BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aarms.math.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20260204T125327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T100319Z UID:8504-1779062400-1779494399@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Atlantic Topological Quantum Field Theory Spring School DESCRIPTION:Topological quantum field theory (TQFT) is a powerful organizing framework for many areas of mathematics and physics. Born from 1980s algebraic topology—through discoveries such as Donaldson invariants and the Jones polynomial—and with quantum physics interpretations initially provided by Atiyah\, Witten\, and others\, TQFTs are today a vital tool for studying quantum matter. TQFTs describe the effective theories of topological insulators\, give frameworks for theories of quantum computing\, and provide an ideal language for understanding symmetries of quantum systems\, including recent developments like higher form and quantum symmetries. TQFTs are thus a valuable and widely applicable tool. This Spring School introduces key aspects of TQFT to early‑ and mid‑career graduate students\, with priority for Atlantic Canadian and traditionally underrepresented groups. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/atlantic-topological-quantum-field-theory-spring-school/ LOCATION:Dalhousie University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Cameron Krulewski":MAILTO:ckrulewski@dal.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20251110T120803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T113524Z UID:8404-1778976000-1779494399@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:IDMS Summer School 2026 DESCRIPTION:Increasing Diversity in Mathematical & Related Sciences 2026\n\nMay 17 – 22\, 2026\, UBC Okanagan \n  \n\nThis is a 5-day Summer School that will bring together a diverse group of undergraduate students who identify as women or other underrepresented gender identities studying math at a Canadian university.\n\nOverview:\n\nThis will be an inspiring week of learning new math from influential women and gender-diverse mathematicians\, and collaborating with peers from across the country!  You will connect professionally and socially\, build networks among your academic peers and with the instructors. We will offer a challenging academic program\, as well as professional development sessions and panel discussions with a focus on how to meet challenges faced by women and other underrepresented gender identities in the mathematical sciences. \nDetails: \n\nLocation: University of British Columbia—Okanagan\, Kelowna\, BC\nDates: May 17 – 22\, 2026\nTopics: Combinatorics and Graph Theory\, highlighting algebraic methods\nEligibility:\nThis workshop is open to undergraduates in a math or related science program at a Canadian university who have completed at least two years of university-level math education at the time of application and identify as a woman or as another underrepresented gender identity.\n\nStudents must apply to participate in this workshop; we have space for approximately 35 students. Consideration will be given to students from multiple equity-seeking groups or with limited access to such programs. A reference letter from a professor or instructor is required.\n\nApplication:\nStudents are asked to complete this application form and have one letter of reference from a professor or instructor submitted to this reference form. We also ask that you submit transcripts (these are only used to understand the academic background of participants).\n\nThe deadline to apply is Dec. 15.\n\nFunding:\nAccommodations and food will be provided to all workshop participants. We have some travel support available for participants\, but we are asking participants to try to find matching funding. You can ask the head of your department or the undergraduate co-ordinator at your university if there is funding available for undergraduate students to attend conferences. You can also ask a professor (perhaps a professor that told you about this workshop) or a summer research supervisor\, or your math club or student’s union if there is funding available. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/idms-summer-school-2026/ LOCATION:UBC Okanagan\, 3333 University Way\, Kelowna\, British Columbai\, V1V 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Yu-Ru Liu":MAILTO:yrliu@uwaterloo.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20250121T123047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T112535Z UID:7884-1747612800-1748044799@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Atlantic Topological Quantum Field Theory Spring School 2025 DESCRIPTION:Topological Quantum Field Theory (TQFT) emerged in the 1980s in an effort to interpret quantum field theory through cobordism categories. Today\, TQFTs play a central role in both mathematics and theoretical physics\, especially in understanding global symmetries and the low-energy behaviour of gapped systems. This week-long school\, aimed primarily at early-career graduate students\, will feature three lecture series plus TA-led problem sessions\, introducing students to cutting-edge topics brought together by TQFTs. Lecture topics will include fusion categories and condensed matter\, deformation quantization and symplectic geometry\, and stable homotopy theory. The school will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and equip students with a modern toolbox of topological methods in quantum field theory. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/atlantic-topological-quantum-field-theory-spring-school-2025/ LOCATION:University of New Brunswick (Fredericton Campus)\, Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Theo Johnson-Freyd":MAILTO:theojf@dal.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20250121T181114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T181114Z UID:7908-1742774400-1743206399@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Mini course "Vertex operator algebras and their representations" DESCRIPTION:Vertex operator algebras have been a topic of interest in mathematical physics for several decades\, as they constitute one possible approach to formalize physical concepts from conformal field theory. They have relations to several other areas of mathematics\, most notably to the theory of finite simple groups. This specific relation lead in fact to the award of the Fields Medal to Professor Richard Borcherds at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Berlin in 1998. Professor Gannon is the author of a well-known monograph on this topic. \nThe minicourse will consist of five lectures of 90 minutes each. The lectures will be aimed at students\, primarily at the graduate level. We hope to attract about 20 participants from Memorial University\, Atlantic Canada\, and other parts of Canada\, and possibly some international participants. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/mini-course-vertex-operator-algebras-and-their-representations/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Yorck Sommerhauser":MAILTO:sommerh@mun.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20240225T123037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T123037Z UID:7567-1722211200-1722643199@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Diversity in the Mathematical Sciences 2024 DESCRIPTION:Objectives: The mathematical institutes in Canada have joined forces to offer annual summer schools geared toward women and underrepresented groups in mathematics and related sciences. The first school will be at Dalhousie University in Summer 2024. \nThe goals of the summer school are two-fold. First\, to introduce students to research level mathematics and second\, to encourage more female and female-identifying students to pursue graduate school in the mathematical sciences. The research theme of the 2024 summer school will be Combinatorial Commutative Algebra\, as described below. By introducing the advanced mathematics in a supportive and engaging environment\, we aim to give students the tools and the support structure that will enable them to thrive in graduate school. \nSynopsis: The main tools to study zero sets of polynomials using algebraic tools come from Commutative Algebra. When the polynomials have only one term – monomials – one can use methods from combinatorics\, topology\, linear programing and more to study their algebraic properties. The development of such techniques\, going back to the 1960’s and still a vibrant area of research today\, is the focus of the field of Combinatorial Commutative Algebra. \nOur school will introduce some of these ideas to the participants via concrete examples and problems. We will cover topics including: edge ideals of graphs\, Hilbert functions\, computational commutative algebra and discrete homotopy theory. \nThe school will also include panels\, discussions of graduate school\, academic and nonacademic jobs and issues facing women in mathematics in general. We will have morning lectures\, afternoon tutorials and mini-topics. \nWe are seeking applications from female and female-identifying students who have finished at least two years of an undergraduate degree in the mathematical sciences. \nRequired background: Applicants having successfully completed a Honour’s-level proof-based course in linear algebra will be given full consideration. A third-year course in algebra covering rings and ideals will be considered an asset. \nApplicants should submit transcripts\, and arrange for a letter of recommendation addressing their potential to benefit from this school. \nFunding: The Summer School will cover room and board as well as travel expenses for all participants. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/diversity-in-the-mathematical-sciences-2024-2/ LOCATION:Dalhousie University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Faridi":MAILTO:sara.faridi@dal.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20240202T214848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T214848Z UID:7525-1722211200-1722643199@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Diversity in the Mathematical Sciences 2024 DESCRIPTION:The goals of the summer school are two-fold. First\, to introduce students to research level mathematics and second\, to encourage more female and female-identifying students to pursue graduate school in the mathematical sciences. The research theme of the 2024 summer school will be Combinatorial Commutative Algebra\, as described below. By introducing the advanced mathematics in a supportive and engaging environment\, we aim to give students the tools and the support structure that will enable them to thrive in graduate school. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/diversity-in-the-mathematical-sciences-2024/ LOCATION:Dalhousie University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Faridi":MAILTO:sara.faridi@dal.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240525 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20240202T120750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T120750Z UID:7489-1716163200-1716595199@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Atlantic Topological Quantum Field Theory Spring School 2024 DESCRIPTION:Topological Quantum Field Theory lives at the intersection of category theory\, algebraic topology\, representation theory\, and theoretical physics. Physically\, TQFTs describe and control the symmetries of quantum systems\, including quantum symmetries\, anomalous symmetries\, and higher-form symmetries. Mathematically\, TQFTs provide a dictionary between manifold topology and structures in representation theory\, and as such allow computations and results to move between these separate fields. This school\, aimed at early- to mid-career graduate students\, will consist of three 5-hour minicourses related to TQFTs\, plus problem sessions and discussion time. Students are expected to be familiar with the basic language of category theory\, but are not expected to have any specialized knowledge in the field. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/atlantic-topological-quantum-field-theory-spring-school-2024/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Theo Johnson-Freyd":MAILTO:theojf@dal.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20230228T164404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230228T164444Z UID:7135-1678665600-1679097599@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Automorphisms And Derivations In Affine Algebraic Geometry DESCRIPTION:Mini-course by Professor Leonid Makar-Limanov\, Wayne University\,  USA \nBrief description of the mini course\nAfter this course you will know the proofs of several classical theorems of Affine Algebraic Geometry. The original proofs of these theorems were quite involved and a much longer course would be needed for their exposition. \nIn the first lecture we will discuss the theorems of Heinrich Jung and Rudolf Rentschler. The first one describes all invertible transformations of the plane by polynomials and the second all generalized shifts of the plane. Algebraically speaking\, Jung’s theorem describes all automorphisms of the ring of polynomials with two variables and Rentschler theorem describes all subgroups of this group which are isomorphic to the group of complex numbers under addition. If we have time\, we will  discuss the groups of polynomial automorphisms of several other surfaces. \nThe second lecture is devoted to the following topic: if a cylinder is given\, is it possible to recover the base of this cylinder. In general the answer is no\, but we discuss two cases when this is possible. We show that if the cylinder over a curve is given then we can recover this curve (this is the theorem of Shreeram Abhyankar\, Paul Eakin\, and William Heinzer). If the cylinder over a surface is isomorphic to a three-dimensional space then the surface is isomorphic to a plane (this is a theorem of Takao Fujita). \nHere is an algebraic translation: \nIf A is an integral domain of transcendence degree one and A[x1\, x2\,…\, xn] is given\, we can recover A up to an isomorphism. If A is an integral domain of transcendence degree two and A[x] is isomorphic to C[y1\,y2\,y3] then A is isomorphic to C[z1\,z2].  The main tool used in these two lectures is locally nilpotent derivations. \nIn the third lecture we prove one of the most famous theorems in affine algebraic geometry\, the AMS Theorem (after Abhyankar\, Tsuong-tsieng Moh\, Masakazu Suzuki): any smooth “good” embedding of a line to a plane is the image of a coordinate line under an automorphism of the plane. Algebraically\, this means the following: if two polynomials f(t)\, g(t)∈ C[t] generate C[t] then the smaller of the degrees of f(t)\, g(t) divides the larger of the degrees of f(t)\, g(t). The main tool here is a new algorithm for finding an irreducible dependence between two polynomials in one variable. \nThe lectures will be delivered during three time periods\, as shown below. They will take place at the St. John’s campus of Memorial University and will be broadcast via Webex. All the times are in Newfoundland Time (NST=UTC-3:30). \nMonday\, March 13th: TBA \nTuesday\, March 14th: TBA \nThursday\, March 16th: TBA \nThe lectures will be available online via Webex.  The details will be given later.  Contact the organizers for more information:   Mikhail Kotchetov ;  Yuri A Bakhturin URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/automorphisms-and-derivations-in-affine-algebraic-geometry/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Mikhail Kotchetov":MAILTO:Mikhail@mun.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230217T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20230131T103547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T103547Z UID:7054-1676631600-1677067200@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Minicourse: Group Graded Azumaya Algebras and Generic Constructions DESCRIPTION:Taught by Professor Eli Aljadeff\, Technion University\, Israel \nThe main theme of this mini-course is gradings by finite groups on finite-dimensional algebras. Similar to the classical situation of ungraded algebras\, we will be interested in finite-dimensional graded simple algebras and finite-dimensional graded division algebras. An important role is played by a generalization of central simple algebras\, called Azumaya algebras. \nOur main tool will be polynomial identities and\, in particular\, graded polynomial identities. This tool will allow us to construct generic graded Azumaya algebras. \nIn the first lecture of the mini-course\, as a part of the motivation to discuss group graded algebras\, I will recall some classical topics such as division algebras\, Brauer groups\, crossed products and Galois cohomology. Then I will introduce G-graded polynomial identities\, where G is a finite group\, and discuss generic constructions. In particular\, for an arbitrary finite-dimensional G-graded simple algebra A over an algebraically closed field F of characteristic 0\, I will construct a generic G-graded Azumaya algebra from which one can obtain by specialization all forms of A in the sense of Galois descent. \nAs a key application\, I will discuss the following problem. It is not difficult to see that for any finite group G\, finite-dimensional G-graded division algebras are G-graded simple and they remain G-graded simple upon any extension of the field of scalars. \nWe will be interested in the opposite direction. Unlike the situation in the ungraded case\, where the algebras of n × n matrices always admit forms which are division algebras\, this is not generally true in the setting of G-graded algebras. \nSuppose that A is a finite-dimensional G-graded simple algebra over an algebraically closed field F. One of the goals of these lectures is to provide necessary and sufficient conditions on the graded structure of A under which A admits forms that are G-graded division algebras. In particular we show that A must be a G-graded simple algebra for which the corresponding generic G-graded simple algebra is a G-graded division algebra. \nThe lectures will be delivered during three time periods\, as shown below. They will take place at the St. John’s campus of Memorial University and will be broadcast via Webex. All the times are in Newfoundland Time (NST=UTC-3:30). \nFriday\, February 17\, 11-12 am\, room A-1045/1046 \nMonday\, February 20\, 11-12 am\, room A-1045/1046 \nWednesday\, February 22\, 11-12 am\, room A-1045/1046 \nThe lectures will be available online via Webex.  Contact the organizer for details URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/minicourse-group-graded-azumaya-algebras-and-generic-constructions/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Yuri Bahturin":MAILTO:bahturin@mun.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210508 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20210325T114334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T151518Z UID:5823-1620000000-1620431999@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Groups acting on Trees: minicourse by Olga Kharlampovich DESCRIPTION:From May 3\, 2021 to May 7\, 2021\, Professor O. Kharlampovich from City University of New York will teach a mini course on Groups acting on Trees. Due to the current situation caused by the corona virus disease\, the mini course will take place virtually. \nBass-Serre theory relates group actions on trees with decomposing groups as iterated applications of the operations of amalgamated product and HNN extension\, via the notion of the fundamental group of a graph of groups. \nOne of the generalizations of Bass-Serre theory is the theory of isometric group actions on real trees (R-trees) which are metric spaces generalizing the graph-theoretic notion of a tree. Group actions on R-trees arise naturally in geometric topology\, as well as in geometric group theory. Asymptotic cones of groups often have a tree-like structure and give rise to group actions on real trees. The use of R-trees and $\Lambda$ -trees\, in particular Zn-trees\, together with Bass-Serre theory\, are key tools in the work on the elementary theory of a free group by Kharlampovich-Miasnikov and Sela. \nThe course will be suitable for undergraduates\, graduate students\, postdocs\, faculty\, and anyone interested in algebra. The internet address for the virtual meeting room will be available at https://www.mun.ca/aac/AACMiniCourses/olga/ \nThe mini course will take place from 10 to 10:50 Eastern Standard Time. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/groups-acting-on-trees-minicourse-by-olga-kharlampovich/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Yuri Bahturin":MAILTO:bahturin@mun.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200118 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20191211T163222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T125931Z UID:4822-1578873600-1579305599@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Mini-course on GAP DESCRIPTION:Leandro Vendramin of the University of Buenos Aires will give a\nspecial minicourse from January 13-17. The course will be on the\ncomputer algebra system GAP. It will take place in the Department of\nMathematics and Statistics at Dalhousie\, and will also be\nlive-streamed. It will be suitable for undergraduates\, graduate\nstudents\, postdocs\, faculty\, and everyone interested in symbolic\ncomputation. \nThe first lecture of the minicourse will also work as a colloquium.\nPlease see below for the precise dates and times. \nMonday\, January 13: 3:30-5\, Chase 319\nTuesday\, January 14: 11:30-1\, Chase 319\nWednesday\, January 15: 12:30-2:30\, Chase 227\nThursday\, January 16: 11:30-1\, Chase 319\nFriday\, January 17: 12:30-2:30\, Chase 227 \nSpeaker: Leandro Vendramin \nTitle: Algebra with GAP \nAbstract: We will give a brief introduction to the software GAP\,\ndesigned for calculations related to group theory. The course will be\nmainly based on examples\, exercises and application problems. We will\ndiscuss several different introductory mathematical topics such as\npermutations\, matrices\, groups\, rings\, and fields. More advanced\ntopics such as characters and representation of groups\, algebras\, and\nother algebraic structures\, will also be studied.  GAP is freely\navailable at https://www.gap-system.org/ \nThe minicourse is organized by the Atlantic Algebra Centre at Memorial\nUniversity and by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at\nDalhousie University\, under the auspices of the AARMS Collaborative\nResearch Group on “Groups\, Rings and Hopf Algebras”. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/mini-course-on-gap/ LOCATION:Dalhousie University\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Selinger":MAILTO:Peter.Selinger@Dal.Ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190713 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20190314T172609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T172609Z UID:4162-1560729600-1562975999@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:AARMS Summer School 2019: Dynamical Systems\, DEs\, and Special Functions DESCRIPTION:The summer school is intended for graduate students and promising undergraduate students from all parts of the world. Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the four courses. \nThese courses are certified to be graduate level courses by both the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (SMCS) at University of Prince Edward Island and by the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS). Upon successful completion of a course\, SMCS and AARMS will award a certificate confirming this\, which students can then take back to their home institutions if they plan to receive credit for these courses towards their degree. Students hoping to receive academic credit for summer school courses are strongly encouraged to consult with their home institution about this process before the school begins. \nFor student attendees\, the AARMS Summer School will pay the tuition and the accommodation expenses\, but will not cover the cost of travel. Note that the accommodation is provided only when a student is taking a course (the night before the first lecture of a course is covered). If a student arrives early or leaves late\, the extra accommodation is not covered. Note that those who will finish their bachelor/master degree in the spring/summer term of 2019 and will enter the graduate school in the fall term of 2019 are considered to be students. \nTo apply for AARMS Summer School 2019\, please complete the online application form before April 15\, 2019. \nPlease note that the evaluation committee of the summer school will review all applications shortly after April 15\, 2019 and thereafter notify the applicants whose applications are approved by email. Please do not book your air tickets before receiving the approval email. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/aarms-summer-school-2019-dynamical-systems-des-and-special-functions/ LOCATION:University of Prince Edward Island\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aarms.math.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/twitter-poster.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190126 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20181009T162956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T161008Z UID:3741-1548028800-1548460799@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Mini-course "Representations of simple finite dimensional and affine Lie algebras" DESCRIPTION:This mini-course will focus on Representation Theory of simple complex finite dimensional and affine Lie algebras. We will start with the introduction to the theory of infinite dimensional weight representations. Though the classification of irreducible representations is still open beyond the sl(2) case in general\, in some subcategories this problem can be managed successfully. In particular\, we will discuss the theory of Gelfand-Tsetlin modules and their generalizations in the finite dimensional case. A comparison will be given with the representations of affine Kac-Moody algebras. We will conclude with the construction of free field realizations of these algebras and discuss open problems. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/mini-course-representations-of-simple-finite-dimensional-and-affine-lie-algebras/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Mikhail Kotchetov":MAILTO:Mikhail@mun.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20180530T113638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T145638Z UID:3450-1536451200-1537055999@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:AAC minicourse by Professor Matej Bresar DESCRIPTION:During the week of September 9 to September 15\, 2018\, Atlantic Algebra Centre organizes a mini course “Functional Identities and Zero Product Determined Algebras” by Prof. Matej Bresar. Functional identities are an important combinatorial tool applicable to problems in noncommutative and nonassociative algebra\, linear algebra\, and operator theory. They have been used in an essential way for the solution of the well-known Herstein’s Lie map conjectures\, which remained open for three decades. Matej Brešar was one of the authors of the solution. Dr Brešar is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Ljubljana and the University of Maribor. He gave plenary talks at a number of conferences and workshops\, including some organized by Atlantic Algebra Centre. He has published over 150 research papers\, is a co-author of the books “Functional Identities” (Birkhäuser\, 2007) and “Introduction to Noncommutative Algebra” (Springer\, 2014). Member of Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/aac-minicourse-by-professor-matej-bresar/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Yuri Bahturin":MAILTO:bahturin@mun.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180630 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20171220T194322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171220T231953Z UID:2510-1528070400-1530316799@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:AARMS Summer School 2018: Data Analytics DESCRIPTION:The summer school is intended for graduate students and promising undergraduate students from all parts of the world. Each participant is expected to register for at least two of the four courses. Each course consists of three hours lecture sessions per day for two weeks. These are graduate courses approved by University of Prince Edward Island and we will facilitate transfer credit to the extent possible. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/aarms-summer-school-2018-data-analytics/ LOCATION:University of Prince Edward Island\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aarms.math.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180310 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20180125T152219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T110808Z UID:2614-1520208000-1520639999@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Tensor Categories and Topological Field Theory DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Algebra Centre in St.John’s is hosting a mini course on tensor categories and topological field theory by Professor Christoph Schweigert from the University of Hamburg during the week from March 5 to March 9\, 2018. The mini course will connect algebra\, where tensor categories frequently arise as representation categories of Hopf algebras\, to physics\, where topological field theories arise in string theory via the so-called topological twist. Professor Schweigert\, who is a physicist by education and also the head of the algebra group at the University of Hamburg\, is in a unique position to connect these two topics. In 2008\, he was an invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Madrid\, where he lectured on related topics. In 2006\, he was awarded the Gay-Lussac-Humboldt prize. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/tensor-categories-and-topological-field-theory/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ORGANIZER;CN="Yorck Sommerhauser":MAILTO:sommerh@mun.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170729 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20170720T195207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T235528Z UID:1656-1499040000-1501286399@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:AARMS Summer School 2017 DESCRIPTION:During a four week period every summer AARMS invites highly regarded faculty from around the world to deliver graduate courses in the mathematical sciences and their applications. Our goals are to broaden the education of graduate students and to encourage promising undergraduates to continue their study. While\, in a given year\, a good number of students come from Canada\, our School continues to bring to Atlantic Canada students from around the world. Indeed\, the multicultural\, international flavour of our School and the possibility of forming lifelong friendships and collaborations amongst people of different backgrounds and cultures is one of our School’s strengths. \nThis year’s summer school will be held on the beautiful province of Prince Edward Island.  The focus on Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science is both topical and fascinating. This is the first summer school held by the University of Prince Edward Island\, and the local organizers have ensured that it will be an academically valuable and personally memorable experience for both the students and guest lecturers. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/aarms-summer-school-2017/ LOCATION:University of Prince Edward Island\, Charlottetown\, Prince Edward Island\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aarms.math.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMG_0297.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alexander Alvarez":MAILTO:alalvarez@upei.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170528 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170603 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20170725T204234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T204234Z UID:1707-1495929600-1496447999@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Atlantic General Relativity 2017 DESCRIPTION:The conference was in three parts all held at Memorial University in St. John’s\, Newfoundland\, Canada. \n\nOn Sunday May 28 before the main part of the workshop\, post-doc members of the AARMS CRG gave set of introductory lectures aimed at beginning graduate students.\nFrom Monday May 29 to Wednesday May 31\, there was a workshop hosted by the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences (AARMS) collaborative research group (CRG) “Mathematical and physical aspects of black holes”. It featured four invited speakers who each gave a series of three lectures\, one on each day of the workshop.\nFinally from Thursday June 1 to Friday June 2\, there was a meeting with two invited speakers along with contributed talks from grad students\, post-docs and faculty members. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/atlantic-general-relativity-2017/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses,AARMS workshops and conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aarms.math.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/stacks_image_14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170601 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20170725T203843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T204402Z UID:1702-1495843200-1496275199@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:2017 AARMS Workshops on Scientific Computing Software DESCRIPTION:AARMS (the Atlantic Association for Research in the Mathematical Sciences)\, the AARMS Collaborative Research Group in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing\, the Centre for Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing at Memorial University of Newfoundland\, and the Department of Mathematics and Computing Science at Saint Mary’s University will bring students and researchers interested in scientific computing to a 5-day workshop in beautiful St. John’s\, NL\, Canada. \nThe meeting will consist of two independent workshops\, a 2-day Software Carpentry workshop\, presented by ACENET Research Consultants on May 27-28\, 2017\, and a 3-day PETSc tutorial\, led by Prof. Jed Brown of CU-Boulder\, on May 29-31\, 2017. URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/2017-aarms-workshops-on-scientific-computing-software/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses,AARMS workshops and conferences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170506 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170511 DTSTAMP:20260610T230931 CREATED:20170718T012735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T235509Z UID:1475-1494028800-1494460799@aarms.math.ca SUMMARY:Hopf Algebras and their Generalizations from a Categorical Point of View DESCRIPTION:Folklore says that Hopf algebras are distinguished algebras whose representation category admits a closed monoidal structure. In the mini course we will discuss generalizations of bialgebras and Hopf algebras based on this principle. \nRead the report URL:https://aarms.math.ca/event/hopf-algebras-and-their-generalizations-from-a-categorical-point-of-view/ LOCATION:Memorial University (St. John’s Campus)\, St. John's\, Newfoundland and Labrador\, Canada CATEGORIES:AARMS schools and minicourses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aarms.math.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170306_180233.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Yuri Bahturin":MAILTO:bahturin@mun.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR