Abstract: Collaborative work has come to dominate mathematics. The average number of authors of a math paper has increased from 1.3 in 1970 to over 3 in 2020, and the trend is expected to continue. To be a successful academic, you need to be able to navigate the intricacies of collaborations, and this is exactly what our event is about.

The first part of the event will be a panel discussion on the do's and don'ts of collaboration and will be in MC 106. Afterwards, we will move to MC 107 for an introduction to Git, a version control system (i.e., something that manages files on your computer) for collaborative work.

The panelists will be three professors from our department: Taylor Brysiewicz, Yvon Verberne, and Lindi Wahl, covering a broad range of mathematical areas. The discussion will take roughly 45 minutes.

At around 5:15, Taylor Brysiewicz will give a tutorial on how to use Git in MC 107. You're welcome to attend either part of the event without attending the other.