History, Aspects, and Prospects of Mathematics in India

History, Aspects, and Prospects of Mathematics in India
A two-day programme for undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics students
18th and 19th June, 2012 (Monday and Tuesday) at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc)

Sponsored by Indian Academy of Sciences (Bangalore), Indian National Science Academy (New Delhi), and The National Academy of Sciences, India (Allahabad)
in celebration of the National Mathematical Year

Date and time: Monday and Tuesday, 18th and 19th June 2012, 0830--1730 hrs
Venue: Ramanujan Auditorium, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai
Timetable Poster

The programme will feature

a lecture on the history of mathematics in India by Professor S. G. Dani (TIFR)
a panel discussion on prospects of careers involving mathematics with Professor Rajeeva Karandikar (CMI) and Professor S. Kesavan (IMSc) as panelists
expositions by the following experts on varied aspects of mathematics:
- Professor Partha Sarathi Chakraborty (IMSc)
- Professor Sheetal Dharmatti (IISER, Thiruvananthapuram)
- Professor Siddhartha Gadgil (IISc)
- Professor Jaya N Iyer (IMSc)
- Professor Manjunath Krishnapur (IISc)
- Professor D Surya Ramana (HRI)
- Professor B V Rao (CMI)
- Professor S Viswanath (IMSc)

How to apply to participate?: The primary target audience for the programme are senior undergraduate (third year BSc) and postgraduate (MSc) students in mathematics. Anybody else having comparable or higher background in mathematics is welcome to apply to participate. To apply, you need only register online here. The deadline for registration is Thursday 14th June, 1700 hrs. There is no registration or other fee. Please fill out the registration form carefully. You will receive an email invitation if your application is accepted. Registration may close if the number of accepted applicants exceeds the seating capacity at the venue. For bulk registration of students/teachers, the respective college principals or their representatives may contact Professor K N Raghavan (IMSc) at knr-at-imsc-dot-res-dot-in.

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Notes:

Lunch will be provided free to all registered participants during the two days of the programme. Tea, coffee, and snacks will also be available for free during breaks in the sessions.
Participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel to Chennai and also for their stay. No arrangements are being made by the organizers, nor any reimbursement provided.
Similar programs are being organized at Allahabad, Bengaluru, and elsewhere.