# Geometry, Combinatorics and Algebraic Groups

## A conference onthe occasion of the sixtieth birthday of Robert MacPhersonOctober 7, 8, 9, 2004

Supported by the National Science Foundation

 Location Wolfensohn Hall Institute for Advanced Study Einstein Drive Princeton, New Jersey Organizers Pierre Deligne (Institute for Advanced Study) Mark Goresky (Institute for Advanced Study) Robert Langlands (Institute for Advanced Study) Speakers Daniel Biss (University of Chicago) Anders Bjorner (KTH, Stockholm) Tom Braden (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) Bill Casselman (University of British Columbia) William Fulton (University of Michigan) Alexander Goncharov (Brown University) Lisa Jeffrey (University of Toronto) Robert Kottwitz (University of Chicago) Eduard Looijenga (University of Utrecht) George Lusztig (MIT) Zoltan Szabo (Princeton University) Kari Vilonen (Northwestern University) Agenda Click here

This conference will reflect Robert MacPherson's lifelong passion for geometry, his broad range of mathematical
interests, and his commitment to students and young mathematicians. The lectures are expected to be addressed
to a wide audience.

Some funds are available for travel and accommodation for students and young mathematicians attending the conference.
To apply for support send a statement with a description of interests and accomplishments to Michelle Huguenin,
(huguenin@ias.edu), at the Institute for Advanced Study, School of Math, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.
In addition, have a letter of recommendation by a mathematician, who knows you, in your field, and your
CV sent to the same address.

REGISTRATION FOR THE MEALS IS REQUIRED. (Speakers do not need to register.)

REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE IS REQUIRED. (Speakers do not need to register.)

Although there is no registration fee, because SEATING IS LIMITED BOTH IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM
AND IN OUR DINING HALL, you are required to register if you wish to attend all or part of the conference.
In addition, in order for our chef to prepare enough food, we need to have a headcount for the meals.

Please note that conference attendees are expected to pay for their lunch. Approximate range of prices
is $4.00 for a salad to$9.00 for an entree. Vegetarian lunches will be available.

### Date & Time

October 07, 2004 | 12:00am – October 09, 2004 | 12:00am