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Broader Connections: Ergodic Theory and Additive Combinatorics
Aug 21, 2008 to Aug 22, 2008

Organizer(s)

Ben Green (University of Cambridge), Bryna Kra (Northwestern University), Emmanuel Lesigne (University of Tours), Anthony Quas (University of Victoria), Mate Wierdl (University of Memphis)
To apply for funding, you must register by Sat, Jun 21 2008.
This two day workshop will feature expository talks on ergodic theory and additive combinatorics, aimed at advanced graduate students and new postdocs in these fields. An effort will be made to highlight the recent interactions between the fields.


Female researchers are particularly encouraged to attend this workshop and will be given priority for support of travel and lodging expenses.

Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Rose Garden Inn. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-992-9005 OR directly on their website. Click on “Reservations and Availability” then click on “Corporate” at the bottom of the screen and enter the word “math”. Enter Group Code CGMS61 in the “Guest Comment” box, and provide requested information
The cut-off date for reservations is August 6, 2008.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Durant. Please mention the workshop name and reference the following code when making reservations via phone, fax or e-mail: BL0000. The cut-off date for reservations is July 21, 2008.

Funding

To apply for funding, you must register by Sat, Jun 21 2008. Click to Register
Students, recent Ph.D.'s, women, and members of underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Funding awards are made typically 6 weeks before the workshop begins. Requests received after the funding deadline are considered only if additional funds become available.
Schedule
Thursday, August 21, 2008
9:30AM - 10:30AM Vitaly Bergelson An Introduction to Ideas and Methods of Ergodic Ramsey Theory [Video available]
11:00AM - 12:00PM Izabella Laba Harmonic Analysis and Additive Combinatorics [Video available]
2:00PM - 3:00PM Tamar Ziegler An introduction to characteristic factors in ergodic theory [Video available]
3:30PM - 4:30PM Akshay Venkatesh An introduction to homogeneous dynamics [Video available]
Friday, August 22, 2008
9:30AM - 10:30AM Vitaly Bergelson An Introduction to Ideas and Methods of Ergodic Ramsey Theory [Video available]
11:00AM - 12:00PM Izabella Laba Harmonic Analysis and Additive Combinatorics [Video available]
2:00PM - 3:00PM Tamar Ziegler An introduction to characteristic factors in ergodic theory [Video available]
3:30PM - 4:30PM Akshay Venkatesh An introduction to homogeneous dynamics [Video available]
Parent Program(s):
Ergodic Theory and Additive Combinatorics


Questions about this workshop should be sent either by email to
or by regular mail to:
Broader Connections: Ergodic Theory and Additive Combinatorics
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
17 Gauss Way, Berkeley, CA
94720-5070.
USA

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