activities and events

Exponential Integrals Part II: Seminar by Maxim Kontsevich

Title: Exponential Integrals Speaker:  Maxim Kontsevich Date: Tuesady, August 19, 2014 Time: 2:00pm-3:15pm Place: Auditorium 103, Simons Center [box, type=”download”]Watch the video.[/box] Abstract: I’ll discuss general properties of integrals of exponents of polynomial functions on complex algebraic varieties, and infinite-dimensional generalizations. In particular, I’ll give a new interpretation of the solution of Hitchin equation as semi-infinite cohomology.

Exponential Integrals Part I: Seminar by Maxim Kontsevich

Title: Exponential Integrals Speaker:  Maxim Kontsevich Date: Tuesady, August 19, 2014 Time: 11:00am-12:15pm Place: Auditorium 103, Simons Center [box, type=”download”]Watch the video.[/box] Abstract: I’ll discuss general properties of integrals of exponents of polynomial functions on complex algebraic varieties, and infinite-dimensional generalizations. In particular, I’ll give a new interpretation of the solution of Hitchin equation as semi-infinite cohomology.

G2 Manifolds

G2 Manifolds Organized by Mark Haskins, Dietmar Salamon, and Simon Donaldson August 18 – October 3, 2014 This program seeks to connect recent developments and open questions in the theory of compact manifolds with special or exceptional holonomy (especially G_2 manifolds) with other areas of mathematics and theoretical physics: differential topology, algebraic geometry, (non compact) Calabi-Yau … Read more

Summer Concert Series at the Simons Center, July 24 – August 12

The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is pleased to present a Summer Concert series featuring local jazz and classical musicians. SCHEDULE: Thursday July 24 Classical Performance by NY Virtuosi Wine and cheese reception at 5:30pm, concert at 6:30pm in Simons Center Auditorium, Room 103 Download Performance Program Tuesday July 29 Jazz Performance by Ray Anderson … Read more

SCGP Cafe Summer Fest – Friday July 25, 2014

Music, Dancing, Food Starts at 5:00pm – Food Tickets are $20.00 Reservations and Walk-In Welcome! For more information call or email: 631-632-2881 scgpcafe@gmail.com

Screening of the Documentary Film, ‘Particle Fever’, Wednesday May 14

Please join us Wednesday May 14, 2014 beginning at 5:30pm in the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics Auditorium (103) for a public viewing of the documentary film, ‘Particle Fever’ Reception at 5:30pm / Viewing at 6:00pm A film by Mark Levinson Running time: 99 minutes Imagine being able to watch as Edison turned on … Read more

‘Stitches’ Art Exhibition

Featuring the artworks of Elaine Ellison, Daina Taimina and Gabriele Meyer. Opening Reception: Thursday May 8, 2014 at 5:30pm Exhibition Dates: April 1 – May 31, 2014 Schedule of Events Thursday May 8th 5:30pm: Opening Reception – SCGP Art Gallery and Lobby 6:00pm: Talk by Elaine Krajenke Ellison, Mathematical Quilts – Tuesday May 20th 5:30pm: … Read more

Growing Objects Art Exhibition

Wine and Cheese Reception and Gallery Viewing: 5:30pm Artist Talk by Jessica Rosenkratz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg: 6:30pm, SCGP Room 103 Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg will speak about their creative process and the works featured in the exhibition. Topics will span the scientific phenomena that inspired the pieces, the generative systems that grow them, and digital fabrication techniques … Read more

Seminar Series May 5 – 9 by Helmut Hofer (IAS) and Dominic Joyce (Oxford)

During the week of May 5 – 9, 2014 there will be a joint seminar series by Helmut Hofer (IAS) and Dominic Joyce (Oxford). SCHEDULE: Monday May 5 1:00pm – 2:00pm, SCGP Room 313 – Dominic Joyce, “The 2-categories of d-manifolds and d-orbifolds” Download Slides 2:30pm – 3:30pm, SCGP Room 313 – Helmut Hofer, “Polyfold” Tuesday … Read more