Math|Stat Events

Dr. Castillo is a professor at San Diego State University and the director of their Computational Science Research Center (CSRC). He will give an overview of mimetic operators and will show how to use the Mimetic Operators Library Enhanced (MOLE) to solve partial differential equations (PDEs). He will also describe the Computational Science PhD program that is offered jointly by the CSRC and the University of California, Irvine. A reception with light snacks will take place before the event from 2:15-2:45pm outside Brighton Hall near the side entrance that faces Alpine Hall. For more information, see the event flyer.

Get ready for a fun mix of math, creativity, and teamwork! Unfold your imagination with origami and test your problem-solving skills and teamwork in Estimathon. Pizza for all, and prizes for the winning team! This event is open to all students—no prerequisites! Requests for ASL/English Interpreter or other accommodations: please contact sayonita.ghoshhajra@csus.edu 10 days prior to event. For more information, see the event flyer.

The New Faculty Spotlight Colloquium features three of our newest faculty members: Dr. Yesim Demiroglu, Dr. Vardayani Ratti, and Dr. Jessie Loucks-Tavitas. The event begins with a reception (with free food!) in Shasta 170 from 2:15–2:50pm and then moves to Sequoia 301 at 3:00pm for short research talks from each of the three speakers as well as an extended period of Q&A. See the event flyer for more information.

Jennifer Guerrero will give a colloquium talk titled "What's in the $B^A(G)$?". Jennifer received her bachelor's and master's degree's from Sacramento State, and at the end of her talk, she will spend some time sharing about her journey from Sacramento State to graduate schoolat UC Santa Cruz. For more information, see the event flyer.

A friendly lightning-talk competition where 10 students will have just 3 minutes each to wow the audience with their favorite mathematical insight, real-world application, or intriguing mystery. The audience helps decide who takes home the prizes! For more information, see the event flyer.

Dr. Omayra Y. Ortega is our featured speaker for the 2024 Change Maker event. The event begins with a colloquium talk about the speaker's academic work and then transitions to a conversation about their academic path, how that path informs their work today, and any advice they might have for our students and community. You can find more information about the speaker and the event series—including the registration link—on the Change Maker Series webpage.

Come learn about some of the many research projects that Sacramento State students are engaging in and listen to the students discuss their research experiences, including topics like why they decided to do research, what the process actually looks like, things they most appreciated about it, and how to get involved if you’re interested. For more information, see the event flyer.

Dr. Marissa Kawehi Loving is our featured speaker for the 2023 Change Maker event. The event begins with a colloquium talk about the speaker's academic work and then transitions to a conversation about their academic path, how that path informs their work today, and any advice they might have for our students and community. You can find more information about the speaker and the event series—including the registration link—on the Change Maker Series webpage.

Dr. Pamela E. Harris is our featured speaker for the 2022 Change Maker event. The event begins with a colloquium talk about the speaker's academic work and then transitions to a conversation about their academic path, how that path informs their work today, and any advice they might have for our students and community. You can find more information about the speaker and the event series—including the registration link—on the Change Maker Series webpage.

Dr. Candice Price is our featured speaker for the inagural Change Maker event. The event begins with a colloquium talk about the speaker's academic work and then transitions to a conversation about their academic path, how that path informs their work today, and any advice they might have for our students and community. You can find more information about the speaker and the event series—including the registration link—on the Change Maker Series webpage.

This two-part event features a public talk and 3-hour workshop on inquiry-based-learning (IBL) by Dr. Danielle Champney and Dr. Todd Grundmeier. The talk addresses the philosophy behind IBL, the numerous modes for incorporating it into the classroom, and its effectiveness for achieving more equitable outcomes in STEM courses. The workshop introduces participants to the nuts and bolts of incorporating IBL into the classroom. You can find more information about the event —including the application link for the workshop—on the event webpage.