April 5-6, 2025 held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Midwest Numerical Analysis Day (MWNADay) 2025 will be held on April 5-6 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Since its inception in the 1990s, this conference has served as a forum for researchers in numerical analysis, scientific computing, and related disciplines across the Midwest to share ideas and foster collaboration. It provides an affordable and supportive environment, especially for junior researchers, to present their work and build connections.
The 2025 Lincoln Conference aims to advance numerical analysis and computational mathematics by bringing together researchers and practitioners at all career stages—primarily from the Midwest—to exchange ideas and develop partnerships. Over one and a half days, the event will feature four invited plenary talks, minisymposium sessions, contributed talks, panel discussions, and poster presentations, offering opportunities for meaningful engagement and collaboration.
Plenary Speakers
Akram Aldroubi, Stevenson Professor at Department of Mathematics, Vanderbilt University
Jing-Mei Qiu, Unidel Professor at Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware
Beatrice Riviere, Noah Harding Chair and Professor at Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics, Rice University
Dongbin Xiu, Professor, Chair and Ohio Eminent Scholar at Department of Mathematics, The Ohio State University
Conference Schedule
Saturday, April 5, 2025
| 7:30 am | Registration Table Opens | Second Floor, Nebraska Union |
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| 8:00-8:15 am | Opening Remarks | Swanson Auditorium, Nebraska Union |
| 8:15-9:00 am | Plenary Lecture #1 - Beatrice Riviere | Swanson Auditorium, Nebraska Union |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Coffee Break | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 9:30-11:10 am | Mini-Symposium Session #1 | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 11:10-11:40 am | Coffee Break | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 11:40-12:25 pm | Plenary Lecture #2 - Jingmei Qiu | Swanson Auditorium , Nebraska Union |
| 12:30-2:00 pm | Lunch Break | Regency Suite, Nebraska Union |
| 2:00-4:05 pm | Mini-Symposium Session #2 | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 4:05-4:55 pm | Posters & Coffee Break | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 5:00-6:00 pm | Panel | Swanson Auditorium , Nebraska Union |
| 6:00-8:30 pm | Dinner | Regency Suite, Nebraska Union |
Sunday, April 6, 2025
| 7:30 am | Registration Table Opens | Second Floor, Nebraska Union |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-9:00 am | Plenary Lecture #3 - Dongbin Xiu | Swanson Auditorium, Nebraska Union |
| 9:00-9:30 am | Coffee Break | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 9:30-11:10 am | Mini-Symposium Session #3 | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 11:10-11:40 am | Coffee Break | Centennial Room, Nebraska Union |
| 11:40-12:25 pm | Plenary Lecture #4 - Akram Aldroubi | Swanson Auditorium, Nebraska Union |
Map and Parking
Red circle: Nebraska Union, the conference venue. Please enter through the north gate, located near Broyhill Fountain.
Green box: Avery Hall, which houses the Department of Mathematics
Yellow star: UNL 1329 R Street meter lot. Meters are enforced 7 am to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday, April 5, the meters are enforced 7 a.m. to noon and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Yellow strip: City of Lincoln meters on R street. Enforced 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Air Travel
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is accessible from the Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK), located approximately 4 miles from the UNL and the Graduate Hotel, and the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), which is about 1 hour away.
International participants should book their tickets with a US Airline or an airline of a country that has an air travel agreement with the US. See the list of the Open Skies Agreements.
Shuttle Service
There are shuttle services that will transport you from Omaha Eppley Airport to the Embassy Suites Lincoln: Leisure Limousine and OmaLink. The cost of a roundtrip can vary, but at present be prepared to pay $170 for a roundtrip.
If you arrive at the Lincoln Airport, you can request a shuttle directly from the three hotels which have blocked rooms for the Conference (i.e., The Graduate, The Courtyard Marriott, and The Cornhusker). If they are unable to pick you up there are two taxi services in Lincoln. Uber is also available.
- Happy Cab: 402-202-2222
- Leisure Taxi: 402-476-8294
Additional Information
Contact Information:
If you have questions about the conference, please email: mwnaday2025@unl.edu
Midwest Numerical Analysis Day: https://sites.uwm.edu/mwnaday/
Local Organizing Committee:
George Avalos, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Huijing Du, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Shiying Li, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Petronela Radu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Conference Code of Conduct
Statement of Appropriate Conduct at MWNADay 2025
MWNADay 2025 is dedicated to fostering a professional, respectful, and inclusive environment where all participants—undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, speakers, panelists, staff, and volunteers—can engage and benefit fully. Our event is committed to being free from harassment and discrimination, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for everyone, regardless of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, ethnicity, religion, or other group identity.
The conference aims to create an environment where diverse participants can learn, network, and collaborate in a spirit of mutual respect. To maintain this atmosphere, all attendees share the responsibility of upholding these standards. The following behaviors are expressly prohibited:
1. Harassment or intimidation based on race, religion, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, or other group status.
2. Sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking (whether physical or virtual), or unsolicited physical contact.
3. Threatening or disruptive behavior toward speakers, whether verbal, physical, or virtual, including yelling or making threats.
These rules apply to all conference settings, including meeting rooms, online interactions, and social events. Participants are expected to immediately cease any behavior deemed hostile or harassing upon request. All presentations, videos, and screen shares must remain free of harassment or inappropriate content at all times. MWNADay is an opportunity for learning, networking, and collegial engagement—please contribute to this environment responsibly and respectfully.
If you experience or witness behavior inconsistent with this policy, we encourage you to report it to MWNADay 2025 local organizers, via email at mwnaday2025@unl.edu, or to any member of the MWNADay steering or organizing committee with whom you feel comfortable. Reports will be addressed promptly and confidentially, with action taken only if desired by the individual reporting the incident. All reports will be directed to the Title IX Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This office will assess the situation, determine appropriate actions, and may involve other university personnel or legal counsel as needed. By working together, we can ensure that MWNADay 2025 remains a positive and enriching experience for all. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to these values.
Sponsors
MWNADay 2025 is generously supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), the Department of Mathematics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.