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

Automorphic Structures in String Theory: March 4 – 8, 2019

    Organized by Terry Gannon, David Ginzburg, Axel Kleinschmidt, Stephen D. Miller, Daniel Persson, Boris Pioline   The purpose of this interdisciplinary workshop is to investigate connections between string theory, automorphic forms, mock modular forms, and beyond.Automorphic representations are part of the basic language of the Langlands program, while at the same time playing … Read more

Public Lecture of Professor Shing-Tung Yau, March 26

The Simons Center is pleased to present a public lecture of Professor Shing-Tung Yau, March 26 Monday March 26 at 4:30pm in the Simons Center, Room 103 Title: Geometry of spacetime and mass in general relativity Abstract: I shall discuss the role of geometry in creating the space time that is fundamental to the physics … Read more

The SCGP Seeks a Center Administrator

Job Description:  Center Administrator, Simons Center for Geometry and Physics  Required Qualifications: (As evidenced by an attached resume) Bachelor’s Degree. Four [4] years of full time, administrative experience in an academic environment managing major business-related aspects, such as budget and personnel. Supervisory experience to include guiding, developing and leading staff career pathing. Budget management experience. Experience managing complex projects. Experience managing and executing events. Experience … Read more