Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics
Date: November 17-18, 2012
Time: 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17 - 4:00 p.m. Nov. 18
Location: University of Tennessee Conference Center - Knoxville, TN
Objectives: The fourth annual undergraduate research conference provided opportunities for undergraduates to present their research at the interface of biology and mathematics. Student talks and posters were featured as well as a panel discussion on career opportunities. Faculty and students were invited to attend. Middle and high school teachers were also invited.
Plenary Speaker:
Christine E. Heitsch, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Georgia Institute of Technology
Topic: From Plato to Pasteur and Beyond: the Combinatorics of RNA Viruses
Featured Speaker:
John W. Glasser, Center for Disease Control
Topic: A Tale of Two Models: Modeling STIs as Simply as Possible
Social Media at URC 2012:
Twitter: NIMBioS staff used Twitter for live updates, highlights from sessions, and more. Visit
https://twitter.com/NIMBioS.
View and join in conversations about URC 2012 on Twitter by using the hashtag #urc12.
Facebook: NIMBioS is also on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nimbios. Look for pictures and blog posts from the URC shared on this medium – or share your own.
Descriptive Flyer (pdf)
URC Abstract Book 2012 (PDF)
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For more information, contact:
Suzanne Lenhart
Associate Director for Education and Outreach, NIMBioS
Email: slenhart@tennessee.edu
Phone: (865) 974-4270 (Math) (865) 974-9349 (NIMBioS) Fax: (865) 974-9300
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TN 37996-3410
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