IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute
2000 Summer Session
July 17, 2000
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00-10:00 a.m.
ER Seminar (White-Levy Room – HS/SS Library Annex)
HST Course: Building Mathematics in the Classroom (Dilworth Room B –
Dining Hall lower level)
UF Seminar (Martin Liebowitz Classroom – Simonyi Hall first floor)
UP Course (Advanced): Algebra and Regular Languages; (West Building Lecture
Hall – lower level)
10:15-11:15
ER Seminar (White-Levy Room)
GSS Lecture: Introduction to Complexity Theory (Wolfensohn Hall)
HST Course: Advanced Mathematics: Spherical Geometry and Cartography
(Dilworth B)
UP Problem Session (West Building Lecture Hall)
11:30-12:30
ER Seminar (White-Levy Room)
GSS Lecture: Introduction to Complexity Theory (Wolfensohn Hall)
HST Course: Teaching Mathematics with Technology (Dilworth Room A)
UP Course (introductory): Problems, Models, and Classes; (West Building
Lecture Hall)
12:30-1:30 PM
Lunch (Dining Hall)
(the food line closes at 1:30, however you are invited to stay as long as you like)
1:45-2:45
GSS Lecture : Introduction to Complexity Theory (Wolfensohn Hall)
HST Presentation (Dilworth Room B)
3:00-4:00
Cross Program Activity (Wolfensohn Hall)
Some fundamental insights of Computational Complexity Theory;
Avi Wigderson, Institute for Advanced Study
4:00-4:30
Afternoon Tea (Fuld Hall Common Room)
4:30-5:30
HST Problem Session (Dilworth Room B)
UP Problem session (West Building Lecture Hall)
GSS Problem/Discussion Session: Organizational meeting; (Simonyi Hall 101)
6:30 PM
BBQ Dinner for registered participants (Dining Hall)
(Program locations are subject to change – please check the schedule daily.)
Announcements:
The Opening Barbecue Dinner for all registered participants will be held tonight at 6:00 P.M. in the Dining Hall and adjacent Birch Garden. A cash bar will be available. Family members are welcome, however reservations are required. If you did not sign up at Registration yesterday, please come to the PCMI office by noon today. Your nametag is required for entry.
Cross Program Activity Information: We encourage all participants to attend the Cross Program Activity, held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in Wolfensohn Hall at 3:00 P.M.
Today:
3:00: Some fundamental insights of Computational Complexity Theory; Avi Wigderson, Institute for Advanced Study and Hebrew University
Tomorrow:
3:00: Presentation by Dr. Liping Ma, author of Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics.
7:00: Special activity: small group discussion with Dr. Liping Ma. Cookies and beverage will be served. See tomorrow's schedule for location.
The Research Program seminars will start tomorrow at 4:30.
The Graduate Summer School problem session with a T.A. available will start at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. The 4:30 problem/discussion session will run each day for anyone not attending the Research Program seminar.
IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute Tote Bags are for sale in the PCMI office. These roomy tote bags are made of canvas duck and are available either with this year’s dates or without. Perfect for carrying your books, notepads, and pens! Price: $5.00. Quantities are limited.
The PCMI Office is located at 95 Morse Lane, in the housing complex. This is adjacent to the laundry room and is entered through the door underneath the carport. Office hours are 8:15-5:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 8:15-1:00 on Wednesdays. Phone: extension 8140 from any house phone, 734-8140 from the outside.
The PCMI Message Board is located in the foyer of the Dining Hall (upper level). Messages, sign-up sheets, and announcements will be posted here. Please check the Board as often as possible throughout the day. Daily schedules will be posted on the Board and available for the taking from a table nearby.
The Computer Lab is located in the Dilworth Room on the lower level of the Dining Hall. The lab is in use for classes during the morning, but is available for general use throughout the afternoon and evening. You will need your Institute Access Card in order to get into the Dining Hall after hours. Academic work has priority over email.
Weekend and Wednesday afternoon trips and get-togethers are organized on a casual basis by the PCMI participants – and that could be you! If you are interested in organizing such an activity, please use the blank sign-up sheets on the Message Board. Be sure to indicate the method of transportation, an estimate of the cost, and the number of people you are willing to take along (if there is a limit). The PCMI office has a few guidebooks which you are welcome to use for planning (please do not take them out of the office).