BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250731T053831EDT-5222iKiCfl@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250731T093831Z DESCRIPTION:\n \n In 2018\, May 12\, the date of birth of Maryam Mirzakhani\, was declared Women in Mathematics Day. In her honor\, and to raise awaren ess of achievements of women in mathematics\, we are hosting 2 events:\n\n \n Thursday\, May 9 at 6:00 pm (UQAM - with registration fee): Screening of the filmSecrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakh an (in collaboration with the Cœur des sciences at UQAM)\, followed by a d iscussion panel\;\n Friday\, May 10 at 3:30 pm (CRM - no registration neede d): Colloquium given by Dr. Sara Faridi (Dalhousie University)\, followed by a reception.\n \n THURSDAY\, MAY 9: Screening of the film Secrets of the surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani\n\n Starts at: 6:00 p m (Doors open at: 5:30 pm)\n\n Venue: UQAM\, Amphithéâtre\, Sherbrooke pavi lion\, 200 rue Sherbrooke Ouest\n\n About: This is the captivating story of the life and work of Maryam Mirzakhani\, an Iranian mathematician who imm igrated to the United States. In 2014\, she was the first woman to receive the prestigious Fields Medal\, the highest award in mathematics. Her jour ney\, her successes and her constant passion for her discipline make her a n inspiring role model. In this film\, mathematicians from all over the wo rld\, former teachers\, classmates and students from today's Iran\, expres s the profound influence of Maryam's achievements. This documentary was wr itten and directed by George Csicsery.\n\n French subtitles\, USA\, 2020\, 59 minutes\n\n A discussion panel will follow the screening with:\n\n FARES: \n\n Please click on the “Register (screening)” button from the menu to boo k your ticket.\n\n \n \n \n Termeh Kousha\, Iranian-born mathematician\, Execu tive Director of the Canadian Mathematical Society\;\n Nadia Lafrenière\, a ssistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Conc ordia University and graduate of UQAM\;\n Mathilde Gerbelli-Gauthier\, post doctoral fellow in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at ϲ University.\n \n\n \n Regular rate: 10$\n Student and senior (65+) rate: 5$\n \n \n  \n This event is organized with the support of the Institut des scienc es mathématiques\, the Centre de recherches mathématiques\, the Départemen t de mathématiques de l'UQAM and the Ministère de l'Économie\, de l'Innova tion et de l'Énergie du Québec.\n\n \n FRIDAY\, MAY 10: Colloque des science s mathématiques du Québec\n\n Starts at: 3:30 pm\n\n Venue: CRM\, meeting ro om 6214/ 6254\, André-Aisenstadt pavilion\, 2920 chemin de la Tour\n\n Spea ker: Sara Faridi (Dalhousie University)\n\n Title: TBA\n\n Abstract: TBA\n\n A reception (cheese and wine) will follow the colloquium.\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n  \n\n \n\n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510 SUMMARY:International Women in Mathematics Day - Secrets of the Surface: Th e Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani URL:/channels/channels/event/international-women-mathe matics-day-secrets-surface-mathematical-vision-maryam-mirzakhani-357241 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR