Spectra (mathematical association)


Spectra is a professional association of LGBT mathematicians.

History

The association has its roots in meetups arranged at the Joint Mathematics Meetings and a mailing list organized by Ron Buckmire. The association's name was coined by Robert Bryant and Mike Hill and references the mathematical concept of a spectrum as well as the rainbow flag. Its first official activity was a panel at the 2015 JMM with the title "Out in Mathematics: LGBTQ Mathematicians in the Workplace."
The Spectra board includes many prominent mathematicians, including Bryant, Buckmire, Moon Duchin, Doug Lind, and Emily Riehl.