Hello, I am Nikhil Addleman. I am a pure math major here at UNM. I lived in California until about three years ago when I decided that moving into the desert seemed to me to be an exciting and novel change of scenery. My mathematical interests include number theory and algebra on the pure side of things. I like applied math as well, especially modeling with computer algebra systems and procedural generation. Outside of school, I am a huge fan of heavy metal music. My dream is to teach a course on the imaginary field (academic field, not algebrai--never mind) of "metal studies" some day! I am excited to meet you all! Nikhil

Hi, my name is Gaby, I'm from Brazil and I've been in Albuquerque since August. I got a scholarship from my government to study abroad for 18 months, so unfortunately I'm going back to my country in December! I love to hang out with my friends, sleep and my family. I'm really anxious to the Summer Camp and to meet you all!! See you next week :)

Hello everyone, My name is Marshall Brandenburg. I am an applied math major here at UNM. I am a PLF (Peer Learning Facilitator) for math through the STEM gateway. I became interested in math after my first calculus class and found the beauty in math. I intend to go to graduate school, hopefully in Washington. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, powerlifting, and crossfit. I also like to play guitar and try new beers.

Hello! My name is Teo Brandt. I am an undergraduate at the University of New Mexico majoring in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics. My long term goals include attending graduate school at the University of Colorado for Mathematics and pursuing a career in academia. I have always enjoyed mathematics and it is the only subject that I can truly say I am passionate towards. My hobbies include painting and other studio arts as well as skateboarding, hiking, and auto-cross. I have lived in Albuquerque my whole life and currently work as a city employee, tutor for the Simon Charitable Foundation, and as an independent muralist. This summer my hopes are that I will gain experience as a mathematician and learn how to apply what I learn in a teaching setting in order to improve my abilities as a tutor, and hopefully someday as a teacher. I am looking forward to the program and can't wait to meet everyone.

Hi Everybody! My name is Michael Brown. I am an undergraduate here at the University of New Mexico and I am majoring in applied mathematics and physics. I would love to someday become a mathematics professor and to teach a class. That sounds like so much fun! I think math is one of the best and most fun things to do. Physics is fun too! Mathematics and physics have always interested me and I knew going into college that I wanted to pursue these fields. Outside of school, I love to ride motocross and bmx bikes, snowboarding, hiking, playing piano, and relaxing with friends and family. I am really excited for this math camp to start. Being able to work with math and meet new people, count me in. I am excited to meet all of you soon!

Hello everyone, my name is Marcello Codianni. I'm attending UNM for Applied Mathematics, and I hope to go to grad school to apply mathematics to neuroanatomy, which should be fun. I grew up on a small farm about 100 miles south of Albuquerque, and one of the darkest places on the continent, which was nice. In my spare time, I like to fantasize about having spare time. Exciting stuff. At any rate, I've been looking forward to this since it was announced, doubly so since the summer semester began. I suppose I'll see all of you there.

Hello all, my name is Brennan Collins and I am a senior at UNM studying computer science and computational math. I am deeply interested in how mathematics intertwines with programming and I really enjoy making computer applications that model ideas from math or science. When I graduate I plan to go to grad school for computer science to further my knowledge and skill in the field. In my off time I enjoy listening to/playing music, hanging out with friends, and anything else that might sound enjoyable at the moment. I'm looking forward to the camp next week and I'm excited to meet everyone. See you all on Wednesday!

HI everyone, my name is Alex Cordova and I am a junior at UNM studying Pure Math and Physics.  I want to study fluid dynamics or Partial differential equations in general.  Mathematics and science is my passion so i try to do everything i can that involves either.  I want to go to grad school hopefully oversea's somewhere in the UK or Germany.  When im not doing school stuff i like to play video games and recently i've been playing tons of Mario Kart 8 and its awesome.  See everyone soon!!

Greetings, My name is Luke Davis. I am a general mathematics major, chemistry minor currently attending Baylor University in Waco, Texas. I was born and grew up in the Bronx, New York City and left for Texas to learn new cultures and gain a different perspective on life. Throughout my college years, my love for the mathematical field has grown exponentially. Now, more than ever, I appreciate math's utility in quantitative research and logical reasoning. After graduation, I plan to further my mathematical background via graduate school in the western United States and then delve into education and research. In my free time, I love to hate the New York Yankees and New England Patriots. So if your a fan of either team, please always position yourself on the opposite side of the room from me at UNM. Otherwise, we should get along well this July. When I'm not being sarcastic (as I hope you noticed can sometimes be my tendency), I enjoy eating healthy and working out on a regular basis. I am certain we will all have an enjoyable time together this July and look forward to all we will learn.

Hi, My name is Trevor Giannini and I am a senior at UNM. I am double majoring in Applied Mathematics and Economics. I am extremely interested in studying and learning the real world applications of mathematics in today's world. In my off time (read:any time I can get away with it) I love reading and video games. I look forward to studying with you all!

My name is Kirstin Harriger and I am a senior at UNM where I study applied mathematics and physics. I have lived in New Mexico for most of my life and I enjoy the pace of things here. My long term plan is to go to graduate school and become a mathematician. When I'm not in school, I teach computer science to kids, freelance art, and practice horticulture. My current interests are in complexity science and mathematical analysis.

Hi my name is Juan Pablo Madrigal Cianci, I'm from Medellin, Colombia, and I am a senior at UNM, where I am studying applied math. I am really interested in Financial mathematics, as well as in other branches of applied mathematics, such as modeling and numerical analysis. I want to go to grad school and do financial mathematics.I enjoy hanging out with friends, cooking, and watching movies. I can't wait for the summer camp to start! See you guys there!

Hello everyone, My name is Trace Norris. I started at UNM years ago as a music major, dropped out for a while and cooked in fine dining restaurants for 5 years. Now I'm a pure math / philosophy double major (with almost a CS minor) undergrad here at UNM. I'm closing in on graduating and I'd like to go on to grad school once I'm done here. I'm interested in the pure side of mathematics as well as the intersection between philosophy and mathematics. Both mathematical philosophy as well as the philosophy of mathematics (a surprisingly precise division!). In my free time I like to lift weights, fence sabre, and play music. Looking forward to meeting you all.

My name is Kevin Salmon. I graduate with a BS in mathematics from Northern Arizona University this last semester and will be returning for graduate studies in the same field in the fall. I have been born and raised in Flagstaff, AZ. When not playing Student, I generally play Cyclist. I avidly ride road and mountain bikes, and recently signed up for my first race. Excited to get to July and get back into it!

Hello, My Name is Keith Sanders and I have been living in Socorro, NM, for 4 years, while I got BS in math and physics. I'm starting the physics PhD program at UNM in the fall. In my free time I enjoy music, movies, and sports. I look forward to meeting everyone.

Greetings everyone, My name is Kenny Anglin, and I am a PhD grad student here in the math/stats department at UNM. I'm on the applied side of math, but I find the other realms to be equally impressive and interesting. I was born and raised in and around Albuquerque. It's a great city and surrounding area; I hope those of you visiting from elsewhere will get a chance to experience some of what ABQ has to offer. When I'm not in math-mode, I enjoy playing and writing music (amateur music), lazy hiking on either side of the Sandias, traveling around the southwest (and occasionally beyond) and spending time with nearby friends and family. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, it seems like we have a good bunch of math enthusiasts gathered this summer. Until then... P.S. In the picture, I'm the one with glasses.

Hello everyone! My name is Yuri Leyva, and I am a graduate student in the Math and Statistics Department here at the University of New Mexico. I am pursuing my master's in Statistics, and I love teaching and tutoring students of all ages! I enjoy Mathematics and Statistics, especially in their applications to the health sciences. During my free time, I enjoy dancing salsa, hiking, and being outdoors. I also enjoy cooking, baking, and fixing things. I'm getting married this 4th of July, so I won't see you all at the barbeque; but I'm excited to spend time with you all in other spaces this summer. I look forward to meeting all of you!!!

Hi, My name is Erik Medina. I am a fourth-year PhD student here at UNM studying under Dr. Alex Buium. My dissertation research lies in the area of arithmetic geometry and involves trying to find, or prove the nonexistence of, global functions of and lifts of Frobenius on higher-order arithmetic jet spaces of curves. (If you?d like to learn more, I?ll try to explain the theory of what I?m doing to the extent I?m able. Alternatively, check out Dr. Buium?s introduction to research survey on his website.) In my free time, I love to play and watch soccer. I?m rooting for the U.S.A., Mexico, and Brazil in the 2014 World Cup. I also enjoy listening to music and playing chess. I look forward to meeting all of you at the summer camp in July!

Hi. My name is Greg Morre. I am assisting with the MCTP summer program. I am in the Phd program at UNM entering my fifth year. My advisor is Janet Vassilev. My area of research is commutative algebra, more specifically closure operations on commutative rings. Before I came to UNM I lived in northern California. I really like games, board games, card games whatever (except video games). I enjoy snowborading. I also like to hike and camp but I have to say I haven't done much of that since becoming a grad student. And I am almost always working on a crossword. I also work for two pugs and a pretty demanding cat.

Hello everyone, I am James Degnan, and I will be doing the second week on the coalescent model and how it applies to evolutionary biology and population genetics. I finished grad school at UNM in 2005, moved around a bit, and spent five years in New Zealand. I was lucky to be able to return to my home town and come back to UNM in January 2014. When I'm not working or with my kids, I try to find time to play drums or guitar.

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to UNM!  My name is Deborah Sulsky.  I am a Professor at UNM and will be working with Professor Helen Wearing and you during the third week of camp on modeling infectious diseases.  I've been at UNM since 1987 (wow!) and I work on numerical methods for solving problems in mechanics and biology.  I enjoy my weekend bicycle ride, playing racquetball, hiking, reading mystery novels and traveling.  I look forward to working with you and meeting you all in person. P.S. I grew up in NY so be careful what you say about the Yankees, Luke!   (You can say whatever you want about the Patriots - as long as it is not a compliment.)

Hello! This is Janet Vassilev, the resident commutative algebraist in the math department here at UNM. The main focus of my research these days is classifying closure operations on commutative rings and determining the underlying algebraic structure that certain sets of closure operations satisfy.
I have been at UNM since 2008 and in addition to my research I have been the co-director of the UNM-PNM State Math Contest, which has been a great opportunity to meet some of the strong high school math students in the state. In fact, this year we have two recent participants.
Almost every summer I go to Bulgaria with my husband and two daughters. While there, we enjoy traveling around Bulgaria and to other European countries. I love to sample the tasty cuisine wherever we go. At home, I am the pastry chef, making many tasty and savory treats.
We are going to have a great time learning about algebraic structures and closure operations through some games and group work. See you all on July 2nd.

Hi all, Hope you're enjoying the camp so far! I'm Helen Wearing and I've been on the faculty at UNM since 2007, with a joint appointment in the departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Biology. In my research I use mathematical models to understand the processes that affect population dynamics, with a particular focus on the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases. Although you can usually find me with pen and paper or behind a computer screen, I've been known to venture into the lab and field (under close supervision) to collect data! I grew up in England, and lived in France, Scotland and Georgia (USA) before moving to New Mexico. I enjoy being outdoors, especially gardening and hiking in the beautiful Southwest. Looking forward to meeting you all soon, Helen