The Inland Empire Math Summit (IEMS) is a mathematics conference for students in the Inland Empire to share their work and research.
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Date and Time
March 7
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location
Jack Brown Hall
CSU San Bernardino
Conference Features
8:00- 9:00 AM Check- in & Coffee Bar
9:00-9:20 AM Welcoming Remarks
9:20-10:20 AM Keynote Speaker : Dr. Gabriel Elvin
10:30-11:30 AM Student Oral Presentations
11:40-12:40 PM Activity Room #1 : Isabella Terrazas
12:45-1:45 PM Lunch
1:45-2:45 PM Keynote Speaker: Dr. Greisy Winicki-Landman
3:00-4:00 PM Activity Room Session # 2: Dr. Rui Hu
4:10-4:40 PM Coffee & Networking
4:50-5:00 PM Group Photo
5:00-5:30 Closing Remarks & Raffle
Keynote Speaker Information:
Dr. Greisy Winicki-Landman is a Full-time Professor at Cal-Poly Pamona. She was born in Montevideo, Uruguay and has had a long career in mathematics beginning as a middle school teacher, she taught mathematics to adults pursuing their high school diploma, and then students pursing math degrees. She is passionate about mathematics, teaching mathematics, and empowering others to maximize their math potential. To learn more visit her website here.
Title: On the roles of cognitive conflict in the learning of mathematics
Abstract: There is an old African Proverb that states "Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors." In this presentation we will discuss some of the roles that paradoxes play in the development of mathematical ideas, from an historical perspective but also from an educational one. Come ready to be shaken!
Dr. Gabriel Elvin is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Cal State San Bernardino. A Bay Area native, he was born and raised in Oakland, CA. In addition to mathematics he is passionate about his family. His teaching is rooted in community and building relationships with his students and he strives to foster a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment.
Title: Zero Forcing in Motion: Origins, Abstract Puzzles, and Practical Applications
Activity Room Information
11:20 AM-12:20 PM:
Kumihimo: Using Combinatorics as a Tool to Count Braiding Patterns
Isabella Terrazas is a graduate student in the M.A Mathematics program at Cal State San Bernardino. When she is not doing math she enjoys learning different art forms.
Abstract: Kumihimo is the traditional Japanese braiding technique. Compared to Western braiding techniques there are typically many more strands used. Upon first glance Kumihimo is a fun art form that produces some incredible results. During this activity we will learn how to make Kumihimo cords but also delve into the complicated world of pattern making and how we can use combinatorics to see how truly intricate this art form is.
3:40 PM -4:40 PM:
Beating Randomness: A Coin-Flipping Game with a Twist
Dr. Hu is an Assistant Professor of statistics at Cal State San Bernardino. Not only is he a fantastic professor who cares deeply for his students, but he is always working around the department hosting math teas, the Putnam exam, and supporting students through their endeavours.
Abstract:
We will play a deceptively simple coin-flipping game. At first, everything appears fair. The coin is fair, the rules are fair, and the choices look symmetric. And yet, one player can consistently gain a striking advantage. In this interactive session, you will uncover a surprisingly effective strategy that can dramatically increase your winning probability, even in a game driven entirely by randomness. Come prepared to test your intuition and challenge what you think “fair” really means.
Student Oral Presentations
We encourage any student, undergraduate or graduate to present their work in mathematics.
Presentations are 15 minutes each though we recommend leaving a minute at the end for questions.
Presentation sign ups are now closed.
Christopher Rossen
Title: Density Functional Theory: A Brief Introduction
Abstract: Density Functional Theory (DFT) provides a mathematical framework for reducing the quantum mechanical many-body problem to a computationally tractable form. We begin with the interacting N-electron Schrodinger equation posed on 3N-Dimensional space and use a variational characterization of the ground state to reformulate the problem as constrained energy minimization. The Hohenberg-Kohn theorem enables a dimensional reduction from the full wavefunction to the electron density on 3 dimensions, leading to the Kohn-Sham equations, of which is a nonlinear eigenvalue problem in three dimensions. The resulting system is solved through fixed-point iteration. For periodic solids, expansion in a finite plane-wave basis converts the differential operator into a matrix eigenvalue problem. This progression illustrates how DFT transforms an intractable high-dimensional quantum system into a sequence of finite-dimensional linear algebra problems, highlighting the interplay between variational methods, partial differential equations and numerical discretization in modern electronic theory.
Omar Gonzalez
Title: Vaping on Campus: Health Patterns Among CSUSB Students
Abstract: E-cigarette use has become increasingly visible on University campuses nationwide, raising questions about how vaping relates to student health. This study examines how vaping is associated with health-related behaviors and experiences among university students using novel survey data collected at California State University, San Bernardino. An observational analytical approach, using logistic regression as an interpretable tool, was applied to identify patterns that distinguish students who report vaping to those who do not.
Tickets & Registration
Early Bird (February 1st- February 28th) $20
Early Bird Admission is now closed.
General Admission (March 1 – March 7): $25
It is not too late to register!
Registration Instructions:
1) Fill out the pre-registration forms: Register Here
2) Purchase your ticket. There are three options to do so
- Cash beforehand in JB Room 391.
- Cash day of during check-in or
- Through our E-marketplace. Please select the appropriate payment option (Early-bird vs. General Admission) and bring your confirmation email to check-in.
Volunteer Information
Volunteer Sign ups are now closed.