TALK: Can We Build the Universe Using only Math?
Prof. Manil Suri defends the thesis of his new book, 11/14
Can We Build the Universe Using Only Math?
Professor Manil Suri
5:30-6:45 pm Mon. 14 Nov. 2022
Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, UMBC
UMBC professor Manil Suri defends the thesis of his new book, The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Math, by answering questions posed by an interdisciplinary panel of faculty. His "thesis committee" includes:
- Dr. Philip Rous, Physics
- Dr. Michele Osherow, English
- Dr. Preminda Jacob, Visual Arts
- Dr. Kathleen Hoffman, Math & Biology
Dr. William LaCourse, Dean of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, will introduce the defense. Reception and book-signing to follow All are welcome!
Manil Suri is a distinguished university professor in mathematics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is the author of three award-winning novels, including The Death of Vishnu, which have been cumulatively translated into 27 languages. He is a former contributing opinion columnist at the New York Times, for which he has written several essays on mathematics. His new book, The Big Bang of Numbers: How to Build the Universe Using Only Math will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Presented by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, and the UMBC Honors College
Posted: November 11, 2022, 10:35 AM
