MRC Conference Week 1: June 9-15, 2024

Algebraic Combinatorics

Organizers:

  • Susanna Fishel, Arizona State University
  • Rebecca Garcia, Sam Houston State University
  • Pamela Harris, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  • Rosa Orellana, Dartmouth College
  • Catherine H. Yan, Texas A&M University
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Algebraic combinatorics is a large branch of mathematics that combines tools and techniques from both algebra and combinatorics to study discrete structures and their properties. It has strong ties to many areas including representation theory, computing, knot theory, mathematical physics, symmetric functions, and invariant theory. The goals of the MRC-Algebraic Combinatorics program are: to advance the frontiers of cutting-edge algebraic combinatorics, including through explicit computations and experimentation, and to strengthen the research networks of those working in algebraic combinatorics.

The MRC-Algebraic Combinatorics will bring together postdocs and sufficiently advanced graduate student researchers to work in small groups. Applicants who identify as members of underrepresented groups and gender minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should have a background in algebra and/or combinatorics. Successful applicants will be provided resources to prepare before the MRC. At the workshop, participants will attend introductory lectures and will be assigned to a group based on their research interests. The groups will receive hands-on guidance and will work on open problems in algebraic combinatorics and closely related areas, including representation theory, special functions, and enumerative combinatorics. Note that several of the proposed projects will extensively involve experimentation and computation, which will increase the likelihood that concrete progress is made over the course of the initial workshop and provide useful training in computational mathematics. Although not required to apply, we encourage those with programming experience to identify this in their application statement.

Applications will be accepted on MathPrograms.org through Thursday, February 15, 2024 (11:59 p.m. EST).