In this issue of the Newsletter

Milestones and Prizes

Congratulations to John Pardon on winning the New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for important results in geometry and topology, particularly in the field of symplectic geometry and pseudo-holomorphic curves, which are certain types of smooth surfaces in manifolds.

From Billiard Dynamics to Riemann Surfaces

From Billiard Dynamics to Riemann Surfaces. By Samuel Grushevsky Teichmuller Dynamics via Algebraic Geometry

Random Paths and Purpose: A Conversation with Scott Sheffield

Random Paths and Purpose: A Conversation with Scott Sheffield. Interview by Evita Nestoridi

Random Paths to Quantum Field Theory

Random Paths to Quantum Field Theory. By Antti Kupiainen

100 Years of Quantum Mechanics

100 Years of Quantum Mechanics OCTOBER 9, 2025-JANUARY 16, 2026 Curated by Lorraine Walsh Simons Center Gallery Opening Reception: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5:00 pm The Simons Center Gallery and SCGP Lobby Public Lecture Follows Reception God Plays Dice with the World: The Story of Quantum Mechanics by Giuseppe Mussardo, Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics … Read more

Workshop: Advancing Entangled X-Ray Photon Research. October 15-17, 2025

The First Workshop on Advancing Entangled X-Ray Photon Research will be held at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics (SCGP) at the Stony Book University the 15-17 of October 2025. Conference webpage: https://indico.global/event/14044/overview The scope of the workshop is be to exchange  knowledge, create collaborations,and shape the future of entangled X-ray photon research and its … Read more

Journal Club

Talks will talk place on Thursdays at 2:00pm in the 5th floor SCGP common room, unless stated otherwise in the announcement. Schedule: Date Name Title Abstract Sept 04 2025 Alexander Frenkel Confusions about Matrices and Black Holes and Emergent Gravity I will selfishly co-opt this journal club to talk about a list of questions (and … Read more

New Structures Found Within Quantum Field Theory. Interview with Professor Nikita Nekrasov

“We thought we understood quantum field theory—but there are still profound structures waiting to be uncovered.” — Professor Nikita Nekrasov In this in-depth interview, Professor Nikita Nekrasov discusses newly discovered structures within quantum field theory, shedding light on their mathematical foundations and physical significance. A must-watch for researchers and students interested in gauge theory, integrable … Read more

Simons Center Summer Concert Series 2025

2025 Summer Concerts The Art and Outreach Program at the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook University is pleased to present a new music series free and open to the public: Thursday July 10 Piano Performance by Liya Nigmati. Artist Bio 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Concert in the Della Pietra Family Auditorium, … Read more

Milestones and Prizes

Congratulations to John Pardon on winning the New Horizons in Mathematics Prize for important results in geometry and topology, particularly in the field of symplectic geometry and pseudo-holomorphic curves, which are certain types of smooth surfaces in manifolds.