Joint Mathematics Meetings heading, January 15-18-2003, Balt Conv Center
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07-Oct-2002
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Where will the meeting be held and when?
The meeting will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. The actual dates of the meeting are January 15--18, 2003.

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What are the deadlines for this meeting?
Some deadlines for this meeting have not yet been set; others have expired (MAA minicourses and contributed paper sessions have already been determined). Click here for a full list of deadlines for the meeting. As deadlines are determined, they will be listed there first.

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

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

AMS Special Sessions consist of talks (usually of twenty minutes' duration) organized by mathematicians on specific topics. It may be that all available places within a Special Session are taken by invitation; however, contributions can sometimes be accommodated. These are known as abstracts for consideration in Special Sessions and must be submitted by August 6, 2002. Any contribution that cannot be accommodated in a Special Session will be considered for presentation in an AMS Contributed Paper session if the author so indicates.

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How do I submit an abstract for a talk in AMS sessions?
To submit an abstract for AMS, please follow the directions located in http://www.ams.org/abstracts/instructions.html. Deadline for abstract submission is October 1, 2002.

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How do I submit an abstract for a talk in MAA sessions?
Send a one-page summary of your paper directly to the organizer, who will be indicated with an (*). In order to enable the organizer(s) to evaluate the appropriateness of your paper, include as much detailed information as possible within the one-page limitation. Papers should not be sent to more than one organizer. The organizer will instruct you to submit an abstract directly to the AMS following the directions located at http://www.ams.org/abstracts/instructions.html. Your summary must reach the organizer by a set deadline. This deadline for this is September 10, 2002. Your abstract must reach the AMS no later than the abstract deadline of October 1, 2002. Please see the MAA Call for Papers.

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

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How do I organize an AMS Special Session?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/specialsessionmanual.html. The deadline for proposals was April 15, 2002 and has passed.

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

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How do I nominate a speaker for an Invited Address?
Please submit nominations on the form located at http://www.ams.org/invited-nominate/.

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

Details about individual talks for which abstracts have been received will be posted on this site around November 1, 2002. The speaker's name, institution, and talk title will be published and there will be links to individual abstracts. There will also be an alphabetical list of speakers with links to where the talk will appear on the program. All abstracts will be published by the AMS in the journal Abstracts; offprints of the journal will be available at the meeting to all registered participants at no charge.

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

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

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

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When and how can exhibitors reserve space for the exhibits?
Exhibitors can reserve space now. Invitations to Exhibit were sent out on May 8, 2002. They include detailed information on booth fees, advertising fees, and sponsor opportunities plus instructions on how to reserve space. If you are a new exhibitor or a past exhibitor who has not received the invitation and are interested in exhibiting at this meeting, please send email to mmsb@ams.org so that we can send you one. Please also see the Call for Exhibitors page for further information. Good spaces are still available.

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How can I be a sponsor for the meeting?
Any company that provides a service or product to the mathematical community and wants to be in the spotlight at the Joint Mathematics Meetings can be a sponsor. Several sponsor opportunities are offered for this meeting and are listed in the Invitation to Exhibit that was mailed out on May 8, 2002. If you would like to have the list sent to you, please email mmsb@ams.org with your request. Please also see the Call for Sponsors page for further information. Great opportunities to sponsor and spotlight your company are still available.

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When can I register?
You can register now. Registration for this meeting is done through the Registration/Housing Form. Registration fees are posted on the registration fees page. Details on how to register can be found on the registration and housing page.

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When can I reserve a hotel room?
You can reserve a room now. Complete housing information and instructions are available on the hotel page. Reservations will be taken through the Registration/Housing Form.

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How do I find out what student activities will be held at this meeting?
Detailed information on all student activities can be found on the students page.

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How can I find a roommate?
Check the meetings bulletin board. This forum provides fast and easy access to others who may also be looking for a roommate.

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

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What is the Employment Center and when does it occur?
The Employment Center an interviewing program for (mostly) PhD-level mathematicians seeking employment and for employers, mainly academic, who wish to conduct brief interviews with them. It is held each January at this meeting and is a three-day program. It is most advantageous to register in advance. Brief resumes and job descriptions are printed in two booklets, which are mailed to employers and applicants respectively. Please see a more detailed overview located at http://www.ams.org/emp-reg/#OVERVIEW. Further questions should be sent to emp-info@ams.org. The dates of the Employment Center are 1/15-1/18, 2003.

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How do I register for the Employment Center and how much does it cost?
Employers and applicants register for the Employment Center through the Registration/Housing Form. Further questions should be sent to emp-info@ams.org. The employment center fees are posted on the registration fees page.

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What is the topic of the AMS Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?
The topic of the AMS Short Course is Public-key Crypotography. The dates of this course are 1/13-1/14, 2003. Fees for this course are posted on the registration fees page . Further information on this course can be found on the AMS Short Course page. Registration for this course is done through the Registration/Housing Form.

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What is the topic of the MAA Short Course, when will it occur, and how much will it cost?
The topic of the MAA Short Course is Mathematics in the Ancient World. The dates of this course are 1/13-1/14, 2003. Fees for this course are posted on the registration fees page. Further information on this course can be found on the MAA Short Course page. Registration for this course is done through the Registration/Housing Form.

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What are the topics of the MAA Minicourses, when will they occur, and how much will they cost?
The topics of the MAA Minicourses and their fees are listed on the registration fees page. The minicourses will be held from 1/14 to 1/18, 2003. Further information on these courses can be found on the Minicourse page. Registration for these courses is done through the Registration/Housing Form.

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Will there be a timetable for this meeting?
Yes, and it is posted on the timetable page.

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Is there any travel information?
Travel is posted on the travel page

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


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