Three Mathematics Giants Gather at HKUST to Discuss the Essence of Mathematics

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(from left) Prof Chan, Sir Michael Atiyah, Prof Bourgain and moderator Prof Allen Moy, Chair Professor in the Department of Mathematics at HKUST.

Prof Bourgain explaining his theories.

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29/09/2010 Three Mathematics Giants Gather at HKUST to Discuss the Essence of Mathematics

This year's Shaw Laureate in Mathematical Sciences, Prof Jean Bourgain -Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, gave a lecture at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today to a capacity audience in the 400-seat lecture theater.

Following the lecture, Prof Bourgain was joined by Sir Michael Atiyah, Honorary Professor at Edinburgh University and winner of the Abel Prize and the Fields Medal, as well as HKUST President Tony F Chan, who is also a Chair Professor in the Department of Mathematics, in an event entitled "Dialogue with Mathematics Giants" in which they discussed the essence of mathematics.

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