Eastern Illinois Integrated Conference in Geometry, Dynamics, and Topology

**Postponed**, 2020
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Eastern Illinois University

We regret to announce that this year's event is currently postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in the US. We hope to reschedule for the fall semester.

Building on our long tradition, Eastern Illinois University will host a conference in geometry, dynamics, and topology on (dates to be determined), 2020. This year marks our 30th annual event!

The organizers are Charles Delman, Grant Lakeland, and Andrew Parrish.

Confirmed Speakers

Special Lectures by:

Danny Calegari (University of Chicago)
Jonah Gaster (UW Milwaukee)
Neil Hoffman (Oklahoma State)
Allison Miller (Rice)
Margaret Nichols (University of Buffalo)
Jennifer Schultens (UC Davis)

Abstracts and Schedule from last year's conference (PDF)

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Abstract Submission

There will be lecture sessions reserved for undergraduate and graduate speakers, in addition to poster sessions. If you are a graduate student or undergraduate and would like to submit an abstract for consideration, please send it as a PDF attachment to

gdt@eiu.edu

Undergraduate submissions should be accompanied by a letter of support, sent to the same address, from an advisor or faculty mentor. A limited amount of financial support is available; should you need support, please mention it in the email.

Abstract submissions (and letters of support) will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 1, 2020. Examples of abstracts from last year's talks can be found on the conference website here.

Registration

Accommodations

• Area Hotels
  1. Unique Suites (217-348-8161) is located 1 mile from campus. A block of rooms has been reserved at a rate of $75 per night plus tax; to secure one of these rooms, please reference "EIU Math Conference" when booking.
     
  2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mattoon (1-800-315-2621)
  3. Hampton Inn (217-234-4267)
  4. Quality Inn & Suites (217-235-0222)
  5. Comfort Suites (217-619-0480)
  6. Baymont Inn & Suites (1-800-337-0550)
  7. McGrady Inn (217-348-8259)
  
  
• Campus Housing
  For students (both graduate and undergraduate), there will be a block of 16 double-occupancy rooms reserved in Lawson Hall on campus. These rooms will be provided to students free of charge. If you are interested in staying in Lawson, please email the conference organizers at gslakeland@eiu.edu. Please make sure to mention any roommate preference or special requirements. These rooms come with linens and bedding.

Travel

Visit the EIU Visitor's Page for directions to campus, maps, and information on parking.

Acknowledgements

The organizers gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the National Science Foundation.