PROFESSOR MIKHAEL GROMOV TO BE HONORED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO Location and Direction

Thursday, March 6, 2003

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department of the University of San Diego is pleased to assist the Inamori Foundation in honoring Professor Mikhael Gromov, the 2002 Kyoto Prize recipient in the Mathematical Sciences on March 6, 2003. The Thursday afternoon presentations and reception comprise the Basic Science program of the 2003 Kyoto Laureate Symposium to be held at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice on the University of San Diego campus.

We wish to extend a warm invitation to all mathematicians to attend this memorable occasion to salute the mathematical contributions of Mikhael Gromov in geometry and algebra. Eminent scholars Yakov Eliashberg of Stanford University and Efim Zelmanov of the University of California, San Diego, have been invited to comment on the geometric and algebraic aspects, respectively, of Professor Gromov's accomplishments. Everyone is welcome to the reception which follows the afternoon presentations.

Registration and program details may be found below.

ACADEMIC SESSION

The Basic Sciences program of the 2003 Kyoto Laureate Symposium is scheduled as follows:

    1:00 - 1:30    Registration
    1:30 - 2:30    Laureate Presentation with Professor Mikhael Gromov
    2:30 - 3:00    Refreshment Break
    3:00 - 3:50    Invited Scholar, Professor Yakov Eliashberg (abstract in pdf)
    4:00 - 4:50    Invited Scholar, Professor Efim Zelmanov (abstract)
    5:00 - 6:30    Reception for Basic Science Attendees

All events take place in the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice on the University of San Diego campus.

REGISTRATION

Registration for the academic session is required but complimentary. To register for this event please visit the website. Interested attendees are welcome to register for any of the events associated with the Advanced Technology and/or Art & Philosophy portions of the Kyoto Laureate Symposium as well. The deadline for registration is February 21. Upon registering, you will receive a letter of confirmation that includes a parking pass and detailed directions. Those requiring overnight accommodations should make their own arrangements. Drs. Diane Hoffoss (geometry) and Stan Gurak (algebra) in the Mathematics Department of the University of San Diego can offer suggestions for securing affordable lodging near campus.

LOCATION and DIRECTION

1. Take I-5 to the Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road exit.
2. East on Tecolote Road.
3. Right on Morena Blvd.
4. Left on Napa Street.
5. Left on Linda Vista Road.
6. Left at the first stoplight into USD's West Entrance (still more or less at the bottom of the hill).
7. Stop at entrance kiosk, ask for directions to the Kyoto Symposium.
8. They will tell you to proceed straight ahead up the hill to the first stop sign and turn right into the IPJ (Institute for Peace and Justice) parking garage.
9. Pick up name tags at tables in front of the main doors of IPJ. Talks are in the IPJ Theater.