MASS - MASS 2003

Department of Mathematics of the Pennsylvania State University runs a yearly semester-long intensive program for undergraduate students seriously interested in pursuing a career in mathematical sciences. The Mathematics Advanced Study Semesters (MASS) program started in the Fall of 1996 and is held during the Fall semester of each year.

The principal part of the program consists of three core courses chosen from major areas in Algebra/Number Theory, Analysis, and Geometry/Topology respectively, specially designed and offered exclusively to MASS participants, and a weekly MASS seminar.

Additional features include colloquium-type lectures by visiting and resident mathematicians and mathematical research projects.

The following courses will be offered in the Fall of 2003:

Schedule

Number Theory with Applications to Communication Networks
Instructor: Winnie Li, Professor of Mathematics
Teaching Assistant: Kimberly Schneider
103 MCALLISTER BUILDING, MWRF 11:15-12:05
Topological Dynamics
Instructor: Bryna Kra, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Teaching Assistant: Ilie Ugarcovici
103 MCALLISTER BUILDING, MWRF 10:10-11:00
Geometry and Relativity: An Introduction
Instructor: John Roe, Professor of Mathematics
Teaching Assistant: Bob Yuncken
103 MCALLISTER BUILDING, MWRF 1:25-2:15
MASS Seminar
Instructor: Sergei Tabachnikov, Professor of Mathematics, Director of MASS Program
103 MCALLISTER BUILDING, Tuesday 10:10-11:00
MASS Colloquium
Instructor: Multiple invited speakers
103 MCALLISTER BUILDING, Thursday 3:35-4:25

Calendar of Events

Arrival Day	August 28
MASS Welcome Party & Orientation	September 2
Classes Begin	September 2
Midterm Exams	October 13-17
Thanksgiving Holiday Classes end at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday	November 26-28
Classes End	December 5
Study Period	December 8-11
Final Exams	December 12, 15, 17
MASS Graduation Ceremony	December 18