UL Lafayette AMS Graduate Student Chapter
The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is one of the premier mathematical associations. The mission of the AMS is to further the interests of mathematical research, scholarship and education, serving the national and international community through publications, meetings, advocacy and other programs. AMS Graduate Student Chapters are designed to generate interest in the mathematical sciences and encourage students in their mathematical pursuits by providing them with new opportunities and experiences.
Chapter description and activities
The American Mathematical Society was founded to serve the mathematical community's research, education, inclusion, and connection to other disciplines. Our Graduate Student Chapter carries out this mission in part through facilitating inter- and intradisciplinary student and faculty collaboration, educating students in best practices for successfully navigating graduate studies, and creating opportunities for students to learn about available careers. Activities include seminars, social gatherings, and joint events with other organizations.
Officers 2025-2026
- Jenita Jahangir, President
- Chimezie Izuazu, Vice President
- Tanzina Azam, Treasurer
- Narendra Pant, Secretary
Tentative Topics
The tentative topics for this semester include demo presentations, demo oral exams, mock thesis/dissertation defenses, choosing advisors, discussions with Louisiana Impact program winners from the Math Department, etc. Meetings this semester will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. in MDD 201, unless otherwise announced. Students will usually be informed of the upcoming topics by each Sunday.