Current Officers

Lewis Dominguez

Co-Chair

lewis.dominguez@uky.edu

I'm a sixth-year student working on algabraic topology (emphasis on the algabraic part) with Dr. Nathaniel Stapleton. Outside of research and teaching, I enjoy video games, tabletop games, reading, and D&D.

Favorite interactive Ted Talk: Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy.

Ford McElroy

Co-Chair

jfmcelroy@uky.edu

I'm a fourth-year student studying flow polytopes and other geometric combinatorics with Dr. Braun. I also like learning about meteorology, geography, linguistics, and urbanism. I enjoy running (especially on trails), listening to music, and urban cycling.

Favorite high-smoke point cooking oil: Grape seed oil.

Doel Rivera Laboy

Treasurer

doel.riveralaboy@uky.edu

I'm a second year student interested in Algebra and Combinatorics. I enjoy cooking and playing video games, for example, Super Smash Bros or Pokemon.

Favorite video game villain: Ganondorf.

Zach Peterson

Faculty Appointee

zachery.peterson@uky.edu

I'm a sixth-year student studying cluster algebras with Dr. Khrystyna Serhiyenko. Outside the classroom, I enjoy playing Magic: the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and other board games.

Favorite LEX Airport Gate: B4.

Usman Hafeez

First Year Representative

usman.hafeez@uky.edu

I'm a first-year student primarily interested in Topology. Math aside, I enjoy reading history, going on long walks, and playing chess.

Favorite movie genres: Romcoms and Horror.

Ben Braun

Faculty Advisor

benjamin.braun@uky.edu

I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kentucky, where I serve as the Director of Graduate Studies. My mathematical research is in geometric, algebraic, and topological combinatorics, and I am active in scholarship of teaching and learning.

Favorite place to hike in Lexington: Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.

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