Submissions FAQ

 Can I submit a shorter talk, say 20 minutes?

At this time we only accept talks that are around 45-65 minutes.

Can I edit the recording of my talk before submitting it to Mathematical Discourse?

Yes. However, all edits to talks involving live audiences must be disclosed along with submission; if the talk is filmed by a third party or hosted by an institution, edits must be in accordance with their policies.  

What if I want to edit a few minor things in the recording of my talk, but don’t have the technical skills to do so?

The talk submission form has a place for “Clarifications and Corrections.” These will appear as text notes beneath the recording. Note that an excessive amount of notes will make it less likely that a talk will be accepted.

Will I be able to edit my talk after it is accepted to Mathematical Discourse? 

No.

Can two different speakers submit talks on similar material, for example a coauthored paper?

Yes. However such overlaps must be disclosed along with submission.  Mathematical Discourse aims to publish talks on a diverse range of topics, so it is less likely that two talks on the same paper would both appear. We therefore encourage you to consult with coauthors before submission.  

If my talk is not up to the standards of Mathematical Discourse, will I have a chance to re-do the talk in accordance with referee feedback and resubmit?

At this time we do not solicit resubmissions of talks. We hope you will apply the feedback to your next talk, and submit to Mathematical Discourse again in the future.

How does Mathematical Discourse handle questions at the end of a talk?

Mathematical Discourse disregards all questions and answers appearing at the end of the talk. Whether or not these are present in the recording does not affect the process deciding acceptance or rejection of the talk.

Can a lecture series be submitted to Mathematical Discourse?

Mathematical Discourse considers talks of approximately 45-65 minutes that could have been delivered as either colloquia or seminar talks in a math department. If a talk was originally part of a longer series but meets these criteria, then it will be considered for publication; however, it will be evaluated in isolation, without taking other lectures in the series into account.

Must I talk about my own research?

A talk in Mathematical Discourse need not present results original to the speaker. However, the material should be appropriate for a colloquium or seminar talk in a math department.