Where
will the meeting be held and when?
The meeting will be held at the New Orleans Marriott (co-headquarters and location of registration, exhibits. Employment Center, some social events, and some governance and committee meetings) and the Sheraton New Orleans (co-headquarters and location of major talks, poster sessions, some social events, and some governance and committee meetings). MAA minicourses will be held at the JW Marriott. The actual dates of the meeting are January 6 —
9, 2011, Thursday — Sunday.
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What
are the deadlines for this meeting?
Click here for a list of deadlines for this meeting.
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What
is the difference between a contributed paper (CP) session
and a Special Session (SS)?
AMS Contributed Paper sessions consist of ten-minute talks
contributed to the AMS program by the authors (speakers),
grouped by related subject classifications into sessions by
the AMS Associate Secretary responsible for the scientific
program.
MAA Contributed Paper
sessions consist of (usually) ten- or fifteen-minute talks
organized by mathematicians on specific topics. The selection
process is detailed below in "How do I submit an abstract
for talks in the MAA sessions?"
AMS Special Sessions consist
of talks (usually of twenty minutes' duration) organized by
mathematicians on specific topics. It may be that all available
places within a Special Session are taken by invitation; however,
contributions can sometimes be accommodated. These are known
as abstracts for consideration in Special Sessions and must
be submitted by July 28, 2010. Any contribution that
cannot be accommodated in a Special Session will be considered
for presentation in an AMS Contributed Paper session if the
author so indicates.
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How
do I submit an abstract for a talk in AMS sessions?
To submit an abstract for AMS, please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl,
select the New Orleans meeting and the number of authors,
then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions
and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for all abstract
submissions is September 22, 2010. Abstracts can no longer be accepted after that date.
All potential speakers
should be aware that in order to be accepted for publication,
an abstract must have mathematical research content. It should
not contain libelous, defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial
promotions, nor political or religious arguments. Papers may
not be presented if published in full before the date of the
Society meeting or if previously presented to any learned
society except the National Academy of Sciences or the Royal
Society of Canada.
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How do I
submit an abstract for a talk in MAA sessions?
To submit an abstract
for MAA, please go to http://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/abstracts/abstract.pl,
select the New Orleans meeting and the number of authors,
then click on "New Abstract". Follow the instructions
and fill in the fields as required. Deadline for abstract
submission is September 22, 2010. Abstracts can no longer be accepted after that date.
All potential speakers
should be aware that in order to be accepted for publication,
an abstract must have mathematical research content. It should not contain libelous, defamatory or tasteless remarks, commercial promotions, nor political or religious arguments. Detailed instructions can be found at http://www.ams.org/meetings/abstracts/abstracts.
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How do I present
my talk?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/national/presenting/meet-guideline-present for
guidelines. An illustration of the setup for this meeting is provided here.
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How do I organize
an AMS Special Session?
Please see http://www.ams.org/meetings/meet-specialsessionmanual.
The deadline for proposals was April 1, 2010.
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How do I find
out who organized a specific session?
Special sessions of the AMS are listed here.
Invited papers of the MAA are listed here. When they are listed, you will find links to the special sessions
of each group. The organizer(s) is listed in each session or paper
listing. There is no separate listing of organizers.
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When will
the information about the scientific program be available?
Information to date about the scientific program can be found here.This
information is updated on a regular basis.
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Is videotaping
allowed at the meeting?
The videotaping of any Joint Mathematics Meetings sponsored
events, including but not limited to special sessions, contributed
paper sessions, workshops, mini-courses, short- courses and
colloquia, is strictly forbidden without the explicit written
permission of the Director of Meetings and Conferences for
the Joint Meetings.
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When will the
registration fees be published?
Fees are posted at http://jointmathematicsmeetings/2125_regfees.html.
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When will hotel
rates be published?
Information is published at http://jointmathematicsmeetings/2125_hsg.html.
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Who can
exhibit at the meeting?
The Joint Mathematics Meetings Exhibits are open to scientific
publishers, computer hardware companies, software manufacturers,
database services organizations, professional associations,
government agencies, health and lifestyle companies, scientific
games and learning aids companies, insurance companies, and
anyone with a business that is geared toward reaching key
educators and researchers in mathematics, engineering, computer
science, or statistics. Booth spaces are SOLD OUT for this meeting. Other information can be found at http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_exhibits.html.
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When and
how can exhibitors reserve space for the exhibits?
The Invitation to Exhibit was sent out in May. Booth spaces are SOLD OUT for this meeting.
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How can I
be a sponsor for the meeting?
Any company that provides a service or product to the mathematical
community and wants to be in the spotlight at the Joint Mathematics
Meetings can be a sponsor. Remaining sponsor opportunities
are listed here.
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact the MMSB at mmsb@ams.org or 401-455-4137.
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When
can I register?
Advance registration is closed. Please register at the meeting. See details on location and times here.
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Will registration
packets be mailed before the meeting?
Packets were mailed out during the week of December 6, 2010.
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When can
I reserve a hotel room?
Reservations for hotel rooms started on September 1, 2010. See details on what is available here.
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How do I
find out what student activities will be held at this meeting?
This information is available at http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_students.html.
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How can I
find a roommate?
A Roommate Search Board is provided here.
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How do I fill
out the internet form if I am sharing a room with another
participant who will be registering?
1) One person requests the room, naming
the second person as the roommate.
2) The second person selects "No"
in answer to the question,
"I am reserving accommodations now. I will indicate my
requests below"
and then put "I am sharing a room
with so and so, who is requesting accommodations" in
the "GENERAL COMMENT" field.
(Note that the registration/housing form will be posted by September 1, 2010.)
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I did not ask
for a hotel room when I registered. Now, I want to reserve
a room. What should I do?
Please call the hotels directly. See details on what is available here.
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How do I reserve
rooms for a group of students?
Please call the hotels directly. See details on what is available here.
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I am new to
the Joint Mathematics Meetings. How can I find out about social
and networking events?
Detailed information on social events and networking opportunities is provided at http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org.
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What is the
Employment Center and when does it occur?
The Employment Center an interviewing program for (mostly)
PhD-level mathematicians seeking employment and for employers,
mainly academic, who wish to conduct brief interviews with
them. It is held each January at this meeting and is a three-day
program. It is most advantageous to register in advance.
Please see a more detailed overview located at http://www.ams.org/profession/employment-services/employment-center/employment-center For information about the Employment Center and registration for it, please contact the Employment Center Staff at the AMS: Steven Ferrucci or Diane Boumenot, 800-321-4267, ext. 4113, or by e-mail: emp-info@ams.org.
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How do I register
for the Employment Center and how much does it cost?
For information about the Employment Center and registration for it, please contact the Employment Center Staff at the AMS: Steven Ferrucci or Diane Boumenot, 800-321-4267, ext. 4113, or by e-mail: emp-info@ams.org.
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I had already registered for the
Annual Meeting, but now I want to register for the Employment
Center as an applicant (full service). What do I need to do?
For information about the Employment Center and registration for it, please contact the Employment Center Staff at the AMS: Steven Ferrucci or Diane Boumenot, 800-321-4267, ext. 4113, or by e-mail: emp-info@ams.org.
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What is the
topic of the AMS Short Course, when will it occur, and how
much will it cost?
There will be two courses this year. One will be on Computational Topology and the other will be on Evolutionary Game Dynamics. The
dates of these courses are 1/4 - 1/5, 2011. See http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_amssc.html for details.
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What is the
topic of the MAA Short Course, when will it occur, and how
much will it cost?
The topic of the MAA Short Course is What is a matroid? Theory and Applications, from the Ground Up.The
dates of this course are 1/4 - 1/5, 2011. See http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_maasc.html for details.
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What are the
topics of the MAA Minicourses, when will they occur, and how
much will they cost?
The
dates of these courses are 1/6 - 1/9, 2011.See http://jointmathematicsmeetings.org/2125_minicourses.html for details.
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Is there a timetable
for this meeting?
Yes, click here to see the timetable. It is updated on a regular basis.
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Is there
any travel information?
Travel information is posted here.
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Do the hotels have wireless access and how much does it cost?
Marriott- Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$14.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas - Complimentary
Sheraton- Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$14.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas – Complimentary to hotel guests ONLY.
JW Marriott - Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$14.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas – Complimentary to hotel guests ONLY.
Astor Crowne Plaza- Wired Internet Connections in Guest Rooms for a daily usage fee, US$9.95
Wireless Internet Connections in Lobby and Public Areas – Complimentary
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Where can I get
Visa information?
International participants should view the important information about traveling to the United States at http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/biso/visas/.
Because of increased scrutiny of visa applicants, many potential attendees of scientific meetings in the United States have experienced unusual delays in obtaining travel visas. If you need a letter of invitation from the AMS and have not yet requested it, please send email to meet@ams.org and an invitation will be forwarded as soon as possible. In order to compose and send your letter, we will need your document number, email address, and your complete mailing address. Also see this very informative document from the U.S. Department of State which lists answers to frequently asked questions about the processing of visas (www.ams.org/amsmtgs/FAQ-Bus-1-Visa.pdf). You should also be aware that this meeting has been registered with the U.S. Department of State.
Machine Readable Passports Required by June 26, 2005: The Department of Homeland Security reminds travelers from the 27 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries (see the website cited above for a list) that as of June 26, 2005, they must have a machine-readable passport to enter the United States without a visa. Beginning June 26, 2005, transportation carriers will be fined US$3,300, per violation, for transporting any VWP traveler to the United States without a machine-readable passport. Similarly, VWP travelers arriving in the United States on that date without a machine-readable passport should not anticipate being granted one-time entry into the country. As an alternative for persons with immediate travel plans who are unable to obtain a machine-readable passport in time, the individual may apply for a U.S. visa at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad.
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What is a
cvv number?
The cvv number is the "Credit Verification Value"
number. For VISA, MasterCard and Discover, this number is
the last three digits of the string of numbers found on the
back of your credit card. For American Express, this number
is the four digits that are above and to the right of your
credit card number on the front of your card.
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What is the standard
audio-visual setup in the session rooms?
Standard equipment in all session rooms is one overhead projector and screen. Invited 50-minute speakers are automatically provided with one laptop projector and an ELMO Visual Presenter (Document Camera/projector); AMS Special Sessions and Contributed Papers, and MAA Invited and Contributed Paper Sessions, are provided with the standard equipment and a laptop projector. Blackboards are not available, nor are Internet hookups in session rooms. Any request for additional equipment should be sent to audio visual coordinator at pfs@ams.org.
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Will daycare
be offered for this meeting?
Yes, daycare will be offered at this
meeting. Detailed information is posted here and registration is open..
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Is there a list
of restaurants in New Orleans?
This information can be found at http://www.neworleanscvb.com/listings/index.cfm/catID/11/hit/1/sectionID/1/sectionID/1/subsectionID/0.
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Will
there be any special raffles at this meeting?
Currently, there are no plans to hold
raffles. (Many raffles will take place in the exhibits, however.)
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How much is parking
at the hotels?
Marriott: Valet parking only, US$33.60 daily, one vehicle per room; some height restrictions apply
Sheraton: Valet parking only, US$29.95 + tax daily; due to height restrictions, over sized vehicles cannot be valet parked.
JW Marriott: Valet parking only, US$32.00 + tax daily; some height restrictions apply
Crowne Plaza: Valet parking only, US$32.00 + tax daily, some height restrictions apply
Click here for other parking information.
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How can I
give a suggestion for an Invited Address speaker? The
AMS and MAA welcome suggestions for Invited Address speakers.
Please send your suggestions for AMS speakers to: AMS Secretary at secretary@ams.org.
Please send your suggestions for MAA speakers to: Gerard A Venema at venema@calvin.edu
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What is your ADA Policy? We strive to take the appropriate steps required to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently. Please tell us what you require to help make your participation more enjoyable and meaningful. If you require special assistance, auxiliary aids or other reasonable accommodations to fully participate in this event, please check off the appropriate box on the Registration/Housing Form or e-mail the MMSB at mmsb@ams.org. All requests for special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) must be made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action by the JMM. Any information regarding your disability will remain confidential.
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My question
is not listed here. Where can I send email to ask a question
not listed here?
Send email to meet@ams.org.
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