A quiz on the history of maths
Do you know after whom the equation that many consider to be the most beautiful in mathematics is named? Or how many women have won the Fields Medal since it was awarded for the first time in 1936? You...
Author: Friends of IHES
Sixty years of history of IHES
On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, IHES wanted to highlight the treasures of its archives by gathering them in a book. Anne-Sandrine Paumier, a science historian and specialist in French mathematical life, and Josselin Blieck, a historian and...
During lockdown, the scientific community continues to meet and collaborate online
While the spread of COVID-19 has forced the scientific community to cancel seminars and conferences around the world, researchers are getting organised and recreating this essential part of their community life. They are finding new ways to meet, discuss...
Success of the 2019 Friends of IHES gala
On Tuesday, November 5, more than 150 guests joined Michael R. Douglas, President and Chairman of Friends of IHES, and Emmanuel Ullmo, Director of IHES, at the Harvard Club of New York City for an exceptional event. The theme...
Game Theory: the Science of Strategy – The 2019 Friends of IHES Gala
The 2019 Friends of IHES gala will be held on November 5 at the Harvard Club of New York City and it promises to be a memorable evening!For this 2019 edition, we will present Game Theory: the Science of...