The AWM and AMS chapters at UConn are organizing a special sigma seminar on Friday February 23rd. The speaker is Dr. Hana Kong (Institute for Advanced Studies)

Title: Infinite loop space theory and recognition principle

Abstract: In homotopy theory, we think about equivalences instead of equalities. For example, homotopy coherence replaces commutativity under this philosophy. In this context, the study of topological commutative monoids relates to infinite loop space theory. In this talk, I will explain how operads encode homotopy coherent structures. One application is the operadic infinite loop space machine. There are also equivariant and multiplicative enhancements of this machine. In joint work with Peter May and Foling Zou, we fit all into a recognition principle in a more general and axiomatic setting.

To celebrate Women History’s Month,  the AWM chapter is spotlighting women in our department. Click here!

 

 

The IAS is organizing the 2021 Program for Women in Mathematics. For more information and registration, click here!

UConn’s AWM student chapter is organizing a Webex event to celebrate Julia Robinson’s work. This is organized jointly with the UConn Logic Group. Click here if you want to know more about this event. 

UConn’s AWM student chapter is having a meeting with one of the Sigma Seminar speakers, Professor Misha Kilmer, next Friday December 6th in MONT 214 at 2:30 pm. 

UConn’s AWM student chapter will have a meeting with one of the Special Semester in PDEs and Applied Math speakers, Professor Björn Sandstede, next Thursday October 3 in MONT 214 from 2:00-2:30 pm.

This will be an opportunity to talk to Professor Sandstede about his initiatives in Diversity, inclusion, and mentoring at Brown University. They are described at http://www.dam.brown.edu/people/sandsted/mentoring.html including his course ( http://www.dam.brown.edu/people/sandsted/documents/apma-1910.pdf) on Race and Gender in the Scientific Community.