Understanding and Confronting Imposter Syndrome

Abstract: This workshop will focus on the phenomenon of imposterism, often called imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of insecurity or doubt in one’s abilities, despite a record of past success and proven competence. Information and activities during this workshop will explore what causes impostersim, how it shows up in our lives in different ways, and strategies to combat and reduce its impact.

commutative algebraalgebraic geometrygeneral mathematicsnumber theoryrings and algebras

Audience: undergraduates

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PRiME: Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience

Series comments: PRiME is hosting a series of talks which will take place on Fridays in July. All are welcome to join us either in person at Pomona College or virtually over Zoom. There will be two types of series.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

We will have a series of 2-hour workshops geared for undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty. The Morning Sessions will take place from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific, while the Afternoon Sessions will take place from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Pacific. The Student Professional Development Series (geared for undergraduates) will meet at Pomona College in Estella 1051 (Argue Auditorium); while the Faculty Professional Development Series (geared for graduate students and junior faculty) will meet in Estella 1021 (Noether Auditorium).

COLLOQUIUM SERIES

We will have outside speakers to visit with us on Fridays from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Pacific. We will meet in person at Pomona College in Estella 1051 (Argue Auditorium).

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