The Student Night of the 2017 Fields Medal Symposium offers the opportunity for undergraduate and high school students to attend an evening talk by Martin Hairer (Fields Medal 2014) followed by networking (with plenty of time for questions/answers) and pizza.

Talk Title: On Coin Tosses, Atoms and Forest Fires

Abstract: We will encounter some of the mathematical objects arising naturally in probability theory, as well as some of their surprising properties. In particular, we will see how one of these objects was involved in the confirmation of the existence of atoms over 100 years ago and how new properties of related objects are still being discovered today.

Time: 5:30 pm, October 17, 2017

Location: The Fields Institute (222 College St., Toronto, ON) 

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

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The Symposium comprises four separate events:

• Student Workshop (October 15): aims to provide students with a good general exposure to probability a better understanding of what they will encounter during the Scientific Program, including regularity structures and their applications.
• Scientific Program (October 16-19): intended for a wide audience, including graduate students, mathematicians in other research areas, and scientists who use mathematics in an important way.
• Public Opening (October 16): features a public lecture by Martin Hairer entitled Taming Infinities. This public lecture will be held at the MaRS Discovery District at 7:00 pm on October 16, 2017. 
• Student Night (October 17): see description above.

All events will be broadcast live online whenever possible.