Category: News Postings

The organizers of the Frobenius Splitting conference in Ann Arbor have posted some group photos to the conference website.
Go see!

We received two links to pictures from the recent Midwest Algebra, Geometry and their Interactions Conference (MAGIC’10):
Pictures by Juan Migliore
Pictures by Adam Coffman
Enjoy!

A quick reminder from Amelia Taylor: applications for the Macaulay2 workshop at Colorado College are due March 1. Please consider applying and spreading the word to others who might be interested.

We’re saddened to announce that Eckart Viehweg, of the University of Duisburg-Essen, passed away on January 29 after a short illness.
Viehweg was a distinguished algebraic geometer who spoke at the 1986 ICM in Berkeley, and in 2003 was awarded the Leibniz prize with his wife, Hélène Esnault. Here are some photos of Viehweg from MFO, an obituary (English translation here), and a touching dedication to Viehweg in his last work with Esnault.

Graham Leuschke and Roger Wiegand are writing a book about maximal Cohen–Macaulay modules, and have made drafts of some chapters available online. They’re inviting comments and feedback.

We received the following from Dan Isaksen at Wayne State University:
The Department of Mathematics at Wayne State University invites applications for a possible tenure-track position, pending authorization, commencing in Fall 2010. Qualified candidates from any area of mathematics are welcome to apply, but priority will be given to applicants in the research areas of analysis and algebra. Applications should include a signed, detailed vita, description of current research interests, and four letters of recommendation, one of which should address teaching. Solid evidence of teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred to a statement of teaching philosophy.
There is also a possibility of a visiting position for the 2010-2011 academic year. A Ph.D. in mathematics or a related field and a strong interest in research and teaching are required for all positions.
Applications received by December 1, 2009 will be given priority. Upon final approval, the position will be posted at https://jobs.wayne.edu.
Wayne State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

MSRI has announced a year-long program in Commutative Algebra for 2012-2013. We will provide news updates as they come available.

We have learned that I.M. Gelfand died on 05 October 2009. More information can be found on the AMS news website.

We have learned that Pierre Samuel died on 23 August 2009. More information can be found on the AMS “In Memory Of” website.

The recent PASI 2009 conference in Olinda, Brazil has spawned a Facebook group! There are many many photos from the conference available there, as well as conversations about the conference and links to other photos (on the conference website, from Manoj Kummini and Marcela Silva).
You need a Facebook account to see the PASI 2009 group and photos.