The 13th Northeastern Mathematics Symposium began at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), an event that aims to disseminate academic work and research, promote spaces for reflection, and strengthen the mathematics community in the region and the country. This academic meeting will run until December 5.
“The goal is to maintain the most important event in the region; we are the meeting that receives the most guests in the field of mathematics, both from abroad and nationally. In addition, we seek to continue positioning the School in the regional and international context,” said Ronald Paternina, director of the UIS School of Mathematics.
The areas of interest that will be addressed by local and international experts include: algebra, combinatorics, and number theory; analysis and differential equations; functional analysis; mathematics education; statistics; as well as topology and geometry. Attendees expressed their gratitude to the University for promoting spaces that consolidate mathematical development in the country and the world.
“I think it is important to have national events and the participation of international experts, because this group of voices allows us to have a more up-to-date view of mathematics education globally,” said Elisabeth Ramos, professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.
Numerous students participated in this opening day, highlighting the appeal of the academic agenda and the relevance of the topics proposed for their professional training.
“It serves as support for what we will do in our careers: meet more people, hear more opinions, and expand our knowledge of pure mathematics,” said Camila Rondón, a mathematics student.
The young people also recognized that this symposium is an ideal setting for sharing knowledge, interacting with experts from abroad, and establishing academic cooperation links.
“It’s a very good opportunity because it allows us to learn about new work, interact with professionals in the field, and gain a global perspective on what is being done around the world in our discipline, thanks to the presence of national, local, and international guests,” said Marco Galvis, a mathematics student.
