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In 2018, May 12, the date of birth of Maryam Mirzakhani, was declared Women in Mathematics Day. In her honor, and to raise awareness of achievements of women in mathematics, we are hosting 2 events:

• Thursday, May 9 at 6:00 pm (UQAM - with registration fee):听Screening of the filmSecrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhan听(in collaboration with the C艙ur des sciences at UQAM), followed by a discussion panel;
• Friday, May 10 at 3:30 pm (CRM - no registration needed):听Colloquium given by Dr. Sara Faridi (Dalhousie University), followed by a reception.

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  THURSDAY, MAY 9:听Screening of the film听Secrets of the surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani

  Starts at:听6:00 pm (Doors open at: 5:30 pm)

  Venue:听UQAM, Amphith茅芒tre, Sherbrooke pavilion, 200 rue Sherbrooke Ouest

  About:听This is the captivating story of the life and work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician who immigrated to the United States. In 2014, she was the first woman to receive the prestigious Fields Medal, the highest award in mathematics. Her journey, her successes and her constant passion for her discipline make her an inspiring role model. In this film, mathematicians from all over the world, former teachers, classmates and students from today's Iran, express the profound influence of Maryam's achievements. This documentary was written and directed by George Csicsery.

  French subtitles, USA, 2020, 59 minutes

  A discussion panel will follow the screening with:

  FARES:

  Please click on the 鈥淩egister (screening)鈥� button from the menu to book your ticket.

  • • Termeh Kousha, Iranian-born mathematician, Executive Director of the Canadian Mathematical Society;
    • Nadia Lafreni猫re, assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Concordia University and graduate of UQAM;
    • Mathilde Gerbelli-Gauthier, postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at 捆绑SM社区.
    • Regular rate: 10$
    • Student and senior (65+) rate: 5$
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    This event is organized with the support of the Institut des sciences math茅matiques, the Centre de recherches math茅matiques, the D茅partement de math茅matiques de l'UQAM and the Minist猫re de l'脡conomie, de l'Innovation et de l'脡nergie du Qu茅bec.

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    FRIDAY, MAY 10:听Colloque des sciences math茅matiques du Qu茅bec

    Starts at:听3:30 pm

    Venue:听CRM, meeting room 6214/ 6254, Andr茅-Aisenstadt pavilion, 2920 chemin de la Tour

    Speaker:听Sara Faridi听(Dalhousie University)

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    A reception (cheese and wine) will follow the colloquium.

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