Workshop

The workshop "Connections for Women" to be held January 13 and 14, 2011 is the first one that will take place during the Program "Free Boundary Problems, Theory and Applications". It is intended as a means of bringing together women working in areas related to Free Boundary Problems. On one hand, distinguished mathematicians will present their current research. Taking into account that this is the first workshop in the Program, some survey talks that could suit people that are not specialists will be also included. In these talks, the speakers will briefly comment on their experience as women in mathematics. On the other hand, the workshop is open to "Contributed Talks". Moreover, there will be some free time for informal discussions. One of the major goals besides the scientific aspects, is to encourage women mathematicians to interact and learn about each other´s experiences. Please see the schedule below for speakers and titles. Those interested in contributing with a short talk should send their name, affiliation, email, title and abstract to 562@msri.org, by October 30, 2010. Responses will be sent by email by November 15. In order to apply for funding, follow the registration link below. During the registration you will be asked whether you want to apply for funding. The deadline for funding applications is October 31. BIbliography (PDF) Accommodation: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Rose Garden Inn. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-992-9005 OR directly on their website. Click on Corporate at the bottom of the screen and when prompted enter code MATH (this code is not case sensitive). By using this code a new calendar will appear and will show MSRI rate on all room types available. The cut-off date for reservations is December 27, 2010. New, completely renovated Hotel Shattuck Plaza has rooms available for you! MSRI’s preferred rate is $131. Guests can either call the hotel’s main line, 510-845-7300, and ask for the MSRI rate or go to http://www.hotelshattuckplaza.com, click on "Corporate Rates" in the reservation screen and type the code msri10. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Durant. Please mention MSRI and the workshop name when making reservations via phone, fax or e-mail. If you are making your reservations on line, please go to Hotel Durant website, choose your dates of stay and enter the "MSRICONNECTWOMEN" promo code in the box. The cut-off date for reservations is December 15, 2010. The rate is $110 per night plus tax.