Institute for Mathematical Sciences Event Archive
Algebraic Topology, Braids and Mapping Class Groups
(4 - 19 December 2008)
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Chair
- Jie Wu (National University of Singapore)
Members
- Jon Berrick (National University of Singapore)
- Fedor Duzhin (Nanyang Technological University)
- Elizabeth Hanbury (National University of Singapore)
- Andrew James Kricker (Nanyang Technological University)
- Kai Ma (National University of Singapore)
- Ser Peow Tan (National University of Singapore)
- Yan-Loi Wong (National University of Singapore)
- Ying Zhang (National University of Singapore)
The recent progress in topology has shed
light on many deep connections between algebraic topology
and the theory of braids. A successful program on Braids was
organized in May-July, 2007. This present program is going
to explore further the connections between algebraic
topology and braids, and to establish further research
collaborations in algebraic topology in Asia. The present
program will consist of a conference on algebraic topology,
and a workshop on special topics.
1. Workshop on Homotopy, Braids and Mapping Class Groups, 4-14 December 2008.
Rationale: This workshop will focus on
homotopy theory, braids, mapping class groups and
3-manifolds. Participants will explore the mapping class
groups with its connections to homotopy theory and Heegaard
splittings for 3-manifolds, configuration spaces and braids,
the H-spaces, and the representations of the symmetric group
modules Lie(n). Besides research discussion among
participants, some introductory talks on selected topics
will be given to graduate students.
2. The Second East Asia Conference on Algebraic Topology, 15-19 December 2008.
International Organizers for the conference:
Haibao Duan (China), Jianzhong Pan (China), Akira Kono
(Japan), Norio Iwase (Japan), Yongjin Song (Korea).
Standard Registration Fee: SGD$200
Please pay in cash (Singapore currency only) at the registration desk after arrival.
We do not accept credit card and check.
1. Workshop on Homotopy, Braids and Mapping Class Groups, 4-14 December 2008.
2. The Second East Asia Conference on Algebraic Topology, 15-19 December 2008.
Online registration: For attendance at these activities, please complete the online registration form.
The following do not need to register:
- Those invited to participate.
- Those applying for financial support.
The Institute for Mathematical Sciences has limited funds to cover partial support for travel and living expenses for young scientists interested in participating in the program. Applications should be received at least three (3) months before the commencement of the program. Application form is available in
(MSWord|PDF|PS) format for download.
For enquiries on scientific aspects of the Spring School, please email Jie Wu at matwuj(AT)nus.edu.sg.
More information is available by writing to:
Secretary
Institute for Mathematical Sciences
National University of Singapore
3 Prince George's Park
Singapore 118402
Republic of Singapore
or email to imssec(AT)nus.edu.sg.
Organizing Committee · Confirmed Visitors · Overview · Activities · Funding for Young Scientists
