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Welcome

Hello and welcome to the Mathematics Research Guide! This guide is designed to help you begin your research journey by connecting you with key resources available through the University of Miami Libraries and beyond. Use the tabs to explore specific topics, tools, and strategies that will support your academic and professional work in Mathematics. Throughout the guide, you’ll find sections labeled “Diverse Voices,” which highlight the contributions of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and provide resources that address the ongoing challenges of diversity and inclusion in the field. 

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Different Article Types

Peer-reviewed: Procedure where scholarly work is evaluated by experts of the same discipline against a set of criteria to ensure that it meets certain standards necessary for publication.

Preprint: A version of a scientific manuscript posted on a public server prior to peer review. 

Scholarly: Written by academics and other experts and contributes to knowledge in a particular subject by sharing new research findings, theories, analyses, insights, news, or summaries of current knowledge.

Databases

Library Catalog

Resource not in the UM Catalog?

Diverse Voices

List of databases to search for articles or authors.

500 Queer Scientists
A visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs — a group that collectively represents a powerful force of scientific progress and discovery. 1,926 stories and counting....

Cite Black Authors
Database that seeks to enhance recognition and citation of black academic voices.

Diverse Sources
Search this database of experts to include more underrepresented voices and perspectives in your science, health and environment work on deadline.

Gage
A resource for journalists, educators, policy makers and others seeking the expertise of women and gender diverse STEMM professionals.

References

Bullock, A., Jennings, C., & Timbrell, N. (2019). Peer review. In A dictionary of publishing. Oxford University Press.

Libraries, U. of T. (2015, November 5). What counts as a scholarly source? https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/faq/what-counts-scholarly-source

Preprints. (n.d.). PLOS. Retrieved August 9, 2022, from https://plos.org/open-science/preprints/

eBooks

eReferences

What is a dissertation or thesis?

Dissertation: A lengthy, formal written treatise or thesis, especially an account of scholarly investigation or original research on a specialized topic, submitted to a university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Ph.D. degree (for most United States universities).​

Thesis: A proposition advanced and defended in a formal disputation, especially by a candidate in partial fulfillment of university requirements for a master's degree (for most United States universities).

Dissertations/Theses

Library Catalog

Resource not in the UM Catalog?

References

Reitz, J. (2013, January 10). About ODLIS. In ODLIS About. Retrieved August 19, 2022, from http://products.abc-clio.com/ODLIS/odlis_about

Podcasts

  • Mathematical Moments from the AMS
    The American Mathematical Society's Mathematical Moments program promotes appreciation and understanding of the role mathematics plays in science, nature, technology, and human culture. Listen to researchers talk about how they use math: from presenting realistic animation to beating cancer.

  • The Secrets of Mathematics
    A series of talks and lectures from Oxford Mathematicians exploring the power and beauty of their subject. These talks would appeal to anyone interested in mathematics and its ever-growing range of applications from medicine to economics and beyond.

  • Breaking Math
    Breaking Math is a podcast that aims to make math accessible to everyone, and make it enjoyable.

Video

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  • @amermathsoc
    The American Mathematical Society is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community.

  • @maanow
    The Mathematical Association of America is the world's largest community of mathematicians, students, and enthusiasts.

  • @MoMath1
    The only Museum in North America that celebrates the beauty and wonder of mathematics.

Diverse Voices

Diverse Voices

Meet a Mathematician
Collection of video interviews with mathematicians.

Women in Math: The Limit Does Not Exist Podcast
This podcast is an effort to promote visibility of women in mathematics.

@BlackWomenSTEM
An online community for self-identified Black women in STEM.

@LGBTSTEM
Improving LGBTQ+ visibility in STEM.

@VanguardSTEM
Encouraging conversations between emerging & established women of color in STEM.

Definitions

Conference Paper: An original paper at a formal gathering of peers which may be subsequently published in its proceedings.

Conference Proceeding: The published record of a conference, congress, symposium, or other meeting sponsored by a society or association.

Gray/Grey Literature: Documentary material in print and electronic formats, such as reports, preprints, internal documents, memoranda, newsletters, market surveys, theses, dissertations, conference proceedings, technical specifications, standards, or trade literature.

Conferences

Library Catalog

Resource not in the UM Catalog?

References

Reitz, J. (2013, January 10). About ODLIS. In ODLIS About. Retrieved August 19, 2022, from http://products.abc-clio.com/ODLIS/odlis_about