WORKSHOP ON TRAINING T.A.s IN DEPARTMENTS AND AT SECTION MEETINGS
Diane Hermann, University of Chicago
David Manderscheid, University of Iowa
Thursday, Noon to 2:20 pm
How are T.A. training sessions set up? What are the similarities and differences between such sessions? How can case studies be used in support of T.A. training? How might T.A. training compare with preparing your faculty? We will provide a skeleton outline of possible training approaches for individual institutions, as well as for section-level training programs.
GETTING YOUR THESIS READY FOR PUBLICATION
Sol Friedberg, Boston College
Donna Flint, South Dakota State University
Thursday, 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
What steps are needed to turn your thesis into a publishable paper? What should you cut? Should you figure out those last points you were stuck on? How long should this take? Should you ask someone to look at it before you consider it finished? Where should you submit your draft once you're ready? How do you do that? What if your submission is rejected? And what if it is accepted? Publishing your thesis means sharing the fruit of your years of hard work with the world, completing one stage of your career and embarking on the next. This panel will explore this important and exciting step and discuss aspects of publishing your research. Panelists include Ann Kizanis, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences of Western New England College; Darren A. Narayan, Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Research in Department of Mathematics and Statistics of Rochester Institute of Technology; and Mike Rosen, Professor of Mathematics Brown University.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU
Christopher Simons, Rowan University
Will Dickinson, Grand Valley State University
Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
For almost everyone, the transition from graduate school to their first academic job is difficult. The process of changing from graduate school to a 'real' job often involves a paradigm shift in how you think about mathematics and deciding what kind of mathematician you want to become. In this transition there are a number of issues that you need to decide. Do you want to focus on research or teaching? Small college or large university? In this panel we will have speakers from a variety of different situations and backgrounds, describe their job expectations and explain why they chose it. It is hoped that the speakers will give the audience a taste of the different types of jobs that are possible after graduate school. Panelists include Frank Swenton, Middlebury College; Maria Robinson, Seattle University; Reva Kasman, Grand Valley State University; Amy Ksir, U.S. Naval Academy; and Mike Latina, Community College of Rhode Island. There will be time for questions from the audience at the end of the panel.
GRADUATE STUDENT RECEPTION
Thursday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
PREPARING YOUR RESUME
Katherine Socha, Michigan State University
Friday, 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm
In this session, experienced panelists and audience participants will discuss elements of a successful resume or cv. We will provide examples and lessons drawn from those examples, based on the panelists experience from both sides of the hiring table. Panelists will include Edward Burger, Williams College; Katherine Socha, Michigan State University; and David Kung, St. Mary's College of Maryland.
TIPS ON INTERVIEWING
Dave Mazur, Western New England College
Friday, 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Mathematics departments, when conducting a search, typically use a variety of interviewing methods. In addition to the all-important on-campus interview, a department usually conducts additional interviews over the phone or at the Joint Meetings. What is the purpose of each type of interview? How should you prepare for each? What should you expect? What do potential employers look for? This panel discussion aims to provide informative, practical advice on interviewing by answering these questions as well as others from the audience. The panelists represent a diversity of school sizes as well as years of experience. Panelists will include Dennis Luciano, Western New England College; Christopher Teixeira, Rhode Island College; and Jackie Jensen, Sam Houston State University.
NEGOTIATING WITH THE DEAN
Kimber Tysdal, Hood College
Jacqueline Jensen, Sam Houston State University
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 2:20 pm
This panel will address the fine art of negotiating with the dean. Panelists will discuss their experiences with negotiation, particularly negotiation prior to accepting an offered position. Plenty of advice will be dispensed, and there will be lots of time for questions. Panelists will include Jon Jacobsen, Harvey Mudd College; Katharine Socha, Michigan State University; David Kung, St. Mary's College of Maryland; and Charles Hadlock, Bentley College.
THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE AS A FACULTY MEMBER
Carol Bell, SUNY-Cortland
Julie Jones, Huntsville, TX
Saturday, 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm
Want to know the real story behind the first year experience? Listen as panelists provide information on their personal experiences during their first year as a faculty member. Topics include the faculty as a role model; organizing and interacting with students in MAA student chapters; and balancing teaching, research, and service. There will also be a question and answer period. The panelist will include Carol J. Bell, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Adolescence Mathematics Education at SUNY Cortland; Julie C. Jones, Sam Houston State University; Russ Goodman, Central College; Berit Givens, Cal Poly Pomona; and Lew Ludwig, Denison University.
