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January 2011
Wednesday, January 26th
- Public Lecture by Francis Bonahon, Headley Distinguished Visitor-in-Residence
- Title: "Curvature: Mountain Passes and Summits, Soap Films, and the Internet". Francis Bonahon, Professor of Mathematics from USC, will speak about how the mathematical idea of curvature of curves and surfaces has recently found surprising application to seemingly unrelated areas. No mathematical knowledge is needed for this talk. Francis Bonahon is a Headley Distinguished Visitor, sponsored by the Michael Morrill Fund, the Department of Mathematics and Dean of the College.
- 7:00 pm, Olin 149
April 2012
Friday, April 13th
- Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through M.I.T.'s Male Math Maze
- "Truth Values" is a one-woman show about being a professional woman in a male-dominated field. Performed and written by Gioia De Cari.
- 7:00 pm, Weitz Center for Creativity Theater
November 2013
Monday, November 11th
- The Frank G. and Jean M. Chesley Lectureship
- “Wild Beauty: Postcards from Mathematical Worlds,” by Professor James Propp
- 7:30 pm, Olin 149
