SMS scnews item created by Catherine Meister at Tue 17 Feb 2026 1036
Type: Seminar
Distribution: World
Expiry: 3 Mar 2026
Calendar1: 20 Feb 2026 0900-1100
CalLoc1: SMRI Seminar Room (A12 Macleay Room 301)
Auth: cmeister@10.136.117.223 (cmei0631) in SMS-SAML
Informal Friday Seminar: Gherardini
Numerical Geometry as a Lens on AI for Pure Math
Tancredi Schettini Gherardini, University of Bonn
Informal Friday Seminar, Friday 20th February, 2026
9 am – 11 am, SMRI Seminar Room (A12 Macleay Room 301)
Abstract: Machine learning techniques have recently emerged as powerful
tools for progress in various branches of pure mathematics. Through the example of
numerical differential geometry, we illustrate how AI and mathematics can form a
meaningful synthesis and comment on more general features of this integration. Some of
these are typically found appealing by mathematicians, while others are often viewed as
less pleasant. We will reflect on several of these aspects, with the hope of offering
new perspectives and stimulating discussion with the audience.
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interesting things to each other in a casual setting. The rules of the seminar are the
following:
- Any question/additional explanation from the audience is
allowed.
- Ego out the window.
- Examples, examples, examples.
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