illinois Institute of Technology
    (1116-35-518)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Adaptive BDDC methods for problems posed in $H(div)$.
    Duk-Soon Oh*, Rutgers University
    Olof B. Widlund, Courant Institute
    Clark R. Dohrmann, Sandia National Laboratories
    Stefano Zampini, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
    (1116-65-1653)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    A finite element method for high-contrast interface problems with error estimates independent of contrast.
    Manuel A. Sanchez-Uribe*, Division of Applied Mathematics, Brown University
    (1116-65-2457)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Fast Structured Spectral Methods.
    Jie Shen, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
    Yingwei Wang*, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
    Jianlin Xia, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
    (1116-65-26)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS Special Session on Topological Graph Theory: Structure and Symmetry, II
  Room 204, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jonathan L. Gross, Columbia University
  Thomas W. Tucker, Colgate University ttucker@colgate.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Combinatorial Conjectures that Imply Local Log-Connectivity of Graph Genus Polynomials.
    Jonathan L. Gross*, Columbia University
    Toufik Mansour, University of Haifa
    Thomas W. Tucker, Colgate University
    David G.L. Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology
    (1116-05-324)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    The CLLC conjecture holds for cyclic permutations.
    J L Gross, Columbia University
    T Mansour, University of Haifa
    T W Tucker, Colgate University
    Guoliang Wang*, Beijing Institute of Technology
    (1116-05-1715)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Embedding distributions of the ring-like families of graphs.
    Yichao Chen*, Hunan University, China
    (1116-05-2282)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    The recursive structure of genus polynomials for linear families.
    Thomas W Tucker*, Colgate University
    Jonathan L Gross, Columbia University
    Toufik Mansour, University of Haifa, Israel
    (1116-05-2112)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Algorithms and Obstructions for Graph Embedding.
    Wendy Myrvold*, University of Victoria
    (1116-05-2677)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Practical computations in topological graph theory.
    Michal Kotrbcik*, University of Southern Denmark
    (1116-05-2692)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
  AMS-MAA Special Session on the History of Mathematics, III
  Tahoma 3, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Patti Hunter, Westmont College phunter@westmont.edu
  Adrian Rice, Randolph-Macon College
  Sloan Despeaux, Western Carolina University
  Deborah Kent, Drake University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    The Contributions to Mathematics of Piet Hein.
    Toke Knudsen*, State University of New York at Oneonta
    (1116-01-1637)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Medieval Mathematics in Three Languages.
    Victor J. Katz*, University of the District of Columbia
    (1116-01-1326)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Francesco Maurolico and the problem of filling space with regular polyhedra (1529).
    Veronica Gavagna*, Department of Mathematics, University of Salerno (Italy)
    (1116-01-1381)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Rheticus, Maurolico, and the Birth of the Secant Function.
    Glen R Van Brummelen*, Quest University
    James Byrne, Quest University
    (1116-01-781)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The Mathematics of Thomas Harriot.
    Janet L. Beery*, University of Redlands
    (1116-01-2431)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Discussion.
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:55 p.m.
  MAA Session on Assessing Student Learning: Alternative Approaches, IV
  Room 608, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  David Clark, Grand Valley State University clarkdav@gvsu.edu
  Jane Butterfield, University of Victoria
  Robert Campbell, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University
  Cassie Williams, James Madison University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    E-assessment and learning: the relationship between take-home and proctored assessment.
    Filippo Posta*, Grand Canyon University
    Jonah Beaumont, Grand Canyon University
    (1116-A5-282)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Weekly writing: a lab-notebook in calculus for non-majors.
    Sean M Laverty*, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
    Brittany E Bannish, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
    (1116-A5-2644)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Have Students write memos (with a word limit but no limit on pictures) for each other to enhance their understanding of mathematical ideas and concepts.
    Rob Eby*, Blinn College - Bryan Campus
    (1116-A5-1038)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Exploration of College Students' Learning through Writing in a Developmental Mathematics Course.
    Soofia Malik*, University of Wyoming
    (1116-A5-577)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Journaling to Assess Progress in Undergraduate Research.
    William E. Gryc*, Muhlenberg College
    (1116-A5-396)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Concept Maps as a Way to Assess Form and Quality of Student Understanding of Algebra Concepts.
    Aaron Brakoniecki*, Boston University
    (1116-A5-912)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  AMS Session on Associative and Nonassociative Algebra and Rings, I
  Chelan 4, Chelan Level Two, Washington State Conference Center
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Free Inverse Semigroupoid and Their Inverse Subsemigroups.
    Jon M Corson, University of Alabama
    Veny Liu*, University of Alabama
    (1116-55-252)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Frobenius-Schur indicators for near group and Haagerup-Izumi fusion categories.
    Henry J. Tucker*, University of Southern California
    (1116-18-1807)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Twisted complexes and the homotopy limit of some cosimplicial dg-categories.
    Jonathan Block, University of Pennsylvania
    Julian Holstein, University of Cambridge and Max Planck Institute for Mathematics
    Zhaoting Wei*, Indiana University Bloomington
    (1116-18-2004)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    A $q$-deformation of Fock and Goncharov's canonical basis for moduli spaces of local systems on surfaces.
    Dylan G.L. Allegretti*, Yale University
    (1116-51-807)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Implicit Equations and Rees Algebra.
    Haohao Wang*, Southeast MO State University
    (1116-13-408)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Ultraproducts of tannakian categories.
    Michael N Crumley*, The University of Findlay
    (1116-18-2888)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    On Classification of Solvable Leibniz Algebras.
    Ismail Demir*, North Carolina State University
    (1116-17-916)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Leibniz Algebras and Vertex Algebras.
    Allison McAlister*, High Point University
    (1116-17-1918)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Permutation Orbifolds.
    Nina Yu*, University of California at Riverside
    (1116-17-1905)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Elasticity in Arithmetic Congruence Monoids.
    Paul Baginski*, Fairfield University
    (1116-13-2771)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Shifted twisted Yangians and finite $W$-algebras.
    Jonathan S Brown*, SUNY Oneonta
    (1116-17-2034)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Crossed-product orders over valuation rings and the graphs of their cocycles.
    John S. Kauta*, The University of the South Pacific
    (1116-16-164)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    On Rings with some kinds of centrally-extended maps.
    Najat Mohammed Muthana*, King Abdullaziz University
    (1116-16-500)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Bringing the Community into the College Mathematics Classroom
  Room 620, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Ksenija Simic-Muller, Pacific Lutheran University simicmka@plu.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Mathematical Modeling in Service of Community or Teaching Without Answers in the Back of the Book.
    Joanne C Caniglia*, Kent State University
    (1116-B1-35)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Collaboration with the Boston Children's Museum.
    Emma Smith Zbarsky*, Wentworth Institute of Technology
    (1116-B1-1119)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Improving algebra skills of university students through participation in academic service-learning.
    Ekaterina Yurasovskaya*, Department of Mathematics, Seattle University
    (1116-B1-341)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Connecting Quantitative Literacy to Financial Literacy in the Community.
    Andrew J Miller*, Belmont University
    (1116-B1-2339)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  AMS Session on Combinatorics and Graph Theory, I
  Room 605, Washington State Convention Center
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Steiner systems, equiangular tight frames, and strongly regular graphs.
    John D Jasper*, University of Cincinnati
    Matthew Fickus, Air Force Institute of Technology
    Dustin G Mixon, Air Force Institute of Technology
    Jesse D Peterson, Air Force Institute of Technology
    (1116-42-2710)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Cut Structures in Zero-Divisor Graphs of Commutative Rings.
    Michael Axtell, University of St. Thomas
    Nicholas Baeth, University of Central Missouri
    Joe Stickles*, Millikin University
    (1116-13-2599)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Partial coloring, vertex decomposability, and sequentially Cohen-Macaulay simplicial complexes.
    Jennifer Biermann*, Mount Holyoke College
    Christopher A. Francisco, Oklahoma State University
    Huy Tài Hà, Tulane University
    Adam Van Tuyl, McMaster University
    (1116-13-212)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Equitable Decompositions Using Automorphisms of Graphs.
    Amanda Ellis Francis*, Brigham Young University
    B Webb, Brigham Young Unversity
    W Barrett, Brigham Young University
    R Echols, Brigham Young University
    D Sorenson, Brigham Young University
    (1116-15-2083)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Combinatorics of the $q,t$-symmetry relation in Macdonald polynomials.
    Maria Monks Gillespie*, UC Berkeley
    (1116-05-393)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Tighter bounds on the Energy of Ramanujan graphs.
    Michelle R DeDeo*, Univ. of North Florida
    (1116-11-2024)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    An Algebraic Formula for the Kostka-Foulkes Polynomials.
    Timothee William Bryan*, North Carolina State University
    Naihuan Jing, North Carolina State University
    (1116-05-705)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    A Lattice Path Interpretation of the Diamond Product.
    N Bradley Fox*, Austin Peay State University
    (1116-05-741)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Lazy Cops and Robbers on Product Graphs.
    Brendan W Sullivan*, Emmanuel College
    Nikolas Townsend, Emmanuel College
    Mikayla Werzanski, Emmanuel College
    (1116-05-1605)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    An upper bound on the algebraic connectivity of outerplanar graphs.
    Jason J Molitierno*, Sacred Heart University
    (1116-15-1062)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    The minimum span of $L(2,1)$-labelings of generalized flowers.
    Nathaniel Karst, Babson College
    Jessica Oehrlein*, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
    Denise Sakai Troxell, Babson College
    Junjie Zhu, Stanford University
    (1116-05-277)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: A new shellability proof of an old identity of Dixon.
    Ruth Davidson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Augustine O'Keefe*, Connecticut College
    Daniel Parry, University of Cologne
    (1116-05-211)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Roger--Ramanujan Type Identities and Restricted k--Color F--Partitions.
    Dr. Meenakshi Rana*, Thapar University, Punjab, India
    (1116-05-261)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics Practices and Content: The Role of Math Departments in Preparing Math Education Candidates for New Assessments
  Room 303, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  William Martin, North Dakota State University william.martin@ndsu.edu
  Karen Morgan, New Jersey City University
  Gulden Karakok, University of Northern Colorado
  James A. Mendoza Epperson, University of Texas-Arlington
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Rethinking the Undergraduate Curriculum for Secondary Mathematics Teacher Preparation: Using Mathematical Modeling Modules to Address Common Core Standards.
    Cynthia Oropesa Anhalt*, The University of Arizona
    Ricardo Cortez, Tulane University
    (1116-C1-423)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    The Challenges of implementing the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics: A survey analysis.
    Xiaofen Zhang*, Indiana State University
    (1116-C1-784)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Collaborative Effort to Address the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics In a Middle School Mathematics Teacher Certification Program.
    Ruthmae Sears*, University of South Florida
    Fernando Burgos, University of South Florida
    (1116-C1-2398)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    How Mathematics Departments and Schools of Education must collaborate to prepare future teachers for the new certification assessments and for successfully teaching Common Core State Standards.
    Betty C Rogers*, Piedmont College
    (1116-C1-2969)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Reconsidering the role of a university math department in the local community of teachers.
    Greisy Winicki-Landman*, Department of Mathematics and Statistics - Cal Poly Pomona
    (1116-C1-359)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    A report from the field: CCSS, PARCC and higher education.
    J. D. Berg*, Fitchburg State University
    (1116-C1-1731)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The Cycle: Changing the Culture in K-12 Classrooms.
    Kimberly R Elce*, CSU Sacramento
    (1116-C1-2141)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Contextualizing CCSS-M in Geometry Course: Innovative Approach, Effectiveness of Fundamental Changes.
    Tetyana Berezovski*, Associate Professor/Department of Mathematics, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia
    (1116-C1-1796)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    Teacher Candidates Discover the Power of CCSS Mathematical Practices.
    Mark D Oursland*, Central Washington University
    (1116-C1-1201)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Comparing Warren Colburn's 1825 Text, First Lessons in Arithmetic, with the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics.
    Crystal Sue Montana*, New Mexico State University
    (1116-C1-1172)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Innovative Targeted Solutions in Teaching Introductory Statistics, II
  Yakima 1, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Patti Frazer Lock, St. Lawrence University plock@stlawu.edu
  Randall Pruim, Calvin College
  Sue Schou, Idaho State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Using Targeted Fun in College Introductory Statistics to Decrease Anxiety and Increase Learning: Research, Resources, and Recommendations.
    Lawrence M. Lesser*, The University of Texas at El Paso
    John J. Weber III, Georgia Perimeter College
    Dennis K. Pearl, Pennsylvania State University
    (1116-H5-1335)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Updating the GAISE College Report.
    Robin H Lock*, St. Lawrence University
    (1116-H5-2036)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Readin', Writin', and Calculatin': Our Intro Stats Course Foci.
    Timothy Kelly, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
    Larry Edward Knop*, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
    Chinthaka Kuruwita, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
    (1116-H5-2529)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Introductory Statistics in a Scale-Up Classroom.
    Beverly M Reed*, Kent State University
    (1116-H5-2869)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    A "Hybrid Flipped" Introduction to Biostatistics to Promote Research-Like Experiences.
    Rodney X. Sturdivant*, The Ohio State University
    Rebecca R. Andridge, The Ohio State University
    (1116-H5-933)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Undergraduate Students Can Do Original Mathematical Research.
    Stanley Rothman*, Quinnipiac University Hamden Ct. 06518
    (1116-H5-142)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    From Conjecture to Conclusion: Achieving student engagement through an emphasis on the power and limitations of statistical ways of knowing.
    Troy Riggs*, Union University
    (1116-H5-1321)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Students' Conceptual Understanding of Variability throughout an Introductory Statistics Course.
    Rachel M Chaphalkar*, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
    (1116-H5-2737)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    Effects of Supplemental Instruction on Student Achievement in an Introductory Statistics Course.
    Emily D Baum*, Georgia College & State University
    Brandon L Samples, Georgia College & State University
    (1116-H5-2443)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Language in the Statistics Classroom: When the Problem Isn't Just the Math.
    Jon Pierre Fortney*, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Zayed University
    Liane Sandrey, Academic Bridge Program, Zayed University
    (1116-H5-1015)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning, I
  Room 619, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Brian Katz, Augustana College BrianKatz@augustana.edu
  Victor Piercey, Ferris State University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Secondary School Mathematics without a Textbook.
    Aviva A. Halani*, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
    Thomas D. Seidenberg, Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
    (1116-J5-1168)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Introducing Inquiry-Based Mathematics Learning Materials into South African Public Schools.
    Sarah Wolff*, Denison University
    (1116-J5-1957)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    A New Method to develop the Logical-Mathematical Intelligence for solving the Mathematical problems.
    Daoud Salman*, E. I. B International School of Paris-France
    (1116-J5-1261)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Inquiry-based approach to teaching an introduction to proving course.
    Shiv Smith Karunakaran*, Washington State University
    Abigail L Higgins, Washington State University
    (1116-J5-1149)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Constructing a Growth Mindset Environment: Using Psychological Interventions to Support IBL Pedagogies.
    Benjamin Braun*, University of Kentucky
    (1116-J5-300)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Introducing IBL to Future Elementary Teachers and Others in a Geometrical Explorations Course.
    Teresa D Magnus*, Rivier University
    (1116-J5-2600)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    From Patterns to Proof: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Turn Elementary School Classrooms into Communities of Mathematicians.
    Reva Kasman*, Salem State University
    (1116-J5-190)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    An Active STEM Prep Curriculum.
    Frank Savina, The Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin
    Stuart Boersma*, Central Washington University
    Rebecca Hartzler, Seattle Central College
    (1116-J5-1886)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    Developing Elementary Teachers' Pedagogical Knowledge through Improving their Math Content knowledge.
    Ali S Shaqlaih*, University of North Texas at Dallas
    (1116-J5-2508)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Inquiry-Based Activities for Linear Algebra.
    Steven Schlicker*, Grand Valley State University
    Feryal Alayont, Grand Valley State University
    (1116-J5-1288)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Algebra, I
  Room 212, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    When are finite projective planes magic?
    David A Nash*, Le Moyne College
    Jonathan Needleman, Le Moyne College
    (1116-VA-1891)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Monotone Catenary Degree In Numerical Monoids.
    Jenna Nicole Zomback, SUNY Geneseo
    Cameron Wright*, Carleton College
    Daniel Gonzalez, Florida International University
    (1116-VA-2577)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    On Factorable Rings.
    Andrew J. Hetzel*, Tennessee Tech University
    Ashley M. Lawson, University of Kentucky
    (1116-VA-1037)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    I*J=-K.
    James Joe McCarry*, Laredo Community College
    (1116-VA-1192)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Initial Ideals of Phylogenetic Secant Ideals.
    Colby Long*, North Carolina State University
    (1116-VA-1276)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    The word problem for positively presented semigroups and inverse semigroups.
    Muhammad Inam*, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    (1116-VA-1387)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    An upper bound for absolute length of Coxeter group elements.
    Brian Drake*, Grand Valley State University
    Evan Peters, Grand Valley State University
    (1116-VA-1418)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Involution Posets of Non-Crystallographic Coxeter Groups.
    Abigail C Bishop*, Iona College
    (1116-VA-1539)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Ascending chain condition in composite Hurwitz rings.
    Dong Kyu Kim*, Kyungpook Nationl University
    Jung Wook Lim, Kyungpook National University
    (1116-VA-1697)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Invariant Forms on Minuscule Representations.
    Erica Shannon*, University of Colorado Boulder
    (1116-VA-1829)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    C-ideals, Cartan subalgebras, and the covering-avoidance property in Leibniz algebras.
    Bethany Turner*, North Carolina State University
    (1116-VA-1899)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Submonoids of the Formal Power Series.
    Furuzan Ozbek*, Auburn University
    Edgar Enochs, University of Kentucky
    Overtoun Jenda, Auburn University
    (1116-VA-1933)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Analysis, I
  Room 617, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Quasiconformal Mappings and Equilateral Triangles.
    Colleen Ackermann*, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Peter Haïssinsky, Université de Provence
    Aimo Hinkkanen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    (1116-VB-1089)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Evolution Semigroups for Well-Posed, Non-Autonomous Evolution Families.
    Austin Scirratt*, Louisiana State University
    Ladorian Latin, Franklin University
    Frank Neubrander, Louisiana State University
    (1116-VB-1091)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Orbital stability of standing-wave solutions to the non-linear Schroedinger equation in dimension one.
    Daniele Garrisi*, Inha University
    (1116-VB-1483)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Property (wL) and the Reciprocal Dunford-Pettis Property in projective tensor products.
    Ioana Ghenciu*, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
    (1116-VB-1609)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Simple connectivity and the chaotic behavior of operators on a space of harmonic functions.
    Leonardo Pinheiro*, Rhode Island College
    Gokul Kadel, Cameron University
    Kit Chan, Bowling Green State University
    (1116-VB-1613)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Chaotic Differentiation Operators and Simple Connectivity.
    Gokul R Kadel*, Cameron University
    (1116-VB-1708)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A radial uniqueness theorem in higher dimensions.
    Michael C. Fulkerson*, University of Central Oklahoma
    (1116-VB-1793)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    On a First Order Rational System of Difference Equations with Non-Constant Coefficients.
    Yevgeniy Kostrov*, Xavier University of Louisiana
    Zachary Kudlak, Monmouth University
    (1116-VB-2343)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Chaos in a Wider Context.
    C. P. Money*, University of Louisville
    (1116-VB-2045)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:40 p.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Interdisciplinary Topics in Mathematics, II
  Room 618, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Undergraduate Research in Mathematical Biology with limited Faculty, Students, and Resources.
    James A. Vance*, The University of Virginia's College at Wise
    (1116-VH-162)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Strategies for teaching cryptography.
    Javad Namazi*, Fairleigh Dickinson University
    (1116-VH-2735)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Unsteady boundary-layer flow of nanofluid over a flat plate.
    Anilkumar Devarapu*, Albany State University
    Zephyrinus C Okonkwo, Albany State University
    Marrisa Merrell, Albany State University
    (1116-VH-2925)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Enzyme diffusion through a degrading blood clot.
    Brittany Bannish*, University of Central Oklahoma
    (1116-VH-533)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Using Mathematics to Aid in the Registration of Robotic Systems.
    Mili I Shah*, Loyola University Maryland
    (1116-VH-722)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Protein Adsorption in Porous Membranes.
    Anastasia Bridner Wilson*, Clemson University
    (1116-VH-805)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A Sparse Coding Model of the Hippocampal Dentate Gyrus.
    William Severa*, Sandia National Laboratories
    James Bradley Aimone, Sandia National Laboratories
    Ojas Parekh, Sandia National Laboratories
    (1116-VH-958)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Mathematics and Technology
  Yakima 2, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    STEM Apprentices in the Modern Classroom: Using Technology to Bring Ancient Teaching Techniques into the Modern World.
    Heather Pierce*, Emmanuel College
    (1116-VK-2092)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Updating the WeBWorK Problem Library.
    Jeff Holt*, University of Virginia
    John Jones, Arizona State University
    (1116-VK-1339)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    A One-To-One iPad Initiative in Precalculus.
    Caitlin Phifer*, Merrimack College
    (1116-VK-1774)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Goals and Conflicts in a Computer-Centered Mathematics Class.
    Geillan Dahab Aly*, University of Arizona
    (1116-VK-1876)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Using technology to foster large scale undergraduate research collaborations.
    Jason Parsley, Wake Forest University
    Joseph Rusinko*, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
    (1116-VK-2267)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Multiple geometry views in GeoGebra through the calculus sequence.
    Edward D. Kim*, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    (1116-VK-2400)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    A LaTeX package to generate Moodle quizzes: moodle.sty.
    Anders O.F. Hendrickson*, Saint Norbert College
    (1116-VK-2408)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Using technology to enhance student learning in general education mathematics courses.
    Petre I Ghenciu*, University of Wisconsin-Stout
    Alexandru G Atim, Benedict College
    (1116-VK-2564)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Animations! Riemann Surfaces and Interactive Computer Animations.
    Paul R McCreary*, The Evergreen State College - Tacoma
    (1116-VK-2744)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Promote communication with students by using a text phone in a multi variable calculus classroom.
    Myungchul Kim*, Suffolk County Community College
    (1116-VK-771)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:25 p.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Modeling and Applications, II
  Room 214, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Using Modeling and a Community Based Participatory Research Strategy to Stop the Spread of Palmer Amaranth in Iowa.
    Molly Monk*, Simpson College
    Teig Loge, Simpson College
    Park Ellis Mikels, Simpson College
    Maggie Long, Simpson College
    (1116-VM-1614)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Impact of kidney structural architecture on oxygen transport: A mathematical model.
    Brendan C. Fry*, University of Colorado Boulder
    (1116-VM-1623)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Modeling Adsorption Kinetics (Bio-remediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Water).
    Chris McCarthy*, Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York
    (1116-VM-1676)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Modeling Effects of Regulatory T Cells in Antitumor Laser Immunotherapy.
    Bryan A Dawkins*, University of Central Oklahoma
    Sean M Laverty, University of Central Oklahoma
    (1116-VM-1701)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A central pattern generator-driven integrative multi-scale model of lamprey locomotion with sensory feedback.
    Christina L. Hamlet*, Tulane University
    Eric D. Tytell, Tufts University
    Lisa J. Fauci, Tulane University
    (1116-VM-1748)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Dynamics of Vector-borne Relapsing Diseases.
    Cody A Palmer*, Univeristy of Montana, Missoula
    (1116-VM-1819)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Dispersal-Induced Global Extinction in Two-Patch Model under the Allee Effect.
    Margaret Elizabeth Swift*, The College of William & Mary
    Leah Shaw, The College of William & Mary
    Junping Shi, The College of William & Mary
    (1116-VM-2000)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    An Extensible Mathematical Model of Glucose Metabolism.
    Caleb L Adams*, Radford University
    (1116-VM-1861)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Modeling in vitro studies of anthrax spore and macrophage interactions.
    Megan O Powell*, University of St. Francis
    (1116-VM-1951)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Short-Term vs Long-Term Strategy in the Game of Monopoly.
    Mitchell Eithun, Ripon College
    McKenzie Lamb*, Ripon College
    Andrea Young, Ripon College
    (1116-VM-1956)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  MAA General Contributed Paper Session on Probability and Statistics, II
  Room 213, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jennifer E. Beineke, Western New England University jbeineke@wne.edu
  Bem Cayco, San Jose State University bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
  Timothy Comar, Benedictine University tcomar@ben.edu
  T. James Reid, University of Mississippi mmreid@olemiss.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Almost periodic random sequences in probability.
    Paul H Bezandry*, Howard University
    (1116-VP-1744)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    An extended Lindley Poisson distribution with applications.
    Mavis Pararai*, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
    Broderick Olusegun Oluyede, Georgia Southern University
    Gayan Warahena Liyanage, Central Michigan University
    (1116-VP-1756)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Avoidance Coupling of Simple Random Walks: Graph Conditions.
    Ewa J Infeld*, Dartmouth College
    (1116-VP-1900)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    A Comparative Study of Structural Equation Models vs. Alternative Models for Multivariate Longitudinal Data.
    Budhinath Padhy*, University of Hartford
    Gemechis Djira, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
    (1116-VP-1972)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Statistical analysis of a case-control Statistical Analysis of a Case-Control Alzheimer's Disease: a Retrospective Approach with Sucient Dimension Reduction.
    Rebecca Rachan*, North Central College
    Subodh Selukar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
    Trevor Adriaanse, Bucknell University
    Meshach Hopkins, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
    (1116-VP-2065)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Using simulation to understand the Central Limit Theorem for Proportion.
    Ann E Moskol*, Rhode Island College
    (1116-VP-2070)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Probabilistic Analysis of Polyovulation.
    Tiffany N. Kolba*, Valparaiso University
    (1116-VP-2103)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Mixing Times for Markov Chains on Lattices via Weak Limits.
    Mathew Titus*, Oregon State University
    (1116-VP-2150)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    A Statistical Study to determine the criteria for winning in Mixed Martial Arts for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
    Victor Villalpando*, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    (1116-VP-2176)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Age-Specific Variations in Cancer Mortality rates: A Functional Data Approach.
    Keshav Pokhrel*, University of Michigan-Dearborn
    Chris Tsokos, University of South Florida
    (1116-VP-2277)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Bootstrapping Time Series Models.
    Mosisa G Aga*, Auburn University Montgomery
    (1116-VP-2311)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Adaptations to curvature based denoising.
    James Matuk*, Duquense University
    (1116-VP-2315)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  AMS Session on Mathematical Biology and Related Fields, III
  Skagit 1, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Surviving through California's drought.
    Nikhil S Ladva*, Cal Poly Pomona
    Rex Woon, Cal Poly Pomona
    Jesus Navarro, Cal Poly Pomona
    Alex Nguyen, Cal Poly Pomona
    (1116-92-2850)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Vector-borne diseases model with residence time - a Lagrangian perspective.
    Derdei Bichara*, Arizona State University
    Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Arizona State University
    (1116-58-2645)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Real and Idealized Simulations of Tropical Cyclone Dynamics: The Impact of Environmental Flow.
    Joey A Cimochowski*, Arizona State University
    (1116-76-2617)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Identifying Dysentery Vaccine Targets with a Clinically Parameterized Mathematical Model of Shigella Immunity.
    Courtney L Davis*, Pepperdine University
    (1116-92-1206)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Effect of Delayed Dispersal in an Infectious Disease Model of a Large Metapopulation.
    Patrick Davis*, Central Michigan University
    (1116-92-1759)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Numerical Solutions of the Barotropic Non-Divergent Vorticity Equation in the Presence of Tropical Cyclones.
    Brandon Hoogstra*, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
    Maher Achour, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
    Joey Cimochowski, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
    Ché Ortega, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
    (1116-76-2643)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    An HIV model with age-structured latently infected cells.
    Areej M. Alshorman*, Oakland University, MI
    Chathuri Samarasinghe, Oakland University, MI
    Wenlian Lu, Fudan University, China
    Libin Rong, Oakland University, MI
    (1116-92-709)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Inhomogeneous logistic equation and the Newton diagram.
    Faina S Berezovskaya*, Howard University, Washington DC
    Georgiy P Karev, National Center for biotechnological information, National Institute of Health
    (1116-34-1630)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Towards a Better Image: The Hyperspectral Diffuse Optical Tomography Inverse Problem.
    Rachel Grotheer*, Clemson University
    (1116-35-998)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Vegetative rhombic pattern formation driven by root suction for an interaction-diffusion plant-ground water model system in an arid flat environment.
    David J Wollkind*, Washington State University
    Inthira Chaiya, Mahidol University
    Richard A Cangelosi, Gonzaga University
    Bonni J Kealy-Dichone, Gonzaga University
    Chontita Rattanakul, Mahidol University
    (1116-92-29)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    A Spatiotemporal Stochastic Model for Tropical Precipitation and Water Vapor Dynamics.
    Scott Hottovy*, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Samuel N. Stechmann, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    (1116-92-1139)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: The influence of surfactant on the stability of a liquid bilayer inside a rigid tube.
    Yuanyuan Song*, University of Alabama
    David Halpern, University of Alabama
    James Grotberg, University of Michigan
    (1116-35-2517)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    Multi-scale asymptotics for atmospheric waves and precipitation.
    Shengqian Chen*, University of Wisconsin at Madison
    S. N. Stechmann, University of Wisconsin at Madison
    A. J. Majda, New York University
    (1116-76-1328)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  AMS Session on Number Theory, III
  Chelan 5, Chelan Level Two, Washington State Conference Center
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Artin-Schreier Curves and Orbits of $n$-sets under $PGL _2(k)$.
    Anne M. Ho*, Coastal Carolina University
    (1116-11-928)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    Average Results on the Order of $a$ modulo $p$.
    Sungjin Kim*, University of California Los Angeles
    (1116-11-1030)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Congruences for diagonals of rational power series.
    Eric Rowland*, University of Liege
    Reem Yassawi, Trent University
    (1116-11-451)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    A modified Selberg's lower bound sieve and its applications.
    Pin-Hung Kao*, Central Michigan University
    (1116-11-2076)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Elliptic Curve Variants of the Least Quadratic Nonresidue Problem and Linnik's Theorem.
    Ashvin Anand Swaminathan*, Harvard College
    Evan Chen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Peter S. Park, Princeton University
    (1116-11-360)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    On A Simple Recurrence In the Accelerated $3x+1$ Minimum-Inverse Problem.
    Andrey Rukhin*, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Dahlgren Division
    (1116-11-670)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Positivity of Constants Related to Elliptic Curves.
    Sungjin Kim*, University of California Los Angeles
    (1116-11-1)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Realizable Classes and Embedding Problems.
    Cindy Tsang*, University of California, Santa Barbara
    (1116-11-2)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Idempotents in Skew-Constacyclic Codes.
    Neville Fogarty*, University of Kentucky
    (1116-12-634)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    Images of Galois representations associated to Hida families.
    Jaclyn A Lang*, University of California, Los Angeles
    (1116-11-1067)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    Arithmetic of algebraic tori.
    Saikat Biswas*, Arizona State University
    (1116-11-374)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Resolving Grosswald's Conjecture on GRH.
    Kevin McGown*, California State University, Chico
    Enrique Treviño, Lake Forest College
    Tim Trudgian, Mathematical Sciences Institute, The Australian National University
    (1116-11-397)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  AMS Session on Numerical Analysis, I
  Room 615, Washington State Convention Center
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Numerical Results for Linear Caputo Fractional Differential Equations with Variable Coefficients and Applications.
    Bhuvaneswari Sambandham*, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    Aghalaya S. Vatsala, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    (1116-34-316)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    A Residual Based A Posteriori Error Estimation in $hp$-adaptive FEM for the Stokes Equations.
    Arezou Ghesmati*, Texas A&M University
    Bruno Turcksin, Texas A&M University
    Wolfgang Bangerth, Texas A&M University
    (1116-65-180)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Modeling the Effects of Sound in Chemical Reactions.
    Jeffrey K Landgren*, University of Iowa Mathematics Department
    Gerhard Strohmer, University of Iowa Mathematics Department
    (1116-76-2129)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Well-Balanced Central Upwind Schemes for the Euler Equations with Gravity.
    Şeyma N Özcan*, North Carolina State University
    Alina Chertock, North Carolina State University
    Shumo Cui, Temple University
    Alexander Kurganov, Tulane University
    Eitan Tadmor, Center of Scientific Computation and Mathematical Modeling (CSCAMM), University of Maryland, College Park
    (1116-65-2540)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Locking-Free Weak Galerkin Finite Element Method for Elasticity Problems in the Primal Formulation.
    Chunmei Wang*, Georgia Institute of Technology
    (1116-65-245)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Numerical solutions of higher order eigenvalue problems.
    Md. Shafiqul Islam*, Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
    (1116-65-321)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Nonconforming Immersed Finite Element Methods for Interface Problems.
    Xu Zhang*, Purdue University
    (1116-65-384)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    A posteriori error estimation for a cut cell method with uncertain interface location.
    J. B. Collins*, West Texas A&M University
    Don Estep, Colorado State University
    Simon Tavener, Colorado State University
    (1116-65-251)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Guaranteed Local Adaptive Interpolation.
    Yuhan Ding, Illinois Institute of Technology
    Sou-Cheng T Choi, U Chicago NORC and Illinois Institute of Technology
    Fred J Hickernell*, Illinois Institute of Technology
    (1116-65-1620)
  • 3:15 p.m.
    A time-splitting scheme for non-hydrostatic atmospheric models.
    Andrei Bourchtein*, Pelotas State University, Brazil
    Ludmila Bourchtein, Pelotas State University, Brazil
    (1116-65-481)
  • 3:30 p.m.
    A New Method for Solving the Obstacle Problem.
    Joseph Eichholz*, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
    (1116-65-749)
  • 3:45 p.m.
    Analysis of the Self-Consistent IMEX Method for Tightly Coupled Non-linear Systems.
    Samet Y Kadioglu*, Idaho National Laboratory
    (1116-65-874)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
  AMS Session on Probability Theory, Stochastic Processes, and Statistics, II
  Room 616, Washington State Convention Center
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Covariance structure of time-changed fractional Brownian motion.
    Jebessa B Mijena*, Georgia College & State University
    (1116-60-2051)
  • 1:15 p.m.
    A comparison of stochastic differential equation models in population biology.
    Don G Wilathgamuwa*, Montana State University Billings
    (1116-60-2138)
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Grounding Algorithms in Principled Mathematics: A Perspective from Industry.
    Jim Ferry*, Metron, Inc.
    (1116-60-2393)
  • 1:45 p.m.
    Discrete Time Random Walks and $p$-Adic Brownian Motion.
    David Eric Weisbart*, University of California, Riverside
    Erik Bakken, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    (1116-60-2726)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A lower bound for the difference between the bond percolation thresholds of the cubic and face-centered cubic lattices.
    John C. Wierman*, Johns Hopkins University
    (1116-60-442)
  • 2:15 p.m.
    Estimating parameters for the spatial Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process with missing observations.
    Sami Cheong*, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
    (1116-62-1356)
  • 2:30 p.m.
    Stochastic Vector-Host Epidemic Model with direct transmission.
    Dawit Befekadu Denu*, PhD student at Auburn University
    (1116-60-2951)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Analysis of KCSE performance in Nakuru county: A generalized estimating equations approach.
    Elvis Karanja Muchene*, University of Nairobi
    (1116-62-83)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Spectral graph methods for inference on attributed graphs.
    David J Marchette*, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division
    (1116-62-1121)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  MAA Session on Recreational Mathematics: Puzzles, Card Tricks, Games, Game Shows, and Gambling, II
  Room 304, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Paul R. Coe, Dominican University coepaul@dom.edu
  Sara B. Quinn, Dominican University
  Marioni Weedermann, Dominican University
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Chuteless and Ladderless.
    Darren Glass, Gettysburg College
    S K Lucas, James Madison University
    Jonathan Needleman*, Le Moyne College
    (1116-Q1-1984)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    Mathematics in the Settlers of Catan.
    Susanna Molitoris Miller*, Kennesaw State University
    Brian G. Kronenthal, Kutztown University
    Jathan W. Austin, Salisbury University
    Jonathon A. Miller, Kennesaw State University
    (1116-Q1-407)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Cops and Robbers meets Chess.
    Brendan W Sullivan*, Emmanuel College
    Nikolas Townsend, Emmanuel College
    Mikayla Werzanski, Emmanuel College
    (1116-Q1-1632)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Grime Dice and the Archbishop.
    Ward Heilman*, Bridgewater State University
    Leonard Sprague, Bridgewater State University
    Nicholas Pasciuto, Bridgewater State University
    (1116-Q1-1904)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    Confused Electrician Games.
    Tom Edgar*, Pacific Lutheran University
    Jessica Sklar, Pacific Lutheran University
    (1116-Q1-1160)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    TALK CANCELLED: Discussion on some combinatorial problems in "2048" Game.
    Tong Liu*, Tsinghua University
    (1116-Q1-2278)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    Fibonacci over Lucas; Lucas over Five Fibonacci - Winning Probabilities in a Game of Chance.
    Bruce Torrence*, Randolph-Macon College
    (1116-Q1-304)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Knights and Knaves in the Classroom.
    Oscar Levin*, University of Northern Colorado
    (1116-Q1-1955)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    On Prisoners, Hats, and Sperner Labelings.
    Deborah E. Seacrest*, University of Montana Western
    Tyler P. Seacrest, University of Montana Western
    (1116-Q1-1363)
  • 4:00 p.m.
    What is left after everything is removed? Unexpected results from infinite processes.
    Aaron Montgomery*, Central Washington University
    (1116-Q1-951)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  MAA Session on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, II
  Tahoma 2, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Karen A. Keene, North Carolina State University Karen_keene@ncsu.edu
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    An investigation into learning about integrals as participation in different professional communities.
    William L Hall*, North Carolina State University
    (1116-Q5-2384)
  • 1:20 p.m.
    The State of Student Understanding in Introductory Group Theory: Results from the Group Concept Inventory.
    Kathleen Melhuish*, Teachers Development Group
    (1116-Q5-532)
  • 1:40 p.m.
    Gender, switching, and student perceptions of Calculus I.
    Jessica Ellis, Colorado State University
    Rebecca Cooper*, Colorado State University
    (1116-Q5-421)
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Graphing habits and students' thinking about graphs emergently.
    Kevin C. Moore*, University of Georgia
    (1116-Q5-91)
  • 2:20 p.m.
    An investigation of student resources for function and rate of change in differential equations.
    George Kuster*, Virginia Tech
    (1116-Q6-2748)
  • 2:40 p.m.
    Teachers' meanings for function notation in U.S.A. and Korea.
    Hyunkyoung Yoon*, Arizona State University
    Patrick W Thompson, Arizona State University
    (1116-Q6-2736)
  • 3:00 p.m.
    The Transition to Proof in Collegiate Mathematics: Examining A Hybrid Lecture/Laboratory Approach at a Large Public Research University.
    Mariana Levin*, Department of Mathematics, Western Michigan University
    John P. Smith III, College of Education, Michigan State University
    Aaron Levin, Department of Mathematics, Michigan State University
    V. Rani Satyam, Program in Mathematics Education, Michigan State University
    Younggon Bae, Program in Mathematics Education, Michigan State University
    (1116-Q6-2674)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Realizations of the Derivative in Three Widely Used Calculus Textbooks.
    Jungeun Park*, University of Delaware
    (1116-Q6-2470)
  • 3:40 p.m.
    An Analysis of Undergraduate Students' Mathematical Foresight.
    Wes Maciejewski*, The University of Auckland
    Bill Barton, The University of Auckland
    (1116-Q6-2247)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  SIAM Minisymposium on K-8 Applied Mathematics Outreach Activities
  Room 3A, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Rachel Levy, Harvey Mudd College levy@g.hmc.edu
  Suzanne Lenhart, University of Tennessee
  

  • 1:00 p.m.
    Mathematical Modeling in Elementary Grades: Outreach activities from the IMMERSION program.
    Rachel Levy*, Harvey Mudd College
    (1116-97-581)
  • 1:35 p.m.
    NIMBIoS activities connecting math and science in middle school.
    Suzanne Lenhart*, U of Tennessee and NIMBioS
    Kelly Sturner, National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis
    Virginia Parkman, U of Tennessee and NIMBioS
    (1116-92-1361)
  • 2:10 p.m.
    "Energizing Students"- a STEM program targeted toward Hispanic middle school students.
    Elizabeth (Betsy) G Yanik*, Emporia State University
    (1116-97-1592)
  • 2:45 p.m.
    Integrated Math and Physics with Roller Coaster Design for Middle School Students.
    Katie R Fowler*, Clarkson University
    (1116-97-567)
  • 3:20 p.m.
    Quantitative Lying: data literacy and applied mathematics.
    Katherine Socha*, Park School of Baltimore
    (1116-97-1516)
  • 3:50 p.m.
    Discussion: Outreach ideas from the audience
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Interdisciplinary modeling experiences for undergraduates.
  Room 609, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Amanda Beecher, Ramapo College of New Jersey
  Chris Arney, United States Military Academy
  Panelists:
  Heidi Berger, Simpson College
  Jessica Libertini, Virginia Military Institute
  Gary Olson, Universiry of Colorado Denver
  Robert Wooster, College of Wooster
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:20 p.m.
  MAA Committee on Professional Development Panel Discussion
  Mid-career faculty: Charting the next half of your career.
  Room 612, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University
  Panelists:
  Jonathan K. Hodge, Grand Valley State University
  Judith Covington, Louisiana State University at Shreveport
  Annalisa Crannell, Franklin and Marshall College
  Brigitte Lahme, Sonoma State University
  Ronald Taylor, Berry College
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
  AMS Committee on Education Panel Discussion
  What is a Mathematics PhD?
  Skagit 2, Skagit Lower Level, Washington State Conference Center
  Moderators:
  Jesus De Loera, University of California-Davis
  Panelists:
  Tara Holm, Cornell University
  Phil Kutzko, University of Iowa
  Richard Laugese, University of Illinois
  Richard McGehee, University of Minnesota
  William Velez, University of Arizona
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
  Joint Committee on Women Panel Discussion
  Success in graduate school (and the rest of your life).
  Room 611, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Patricia Hale, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  Magnhild Lien, California State University, Northridge
  Bernd Sturmfels, University of California at Berkeley
  Panelists:
  Sara Billey, University of Washington, Seattle
  Anastasia Chavez, University of California at Berkeley
  Courtney Gibbons, Hamilton College
  Abbe Herzig, SUNY at Albany
  Candice Price, Sam Houston State University
  Ami Radunskaya, Pomona College
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
  Summer Program for Women in Mathematics (SPWM)Reunion
  Room 3B, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
  Project NExT Lecture on Teaching
  Ballroom 6A, Washington State Convention Center
  

  • 2:00 p.m.
    Studying mathematics learning and improving mathematics teaching: building careers of integrated scholarship and practice.
    Joan Ferrini-Mundy*, National Science Foundation
    (1116-A0-2993)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
  MAA Poster Session on Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education
  Hall 4F, 4th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jon Scott, Montgomery College Jon.Scott@montgomerycollege.edu
  

  • 2:00 p.m.
    Collaborative Research: Data-Driven Applications Inspiring Upper-Division Mathematics.
    Heather Moon*, St. Mary's College of Maryland
    Tom Asaki, Washington State University
    Chris Camfield, Hendrix College
    Marie Snipes, Kenyon College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Native American-based Mathematics Materials for Integration into Undergraduate Courses.
    Charles Funkhouser*, California State University Fullerton
    Harriet C. Edwards, California State University Fullerton
    Miles Pfahl, Turtle Mountain Community College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    STEM Real World Applications of Mathematics.
    Darren A. Narayan*, Rochester Institute of Technology
    Joy Lind, University of Sioux Falls
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Transforming Linear Algebra Education with GeoGebra Applets.
    James D. Factor*, Alverno College
    Susan Pustejovsky, Alverno College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    WeBWorK: Improving Student Success in Mathematics.
    John Travis*, Mississippi College
    Arnold Pizer, University of Rochester
    Michael Gage, University of Rochester
    Vicki Roth, University of Rochester
    J. Michael Pearson, MAA
    Linda Brady, MAA
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Progress through Calculus.
    David Bressoud*, Macalester College
    Jess Ellis, Colorado State University
    Sean Larsen, Portland State University
    Chris Rasmussen, San Diego State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A Common Vision for the Undergraduate Mathematics Program in 2025.
    Karen Saxe*, Macalester College
    Linda Brady, MAA
  • 2:00 p.m.
    NJ Partnership for Excellence in Middle School Mathematics.
    Amy Cohen*, Rutgers University
    Michael Weingart, Rutgers University
    Mike Beals, Rutgers University
    Joan Bennett, Rutgers University
    Carolyn Maher, Rutgers University
    John Coleman, Toms River Schools
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Collaborative Research: Maplets for Calculus.
    Philip B. Yasskin*, Texas A&M University
    Douglas B. . Meade, University of South Carolina
    Matthew Barry, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
    Don Van Huyck, Texas A&M University
    Dmitriy Shatalov, Texas A&M University
    Parth Sarin, A&M Consolidated High School
    Michael Sprintson, A&M Consolidated High School
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Progress report on the effectiveness of a summer STEM enrichment program for college freshmen at a liberal arts college.
    Maria Siopsis*, Maryville College
    Angelia Gibson, Maryville College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    EAGER: Understanding and Improving Collegiate Persistence and STEM Opportunities for Developmental Mathematics Students.
    Edgar Fuller*, West Virginia University
    Jessica Deshler, West Virginia University
    Marcela Mera Trujillo, West Virginia University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Second SIAM-NSF Workshop: Modeling Across the Curriculum.
    Peter Turner*, Clarkson University
    James Crowley, SIAM
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Supporting Pedagogical Innovation for a Generation of Transformation via Inquiry-Based Learning in Mathematics (SPIGOT).
    Stan Yoshinobu*, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    Carol Schumacher, Kenyon College
    Matthew Jones, California State University, Dominguez Hills
    Sandra L. Laursen, University of Colorado
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Motivating First-Year Calculus with Robotics.
    Jason Cantarella*, University of Georgia
    Harrison Chapman, University of Georgia
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Recruiting STEM Majors into Teacher Education: URI's Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.
    Ed Lamagna*, University of Rhode Island
    Anne M. Seitsinger, University of Rhode Island
    David Byrd, University of Rhode Island
    Cornelis de Groot, University of Rhode Island
    Bryan Dewsbury, University of Rhode Island
    Jay Fogleman, University of Rhode Island
    Joan Peckham, University of Rhode Island
    Kathy Peno, University of Rhode Island
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Collaborative Research: Maplets for Calculus.
    Douglas B. Meade*, University of South Carolina
    Philip B. Yasskin, Texas A&M University
    Robert Petrulis, EPRE Consulting LLC
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Paradigms in Physics: Representations of Partial Derivatives.
    Tevian Dray*, Oregon State University
    Corinne A. Manogue, Oregon State University
    Elizabeth Gire, Oregon State University
    Emily H. van Zee, Oregon State University
    David Roundy, Oregon State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Integrating Technology-Rich Instruction of Urban Students into the Secondary Education-Mathematics Curriculum.
    Courtney Nagle*, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
    Jodie Styers, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    NSF STEM Scholarship and Mentoring Program.
    Courtney Nagle*, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Collaborative Research: Updating the WeBWorK National Problem Library.
    John Jones*, Arizona State University
    Jeff Holt, University of Virginia
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Transforming Students' Mathematical Experiences: Advancing Quality Teaching with Reliability at Scale.
    Ann Edwards*, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
    Anthony Bryk, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
    Alicia Grunow, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
    James Stigler, UCLA
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Graduating More Women in Computer Science and Mathematics: an NSF S-STEM Project at Western Washington University.
    David Hartenstine*, Western Washington University
    Perry Fizzano, Western Washington University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Collaborative Research: Teaching Inquiry-oriented Mathematics: Establishing Supports.
    Karen A. Keene*, North Carolina State University
    Estrella Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    Christine Andrews-Larson, Florida State University
    William Hall, North Carolina State University
    George Kuster, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
    Muhummed Haider, Florida State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    The Arlington Undergraduate Research-based Achievement for STEM (AURAS).
    Richard Chandler*, University of Texas-Arlington
    James A. Mendoza Epperson, University of Texas-Arlington
    Lynn Peterson, University of Texas-Arlington
    Ramon Lopez, University of Texas-Arlington
    Kevin Schug, University of Texas-Arlington
    Carter Tiernan, University of Texas-Arlington
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Transforming Instruction in Undergraduate Mathematics via Primary Historical Sources.
    Dominic Klyve*, Central Washington University
    Janet Barnett, Colorado State University-Pueblo
    Kathleen Clark, Florida State University
    Jerry Lodder, New Mexico State University
    Daniel Otero, Xavier University
    Diana White, University of Colorado Denver
    Nicholas Scoville, Ursinus College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Navajo Nation Math Circles Project.
    Bob Klein*, Ohio University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Using volume to prove Tucker's Lemma in 2-dimensions.
    Beauttie A Kuture*, Pomona College
    Oscar F Leong, Swarthmore College
    Christopher A Loa, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • 2:00 p.m.
    NSF S-STEM Program at Shepherd: Academic Performance Enhancement and Career Preparation for STEM Students.
    Zhijun Wang*, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
    Qing Wang, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
  • 2:00 p.m.
    MPWR II: Mentoring Partnerships for Women in RUME.
    Jess Ellis*, Colorado State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Developing an Assessment Tool to Measure Student Understanding of Multivariable Calculus Concepts.
    Monica VanDieren*, Robert Morris University
    Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York at Buffalo
    Paul Seeburger, Monroe Community College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Collaborative Research: Improving Conceptual Understanding of Multivariable Calculus Through Visualization Using CalcPlot3D.
    Paul Seeburger*, Monroe Community College
    Monica VanDieren, Robert Morris University
    Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York at Buffalo
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Simulations and Understanding p-value in Intro Stats at a Community College.
    Alia Criddle Maw*, Salt Lake Community College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Simulation methods and standards-based grading in an introductory statistics course overhaul.
    Jeffrey Sykes*, Ouachita Baptist University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    A simple data-gathering exercise for introduction to statistics in Pre-algebra to Business Math and all those other classes in between.
    Crystine Chipman*, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
  • 2:00 p.m.
    Project UPLIFT: Universal Portability of Learning Increased by Fun Teaching.
    John J. Weber III*, Georgia Perimeter College
    Lawrence M. Lesser, University of Texas at El Paso
    Dennis K. Pearl, The Ohio State University
  • 2:00 p.m.
    PREP: MAA's Professional Development Program.
    Nancy Hastings*, Dickinson College
    Barbara Edwards, Oregon State University
    Nathaniel Dean, Texas State University San Marcos
    Virginia Buchanan, Hiram College
    Mike Brilleslyper, United States Air Force Academy
    Jenna Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University
    Jon Scott, Montgomery College
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 2:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m.
  AMS Invited Address
  Chaotic billiards and vibrations of drums.
  Ballroom 6BC, Washington State Convention Center
  Steve Zelditch*, Northwestern University
  (1116-58-892)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 2:35 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  MAA Panel Discussion
  Is online inquiry-based learning (IBL) possible?
  Room 609, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Padraig McLoughlin, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
  Perry Y.C. Lee, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
  Panelists:
  Gina Greiwe Jackson, Auburn University
  Jacqueline Jensen-Vallin, Lamar University
  Eric Landquist, Kutztown University
  Ryan Gantner, John Fisher College
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 2:35 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
  MAA Committee on Minority Participation and the MAA Office of Minority Participation Panel Discussion
  Summer Research Programs.
  Room 612, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Lloyd E. Douglas, Independent Consultant
  William A. Hawkins,Jr., MAA and University of the District of Columbia
  Robert Megginson, University of Michigan
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  MAA Social Hour
  Find a research collaborator.
  Room 608, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Jacob A. White, Texas A&B University
  Timothy Goldberg, Lenoir-Rhyne University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 3:20 p.m.-4:10 p.m.
  AMS Retiring Presidential Address
  Conjugacy classes and group representations.
  Ballroom 6BC, Washington State Convention Center
  David Vogan*, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  (1116-22-44)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 3:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
  Project NExT Session
  How to successfully flip Your classroom.
  Room 4C-2, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 4:25 p.m.-5:25 p.m.
  Joint Prize Session
  Ballroom 6BC, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy and SIGMAA on Statistics Education Joint Reception
  Yakima 1, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
  MAA Special Presentation: Poetry$+$Art$+$Math.
  Room 608, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Gizem Karaali, Pomona College
  Lawrence M. Lesser, University of Texas at El Paso
  Douglas Norton, Villanova University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  Radical Dash Activity
  Tahoma 5, Tahoma Level Three, Washington State Conference Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Undergraduate Research (UR SIGMAA)Business Meeting
  All are invited to the first meeting of the MAA's newest SIGMAA!
  Room 607, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  Joint Prize Session Reception
  East Lobby, 6th Floor, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.-5:50 p.m.
  SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics (POM SIGMAA)Reception
  Room 617, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
  MAA Two-Year College Reception
  Willow, 2nd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 5:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
  University of Wisconsin- Madison Mathematics Department
  Reception for Alumni and Friends
  Juniper, 2nd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology Reception and Business Meeting
  Room 304, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Maeve McCarthy, Murray State University mmccarthy@murraystate.edu
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Statistics Education Business Meeting
  Yakima 1, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
  Organizers:
  Patti Frazer Lock, St. Lawrence University
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Quantitative Literacy (SIGMAA QL)Business Meeting
  Yakima 2, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m.-6:20 p.m.
  SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics (POM SIGMAA) Business Meeting
  Room 617, Washington State Convention Center
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m.-7:20 p.m.
  SIGMAA on the Philosophy of Mathematics (POM SIGMAA) Guest Lecture
  Room 617, Washington State Convention Center
  

  • 6:30 p.m.
    Is school mathematics "real" mathematics?
    Bonnie Gold*, Monmouth University
    (1116-00-2437)
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
  MRC Focus Group
  Ballard, 3rd Floor, Sheraton Seattle Hotel
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 6:50 p.m.-7:40 p.m.
  SIGMAA On Statistics Education Guest Lecture
  Yakima 1, Yakima Level One, Washington State Conference Center
  

  • 6:50 p.m.
    Big data, experiments, and resampling at Google.
    Tim Hesterberg*, Google
• Thursday January 7, 2016, 7:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
  SIGMAA on Mathematical and Computational Biology Guest Lecture
  Room 304, Washington State Convention Center
  Organizers:
  Maeve McCarthy, Murray State University mmccarthy@murraystate.edu
  

  • 7:00 p.m.
    Using mathematics and computation to address problems in cell biology.
    Leah Edelstein-Keshet*, Dept of Mathematics, University of British Columbia
    (1116-92-2931)