Today around the country scientists are pausing their usual activity and reflecting on race in our society, on the recent events around our country, on the murders of the black people which precipitated them, and on the underlining hard truths which are at their core. I encourage you to take a moment to explore ShutDownSTEM (https://www.shutdownstem.com/) and consider curtailing your regular work today in solidarity with the Black community and ShutDownSTEM. I personally plan to take some time exploring the resources there. In particular, you will find the AMS and AAAS shut for business today.
I also want to take the occasion to reassert the commitment of the Duke Mathematics department to diversity at all levels of our department and discipline.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Mattingly, Chair of the Duke Mathematics Department.
June 10, 2020
Department of Mathematics