FMS News
• The 2016 FMS was featured in The Walrus on August 8, 2018. The article, written by Fields Institute Board of Directors member Siobhan Roberts, profiles Manjul Bhargava’s contributions to the public’s perception of math at this Fields Institute flagship event. Read the full article here.

Description

Talk Title:

The Mathematics of Magic Tricks and Games

Time: 5:30 pm
Place: The Fields Institute (222 College St., Toronto, ON) 

The Student Night offers the opportunity for undergraduate and high school students to attend an evening talk by Manjul Bhargava (Fields Medal 2014) followed by networking (with plenty of time for question-answering) and pizza.

Join us for an evening of great math, a chance to connect with and greet Manjul Bhargava, enjoy great food and meet new faces in the wonderful atmosphere of the Fields Institute!

The Symposium comprises three separate events:

• Scientific Program (November 1-4): aimed at a wide audience, including graduate students, mathematicians in other research areas, and scientists who use mathematics in an important way.
• Public Opening (November 1): includes a lecture for a general audience by Manjul Bhargava followed by a reception.
• Student Night (November 2): geared towards high school and undergraduate students with a lecture by Manjul Bhargava followed by a networking reception. Pizza will be served.

All events, except for the Student Night, will be broadcast live online.