GRAZ I, AUSTRIA

European Women in Mathematics General Meeting 2018

Celebrating 30 years of the EWM

Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria
3-7 September 2018
At the Institute for Mathematics
Heinrichstrasse 36
8010 Graz

Organisers: Karin Baur (Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz), Kathryn Hess (EPFL), Elena Resmerita (Alpen-Adria Universität, Klagenfurt), Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb (University of Cambridge), Susanna Terracini (Università di Torino)
Local organiser: Ana Garcia Elsener
Contact person and main organiser of the meeting:
Karin Baur karin.baur@uni-graz.at

Introductory words by Prof. Sylvie Paycha, Curator

The program of the meeting included a series of three lectures by Gigliola Staffilani of MIT and five plenary lectures by outstanding women mathematicians selected by the joint EMS/EWM Scientific Committee. The plenary speakers came from six different countries and covered a wide range of topics in mathematics. In addition, there was a talk by N. Ellemers on diversity and inclusion. There were also be eight specialised sessions of invited talks, on subjects of current interest and a poster session.
Conference participation was not restricted to female mathematicians. Men were also encouraged to attend.