Shenandoah Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Conference
at James Madison University, October 18, 2008
Information for Presenters

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presenters
Schedule
Invited Talks:
Michael Mossinghoff
Robin Wilson

Abstracts
Local Information/ Directions
past SUMS
Downloadable  poster in .pdf  form
Contact the organizers: SUMS at math dot jmu dot edu
Talks: Talks will be 15 minutes, with 5 minutes extra for questions and changing rooms. Here are some sites that may help with preparing for talks:


Technically Speaking, a great new site with video examples of common mistakes and how to avoid them

A collection of useful links, including several excellent articles about academic talks, and a LaTeX slide template

Notes on Giving a Research Talk

Notes on Giving Math Talks

How to give a good undergraduate math research talk


Posters:   Tri-fold, self-standing 48" by 36" tabletop posterboard and mounting materials (thumbtacks and staplers) will be provided. Additional material or equipment is the responsibility of the presenters.

Poster Layout

Some sample posters