Black Heroes of Mathematics Conference 2023

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Black Heroes of Mathematics Conference 2023

 03 - 04 Oct 2023

Online via Zoom

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Organising committee

  • Nira Chamberlain, IMA
  • Alex Liu, ICMS
  • Troy Astarte, BSHM
  • Maya Everson, IMA
  • Tanniemola Liverpool, University of Bristol
  • Christie Marr, Isaac Newton Institute
  • Chris Pritchard, MA
  • Angela Tabiri, AIMS
  • Frank Neumann, LMS

About:

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM), ICTP-East African Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-EAIFR), Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA), International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (ICMS), Isaac Newton Institute (INI), London Mathematical Society (LMS) and Mathematical Association (MA) are holding a two day conference on Black Heroes of Mathematics.

The Vision of the conference is 'To celebrate the inspirational contributions of black role models to the field of Mathematics and Mathematics Education'. There will be a balance of technical talks by internationally renowned black speakers that include some detail of career paths and experience to provide a testimonial dimension. We plan to achieve a balance of career stage and gender.


Speakers:

Nicole Joseph, Peabody College

Luke Davis, UCL

Fatumah Atuhaire, Southampton University

Gilbert Owusu, President of the Operational Research Society

Manuela Souza, Universidade Federal da Bahia · Departamento de Matemática

Tobi George-Oyediran, Nottingham University

Prince Osei, AIMS Ghana

Megel Barker, TASIS The American School in England

Programme:

Tuesday 3rd October
Welcome
Fatumah Atuhaire, Southampton University Deciphering Buruli Ulcer Dynamics: The Power of Mathematical Modelling
Luke Davis, UCL Towards a statistical mechanical understanding of living matter
Nicole Joseph, Peabody College Making Black Girls Count in Mathematics Education: A Black Feminist Vision of Transformative Teaching
Megel Barker, TASIS The American School in England Diverse Voices, Reshaping Classrooms: Black Diaspora Educators in UK Mathematics Education
Break
Panel discussion Alain Zemkoho, Lara Lalemi, Olivia Brechon-Smith, Grace Togun Olugbodi, Syreeta Charles-Cole, Justice Moses Kwaku Aheto.
End
Wednesday 4th October
Welcome
Gilbert Owusu, President of the Operational Research Society Leveraging AI Technologies for Delivering Better Service Outcomes
Manuela Souza, Universidade Federal da Bahia · Departamento de Matemática Ain't I a mathematician? Perspectives of a Black Brazilian mathematician woman
Tobi George-Oyediran, Nottingham University Navigating your Early Career as a Young Black Mathematician: Insights and Impact.
Break
Prince Osei, AIMS Ghana Nurturing the Talents of African Youth in Mathematics: A Case Study of AIMS and Beyond
Panel discussion Ayodeji Akiwowo, Yohance Osborne, Maurine Atieno Songa, Geoffrey Mboya, Teresa Senyah, Tosin Babasola, Marcia Philbin, Ayan Farah, Taiy Estwick, Glory Ohikhena, Flavia H. Santos, Rashada Harry.
End

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