Facets 2017

A two-day mathematics program

This is the 2017 edition of the institute's outreach program for advanced undergraduate (BSc third year) and postgraduate (MSc) students of mathematics.

However, anybody with an interest and some background in college level mathematics (from student to senior professor) is welcome to apply to participate. In particular, summer interns, research scholars, and postdocs in any scientific or engineering discipline (with some interest and aptitude for mathematics) are encouraged to apply.

What's planned

Come and interact with professional mathematicians working at the cutting edge of research.
Let them share with you the excitement of mathematical discovery.
Learn about careers in Mathematics.
Find out how mathematics is used in real life.
Return inspired to learn more.

The speakers

Alok Laddha, Physics, CMI
Hema Murthy, Computer Science & Engineering, IITM
Priyavrat Deshpande, Mathematics, CMI
R. Ramanujam, Computer Science, IMSc
Shubashree Desikan, Science Writing, The Hindu
Vijay Ravikumar, Mathematics, CMI
S. Viswanath, Mathematics, IMSc

The program is free of cost. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

However, participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation.

How to Participate

Registration for the event is now closed.

Invitations will be sent out on 29th June.