Richard Tapia's seminar concerns two articles appearing in the Chronicle of Higher Education. These are True Diversity Doesn't Come From Abroad which appeared September 28, 2007 and Minority Students and Research Universities : How to Overcome the "Mismatch", from March 27, 2009.

It is the specific goal of this seminar series to foster and encourage discussion. With that in mind, each seminar will be followed by refreshments. Any and all are encouraged to partake! In particular, should your schedule prevent your attendance at the seminar, please feel free to enjoy free refreshments and lively discussion.

Dagan Karp

If you have any questions, send an e-mail to dk-at-math-dot-you_know_where-dot-edu. Our postal address is

Department of Mathematics
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA 91711
U.S.A.

You can travel to Claremont by train or by car:

By train: The Metrolink commuter train service has direct service between Claremont and points east and west, including Los Angeles Union Station. The Claremont station is conveniently located directly adjacent to the Claremont College Campuses. Harvey Mudd is a pleasant 10 minute walk due north of the Metrolink station.

By car: Major freeways through the Claremont are the 10, and 210. We suggest that you check the standard internet sites (for instance Google Maps, Yahoo Maps or MapQuest) to obtain maps and driving directions to Campus.

• Weather: Current weather conditions can be checked here.
• City of Claremont web site.
• Harvey Mudd College has a webpage for visitors. It contains links to campus map, direction to campus, etc.

The goal of SUMS is to begin a discussion and exploration of issues surrounding gender inequity and underrepresentation both here at HMC and in the larger national context. What is underrepresentation? What is gender inequity? Why should we work against them? What is the current state of underrepresentation in mathematics? Are there programs that have met with any degree of success in working toward diversity in mathematics?