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

SCGP Spring 2015 Newsletter

The Simons Center is pleased to announce the Spring 2015 newsletter. Read on for more details about our programs, workshops, special lectures and events: Click here for SCGP Spring 2015 Newsletter  

Moduli spaces and singularities in algebraic and Riemannian geometry – Aug 17 – Nov 20

Moduli spaces and singularities in algebraic and Riemannian geometry Organized by Simon Donaldson (SCGP), Hans-Joachim Hein (Maryland), Henry Guenancia (Stony Brook), Radu Laza (Stony Brook), Yuji Odaka (Kyoto), Song Sun (Stony Brook),Valentino Tosatti (Northwestern) August 17-November 20th, 2015 Weekly Talks are held in SCGP Rm 313. The theme of this program is the interaction between … Read more

Transportation Schedule for Simons Summer Workshop 2015

Danfords Shuttle: *Please be aware that the Danfords shuttle has limited seating. If you have a car, we appreciate if you carpool to the Simons Center. Hilton General Information Special Events Transportation Information: For beach talks and parties. Information and Driving Directions for Special Events Smith Point Beach, Wednesdays (Smith Point County Park, William Floyd … Read more

Schedule of Events for Simons Summer Workshop 2015

Downloadable Schedules by Week: *Speakers and titles will be added to the schedule throughout the workshop. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays All talks will be held in the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics Lecture Hall (Room 102). Breakfast will be served daily from 9:00am-10:00am in the Simons Center Cafe, 2nd floor. Lunch will be … Read more

Simons Summer Workshop 2015: July 20 to August 14, 2015

We are pleased to announce the 2015 Summer Simons Workshop in Mathematics and Physics from July 20 to August 14. This workshop is the eighth conducted by the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook and the thirteenth in the series Simons Summer Workshops. The Centers mission is to develop the interaction of … Read more

2015 Summer Concert Series at the Simons Center

The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is pleased to present a Summer Concert series featuring local jazz and classical musicians. SCHEDULE: Tuesday, July 21 Jazz performance by Frank Bellucci, John Marshall, Steve Salerno, and Keenan Zach Reception at 5:30pm, concert at 6:00pm in Simons Center Auditorium, Room 103 Tuesday July 28 Jazz performance by … Read more

SCGP Chef Paolo Fontana Raises a Glass with Dan’s Papers – 2015

The Simon’s Center for Geometry and Physics is proud to announce that our very own chef, Paolo Fontana, has received a notable mention in Dan’s Papers as he raises a glass to Dan’s Taste of Summer. “Dan’s Taste of Summer kicks off with Dan’s GrillHampton presented by Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors on Friday, July 17, … Read more