Discrete Mathematics DaySaturday, May 6, 2006Binghamton University
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Speakers:
- Henry Cohn, Microsoft Research
- Gary Gordon, Lafayette College
- Sam Hsiao, University of Michigan, Bard College
- Brenda Latka, DIMACS
- Sinai Robins, Temple University
General Information:
Discrete Math Day has come and gone, but here are a few pictures.
The Schedule and Abstracts are now posted.
The meeting will begin at 9:00am (first talk at 10:00am) and continue through to 5:10pm. There will be 5 talks during the day. Talks will be held in Science Library, Room 212.
On the first Friday night of every month, downtown Binghamton hosts a First Friday celebration. Come enjoy the art galleries and the specialty boutiques that are open from 6pm to 9pm.
A downloadable flyer is now available! Post as you see fit!
As with the other Discrete Math Day conferences, there is no registration fee, and pre-registering strongly encouraged. To pre-register, send an email to Chris Hanusa. (Also: see Financial Support below.)
Directions, Parking and Accommodations:
Here are some directions to Binghamton University.
Here is a map for parking and to the conference. (Conference held in Science Library 212.)
Parking on Binghamton University campus is free on Saturdays. (Except in the paid Visitor's lots!)
Here is a list of local accommodations. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn (in Vestal, NY, near the university) for the night of Friday, May 5. To get the group rate of $79.95, call the hotel directly at 607-729-6371 to make a reservation by May 1; say that you're coming for the Discrete Math conference. (Directions to the hotel: Google Maps.)
In you are in need of further assistance, contact Laura Anderson.
Financial Support:
Students and postdocs traveling more than 50 miles (each way) may apply for a $50 travel stipend.Participants traveling more than 100 miles can apply for lodging reimbursement up to $100.
Please indicate when you register if you are applying for travel support.
About Discrete Mathematics Days in the Northeast:
As you may know, this is part of a series of one-day conferences, titlted "Discrete Mathematics Days in the Northeast" and styled after the earlier "CoNE" meetings. Information on previous meetings can be found here.
In the past, Discrete Math Days have been held at U Mass Amherst, Dartmouth College, SUNY Albany, University of Rhode Island, WPI, SUNY Binghamton, and Bard College.
Discrete Math Days are funded in part by the National Security Agency.
Local organizers:
Laura Anderson, Christopher Hanusa, and Thomas Zaslavsky.Binghamton University -- Department of Mathematical Sciences