Rocky Mountain Algebra, Combinatorics and Number Theory Days

该项目支持一个为期3年的代数、组合学和数论区域会议。会议的目标是鼓励和激励地区博士生在数学和计算机科学方面的研究工作，促进高级研究人员和学生之间的合作，并进一步加强落基山脉地区在重点领域的研究人员队伍。2010年主题：扩展图，演讲者：H.A. Helfgott（布里斯托尔大学）；2011年主题：有限几何及其应用，演讲者：Gary Ebert（特拉华大学）和William Kantor（俄勒冈大学）；2012主题：代数图论在复杂网络中的应用，演讲者：Sebi Ciaoba（美国特拉华大学）。每次会议将有两位全体发言人。那些被列入名单的公司已经确认参加。其余名额将在与支持所选主题的发言者协商后填补。研究生的参与将是重中之重。研究生将被鼓励展示他们的研究成果，课程表将被设计成分组讨论和问题讨论，这样教师就可以为学生提供建议和指导。创造一个促进新合作的环境将是另一个优先事项，选择这些主题和演讲者是因为它们的时效性和与地区教师合作的巨大潜力。该项目提供资金支付演讲者和与会者的部分旅费。少数族裔申请人和研究生将优先获得旅行资金。该项目将(a)为年轻研究人员和研究生提供一个鼓舞人心的环境，(b)向研究人员介绍代数、组合学和数论的一些最新发展，以及(c)加强落基山脉地区数学家之间的合作和跨学科研究联系。

This project supports a 3-year sequence of regional conferences in Algebra, Combinatorics & Number Theory. The goals of the conferences are to encourage and stimulate research efforts of regional PhD students in mathematics and computer science, to foster collaborations among senior researchers and students, and to further strengthen the developing group of researchers in the Rocky Mountain region in the focus areas. A tentative list of topics is: 2010 Topic: Expander graphs, Speaker: H.A. Helfgott (University of Bristol); 2011 Topic: Finite Geometry and its applications, Speakers: Gary Ebert (University of Delaware) and William Kantor (University of Oregon); 2012 Topic: Algebraic Graph theory applied to complex networks, Speakers: Sebi Ciaoba (University of Delaware). Each conference will have two plenary speakers. Those listed have already confirmed their participation. The remaining slots will be filled in consultation with the speakers to support the chosen topic.Graduate student involvement will be a high priority. Graduate students will be encouraged to present their research, and the schedule will be designed with break-outs and problem sessions so that faculty can offer suggestions and direction to the students. Creating an environment to foster new collaborations will be another priority, and the topics and speakers have been chosen because of their timeliness and the high potential for collaborations with regional faculty. The project provides funds to defray some of the travel expenses for speakers and participants. Priority for travel funds will go to minority applicants and graduate students. The project will (a) provide an encouraging environment for young researchers and graduate students, (b) inform researchers of some of the latest developments in Algebra, Combinatorics and Number Theory, and (c) strengthen collaborative, and interdisciplinary research ties among mathematicians in the Rocky Mountain region.