Bayou Arithmetic Research Days

Number theory mini-conferences in Louisiana

Announcing BARD 8

Digital art of a zydeco band consisting of a pelican playing a triangle, a nutria playing an upright bass, and an alligator playing an accordian, in a swamp setting surrounded by number-theoretic equations. Created by Viv Heurtevant.

BARDs are one-day mini-conferences aimed at bringing together the vibrant community of students and researchers working in number theory in the Gulf Coast region. BARDs take place about two times a year at universities in Louisiana. The goal is to both bring high-profile speakers to the region and provide graduate students and junior faculty within the region with speaking and networking opportunities.

BARD 8 will take place at Louisiana State University on November 20, 2026. There is also an opportunity to attend the talks remotely on Zoom.

BARD 8 is supported by the National Science Foundation and by Louisiana State University.

Plenary Speakers

Karol Koziol, Baruch College, City University of New York

David Marcil, University of Oregon

Razan Taha, University of Michigan

Organizers

Olivia Beckwith (obeckwith@tulane.edu), Tulane University

Pranabesh Das (pdas@xula.edu), Xavier University of Louisiana

Joseph DiCapua (jdicap1@lsu.edu), Louisiana State University

Gene Kopp (kopp@math.lsu.edu), Louisiana State University