2024 Bloomington Geometry Workshop
Indiana University, Bloomington
April 12 - 14, 2024

The Department of Mathematics at Indiana University is hosting a workshop that brings together mathematicians from diverse backgrounds who are connected by an interest in geometry.

Speakers:

The workshop will begin on Friday, April 12th, at 4:00 pm with a colloquium by:
  • Yair Minsky (Yale)

The workshop continues on Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, with an additional lecture by Yair Minsky as well as talks by:

  • Aaron Calderon (University of Chicago)
  • Samantha Fairchild (MPI MiS)
  • Boris Kalinin (Penn State)
  • Marissa Loving (University of Wisconsin)
  • Malavika Mukundan (University of Michigan)
  • Ben McReynolds (Purdue University)
  • Jake Rasmussen (UIUC)

Schedule, Titles, and Abstracts:

The schedule for the workshop and the list of titles and abstracts for the talks. All talks wiil be in Rawles Hall , room 100.

Travel Support:

We have applied for funding from the National Science Foundation, and we hope to be able to help defray travel expenses of many participants.
Priority will be given to graduate students and early career participants.
We especially encourage the participation of those who belong to under-represented groups.

Registration:

If you plan to join us, please register electronically.
If you seek financial support, then please register by March 3.

Accommodations:

In April, hotels in Bloomington can fill up quickly. Please book your room in advance.

Hotel choices include:

Between talks & after hours:

  • Restaurants and coffee: There are many restaurants near the University, with a wide variety of cuisines including:
    Afghan, Burmese, Eritrean, Indian, Moroccan, Thai,Tibetan, and vegan.

  • Entertainment: On Friday and Saturday, the IU opera theatre will be performing Stephen Sondheim's Sweeny Todd.
    We also plan a fine-dining opportunity for participants and friends on Saturday night.

Location and Directions:

Organizers:

  • Matt Bainbridge
  • Chris Connell
  • Marlies Gerber
  • Dami Lee
  • Josh Southerland
  • Dylan Thurston
If you have any questions not covered on this page, please email the organizers at bloomingtongeometry2019@gmail.com.