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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Fall 2026 is here at @ipamucla.bsky.social ! We’re excited to welcome researchers from around the world to IPAM for the Quantum Topology, Character Varieties and Low-Dimensional Geometry (QT2026) Long Program. Learn more: lnkd.in/g7AGMtc2 #IPAM #UCLA #QuantumTopology #Mathematics #PureMathematics

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The recent breakthroughs surrounding the Navier–Stokes problem mark remarkable progress on one of mathematics’ great longstanding challenges, bringing together decades of research with new advances in computation and AI. Read the AMS statement: www.ams.org/home/page #NavierStokes #FluidDynamics

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Congratulations to the participants of WiSCon 2026! Participants worked across six research groups throughout the week, exploring topics in contact and symplectic geometry and topology. The workshop concluded with presentations showcasing their collaborative work! #WiSCon2026 #IPAM #UCLA

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Congratulations to the RIPS-LA 2026 cohort on completing nine weeks of intensive research at @ipamucla.bsky.social ! A huge thank you to our 2026 sponsors for supporting this incredible experience! 👏 #RIPSLA2026 #IPAM #UCLA

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

"Space to Think" is a common compliment from our Long Program participants. Ionut-Gabriel Farcas of Virginia Tech gives a tour of IPAM at UCLA and explains why "IPAM is #1" for him. Check out upcoming programs online at: www.ipam.ucla.edu/all-upcoming... #IPAM #puremath #appliedmath

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What is IPAM at UCLA? Located on the UCLA campus and funded by the NSF, @ipamucla.bsky.social bridges mathematics with the sciences through interdisciplinary workshops, long-term programs, and summer schools. Register today!: www.ipam.ucla.edu/all-upcoming... #IPAM #UCLA #Mathematics #STEM

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Team AMD is researching FPGA routing algorithms this summer at @ipamucla.bsky.social RIPS, designing solutions in C++. Amber Bajaj, @brown.edu student, credits “collaboration” as key to the team’s success. Learn more: lnkd.in/gWmckite #RIPS #ComputerEngineering #Algorithms #IPAM

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Team IncQuery is developing an automated solver for the formal verification of survey design at @ipamucla.bsky.social's RIPS. Interested in sponsoring a RIPS team? Learn more: lnkd.in/gWmckite #RIPS #ComputerScience #IPAM

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Team Analog is researching computer vision for robots this summer at RIPS, modeling infrared and low visible light. Analog Devices has sponsored a team at IPAM's Research in Industrial Projects for Students for several years. Become a RIPS at IPAM Sponsor Today: www.ipam.ucla.edu/all-upcoming...

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

New white paper: Multi-Fidelity Methods for Fusion Energy Produced through IPAM's Spring 2026 long program, the report studies how multi-fidelity methods advance fusion modeling, optimization, and control while reducing computational costs. Read more: ipam.ucla.edu/reports/ #FusionEnergy

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Call for Nominations: 2026 Blackwell–Tapia Prize!!! Deadline: Aug 15, 2026 Submit nomination, CV, & support letters to: Brendan Hassett <brendan_hassett@brown.edu> Learn more: www.ipam.ucla.edu/news/ #BlackwellTapia #IPAM #MathCommunity

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congratulations to our MFE2026 participants on completing @ipamucla.bsky.social 14-week long program, Multi-Fidelity Methods for Fusion Energy. Thank you to our participants, speakers, IPAM staff, and organizing committee. Learn more: lnkd.in/g-A_ft45

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to Emmanuel Candès and Camillo De Lellis on receiving The Shaw Prize in Mathematical Sciences 2026! @ipamucla.bsky.social is proud to celebrate their contributions to mathematics and their connections to the IPAM community! Learn more: lnkd.in/gtdMrKMw #IPAM #ShawPrize #Mathematics

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the National Academy of Sciences 🎉 IPAM is proud to recognize the many organizers, speakers, and participants from our community honored in this membership. Learn more: www.ipam.ucla.edu/news/newly-e... #IPAM #NAS #Research

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Last week, @ipamucla.bsky.social held the last of its Spring 2026 series, Workshop IV: Multi-Fidelity Methods to Enable Robust Optimization and Real-Time Control of Fusion Processes (MFEWS4). Join us for a future workshop!: www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/wor... #FusionEnergy #MachineLearning

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Star Wars or Star Treck? The Force was strong amongst this spring's @ipamucla.bsky.social long program and staff! May the Fourth be with you All! Team #starwars or Team #startrek? #puremathematics #appliedmathematics #maythefourth www.youtube.com/shorts/ip9i8...

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⭐Trek? or ⭐Wars?

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day! Today we celebrate the amazing team @ipamucla.bsky.social who keep everything moving behind the scenes. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and all that you do to support our programs year-round.

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Spring 2026 @ipamucla.bsky.social continues with Workshop II (MFEWS2): Learning Models from Data for Multi-Fidelity Fusion Plasma Physics. Learn more: www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/wor... #IPAM #FusionEnergy

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This week @ipamucla.bsky.social kicked off with our Green Family Lecture Series, featuring Karen Willcox. Across two days, her lectures highlighted mathematics in digital twins and structure-exploiting reduced models. Stay up to date: www.ipam.ucla.edu/green-family...

Dr. Willcox presenting for IPAM's Green Family Lecture Series

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This month, we celebrate Math ∪ Stats Awareness! IPAM is proud to be part of a community that brings together ideas and people across fields. #PureMathematics #AppliedMathematics #Statistics #StatsAwarenessMonth #MathAwarenessMonth #STEM.

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Pure or Applied? A simple question with very different perspectives. We asked @ipamucla.bsky.social staff and participants to share their choice and reasoning. Where do you stand? www.youtube.com/shorts/d44cD...

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Pure? or Applied?

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This week, Spring 2026 programming @ipamucla.bsky.social continues with Workshop I on Multi-Fidelity Methods for Fusion Plasma Physics (MFEWS1). Interested in learning more? lnkd.in/dRgMjG_8 #puremathematics #appliedmathematics #fusionenergy

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Happy first day of spring 🌿 As Sofia Kovalevskaya reminds us, it is impossible to be a mathematician without being a poet in soul. Here’s to a season of fresh ideas, collaboration, and creativity in the mathematical sciences. #puremathematics #appliedmathematics #spring

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Do we need new math to understand the universe? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paul Mecurio explore unsolved problems in math, simulation theory, and base systems with Terence Tao, UCLA Mathematician and Director of Special Projects at IPAM. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJnk...

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Do We Need New Math to Understand the Universe? With Terence Tao

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Happy Pi Day from IPAM! 3/14 marks the first digits of π ≈ 3.14159… and counting infinitely. #mathematics #stem #piday

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Spring 2026 @ipamucla launches Multi-Fidelity Methods for Fusion Energy! Math, physics, and computation come together to make fusion simulations faster, smarter, and closer to reality. Learn more: www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/lon...

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

In honor of Black History Month, IPAM recognizes the contributions of Black mathematicians who have advanced scientific research and worked to address systemic barriers in STEM. #BlackHistoryMonth #Mathematics #STEM

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Are you an Undergraduate student interested in Math? Apply to RIPS 2026 (Los Angeles)! 🗓️ Application deadline: February 10, 2026 Learn more and apply today: lnkd.in/gwuRza3X #RIPSLA2026 #STEM #Math

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Apply to our G-RIPS 2026 Programs! The G-RIPS programs in Sendai and Berlin give graduate students, in mathematics and related fields, the opportunity to work in teams on industry-sponsored research projects in an international setting. 🗓️ Deadline: February 23, 2026 Apply today: lnkd.in/duhEgBKv

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Apply to RIPS 2026 (Los Angeles)! The Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS) program gives undergraduates the chance to work in teams on research projects sponsored by industry and the public sector! 🗓️ Application deadline: February 10, 2026 Apply today: lnkd.in/gwuRza3X

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Cynthia Dwork! 🎉 IPAM congratulates Dr. Dwork on receiving the 2026 Japan Prize for contributions to ethical digital systems, including differential privacy and algorithmic fairness. Catch the latest news and updates from IPAM: www.ipam.ucla.edu/news/

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Happy Start of the New Year 2026! Kicking off the year with our New Frontiers in Quantum Algorithms for Open Quantum Systems workshop (Jan 12–16, 2026)! Learn more: www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/wor... #appliedmathematics #puremathematics #newyear2026

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

UCLA Professor and Non-commutative Optimal Transport core participant for the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics, Wilfrid Gangbo, has received the 2026 Award for Distinguished Public Service by the AMS! To read more about this award visit our webpage: www.ipam.ucla.edu

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Frank Gehry designed IPAM’s home, the Portola Plaza Building, between 1973-1975. His last visit was in January of 2022, when he toured with IPAM directors Dima Shlyakhtenko and Christian Ratsch, who described him as “curious, supportive, and passionate.” #puremathematics #appliedmathematics

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

IPAM is happy to announce that the National Science Foundation has renewed its support for the Institute for five more years, 2025-2030! Learn more about donations, gifts, and sponsorships of IPAM activities: www.ipam.ucla.edu/support-ipam/

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

New video series: "Boundary Conditions for Atomistic Simulations in Macroscopic Electrochemical Cells" from IPAM at UCLA. Last week's conference zoomed in on supercell boundary conditions, DFTs, and electrochemical charge transport. Register for upcoming workshops: www.ipam.ucla.edu

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Richard Hennig (University of Florida) shares why he keeps coming back to IPAM at UCLA. From attendee to speaker to organizer, he values the cross-disciplinary connections that inspire new ideas. See upcoming programs: www.ipam.ucla.edu #puremathematics #appliedmathematics

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

QC OG Peter Shor came to IPAM at UCLA for "Math & Computational Challenges in Quantum Computing" in 2023. Researchers: Maria Schuld of Xanadu, Sophia Economou of Virginia Tech, Di Fang from Duke, Lin Lin of UC Berkeley, & Rolando Somma from Google. Check out our upcoming programs: www.IPAM.UCLA.edu

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

This week at IPAM, researchers gathered for Workshop II: Bridging Scales from Atomistic to Continuum in Electrochemical Systems, part of our Fall Long Program on stochastic modeling in electrochemistry. Explore our upcoming programs: www.IPAM.UCLA.edu #puremathematics #appliedmathematics

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Don’t forget: Apply to join IPAM at UCLA for Spring 2026! Long Program: Multi-Fidelity Methods for Fusion Energy 📅 March 9 – June 12, 2026 Deadline for core participation: October 9, 2025 Apply: lnkd.in/dhGYzfgK Webinar recording: lnkd.in/gBnYAV_2

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

New lecture series, "Embracing Stochasticity in Electrochemical Modeling" online: www.YouTube.com/IPAMUCLA The week zoomed in to interactions of dual layers of molecules, special attention to lithium ion batteries. Hongbo Zhao of UC San Diego, began by sharing some kind words about watching IPAM.

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Terence Tao highlights how cuts to research funding threaten the nation’s scientific future and risk driving top talent abroad. Read more: lnkd.in/gFTuydvG Watch: lnkd.in/gdY5kske #UCLA #AppliedMathematics #PureMathematics

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Fall 2025 at IPAM begins with our new long program, Bridging the Gap in Electrochemistry. The program explores stochastic approaches to modeling electrochemical systems, driving innovation in energy and sustainability. Learn more: lnkd.in/gW4HwQ3t

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Apply now to spend Spring 2026 at IPAM, UCLA! Our long program Multi-Fidelity Methods for Fusion Energy (Mar 9–Jun 12, 2026) will bring together researchers in plasma physics, data-driven modeling, and fusion design. Deadline: Oct 9, 2025 Apply: lnkd.in/dhGYzfgK Info session: lnkd.in/gBnYAV_2

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Culture Analytics 2016 asked: What is pretty? How close are colleagues? What are musical emotions, really? Presenters included Tina Eliassi-Rad of Rutgers, Timothy Tangherlini of UCLA, David Crandall of Indiana and Miriam Redi of Yahoo!. Check out upcoming IPAM at UCLA workshops: www.IPAM.UCLA.edu

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Mark Green of IPAM & Peter Jones of Yale give "Random Shapes" certificates in June 2007. Seen here: Nam-Gyu Kang of CalTech, Maria McGee of Wake Forest, Bertrand Duplantier of U Paris-Saclay, & Carolyn Salafia of Placental Analytics. Check out upcoming IPAM at UCLA workshops at: www.IPAM.UCLA.edu

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

"Autonomous Vehicles" hit a speedbump during COVID-19, but IPAM at UCLA & Benjamin Seibold of Temple still presented five weeks of workshops. Speakers included Aaron Ames of CalTech, Bryant Walker Smith of U South Carolina, and Jana Kosecka of George Mason. New '25-26 workshops: www.IPAM.UCLA.edu

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Congrats to our G-RIPS Berlin 2025 students! Grad students tackled industry challenges with 1000Shapes, Cray & LBW. Thanks to MODAL for their partnership. More info: www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/stu...

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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics @ipamucla.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Machine Learning - Brunton & LeCun & Noe - Sept. 2019. Physicists worked with ML in a 12-week program with Steve Brunton, Yann LeCun, and Frank Noe. It inspired new workshops at IPAM at UCLA exploring how natural organization can inform ML algorithms. Check out upcoming workshops: www.IPAM.UCLA.edu

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