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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Colloquium: Lizhen Ji - The Unity of Mathematics Through the Uniformization Theorem
DESCRIPTION:The uniformization theorem is one of the most significant results in mathematics\, with a deceptively simple statement familiar to many: every simply connected Riemann surface is biholomorphic to one of three standard surfaces—the Riemann sphere\, the complex plane\, or the open unit disk. This theorem has profound extensions to higher dimensions\, including Thurston’s geometrization program and\, notably\, the resolution of the Poincaré conjecture. It is no wonder that this theorem is one of the most important theorems\, if not the most important theorem\, in the last 150 years.\n\nHowever\, its rich history and far-reaching impacts are often underappreciated. For example\, the initial formulations and attempted proofs by Klein and Poincaré using the method of continuity introduced many original ideas that have not been fully explored. Later\, Teichmüller’s innovative use of the method of continuity played a crucial role in his revolutionary work on Teichmüller space\, profoundly influencing the study of moduli spaces of Riemann surfaces. Yet\, this deep historical and conceptual connection is frequently overlooked.\n\nIn this talk\, I will trace the historical development of the uniformization theorem\, from its early formulations to its lasting influence across mathematics. I will explore its connections to seemingly unrelated results and modern mathematical areas\, particularly in Teichmüller theory and moduli spaces. Through this exploration\, I aim to shed light on the theorem’s profound influence\, inspire new perspectives on its unifying role in contemporary mathematics.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139670
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 1360
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DTSTAMP:20260311T094357
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:First Year Success Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming W26 topics include undergraduate research\, alumni panels on majors and careers\, graduate school pathways\, student panels on internships/co-op\, and more! If you have any questions\, please don't hesitate to contact the event organizer.\n\nUse the RSVP link to stay updated. \n\n💼 Internships & Co-ops: How Students Land Them + What They Learn\nThu\, March 26\, 2026\, 5–6pm\n📍2150 Dow\n\n• Wondering how engineering students get internships or co-ops — and what those experiences are really like?\n\n• This student panel brings together undergraduates from different engineering majors (CEE\, ME\, NERS) to talk about how they found their roles\, what skills they developed\, and how internships and co-ops shape career exploration and future opportunities.\n\n\nPizza provided*. 🍕  \n*To avoid food waste and ensure accurate food orders\, please RSVP to the Google calendar invite (you'll receive it after you RSVP) if you do plan to join us (we hope you do!).
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138671
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:First Year,Welcome to Michigan,Undergraduate Students,free food,Engineering
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 1180
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