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Algebraic Topology, Braids and
Mapping Class Groups
(4 - 20 Dec 2008)
Chair
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Jie
Wu (National University of Singapore)
Members
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Jon Berrick (National University of Singapore)
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Fedor Duzhin (Nanyang Technological University)
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Liz Hanbury (National University of Singapore)
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Ser Peow Tan (National University of Singapore)
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Yan-Loi
Wong (National University of Singapore)
The recent progress in topology has shed
light on many deep connections between algebraic topology
and the theory of braids. A successful program on Braids was
organized in May-July, 2007. This present program is going
to explore further the connections between algebraic
topology and braids, and to establish further research
collaborations in algebraic topology in Asia. The present
program will consist of a conference on algebraic topology,
and a workshop on special topics.
1. Workshop on Homotopy, Braids and Mapping Class Groups,
4-14 December 2008.
Rationale: This workshop will focus on
homotopy theory, braids, mapping class groups and
3-manifolds. Participants will explore the mapping class
groups with its connections to homotopy theory and Heegaard
splittings for 3-manifolds, configuration spaces and braids,
the H-spaces, and the representations of the symmetric group
modules Lie(n). Besides research discussion among
participants, some introductory talks on selected topics
will be given to graduate students.
2. The Second East Asia Conference on Algebraic Topology,
15-19 December 2008.
International Organizers for the conference:
Haibao Duan (China), Jianzhong Pan (China), Akira Kono
(Japan), Norio Iwase (Japan), Yongjin Song (Korea).
TBA
For attendance at these activities, please complete the online registration form.
The following do not need to register:
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