Apr 7
IDEAS Distinguished Speaker Series: Francis Su
Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College
Former President of MAA (Mathematical Association of America)
St. Olaf and Carleton are happy to announce Francis Su as our first IDEAS distinguished speaker. Su has a passion for teaching and popularizing mathematics, and serves as an inspiration to students and faculty reaching beyond traditional (and often unintentional) boarders of participation in mathematics. “I love writing and teaching. I believe that all worthy pursuits blend structure and freedom, truth and beauty, reflection and action.” (Su, 2017 blog quote)
April 7, 2017
Talk: 11:00-11:45 am , St. Olaf College - 4th Floor Atrium, Regents Hall of Science
Lunch: 12:00-12:45 pm, St. Olaf College - 4th Floor Atrium, Regents Hall of Science
Sign up for the talk and lunch here.
There will also be a free shuttle from Carleton to St. Olaf for those interested. Fill out the sign up sheet to reserve your spot!
The IDEAS (Increasing Diversity and Excellence Across STEM) distinguished speaker series is a joint effort between St. Olaf and Carleton to celebrate the achievements and perspectives of scientists and mathematicians traditionally underrepresented in these fields. Specifically, the speaker series aims to bring women, racial minorities, and LGBTQA+ scientists and mathematicians, in addition to those with low-income or first-generation-in-college backgrounds, to Carleton and St. Olaf. This series is an opportunity for all Carleton and St. Olaf students to network and explore the multitude of pathways that lead to success.
Find out more here: https://www.broadeningthebridge.org/ideas/