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

Support the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics

Become a Supporter The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics provides Stony Brook University mathematicians and physicists, as well as visiting scientists, the opportunity to collaborate in an environment specifically designed to promote progress at the intersection of the two fields. As government funding for basic research continues to contract, the Center relies on friends … Read more

Hidden Symmetries Exhibition

The Simons Center Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of HIDDEN SYMMETRIES, an exhibition featuring pre-Columbian art from Tony Phillips’ collection of mathematical textiles. Simons Center Gallery June 20 – September 17, 2018 Hidden Symmetries Opening Reception Math and Art Symposium Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Simons Center for Geometry and Physics 11:00 am: Introductions … Read more