Saturday February 23rd, 2008

An informational flyer and registration form (second page) can be downloaded here.

The Tutt Science Center (pictured), is located approximately at the southwest corner of Uintah and Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs - the Tutt Science Center is labeled as building number 15 (blue dot) on this PDF Map of Colorado College Campus.

Registration will take place in the Foyer of the Tutt Science Center (2nd floor at the top of the main stairs), and talks in parallel sessions will take place in the Kresge Lecture Hall, and Room 101 (1st floor of the Tutt Science Center).

Driving Directions to Colorado College: Traveling on I25 from either the north or south, take exit number 143 - Uintah. It is about one half-mile to the campus:  Travel east on Uintah (away from the mountains), cross the bridge over Monument Creek and turn right (south) onto Cascade, and then immediately left (San Rafael on map but not physically labeled) into the campus.  The parking lot in which you find yourself, in front of the library or in its continuation to the North, is conveniently close to the Tutt Science Center. Parking at Colorado College is free on weekends.

Travel and Lodging

Participants are asked to make their own travel arrangements.  Funding will be available to offset some travel and lodging expenses, with priority given to student presenters and student participants.  The amount of travel funding available per person will depend on the demand.  Please keep receipts for all travel expenses.

There are several lodging possibilities that are convenient for the conference.  The following places have special Colorado College rates; please ask for this rate when making your reservation.

EconoLodge
714 N. Nevada Ave.
(719) 636-3385
CC Rate: $47/night single or double
Inexpensive and two blocks from the conference site.

Lennox House B+B
1339 N. Nevada Ave.
(800) 471-9282
CC Rate: $109/night single or double
Charming bed and breakfast two blocks from the conference site.

Antlers Hilton
4 S. Cascade AVe.
(719) 955-6209 (contact Lisa Williams for CC rate)
CC Rate: $110/night single or double
Nice hotel in downtown CS; one mile from conference, with a free city shuttle bus providing regular connection.

Keynote Address: "Mathematics and Biology in the 21st Century"
Dr. David Bortz, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, CU Boulder

Abstract: It is a common refrain to hear how the 21st century will be "The Century of Biology."  But, what does that mean for mathematicians who want to work on real biological problems and biologists who want to employ sophisticated mathematical tools to help understand a particular phenomena?  And, perhaps more importantly, what does that mean for students who aspire to bridge the gap?

In this talk, I will provide some answers to these questions using the story of how mathematics completely revolutionized the treatment of HIV/AIDS worldwide in the late 90's as well as discuss some of my own research into the mathematics of bacterial communities.  In particular, I will focus on the disconnect between mathematical and biological strategies of investigation as illustrated in my collaboration with an emergency room physician.  I will also discuss some open mathematical questions in these areas as well as the research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.