Ada Stelzer

I am a 3rd-year PhD student studying algebraic geometry and combinatorics. My advisor is Alexander Yong. I like thinking about polynomials--my favorite approaches to studying them involve combining the insights offered by abstract structures with computational methods. I am currently working on understanding homological invariants of certain ideals that arise in Schubert calculus. Outside of my research I am passionate about education and outreach, working with various groups on campus such as the Association for Women in Mathematics, Illinois Geometry Lab, Illinois Combinatorics Lab, and Summer Illinois Mathematics camp.