Mathematically Uncensored Center for Minorities in the Mathematical Sciences, Dr. Aris Winger, Dr. Pamela E. Harris

Aris and Pamela finish off 2023 with a Mathematically Uncensored feedback meeting. They talk about apologies, dissertation defense, and what it means to fail a student.

Pamela and Aris answer questions about a research post-doc, building a culture, and solo vs. multiple author papers.

As the semester nears an end, Aris and Pamela do their own end-of-term evaluation. Aris gives news on his promotion, Pamela celebrates her grad students, and both talk about mentorship and how individuals can only do so much. Finally, they open the mailbag and talk about the pain—as well as the privilege—that people are sending us emails about.

Are PhDs helpful for the job of a mathematician? Why does travel reimbursement take so long? And will we be seeing a Harris/Winger AMS Presidency anytime soon?

Aris and Pamela answer these questions and more in our 4th Q&A Episode.

Aris and Pamela talk about trust: how people earn it and why they're hesitant to trust people indiscriminately. Plus, does the average person know what a trapezoid is?

Aris and Pamela talk about how CVs aren't black and white. They then answer listener questions about compliment sandwiches, toxicity vs. discomfort, and more.