Unfortunately, USTARS 2025 is cancelled.  We anticipate hosting USTARS 2026 at Reed College;  exact dates will be announced in the coming months.  
USTARS 2026
Dates TBD
USTARS attendees: after booking travel, please complete the following form.
Here is a printable poster for USTARS. Thanks for helping spread the word! 
The primary mission of the Underrepresented Students in Topology and Algebra Research Symposium (USTARS) is to showcase the excellent research conducted by underrepresented students studying topology and algebra. Dedicated to furthering the success of underrepresented students, USTARS seeks to broaden the participation in the mathematical sciences by cultivating research and mentoring networks. USTARS is open to all people interested in the topological and algebraic fields.

Our definition of underrepresented includes the definition provided the National Science Foundation: minorities (African American, Hispanic, and Native American), women, and individuals with physical disabilities.
USTARS 2026 Invited Faculty Speaker:
​Dr. Marissa Kawehi Loving (University of Wisconsin Madison)
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USTARS is supported by National Science Foundation grants
  • ​DMS-1207604 (2012)
  • DMS-1317928 (2013)
  • DMS-1434323 (2014)
  • DMS-1458396 (2015)
  • DMS-1711937 (2016)
  • DMS-1717543 (2017)
  • DMS-1808177 (2018-2023)
  • DMS-​2400006 (2024)
as well as grants from the National Security Agency (2016-2021)
Email the organizers ​with any questions and/or concerns: [email protected]