Joint Mathematics Meetings Social Events
Current as of Monday, January 20, 2025 03:30:05
All events listed are open to all registered participants. The NAM banquet is a ticketed event, and a few of the other events require registration. Please see each event for details.
Grand Opening Reception, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Hall 4A, Seattle Convention Center Arch at 705 Pike. The JMM officially opens with festivities to celebrate our vibrant mathematical community. After a brief ribbon-cutting, the mathematical art display, vendor, and exhibitor booths will all be available to you, along with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and entertainment. ALL are Welcome! FREE! Meet up with friends or explore on your own, but be sure to take in all the fun, refreshments, and special offerings. Travel each aisle – many exhibitors are planning special offerings just for this evening.
National Set Championship, Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom C, Sheraton Grand Seattle. SET is the world's best card game - a test of wit, will, and true love. The 1st Annual National SET Championship is a tournament open to all players, regardless of experience - we will teach you how to play. Win fame, glory, and fantastic prizes at the math world's most prestigious and exclusive party of the year. Tell everyone you know - don't miss it! Sponsored by Playmonster. REGISTER NOW at https://forms.gle/3u7zizcLsnvVwSS19
Yearly Gather: Collaborative Puzzle Time!, Wednesday, 8:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Ravenna BC, Sheraton Grand Seattle. All are invited to enjoy a brand new mathematical puzzle created specially for this year's JMM in this session hosted by {MathILy, MathILy-Er, MathILy-EST} staff. We can also answer your questions about the {MathILy, MathILy-Er} summer programs for high-school students and the MathILy-EST REU for early college students.
Estimathon, Thursday, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom C, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join us on Thursday, January 9th during lunch for a Jane Street Estimathon®! All participants must register- we will create teams on site. Lunch will be served during the event. The Estimathon is a mind-bending mixture of math and trivia. Walk-Ins Welcome!!! This event has limited capacity, please arrive early.
W + AM Alumnae Coffee Hour, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Medina, Sheraton Grand Seattle. If you previously attended a Women+ and Mathematics program at the Institute for Advanced Study, please join us for coffee, tea, and fellowship.
American Statistical Association's Invited Address Reception, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., University, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join us for an open reception celebrating the vital contributions of statistics to science and society. Network with colleagues, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and enjoy refreshments. This is an opportunity to celebrate the power of data in shaping our world and the future of statistical science. All are welcome!
Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM) Alumni Reunion, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ballard, Sheraton Grand Seattle. BSM alumni are invited to a reception on Thursday, January 9th, from 6-7 pm for light appetizers. The BSM North American Directors and staff will host the event. BSM is the prestigious and essential study abroad program for undergraduates studying mathematics, established in 1985.
Networking Reception for Teaching Focused Faculty, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Cirrus Ballroom, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join us for an open reception for teaching focused faculty working to remove barriers and improve equity in undergraduate mathematics education. Network with colleagues and organizations who are working to improve student outcomes through systemic, pedagogical, curricular, and technological innovations, including courseware-enabled teaching supports. Co-hosted by TPSE Math and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
ACMS Reception, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Issaquah, Sheraton Grand Seattle. The Association for Christians in the Mathematical Sciences warmly invites you to a free reception with light hors d'oeuvres and fellowship. Students are particularly encouraged to attend.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Alumni and Friends Reception, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Jefferson, Sheraton Grand Seattle. All alumni, friends, and participants in the Department of Mathematics programs at UW-Madison are invited. There will be light appetizers and a cash bar
Penn State's Eberly College of Science and Department of Mathematics Alumni Reception, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Cedar, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Penn State's Eberly College of Science and Department of Mathematics Alumni Reception, Thursday, January 9th, from 6:00–8:00 pm. The Penn State Eberly College of Science invites you to join them for food, drinks, and networking! Attendance is free, but registration is required. https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bjtPSpGgJGVwWZE
Mathematical Institutes Open House, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Metropolitan Ballroom A, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Please join us at the Mathematical Institutes Open House reception to learn about the latest programs and workshops being held by a number of institutions. Hope to see you there!
Spectra's Annual Reception for LGBTQ+ Mathematicians, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom D, Sheraton Grand Seattle. This reception is one of Spectra’s annual social events for LGBTQ+ mathematicians and their allies. It will be a great time to socialize, meet each other, and learn more about our organization and its new directions.
North Carolina State University, Reception for Alumni and Friends of the Department of Mathematics, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Boren, Sheraton Grand Seattle. All alumni, friends, and participants in the Department of Mathematics programs (e.g., REU, REU+, REG, IMSM, RTG) at North Carolina State University are invited to attend and meet old friends and to hear recent events in the department. H’ors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided (contact Hien Tran, tran@math.ncsu.edu, for more information)
OSU Math Alumni & Friends Reception, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Aspen, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Take time to reconnect with your fellow Buckeyes at the 2025 JMM! Meet current faculty and students of the department and learn what's happening back in Columbus. RSVP (go.osu.edu/osu-jmm) Any questions: stacklane.1@osu.edu
University of Tennessee, Math Alumni and Friends Reception, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., OFFSITE, OFF SITE SEATTLE. University of Tennessee, Math Alumni and Friends Reception in the Upper Museum at Pike Brewing Company, 1415 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. Anyone who has ever been a part of the UT Math Department or is considering joining our department as a new graduate student or faculty is invited to gather for some friendly conversation.
PROMYS and Ross Program Gathering of Alumni and Friends, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Virgina, Sheraton Grand Seattle. PROMYS and Ross Program: Reception for Alumni and Friends, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Interesting conversation plus hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
UW Math Alumni Gathering, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Juniper, Sheraton Grand Seattle. UW Math would like to invite all alums including former students, postdocs, and faculty to gather and re-connect at this event. https://math.washington.edu/events/2025-01-09/uw-math-alumni-gathering
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Reception on Industrial Math Modeling, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Redwood, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Learn more about SIAM’s commitment to training a workforce in the application of mathematical modeling, analysis, scientific computation, and machine/deep learning to real-world problems. Mingle with leaders and participants in SIAM programs and collaborations including the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Summer Research Program, Graduate Student Mathematical Modeling Camp, Mathematical Problems in Industry Workshop, Math Modeling Hub, and BIG Math Network.
American Institute of Mathematics Math Circles Dessert and Games Night Reception, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom C, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Come enjoy a fun evening of games and sweets with members of the Math Circle community. All JMM participants are welcome!
Knitting Circle, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m., Ravenna, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Knitting Circle: Bring a project (knitting/crochet/tatting/beading/etc.) and chat with other mathematical crafters!
YP17 HCSSiM Reunion Breakfast, Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Cedar A, Sheraton Grand Seattle. YP17 HCSSiM Reunion Breakfast
Association for Women in Mathematics Reception and Award Presentation, Friday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom D, Sheraton Grand Seattle. The AWM Reception which is open to all JMM participants will begin at 5:00 pm, during the AWM poster session. At 5:30, the AWM President will recognize all of the recipients of the AWM the AWM Service Awards, the AWM Fellows, the Poster Session Award Winners, and all of the other AWM prize winners honored during the Joint Awards Ceremony.
Texas A & M University Department of Mathematics Reception, Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., University, Sheraton Grand Seattle. All alumni, current students, faculty, and current and former post-docs from the Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University are invited to join us for this reception.
UIUC Mathematics Reception, Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Ballard, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Everyone ever connected with the Department is encouraged to get together for conversation and to hear about Mathematics at the University of Illinois
Joint Reception for Mathematical Reviews and the AMS Book and Journal Programs, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Willow, Sheraton Grand Seattle. The AMS Publishing Program invites friends and associates of the AMS Book Program, the AMS Journals Program, and Mathematical Reviews (MathSciNet®) for a reception in honor of all the efforts that go into the AMS publications. We invite, in particular, members of the AMS book and journal editorial committees, authors of AMS books, the referees and reviewers for AMS books and journals, and MR reviewers. We look forward to seeing old and new friends this year. Refreshments will be served.
Mathematically Bent Theater, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Ballroom 6E, Seattle Convention Center Arch at 705 Pike. Why did the Bernoulli brothers switch from comedy to math? What’s the funniest joke involving an asymtote? Do algebraists eat their PB & J sandwich with the peanut butter up or down? These are just a few of the questions we will not answer during this theatrical presentation of several short humorous mathematically inclined pieces.
SLMath (MSRI) Reception for Current and Future Donors, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Issaquah, Sheraton Grand Seattle. SLMath (formerly MSRI) invites current and prospective donors to an informal reception with appetizers & drinks. Directors Tatiana Toro and Hélène Barcelo will speak about upcoming events and programs, as well as the impact of private support on the Institute. SLMath thanks and acknowledges mathematicians who support the Institute's programs and workshops by joining our giving societies. For more information about the event or becoming an SLMath supporter, please contact development@slmath.org.
ICERM Mixer, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Jefferson, Sheraton Grand Seattle. ICERM welcomes all past and future participants of our semester programs, workshops, collaborations, and summer @ICERM undergraduate programs to come together for its annual mixer. Refreshments will be served.
Undergraduate Student Reception, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Metropolitan Ballroom, Sheraton Grand Seattle. A community-building event open to all undergraduate students and their supporters. Join us for activities, games, food, and fun. Organized by AMS and Pi Mu Epsilon, with funding from an anonymous donor.
NAM Cox-Talbot Lecture and Banquet, Friday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom C, Sheraton Grand Seattle. A cash bar reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Cox-Talbot Lecture will take place after dinner, 7:45 - 8:45 p.m. Tickets will be available online until December 31. After that, a limited number may be available onsite.
Canada/USA Mathcamp Alumni and Friends Gathering, Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Redwood A, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join us for a long-time tradition (a Mathcamp reunion at the Joint Meetings) in a new format, featuring a mini-schedule-board of MC favorites, from puzzles to story time. Drop by briefly or come for the whole two hours, and watch the alum email list for the full slate of activities! See https://www.mathcamp.org/alumni/
MAA Reception:, Friday, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Cirrus Ballroom, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Join us for the MAA Reception from 8:00 - 10:00 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025. This gathering is open to everyone and offers an opportunity to connect with fellow mathematicians, educators, and enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you're looking to network, catch up with old friends, or unwind after a day of sessions, the MAA Reception is the perfect event. Enjoy light refreshments and lively conversations as we celebrate our vibrant community.
UMN Friends & Prospective Student Breakfast, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Aspen, Sheraton Grand Seattle. Prospective graduate students are invited to meet with Professor and Department Head Ben Brubaker and the Director of Graduate Studies to learn about the University of Minnesota's graduate program.