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

“Mindscapes” – November 5th, 2014

“Mindscapes” Fernando Velázquez and Francisco Lapetina Audiovisual performance from The Mindscapes Series / 45 min Artist talk: November 5, 4:30 – 5:30 pm SAC Gallery, Student Activities Center “Mindscapes” performance: November 5,  7:00- 7:45 pm SAC Gallery, Student Activities Center “We see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well. And seeing … Read more

Gauged Sigma-Models in Two Dimensions: November 3 – 7, 2014

Organized by Sergei Gukov, Nuno Romao, and Samson Shatashvili Dates: November 3 – 7, 2014 Gauged sigma-models from Riemann surfaces to Kaehler targets have been an important ingredient in recent developments at the crossroads of quantum field theory, geometry and topology. Of particular interest are models that exhibit self-duality, since they are more amenable to rigorous treatment — they … Read more

“Colliding Worlds: How Cutting-Edge Science is Redefining Contemporary Art”, November 5 at 5:00pm

Art and the Quantum Moment Pre-Exhibition Talk by Arthur Miller, November 5 Reception at 5:00pm Talk by Arthur I. Miller (University College London) at 5:30pm in Simons Center Lecture Hall, Room 102 “Colliding Worlds:  How Cutting-Edge Science is Redefining Contemporary Art” www.collidingworlds.org/ http://www.arthurimiller.com​ Abstract: There is a quiet revolution going on in the world of art, … Read more

Geometric Flows

Geometric Flows Organized by Simon Brendle, Xiuxiong Chen, Simon Donaldson, and Yuanqi Wang October 13 – December 19, 2014 Since its invention in 1982, Hamilton’s Ricci flow has become a central tool in global differential geometry. In particular, the Ricci flow has played a central role in Perelman’s proof of the Poincare conjecture, as well … Read more

The SCGP Seeks Research Assistant Professors for Fall 2015

Stony Brook University, home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, is located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island’s scenic North Shore. Our 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American … Read more

Homological Methods in Quantum Field Theory: September 29 – October 3, 2014

Application for workshop  is now closed. Organized by Kevin Costello, Ryan Grady, Owen Gwilliam, and Si Li Dates: September 29 – October 3, 2014 The Batalin-Vilkovisky (BV) formalism is a powerful method for constructing quantum field theories, notably gauge and supergravity theories. Recently, the language of derived geometry and homotopical algebra has provided a deeper interpretation … Read more

Interactions of Homotopy Theory and Algebraic Topology with Physics through Algebra and Geometry

Interactions of Homotopy Theory and Algebraic Topology with Physics through Algebra and Geometry Organized by John Morgan and Dennis Sullivan October 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015 While activities will depend on the visitors for their specific focus, we expect them to be organized around several general themes: (i) rigorous approaches to perturbative quantum field theories, and especially to gauge theories … Read more

Tracking the Cosmos Art Exhibition: Closing Reception Thursday November 20

Opening Reception, Thursday October 9 Gallery Viewing and Wine and Cheese Reception: 5:00pm Artist Talk by Eve Andree Laramee: 5:30pm, “Kepler: poetic, noetic and beyond” Artist Talk by Michael Benson, Monday November 10 Reception at 5:00pm Talk at 5:30pm in SCGP 102 Speaker: Michael Benson Title:  Cosmigraphics: Picturing Space Through Time Abstract:  Of all the sciences, … Read more

G2 Manifolds Program Seminar: Tommaso Pacini

Title: Program: G2 Manifolds Program Seminar Speaker: Tommaso Pacini, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa Date: Thursday, September 11, 2014 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Place: Lecture Hall 102, Simons Center       [box, type=”download”]Watch the video.[/box]