KUMUNU 2026 Commutative Algebra

KUMUNU, which is named for its original participating institutions (the University of Kansas, the University of Missouri–Columbia, and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln), has been an annual conference for commutative algebraists in the Great Plains region since 1999. It has grown significantly since its inception, and currently attracts about 100 participants from a significantly larger geographical region. The goal of KUMUNU is to provide a setting to share cutting-edge mathematical research and promote collaborations among algebraists in or within driving distance of the Great Plains region. Major goals specific to KUMUNU are to broaden the geographic reach of the conference, promote connection between commutative algebra and related areas, and showcase the research of early career mathematicians.

The conference consists of six 50-minute invited talks, three invited 20-minute talks by graduate students, and a poster session for graduate students and early career faculty. Participants interested in giving a poster presentation must register by September 11, 2026 for full consideration.  All talks will be given in 330 Strong Hall at the University of Kansas.  The poster session will be held in the Jayhawk room at the Kansas Memorial Union.

There will be limited funds available to partially cover travel and lodging expenses of conference participants. Priority will be given to participants who have no other federal support, graduate students, postdocs and those in early stages of their careers.  Request for lodging and travel funds should be made on the registration form by September 11.

Organizers

• Daniel Hernández, University of Kansas (Chair), hernandez@ku.edu
• Reuven Hodges, University of Kansas, rmhodges@ku.edu

Local Coordinator

• Gloria Prothe, gprothe@ku.edu

Sponsors

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation,  KU Department of Mathematics and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Research Excellence Initiative .