Expectations for the proposers
Proposers are expected to possess some form of familiarity with their chosen topic. Ideally, this includes having (partial) solutions, relevant insights, or, in the case of theorem-focused discussions, knowledge of at least one proof.
While it is not required to have complete mastery of the topic at hand, greater familiarity with the subject will significantly enhance the quality of discussion. Proposers are expected to be active in their topic thread and, whenever necessary, to guide discussion. Proposers are not expected to be present at all times during their week; however, they should make themselves available at some point if help is needed.
Submission process
Members holding the <@&987465833330667540> role are invited to propose topics along with the weeks for which they are available to guide its discussion. Proposals should be submitted via DM to @ocean geode which will be forwarded to <@&1168540364462899250> and reviewed according to the following criteria:
- The proposal must be mathematically meaningful and made in good faith (e.g., submissions such as proofs of the Collatz conjecture or trivial statements will not be considered).
- The topic should be suitable for the community’s range of expertise, avoiding material that is either overly elementary or excessively specialized. Proposals spanning early undergraduate through postgraduate levels are all welcome.
- At least one of the weeks for which the Proposer submitted their availability have not already been granted to another topic and Proposer.
Upon passing those three checks, staff will create a dedicated thread.
Qualified users interested in submitting a topic for discussion may DM @ocean geode for clarification on what topics are acceptable.
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