About the Mathematics Research Communities Program

Mathematics Research Communities (MRC), a program of the American Mathematical Society (AMS), nurtures early-career mathematicians—those who are close to finishing their doctorates or have recently finished—and provides them with opportunities to build social and collaborative networks to inspire and sustain each other in their work.

The structured program is designed to engage and guide all participants as they start their careers. For each topic, the program includes a one-week summer conference, a Special Session at the national meeting, a discussion network, ongoing mentoring, and a longitudinal study of early career mathematicians.

An introductory article giving background information about the MRC program appeared in the February 2008 Notices, and may be found at http://www.ams.org/notices/200802/tx080200247p.pdf

The Division of Meetings and Professional Services of the AMS coordinates the Mathematics Research Communities program, and supports organizers throughout the entire program. Questions about the overall MRC program should be addressed to Ellen J. Maycock, Associate Executive Director, at ejm@ams.org or 401-455-4101.

2011 Mathematics Research Communities Program

The AMS invited mathematicians just beginning their research careers—those who are close to finishing their doctorates or have recently finished— to become part of 2011 Mathematics Research Communities. The program will include:

  •  One-week summer conference for each topic (participants arrive on Sunday and depart the following Saturday; sessions are held Monday through Friday)
  •  Special Sessions at the national meeting
  •  Discussion networks by research topic
  • Longitudinal study of early career mathematicians

Those accepted into this program received support (full room and board at Snowbird and up to US$612 in air transportation) for the summer conference, and will be partially supported for their participation in the Joint Mathematics Meetings which follow in January 2012. The summer conferences of the MRC were held in the breathtaking mountain setting of the Snowbird Resort, Utah, where participants enjoyed the natural beauty and a collegial atmosphere.
 
This program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

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