Internationally Renowned Algebraic Geometer Named Director of Stony Brook’s Simons Center for Geometry and Physics
An international leader and researcher of advanced geometry took the helm of the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics at Stony Brook University this fall. Ludmil Katzarkov is well known...Read More
Solving for Tomorrow: James Glimm on Mathematics, AI and Life
For James Glimm, distinguished professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Stony Brook University, creative ideas come gradually and at unexpected times. “I see the idea like...Read More
URECA Researcher of the Month: A Passion for Physics and Discovery
Stone Chou — the URECA researcher of the month for September — is a senior majoring in physics and mathematics who has been doing research since January 2025 in the...Read More
Simons Center Exhibition Brings Altgeld Math Models into Focus
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mathematical models were created — primarily in Germany — to visualize complex geometric forms and abstract mathematical concepts. Crafted from plaster, wood,...Read More
‘Mathemagics’ Takes Center Stage at Convergence Lecture
An energetic crowd filed into the Sidney Gelber Auditorium on December 13 to hear math professor and professional magician Arthur Benjamin tell all. Known for his performances at Disney’s Magic...Read More
“Mentorship Is Valuable.” Nancy Neff ’72 Establishes Endowed Fund for WISE
Mentors can transform young people’s lives. They can help navigate critical decisions and assist in choosing a career. But for Nancy Neff ’72, there was no one at her high...Read More
