Mathematical Folklore 
Public Conversation with Institute Scholars
Friday, May 15, 2026
5:00 p.m. | Wolfensohn Hall

Hear four IAS scholars—Govind Menon, Erik Ellentuck Fellow in the School of Mathematics; Alma Steingart, Robbert Dijkgraaf Member in the School of Social Science; Karen Uhlenbeck, Distinguished Visiting Professor in the School of Mathematics; and Akshay Venkatesh, Robert & Luisa Fernholz Professor in the School—discuss "Mathematical Folklore," their efforts to reconnect scholars with the mathematical culture of centuries past.

For a sneak preview of the Mathematical Folklore Project, watch Menon's video from the Institute Instances series.

Registration is required to attend this free event.