Seminars

Weekly seminars and colloquia are a cornerstone of our department’s vibrant research community. These gatherings provide a dynamic forum where faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and visiting scholars come together to exchange ideas, share recent findings, and foster collaboration.

Advancing Mathematical Research
Our seminar series showcases innovative work across many areas of mathematics. Speakers often share new results and developing ideas, sparking discussion, collaboration, and fresh directions in research.

Fostering an Inclusive Community
Seminars bring together scholars from a range of institutions and subfields, offering diverse perspectives that enrich our community.

💬 Students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Seminars are open to everyone and provide a welcoming space to explore new ideas, ask questions, and connect with faculty, visitors, and peers.

Supporting Students and Early-Career Scholars
These events offer valuable exposure to advanced topics and give students and postdocs opportunities to engage with speakers, present their work, and grow professionally.

Seminar Schedule (2025–2026)

The Department hosts several regular seminar series throughout the academic year, including:

Graduate Colloquium – Mondays, 4:00 p.m. (Organizers: Longzhi Lin and Lyss Melton)
Experiences in Math – Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. (Organizers: Pedro Morales and Nariel Monteiro)
Undergraduate Colloquium – Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. (Organizers: Beren Sanders and Ben Fisher)
Geometry and Analysis Seminar – Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. Organizers differ by quarter:
- Fall 2025: Roozbeh Gharakloo and Tomas Latimer
- Winter 2026: Jiayin Pan and Dimitri Navarro
- Spring 2026: Francois Monard and Hadrian Quan
Mathematics Colloquium – Thursdays, 4:00 p.m. (Organizer: Laura Escobar Vega)
Algebra and Number Theory Seminar – Fridays (varied times) (Organizers: Robert Boltje and Nariel Monteiro)

Unless otherwise noted, in-person seminars are held in McHenry 4130 and are typically preceded by an informal tea with the speaker.

Visit Our Seminar Calendar

For up-to-date information on past, present, and upcoming seminars, please refer to our embedded Google Calendar. This includes speaker names, talk titles, abstracts, and Zoom links where applicable.

Information for Guest Speakers

If you’re visiting us as a guest speaker, please see our Mathematics Visitor & Guest Speaker Guide for everything you’ll need to prepare: travel and lodging arrangements, campus maps and directions, what to expect on the day of your talk, and guidance on reimbursements after your visit.