Piscopia Initiative – Female and Other Researchers United in Mathematics
2nd of September 2022 – in person
This event has now ended! Thanks so much to all our speakers and the participants.
We are pleased to announce a 1-day in-person event on Friday 2nd September 2022 in Edinburgh, to celebrate our 3 year anniversary of the Piscopia Initiative. The event will run from 11am-4pm, consisting of:
- Opportunities for PhD students to give short talks on their research.
- Networking with fellow mathematicians, including discussions on PhDs in maths and academic life.
- Fun social activity!
Whether you are on the fence about pursuing a PhD in Maths, or would like to present your own research, this event is a great opportunity to meet in-person with other women and non-binary mathematicians from across the UK. Any woman or non-binary undergraduate/MSc or PhD student in Maths is welcome to attend.
There are limited funds available for travel and/or caring costs. To register for this event please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/WGqcs8o5CC82naCs7
Registration closes on Friday 12th August. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch by emailing us at piscopiainitiative@gmail.com.
We are very grateful for the following financial support to run this event.
Schedule
11:00 – Introduction from organisers
11:15 – Yes, it’s worth it! (Not a shampoo reference)
Anna Lisa Varri – Lecturer, University of Edinburgh
Abstract: A career in mathematics, and, more generally, in STEM subjects is, first of all, a wonderful intellectual adventure. As such, excitement and frustration are always present, often in equal measure. After describing the stories behind a few inspiring historical figures – some local to Edinburgh – I will share some experiences of my own. I will then discuss where I think we stand as a community, highlighting challenges and providing evidence of some reassuring progress. Is the frustration worth the excitement? Yes, I think it is.
12:00 – Research Talks
13:15 – Lunch
14:00 – How to Ace your PhD!
Rosie Evans – PhD student, University of Birmingham
14:15 – Social Activity
Many thanks to everyone to attended. Below are some of our fantastic PhD talks.
Isabella Deutsch
Laura Larios-Jones
Cordelia Webb
Laura Johnson
Erik Satterqvist
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