A Conversation on Professional Norms in Mathematics

Download or read book A Conversation on Professional Norms in Mathematics written by Pamela E. Harris and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The articles in this volume grew out of a 2019 workshop, held at Johns Hopkins University, that was inspired by a belief that when mathematicians take time to reflect on the social forces involved in the production of mathematics, actionable insights result. Topics range from mechanisms that lead to an inclusion-exclusion dichotomy within mathematics to common pitfalls and better alternatives to how mathematicians approach teaching, mentoring and communicating mathematical ideas. This collection will be of interest to students, faculty and administrators wishing to gain a snapshot of the current state of professional norms within mathematics and possible steps toward improvements.