Algebra Seminar Speaker: Aryaman Maithani, University of Utah Title: Polynomial invariants of conjugation over finite fields Abstract: Consider the conjugation action of GL₂(K) on the polynomial ring K. When K is an infinite field, the ring of invariants is a polynomial ring generated by the trace and the determinant. We describe the ring of invariants when K is a finite field, and show that it is a hypersurface.
Workshop on Calabi-Yau metrics and optimal transport Dates: May 18–22, 2026 Location: Harvard CMSA, 20 Garden Street, Cambridge MA Recent advances in the study of Calabi-Yau metrics have revealed an interesting connection with optimal transport, and the regularity theory for optimal transport is expected to play an increasingly important role in the study of Kähler […]
Quantum Field Theory and Physical Mathematics Seminar Speaker: Owen Gwilliam, UMass Amherst Title: Abelian duality via derived geometry Abstract: We discuss how to synthesize differential cohomology and the BV formalism to describe generalized Maxwell theories (or abelian p-form gauge theories), and how this framework allows a succinct formulation of abelian duality. Given time, we will discuss how […]
Joint Math/CMSA Geometry and Quantum Theory Seminar Speaker: Vasily Krylov, Harvard
New Technologies in Mathematics Seminar Speaker: Pierfrancesco Urbani, Universite Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CEA, Institut de physique theorique Title: Separation of timescales controls feature learning and overfitting in large neural networks Abstract: To understand the inductive bias and generalization capabilities of large, overparameterized machine learning models, it is essential to analyze the dynamics of their training algorithms. […]
https://youtu.be/fNrR4lTiScQ Introduction to First Proof: A conversation Date: June 3, 2026 Time: 1:00–2:00 pm Location: via Webinar Harvard CMSA Director Dan Freed will lead a dialogue with First Proof Editors Mohammed Abouzaid (Stanford), Nikhil Srivastava (UC Berkeley), Rachel Ward (UT Austin), and Lauren Williams (Harvard) to explore the origins and goals of First Proof, sample […]
https://youtu.be/pAlKAFC5u64 First Proof, Second Batch: Results Date: June 10, 2026 Time: 1:00–2:00 pm ET Location: via Webinar The First Proof Editors present the results of their Second Batch benchmark testing on AI systems. First Proof Editors Mohammed Abouzaid (Stanford) Nikhil Srivastava (UC Berkeley) Rachel Ward (UT Austin) Lauren Williams (Harvard)
Big Data Conference 2026 Dates: Sep. 3–4, 2026 Location: Harvard University CMSA, 20 Garden Street, Cambridge & via Zoom The Big Data Conference features speakers from the Harvard community as well as scholars from across the globe, with talks focusing on computer science, statistics, math and physics, and economics. Register to attend in person Register […]
The Geometry of Machine Learning 2026 Dates: September 8–11, 2026 Location: Harvard CMSA, Room G10, 20 Garden Street, Cambridge MA 02138 Organizers: Michael R. Douglas (CMSA) and Mike Freedman (CMSA) Details TBA Support provided by Logical Intelligence.
CMSA/Tsinghua Math-Science Literature Lecture Date: September 16, 2026 Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am ET Location: CMSA G10, 20 Garden Street & via Zoom Webinar Speaker: Robert E. Gompf, University of Texas, Austin Beginning in Spring 2020, the CMSA began hosting a lecture series on literature in the mathematical sciences, with a focus on significant […]
CMSA Q&A Seminar Speaker: Hugh Woodin, Harvard Title: Truth, proof, and AI
Workshop on Lagrangian Floer theory and applications Dates: September 28 – October 2, 2026 Location: CMSA G10, 20 Garden St., Cambridge MA 02138 This workshop is part of the Lagrangian Floer theory and applications Program Organizers: Denis Auroux (Harvard), Jonny Evans (Lancaster), and Chris Woodward (Rutgers) details tba