Spectra (mathematical association)

Spectra is a professional association of LGBT mathematicians.

History

The association has its roots in meetups arranged at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) and a mailing list organized by Ron Buckmire.[1] The association's name was coined by Robert Bryant and Mike Hill and references the mathematical concept of a spectrum as well as the rainbow flag. Its first official activity was a panel at the 2015 JMM with the title "Out in Mathematics: LGBTQ Mathematicians in the Workplace."[2]

The Spectra board includes many prominent mathematicians, including Bryant, Buckmire, Moon Duchin, Doug Lind, and Emily Riehl.[3]

References
  1. Farris, Frank A. (February–March 2019). "LGBT Math - Out of the Closet". MAA Focus: 38.
  2. Bryant, Robert; Buckmire, Ron; Khadjavi, Lily; Lind, Doug (June–July 2019). "The Origins of Spectra, an Organization for LGBT Mathematicians" (PDF). Notices of the American Mathematical Society. 66 (6): 875–882.
  3. "Spectra: The Association for LGBT Mathematicians". Retrieved 7 October 2019.


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