Call for Proposals for Scientific Programs
The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics (SCGP) at Stony Brook University is seeking proposals for scientific programs to be held in the 2014-15 academic year. The Simons Center is a research center devoted to furthering fundamental knowledge in geometry and theoretical physics, especially knowledge at the interface of these two disciplines. Each year the … Read more
Call for Proposals – Science & Art Gallery Exhibitions and Programs
The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is a research center devoted to furthering fundamental knowledge in geometry and in theoretical physics, especially knowledge at the interface of these two disciplines. The SCGP’s academic and scientific activities have the explicit aim of bringing scholars from different fields and backgrounds together to work collaboratively on the … Read more
Interactive Workshops with Artist in Residence, Bill Duffy
Sign up for evening workshops! Artist Demonstration daily at the Simons Center Gallery, Monday -Friday, 11 am -2 pm. The sculptor William Duffy will create a figurative “Sphere” object using a wax modeling technique during his residency at the SCGP Gallery. The public is invited to participate in, watch and learn about the development stages … Read more
Summer Concert Series at the Simons Center
The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is pleased to announce the 2013 Summer Concert Series, featuring pianist Leon Livshin and Company All Concerts will begin at 6:30pm, following a wine and cheese reception at 6:00pm. These events are free and open to the public: Schedule of Events July 23rd, 6:30pm: “Two Sides of Rachmaninov” … Read more
Talk By Diana Davis: “Dance Your Dissertation”, Tuesday July 23
Tuesday July 23 5:30pm Talk by Diana Davis, “Dance your PhD” — 6:00pm Wine and Cheese Reception 6:30pm Musical Performance featuring Re’ut Ben-Ze’ev mezzo soprano, Andrey Tchekmazov on cello, and pianist Leon Livshin —
Talk by Shrikant Iyer, ‘Synergy Ball in Origami’ Thursday August 15
Thursday August 15 5:30pm Talk by Shrikant Iyer, ‘Synergy Ball in Origami’ 6:00pm Wine and Cheese Reception 6:30pm Musical Performance by pianist Leon Livshin
CANCELLED Talk: Edward Witten (IAS) Thursday June 20
Our apologies to all for the inconvenience, but unfortunately, the public lecture by Edward Witten previously scheduled for this Thursday, June 20th at 5:30pm has been cancelled.
Topology Seminar Series: Steven Sivek, Harvard
Title: Naturality In Sutured Monopole Homology Speaker: Steven Sivek, Harvard Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm Place: Seminar Room 313, Simons Center [box, type=”download”]Watch the video.[/box] Abstract: Kronheimer and Mrowka defined a version of monopole Floer homology which assigns to any balanced sutured manifold a module up to isomorphism. … Read more
SCGP Cafe Event – Telescope Viewing of the Conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, May 28, 2013
The astronomical event of the conjunction of Jupiter and Venus will take place the evening of May 28 Join the SCGP Cafe for an evening of food, wine pairing, and telescope viewing on our outdoor patio terrace. Details: May 28, 2013 at 6:00pm $30.00 per person includes all food and wine, plus exclusive telescope … Read more